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Folarin Adewunmi

Summary

  • PMP Certified professional with strong background in project management, driven to achieve results through effective planning, coordination, and execution.
  • Skilled in team collaboration, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Known for adaptability and dependability in dynamic environments with extensive experience in financial services, technology and enterprise-level initiatives.
  • Proficient in utilizing project management tools, risk assessment, and process optimization to meet organizational goals.
  • Results-oriented achiever who combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

TD SECURITIES
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed and supported multiple workstreams within the Technology Integration Project Management Office (TIPMO) under the TD Cowen Integration Program managing a budget of $100M+ while ensuring compliance with PMO standards.
  • Contributed to risk management efforts, identifying potential obstacles and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitated effective team meetings for sharing updates, discussing challenges, and brainstorming solutions.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues promptly and maintain project momentum.
  • Supported senior project managers in various aspects of project planning, execution, and closure activities.
  • Contributed to estimating and presenting project forecasts before project kick-off to set expectations and promote accountability.

SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR/JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted the Portfolio Director in coordinating the Data and Analytics team for application upgrades, data migration, and software patching during the Bank of The West acquisition and integration.
  • Followed up on change orders to ongoing projects, confirming necessary alternation completions occurred on time.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization for seamless integration on cross-functional projects, ensuring clear understanding of responsibilities and expectations.
  • Created comprehensive documentation for each phase of the project life cycle, ensuring all relevant information was easily accessible for future reference or audits.
  • Developed customized reporting templates for internal and client-facing communications, streamlining data presentation while maintaining accuracy and relevance.
  • Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project success.

PROJECT COORDINATOR/PROJECT ANALYST

TD BANK
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Deputized the Project Manager in sprint planning, tracking project milestones, developing mitigation plans, and escalating roadblocks, as necessary.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by understanding project requirements, prioritizing tasks, providing status updates and delegating assignments.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies, updating RAID logs, tracking action items and facilitating return-to-green plans.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized and reporting variance analysis with 100% accuracy.

PROJECT CONTROL OFFICER

ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS
09.2017 - 11.2019
  • Supported in establishing and tracking project milestones; accounted for unforeseen delays, developed mitigation plans, facilitated the removal of roadblocks, and escalated as necessary to ensure alignment to project schedules and scope.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to ensure staff adherence to control standards and regulations.
  • Managed project data repositories, improving SharePoint organization and reducing document retrieval time.
  • Created project documentation, including meeting agendas, status reports, and stakeholder presentations.
  • Performed large data analysis to provide insights, identify financial discrepancy root causes and reveal risk levels, simultaneously developing comprehensive remediation plans.
  • Oversaw the implementation of new policies, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Covenant University

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration

Edinburgh Business School

Skills

  • Project Planning and Budget Management
  • Reporting and Documentation Management
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Scrum framework
  • Agile and Waterfall Methodology

Accomplishments

    Project: TD Cowen Integration

  • Designed a resource requirement tracking template, improving the accuracy of business case estimates, and expediting approvals.

    • Project: BMO - Bank of The West Acquisition and Integration

  • Successfully completed 80% of outstanding project artifacts defined under the SDLC Tailoring Tool within six months of joining the team.

    • Project: TD Bank: Goal Builder

  • Developed and managed a Good Morning Report (GMR), reducing remediation issue resolution by 60% within three months of joining the team.

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)® | Project Management Institute (PMI)

Timeline

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

TD SECURITIES
05.2023 - Current

SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR/JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

BMO FINANCIAL GROUP
04.2022 - 05.2023

PROJECT COORDINATOR/PROJECT ANALYST

TD BANK
01.2020 - 03.2022

PROJECT CONTROL OFFICER

ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALS
09.2017 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Covenant University

Postgraduate Diploma - Business Administration

Edinburgh Business School

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