Program Manager
Digi Link; ACIOE Associates Limited
Keywords
Agile Methodology
Software as a Service
Payment Systems
Scrum Methodology
Asana
JIRA
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Network Security
Microsoft Project
Skills
Agile Project management, Agile Project, Agile methodologies, Asana, devops, Information Technology, Jira, MS Azure, Microsoft project, network security, open-source, e-Payment, epayment, process control systems, SAP, Salesforce, Scrum, Scrum teams , software engineering, Software-as-a-Service, SaaS, Trello
Project history
07/2023
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02/2024
? Led and managed a $2M digital transformation (Digi Link) Program on behalf of the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation, aimed at enhancing digital capability within Edo State's Public and Civil Service through
strategic learning agendas and innovative digital solutions.
? Managed the comprehensive landscape assessments of the public sector and the broader digital ecosystem,
facilitating Edo Digital roundtable sessions to establish a unified digital vision and foster collaboration between
the public sector and the wider digital ecosystem; including peer learning sessions and design thinking
workshops.
? Facilitated seamless stakeholder engagements across Edo State government and the private sector, ensuring
effective implementation of the program and driving forward the state's digital transformation initiatives.
Foundation, aimed at enhancing digital capability within Edo State's Public and Civil Service through
strategic learning agendas and innovative digital solutions.
? Managed the comprehensive landscape assessments of the public sector and the broader digital ecosystem,
facilitating Edo Digital roundtable sessions to establish a unified digital vision and foster collaboration between
the public sector and the wider digital ecosystem; including peer learning sessions and design thinking
workshops.
? Facilitated seamless stakeholder engagements across Edo State government and the private sector, ensuring
effective implementation of the program and driving forward the state's digital transformation initiatives.
10/2022
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12/2023
Senior Technical Project Manager (Consultant)
Tangent Engineering Limited
(10-50 employees)
? Oversaw the design process, including selecting material suppliers and contractors, hiring architects or
engineers when needed, and managing technical schedules.
? Spearheaded technical team leadership and direction, ensuring excellence in engineering projects within the
instrumentation and control engineering industry.
? Provided comprehensive project oversight, monitoring technical scope performance against baseline plans,
and delivering on stated project benefits with precision and efficiency.
engineers when needed, and managing technical schedules.
? Spearheaded technical team leadership and direction, ensuring excellence in engineering projects within the
instrumentation and control engineering industry.
? Provided comprehensive project oversight, monitoring technical scope performance against baseline plans,
and delivering on stated project benefits with precision and efficiency.
11/2021
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09/2022
Senior Agile Project Manager (Consultant)
Andela Inc. USA
(Internet and Information Technology, 10-50 employees)
? I managed the development and launch of two native Salesforce apps for Indeed.com, achieving the
company's OKR target of reducing Indeed's legacy CRM app(AdCentral) Traffic by 90% right on time.
? Coached multicultural Scrum teams on Agile best practices during the transition from waterfall project
management to Agile project management.
company's OKR target of reducing Indeed's legacy CRM app(AdCentral) Traffic by 90% right on time.
? Coached multicultural Scrum teams on Agile best practices during the transition from waterfall project
management to Agile project management.
11/2021
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07/2022
Launch Engineering Delivery Manager (Consultant)
Trade Depot Inc.
(Consumer goods and retail, 50-250 employees)
? Successfully managed the engineering designs, planning, execution, procurement and launch of two major
distribution centers and four mini-distribution centers across five cities in Nigeria within approved project
budget and launch timeline of June 2022. These six distribution centers generate a combined estimated
annual average revenue of $13 million (US dollars).
? Mentored project teams on Agile best practices, ensuring successful project delivery.
distribution centers and four mini-distribution centers across five cities in Nigeria within approved project
budget and launch timeline of June 2022. These six distribution centers generate a combined estimated
annual average revenue of $13 million (US dollars).
? Mentored project teams on Agile best practices, ensuring successful project delivery.
02/2021
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03/2021
Senior IT Project Manager (Consultant)
Senior Internet United Kingdom
? MemberBase CRM (formerly RiverCMS) is one of the leading Content Management System in the United
Kingdom. My mission was to plan and execute the redesign and redevelopment of Senior Internet's flagship
product which was built 10years ago to a Scalable, cost effective and Profitable Product using an open-source
tool)
Kingdom. My mission was to plan and execute the redesign and redevelopment of Senior Internet's flagship
product which was built 10years ago to a Scalable, cost effective and Profitable Product using an open-source
tool)
06/2015
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11/2020
Senior Project Manager - Industrial Process Automation
Schneider Electric
(Industry and mechanical engineering, 10-50 employees)
? Successfully spearheaded process operational optimization, safety enhancement, and productivity elevation
within the oil and gas industry across Africa through expert leadership in spearheading high-priority industrial
automation projects, involving the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of process control
systems, safety instrumented systems , and cybersecurity programs
? Optimized project budgets, resources, and schedules, driving a 20% increase in cost efficiency and ensuring
timely project completion, showcasing strategic leadership and financial acumen
? Implemented Agile methodologies and fostered dynamic team collaboration, resulting in a 30% improvement
in project delivery time and a 25% reduction in defects, enhancing operational efficiency.
