Chigbo Rowland Chikelu
Project Manager
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
To transit to an organization where I could grow by showcasing my leadership and project management skills that create and maintain efficient schedules, and also set strategies that provide greater welfare for people and communities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Operations Project Manager
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires
Saskatoon, North Saskatchewan
10.2019 - Current
- Handle all Operations projects from Initiation to completion
- Build collaborative networks between the Corps and our clients
- Assign and track all project schedules
- Establish an open two-way communication path with clients
- Introduce needed flexibility into every project, striving for win-win completion.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Scheduler
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires
Saskatoon, North Saskatchewan
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Creates and enters all work schedules to ensure proper coverage of shifts
- Responds to all calls and questions concerning schedules
- Organizes and schedules site trainings with employees
- Other entry management duties as may be assigned by the Vice President
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing guards' schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.
- Conferred with managers, sales teams and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets.
- Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
- Oversaw and verified adherence to government regulations by maintaining sensitive data and complying with international laws.
Program /Policy Analyst
Pension Commission
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
- Identified, evaluated and developed solutions to remove roadblocks to change.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Investigated policies currently under discussion to assess impact on industry.
- Contributed to the conduct of Process, Outcome, and Impact Evaluation of the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Project Coordinator
Ombudsman Initiative
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Cerberus Initiative for Transparency, Accountability, and Best Administrative Practices
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
Education
Masters - Project Management
Schulich School of Business- York University
OntarioDiploma - project management
Edward School of Business-University of Saskatchewan
Master of Business Administration - Management
University of Calabar
Higher National Diploma - Accountancy
Master of Science - Public Policy And Administration
University of Abuja
Nigeria 07.2007 - 07.2007
Skills
Seasoned expertise that combine efficient initiation, to successful completion of project, mastering critical path analysis, PERT charts and work-breakdown structures, with softer skills like employees motivation, organizational dynamics and team behavioral patternsProject WinsThe Commissionaires had turned down a lumpsum City contract the year before I came on because, they were not confident they could manage the resultant additional programs I reviewed the contract processes and increased program milestone consistency, while assignment communication and prioritization of resources stayed standardized The following year was a huge success without extra overheads or program expensesIn July 2020, my company was about to lose most of our home-watch contracts because of a large amount of robbery and vandalization incidences at the clients homes we watched I took-over the project, and added clock-in codes and automatic email sending beat into the Alarm checks procedure This process ensured that mobile drivers’ boots actually hit the ground, and that a 20 minutes check is carried out We now have more home watch clients, and that project is doing a lot better than everAreas of QualificationAccountingPublic AdministrationPolicy AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness AdministrationPension PracticesLeadershipManagementPublic Finance
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional- In-view
Timeline
Operations Project Manager
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires
10.2019 - Current
Scheduler
Canadian Corps of Commissionaires
07.2018 - 10.2019
Program /Policy Analyst
Pension Commission
07.2017 - 04.2018
Project Coordinator
Ombudsman Initiative
01.2013 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Public Policy And Administration
University of Abuja
07.2007 - 07.2007
Masters - Project Management
Schulich School of Business- York University
Diploma - project management
Edward School of Business-University of Saskatchewan
Master of Business Administration - Management
University of Calabar