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Work History
Education
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Certification
Area of Expertise
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ABBY ADEBAYO

Toronto,ON

Summary

Highly skilled and experienced project manager with 5+ years of professional experience leading and managing complex projects with a track record of achieving 98% completion rate against designated scope, budget, and timeline. Demonstrated expertise in providing tailored solutions to problems, performing various tasks from ideation to strategy implementation. Adept at leading and coaching cross-functional teams, balancing multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities, while consistently meeting or exceeding key performance indicators.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager

OBETEK Technologies Ltd
01.2023 - Current
  • Align technical solutions with business objectives, resulting in a 15% increase in project efficiency by collaborating with portfolio companies
  • Define a forward-thinking technical vision and product roadmap, incorporating the latest industry trends and technologies, leading to a 20% improvement in product competitiveness
  • Gather, prioritize, and document technical requirements in close coordination with stakeholders, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in project specifications
  • Identify and manage project risks, implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential issues
  • Lead cross-functional teams, create detailed technical specifications, and oversee testing and troubleshooting, ensuring a 98% success rate in product development
  • Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members
  • Developed detailed project plans, outlining clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables for IT projects.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates on progress throughout projects'' lifecycles
  • Led system integration efforts, working closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless transitions
  • Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively
  • Optimized internal processes through regular review meetings with team members aimed at identifying areas for improvement
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Evaluate project performance and conduct post-project assessments to reconcile with projected ROI, achieving alignment with projected returns.

Project Manager, Business Operations & Control

NMDPRA
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Effectively managed a diverse range of projects across various business functions and units, consistently achieving a 95% success rate in meeting objectives and exceeding customer expectations
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and external parties, promoting alignment, and driving actionable outcomes, resulting in a 20% improvement in cross-team collaboration
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, providing exceptional support and guidance throughout the implementation process, leading to a 25% increase in client satisfaction
  • Facilitated productive and collaborative meetings and working sessions that promoted alignment within the team and drove successful project delivery, contributing to a 15% increase in meeting efficiency
  • Managed documentation and artifacts for project tracking and coordinated changes in project requirements as needed management, ensuring a 98% accuracy rate in documentation and a notable reduction in change-related issues.

Project Manager, Marketing Planning & Operations

EHS Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2020
  • Surpassed overall territory growth target by 20% within the hotel’s dining establishments, driven by the strategic deployment of sales and marketing initiatives
  • Conducted annual marketing deliverable, manage project budgets, and effectively oversee allocation and utilization of resources to planning ensure optimal project performance
  • Provided guidance to the project team through all project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, utilizing best practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in project efficiency
  • Fostered strategic relationships with clients to deepen service utilization and proactively identified new revenue opportunities, both with existing and prospective clients, resulting in a 30% increase in client retention and upsell opportunities.
  • Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
  • Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.

Student Support Executive

The University of Salford Students’ Union (USSU)
02.2015 - 05.2016
  • Acted as a representative for a diverse community of over 400 international students during the University’s opening days, fostering a sense of solidarity and unity among students
  • Provided valuable support to students by connecting them to relevant social services, including legal, medical, and financial assistance, and effectively utilizing community resources to meet their needs

Education

LLM, Master of Laws - International Commercial Law

The University of Salford
Manchester, UK
2016

Bachelor of Science - International Law And Diplomacy

Babcock University
Nigeria
2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Budget Management
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Project Scope Management
  • Client Relations
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Quality Control
  • Change Management
  • Resource Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Tools

MS Project

Asana

Trello

Monday

Smartsheet

JIRA

Certification

  • PSM I - Professional Scrum Master I
  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Area of Expertise

  • Well-versed in project management processes and methodologies, including agile and waterfall, enabling efficient project planning and execution
  • Exceptional ability to manage time and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely completion of project milestones and objectives
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective collaboration with key clients, team members and stakeholders at all levels
  • Exceptional collaboration efforts that improve client relationships, customer retention, and the overall company culture in streamlined project management
  • Solid organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring precision in project documentation and deliverables
  • Possessing a positive and collaborative mindset, dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous growth and development within project teams
  • Strong technical proficiency in utilizing project management tools such as MS Project, Asana, Monday, Trello, Smartsheet, etc., combined with excellent presentation and reporting skills

Timeline

IT Project Manager

OBETEK Technologies Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Project Manager, Business Operations & Control

NMDPRA
11.2020 - 01.2023

Project Manager, Marketing Planning & Operations

EHS Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2020

Student Support Executive

The University of Salford Students’ Union (USSU)
02.2015 - 05.2016

LLM, Master of Laws - International Commercial Law

The University of Salford

Bachelor of Science - International Law And Diplomacy

Babcock University
ABBY ADEBAYO