OJO Adefemi
Project Management
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings [Number] years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Amazuma Services Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing, and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Supported and executed simultaneous delivery of various e-commerce and mobile projects.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
Senior Project Manager
Susej Nigeria Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Provide direction and closely monitor the distribution network performance and make recommendations for improvement or corrective actions
- Liaise with regulatory and other stakeholders on technical issues
- Oversee the implementation of change management processes in areas of functional responsibility
- Work closely with upper management to ensure that the goals and objectives of the organization are met
- Competence development (training plan and follow-up, feedback and coaching), allocate work to the personnel with training and skills capable of doing the task and give coaching where applicable
- Analyze, approve and recommend approval of all change requests, orders, invoices and payment applications.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Data Centre Project Manager
Rack Centre Limited (Jagal Project)
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Project Supervisor
Huawei Ltd, (Starcomms Plc Project)
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
- Delivered completed projects on time by prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Defined manpower, equipment and resource needs for field projects, keeping open lines of communication with specialists and contractors to meet project milestones on time and on budget.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks..
- Created full-scope cost estimates for bid builds and design-build projects.
- Managed construction for stores and supervised large-scale and high-volume remodeling and reconstruction projects across various sites.
- Coordinated and directed activities for $[Amount] project.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
- Coordinated numerous small- and large-scale projects to meet client requirements.
Senior Engineer
Starcomms Plc
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Mentored and coached entry-level and junior engineers to improve talent and boost skill levels.
- Established and maintained productive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Promoted teamwork and demonstrated effective communication skills to improve collaboration among personnel.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Determined project specifications by thoroughly studying performance standards, requirements and technical studies.
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Defined engineering problems, collected data, established facts and drew conclusions to solve project issues.
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
Pleroma Communications Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2003
System Support Engineer
USAID/OTI
01.2000 - 01.2001
Computer Network Support
HCN Technologies Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
Certificate in Common Channel Signaling System -
Huawei University
Master - Business Administration
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
2009
Certificate in CDMA Engineering - undefined
2008
Brian Tracy International, Certificate in Customer Service Excellence - undefined
2004
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - undefined
2000
Bachelor of Engineering Degree - undefined
Federal University of Technology, Engineering
1997
Skills
- Contract Management
- Agile Methodology
- Change Control Processes
- Performance Evaluations
- Project Planning
- Budget Administration
- Managing Multiple Projects
- International Business
- Team Bonding
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Budget Development and Adherence
- Client Relations
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Construction Management
- Timely Project Completion
- Presentations
- Conflict Management
- Systems Design Documentation
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
- Project Scope Analysis
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
Amazuma Services Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2023
Senior Project Manager
Susej Nigeria Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2020
Data Centre Project Manager
Rack Centre Limited (Jagal Project)
01.2013 - 04.2014
Project Supervisor
Huawei Ltd, (Starcomms Plc Project)
01.2008 - 01.2013
Senior Engineer
Starcomms Plc
01.2003 - 01.2008
Pleroma Communications Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2003
System Support Engineer
USAID/OTI
01.2000 - 01.2001
Computer Network Support
HCN Technologies Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2000
Certificate in Common Channel Signaling System -
Huawei University
Master - Business Administration
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Certificate in CDMA Engineering - undefined
Brian Tracy International, Certificate in Customer Service Excellence - undefined
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - undefined
Bachelor of Engineering Degree - undefined
Federal University of Technology, Engineering
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