Imraan Assim

Imraan Assim, PMP, CSM has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Imraan has held various roles in different companies including Metrolinx, Canadian Tire, WIND Mobile, Rogers Communications, and Bell Canada.

At Metrolinx, Imraan has worked since 2014, starting as an Asset Management Professional and later transitioning into roles such as Service Implementation Specialist, Vendor Manager in the Vendor Management Office, and currently as the Payment Product Procurement Lead.

Prior to joining Metrolinx, Imraan worked at Canadian Tire as a Program Manager in 2011. Before that, they were with WIND Mobile as a Manager of Retail & Dealer Support Design from 2009 to 2011. Imraan also spent several years at Rogers Communications as a Manager in Design & Process Implementation from 2001 to 2009.

Imraan started their career at Bell Canada as a Retail Territory Representative in 1999.

Throughout their career, Imraan has demonstrated strong project management skills, expertise in vendor management, and experience in designing and implementing processes and operating procedures. Imraan is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).

Imraan Assim, PMP, CSM has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & English Studies from York University, obtained from 1999 to 2004. Imraan also completed a PMP Training & Certification Course at Haadi Academia & Development Inc. in 2011. Imraan holds a CSSGB (Six Sigma) certification from Aveta Business Solutions in 2008. In 2017, they attended Humber College and earned a degree in Enterprise Asset Management, specializing in Principles and Strategic Development. In the same year, they also completed additional courses in Risk Management and Performance Improvement at Humber College. In 2019, Imraan further developed their expertise by completing a course in Asset Management Capabilities Development, again at Humber College. Most recently, they are pursuing a Certificate in Contract Management from the Villanova School of Business, expected to be completed in 2022. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications such as Scrum Master Certified (SMC) from Scrum Alliance in 2018, and has completed courses in Accounting Foundations: Cost-Based Pricing Strategies and Construction Management: Managing Risk through LinkedIn in 2021.