Ismail Ajala
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Ogo Tawa
01.2023 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to 30% increase in stakeholder engagement.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for team.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
Project Manager
Voice Of Nigeria
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout engagement process.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in team's ability to deliver results.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of projects.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within industry sector throughout each stage of project life cycle.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Fostered culture of innovation and creativity within project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Program Manager
Voice Of Nigeria
11.2015 - 02.2020
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new initiatives.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
Assistant Project Manager
Voice Of Nigeria
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing time-saving tools.
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Reduced project costs with effective budget management and resource allocation strategies.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, clear communication, and shared goal setting.
- Supported timely project delivery by proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
- Facilitated smooth project handovers to clients by ensuring thorough documentation and comprehensive training sessions.
- Enabled accurate project tracking by maintaining up-to-date schedules, status reports, and budgets in project management software.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor's of Technology - Management Technology
Lagos State University
Skills
- Compliance Enforcement
- Proposal Development
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Customer Service
- Life Cycle Management
- Personnel Management
- Team Development
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Attention to Detail
- Electronic and Communication Systems
- Stakeholder Communications
- Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Program Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- Agile Projects
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Management
- MS Office Applications
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Project Management Professional
Professional Scrum Master I
Product Owner
Timeline
Program Manager
Ogo Tawa
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Voice Of Nigeria
03.2020 - 12.2022
Program Manager
Voice Of Nigeria
11.2015 - 02.2020
Assistant Project Manager
Voice Of Nigeria
09.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor's of Technology - Management Technology
Lagos State University
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