Naomi Cator
Project Manager
Edmonton,AB
Summary
With over 5 years of experience in project management, I strategically coordinate and manage multifaceted projects, employing proactive leadership to drive seamless execution and optimize resource utilization. I excel in streamlining processes through astute planning and execution, fostering a culture of efficiency within the organization. Additionally, I champion team collaboration by implementing robust communication frameworks, enhancing synergy among cross- functional stakeholders. Leveraging a wealth of experience, I adeptly harness agile methodologies to orchestrate cohesive workflows, ensuring the timely delivery of high-impact results. I am highly adept at problem-solving and navigating complexities to consistently meet project goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Bell Canada Enterprise
Toronto
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed and delivered multiple high-impact projects within the telecommunications sector, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Led cross-functional teams of up to 20 members, fostering collaboration and driving project success through effective communication and stakeholder management, (Including clients such as Google Canada, and TELUS)
- Developed and executed comprehensive project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource allocation
- Implemented project management methodologies and best practices, resulting in improved project efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Collaborated closely with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and clients, to ensure alignment of project objectives and successful delivery
- Managed project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring optimal resource utilization
- Utilized project management tools and software to track project progress, manage tasks, and generate reports for senior management
- Offered expertise as a service and lead project delivery strategies for Customer Operations (Design Thinking and research as a service for high-impact programs) Built positive and driven culture through integrating practical elements into the overall project delivery process and upskilling the Shared Services team
- Deliver updates to leadership team to clearly articulate status of high-impact projects
Project Controller
CityFibre
Norwich
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Spearheaded the successful installation of fibre optic infrastructure in over 500k homes in Southeast England and played a pivotal role in extending this achievement to more than 1M homes across the UK, fostering collaborations with major networks and ISPs
- Diligently monitored and tracked project progress against a meticulously detailed plan, proactively identifying and mitigating risks, offering crucial support to the Project Manager and Build Manager to ensure project success
- Played a key role in CityFibre's evolution into the largest independent, wholesale-only, fibre-optic operator in the UK through strategic contributions and project coordination
- Orchestrated seamless project execution by effectively coordinating activities with all stakeholders, ensuring the flawless implementation of project plans
- Employed appropriate tools and techniques to report project progress, status, cost, and risk, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making
- Implemented robust practices to ensure complete visibility of project activity, costs, and risks across all project phases, enhancing transparency and accountability
- Created and meticulously maintained comprehensive project documentation, serving as a valuable resource for the organization's future reference and analysis.
Digital Project Manager
Studioworx
Norwich
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Orchestrated more than 25 comprehensive project life cycles, harnessing innovative project management tools and software to ensure consistently successful project deliveries
- Collaborated closely with over 10 international clients on projects of diverse complexities, consistently achieving exceptional results and exceeding client expectations
- Established and nurtured robust stakeholder relationships, consistently achieving mutually beneficial outcomes through adept negotiation skills
- Safeguarded and boosted customer satisfaction by adeptly managing risks and scope changes within budgetary and time constraints, consistently delivering on project commitments
- Fostered team growth and motivation through exemplary leadership, promoting a positive work environment and enabling teams to achieve their full potential.
Project & Account Manager
Mapp Digital
London
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed and expanded a diverse portfolio of small and large accounts, cultivating robust B2B relationships with key clients including Lloyd's Bank, Sainsbury, HiPP Baby Food, PepsiCo, Nestle, and others across the UK, US, and
- Netherlands
- Led Agile sprint cycles, expertly prioritizing the product backlog to strategically align development teams with the digital strategy and roadmap, resulting in the consistent delivery of maximum value to the organization
- Championed a customer-centric approach in product development, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to crafting customer journeys and features tailored to specific needs, thereby enhancing overall customer satisfaction and retention
- Effectively represented stakeholder needs in project planning and execution, ensuring that business objectives were consistently met, resulting in high stakeholder satisfaction
- Pioneered and executed a comprehensive digital roadmap, optimizing value across all divisions and driving innovation in digital transformation
- Formulated clear product objectives and established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to systematically validate the success of product features, contributing to data-driven decision-making and continuous product improvement.
Education
Bachelors (BSc) - International Business and Management
Brunel University London
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Planning
- Agile Methodologies
- Team Collaboration
- Budget Management
- Resource Optimization
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Timely Delivery
- Quality Assurance
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Teams
- Project Documentation
- Agile Sprint Cycles
- Scope Management
- Project Execution
- Process Improvement
- Waterfall Methodologies
- Microsoft Office
- Suite
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTimeline
Project Manager
Bell Canada Enterprise
01.2024 - Current
Project Controller
CityFibre
04.2021 - 12.2023
Digital Project Manager
Studioworx
06.2020 - 04.2021
Project & Account Manager
Mapp Digital
05.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelors (BSc) - International Business and Management
Brunel University London
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