? Cultivated strategic client partnerships, driving a remarkable 55% increase in project portfolio revenues,
surpassing sales projections, and elevating overall client satisfaction levels
within the oil and gas industry across Africa through expert leadership in spearheading high-priority industrial
automation projects, involving the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of process control
systems, safety instrumented systems , and cybersecurity programs
? Optimized project budgets, resources, and schedules, driving a 20% increase in cost efficiency and ensuring
timely project completion, showcasing strategic leadership and financial acumen
? Implemented Agile methodologies and fostered dynamic team collaboration, resulting in a 30% improvement
in project delivery time and a 25% reduction in defects, enhancing operational efficiency.
? Cultivated strategic client partnerships, driving a remarkable 55% increase in project portfolio revenues,
surpassing sales projections, and elevating overall client satisfaction levels
08/2014
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05/2015
Senior Project Manager
SIEMENS Energy
(Industry and mechanical engineering, 250-500 employees)
? Led a multinational team of multicultural cross functional electronics and mechanical engineers in the
inspection and maintenance of three SGT-800 Siemens gas turbines for Dangote Cement Plc and Shell oil
and gas, overseeing tasks such as compressor cleaning, borescope inspection, and functional checks of
process automation systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical power generation
infrastructure
? Spearheaded innovative project management methodologies, slashing project delivery time by 20% and
boosting profitability by 15%, showing dynamic leadership and adaptability in driving organizational
change.
? Cultivated strategic partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and clients, fostering collaboration and driving
business growth, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat business and client satisfaction, underscoring
exceptional relationship-building and negotiation prowess.
inspection and maintenance of three SGT-800 Siemens gas turbines for Dangote Cement Plc and Shell oil
and gas, overseeing tasks such as compressor cleaning, borescope inspection, and functional checks of
process automation systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of critical power generation
infrastructure
? Spearheaded innovative project management methodologies, slashing project delivery time by 20% and
boosting profitability by 15%, showing dynamic leadership and adaptability in driving organizational
change.
? Cultivated strategic partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and clients, fostering collaboration and driving
business growth, resulting in a 25% increase in repeat business and client satisfaction, underscoring
exceptional relationship-building and negotiation prowess.
05/2012
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07/2014
Senior Telecoms Project Manager
WECO Systems International Ltd.
(Telecommunications)
? Spearheaded seamless deployment of critical server infrastructures, network security, and wireless solutions
for financial and oil/gas sectors, meeting stringent project deadlines and budget constraints, showing
unparalleled project management and technical expertise.
? Provided end-to-end oversight for solution delivery, offering post-implementation engineering support and
strategic contract management, resulting in optimized project execution and increased client satisfaction,
illustrating exceptional leadership and foresight.
? Aligned client objectives with project deliverables through meticulous management of statements of work
and technical specifications, fostering improved project outcomes and fortified client relationships,
underscored by superior communication and negotiation prowess.
? Implemented robust quality control measures throughout project lifecycles, ensuring flawless project
commissioning and client sign-off, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to surpass project
expectations, driving operational excellence and elevating project performance standards.
for financial and oil/gas sectors, meeting stringent project deadlines and budget constraints, showing
unparalleled project management and technical expertise.
? Provided end-to-end oversight for solution delivery, offering post-implementation engineering support and
strategic contract management, resulting in optimized project execution and increased client satisfaction,
illustrating exceptional leadership and foresight.
? Aligned client objectives with project deliverables through meticulous management of statements of work
and technical specifications, fostering improved project outcomes and fortified client relationships,
underscored by superior communication and negotiation prowess.
? Implemented robust quality control measures throughout project lifecycles, ensuring flawless project
commissioning and client sign-off, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to surpass project
expectations, driving operational excellence and elevating project performance standards.
07/2006
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04/2012
IT Product and Project Manager
PARKWAY
(Banks and financial services)
? I actively championed the Product development of Parkway's Flagship e-Payment Software-as-a-Service
(SaaS) solution called PayZone. This involved development of Merchant/Contractor agreement, Product
pricing setup negotiations, Merchant administration / monitoring.
? Spearheaded the development of Parkway's leading e-Payment SaaS solution, PayZone, overseeing critical
aspects such as merchant agreements, pricing negotiations, and administration, driving innovation and
market leadership in the Fintech sector.
? Managed the strategic development and launch of Parkway's mobile money product, ReadyCash
(www.readycash.com.ng), pioneering its entry into the Nigerian market and orchestrating key elements
including product roadmap, pricing strategy, and market analysis, fueling substantial growth and market
penetration.
? Played a leading pivotal role in the design, development, and deployment of Parkway's groundbreaking epayment
solutions, InfoGrid Bank3D and PayXpress, generating significant recurring profits and delivering
unparalleled value to clients, contributing to over USD 10 million in revenue generation
(SaaS) solution called PayZone. This involved development of Merchant/Contractor agreement, Product
pricing setup negotiations, Merchant administration / monitoring.
? Spearheaded the development of Parkway's leading e-Payment SaaS solution, PayZone, overseeing critical
aspects such as merchant agreements, pricing negotiations, and administration, driving innovation and
market leadership in the Fintech sector.
? Managed the strategic development and launch of Parkway's mobile money product, ReadyCash
(www.readycash.com.ng), pioneering its entry into the Nigerian market and orchestrating key elements
including product roadmap, pricing strategy, and market analysis, fueling substantial growth and market
penetration.
? Played a leading pivotal role in the design, development, and deployment of Parkway's groundbreaking epayment
solutions, InfoGrid Bank3D and PayXpress, generating significant recurring profits and delivering
unparalleled value to clients, contributing to over USD 10 million in revenue generation
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