EMMANUEL ATOBATELE
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Results-driven IT Project Manager with over 14 years of experience managing enterprise-level, multi-million-dollar initiatives across retail transformation, banking, and technology sectors. Proven expertise in delivering projects using Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies, with a strong track record in leading cross functional teams, managing aggressive timelines, and delivering high-impact releases with complex dependencies. Expert in risk mitigation, RAID management and scope control. Proficient in MS Excel and Project, JIRA, and Azure Cloud. Certified PMP and Scrum Master, passionate about leveraging technology to drive business outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Project Implementation Manager / Scrum Master
Canadian Tire Corporation
04.2022 - Current
- Projects and Initiatives Supported: Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Program, RPA Application, TMS Transportation Azure Services
- Led the successful implementation of large-scale infrastructure and cloud transformation projects, managing hybrid delivery with aggressive deadlines.
- Managed project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders and organizational objectives.
- Implemented RAID management framework, tracking and mitigating risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies to maintain release integrity.
- Delivered executive level reporting to program leadership and senior stakeholders, ensuring visibility on progress, risks, and deployment readiness.
- Delivered cutover and implementation strategies, minimizing downtime and safeguarding operational continuity during releases.
- Led cross-functional teams across development, infrastructure, and business functions to achieve transformation objectives.
- Applied Agile Scrum methodologies to improve team efficiency and speed up delivery times, overseeing team development and progress.
Sr. Program Manager
Citi Bank
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Projects and Initiatives Supported: Global Markets AML Transformation, Ocean to Olympus Data Migration
- Managed global teams across business and technology functions, driving enterprise data migration initiatives under strict timelines.
- Enforced scope control and applied RAID management to mitigate risks and prevent delivery slippage.
- Delivered structured Microsoft Project schedules, providing clarity on deliverables, dependencies, and critical path milestones.
- Presented program status, risk analysis, and release readiness to C-suite executives and program leadership through dashboards and executive decks.
- Drove organizational change by coordinating business readiness activities, training, and communication plans.
Project Manager
Rogers Communications Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Projects and Initiatives Supported: Network Performance Optimization, Ticket Management System, Data Migration Initiatives
- Directed end-to-end delivery of multi-stream IT transformation programs, ensuring compliance with strategic objectives and industry standards.
- Oversaw budget and resource allocation for multi-million-dollar initiatives while implementing risk control measures.
- Led cutover and go-live execution, including contingency planning and escalation handling to maintain release integrity.
- Developed and delivered PowerPoint presentations to stakeholders to ensure clear communication of project scope, requirements, and progress.
- Utilized MS Project to create detailed project schedules and track resource utilization, ensuring effective team management and timely project completion.
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Fidelity Bank
04.2010 - 03.2019
- Projects and Initiatives Supported: Core Banking Upgrade (Finacle 7 to 10), Credit Appraisal Portal, Reporting Automation
- Managed large-scale IT projects, focusing on data migration, process optimization, and system integration, driving improvements across business units.
- Created process redesign strategies that reduced operational costs by 15%.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication between business, compliance, and IT departments.
- Led the development and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions, from gathering requirements to delivering technical and functional specifications.
- Conducted risk assessments and managed change requests to ensure project continuity and mitigate potential disruptions.
- Regularly presented status reports and transformation updates to senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions.
Education
GradCert - Analytics For Business Decision Making
George Brown College
TorontoMaster of Business Administration -
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Lagos
Skills
- Project & Release Management: Enterprise IT Infrastructure, Implementation Planning, Deployment Strategies, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management
- Governance & Risk Control: RAID Tracking, Risk Mitigation, Scope Management
- Leadership: Teams of 100, Cross-functional Coordination, Change Management
- Methodologies: Hybrid (Agile Waterfall), SAFe, Scrum
- Tools: JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Power BI
- Stakeholder Engagement: Program Leadership Communication, Resource Management, Executive Presentations
- Technical: Azure Cloud, MS SQL, Data Migration
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- CSM - Certified Scrum Master
- CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner
- CBAP - Certified Business Analyst Professional
Timeline
Project Implementation Manager / Scrum Master
Canadian Tire Corporation
04.2022 - Current
Sr. Program Manager
Citi Bank
07.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Rogers Communications Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2021
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Fidelity Bank
04.2010 - 03.2019
GradCert - Analytics For Business Decision Making
George Brown College
Master of Business Administration -
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Lagos
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