Project management professional with years of experience in program management and team leadership, expert in agile methodologies and stakeholder management. My key achievements includes the management and deployment of Dynamics 365 CRM for 50,000 users and achieved a 25% increase in digital project efficiency, demonstrating proficiency in handling large-scale Microsoft ERP implementations leading to a 90% increase in system reliability and a 30% reduction in operational costs.
With a Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) certification, I have experience managing complex projects with a solid understanding of project management tools (Jira, MS Office, DevOps,Asana. etc.)
As an Experienced and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Professional Scaled Scrum Expert (CPSSE), I possess a comprehensive knowledge of agile and other Project Management methodologies.
A certified Project Requirement Analyst with expertise in gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing the requirements necessary for a project’s success. Ensuring that business needs are accurately captured and translated into actionable project objectives.
A certified Risk Management Professional, with the ability and expertise to Manage, guide and predict any form of risk.
A Certified Professional as Lean Project Manager™ (CPLPM™) with an in-depth understanding of the lean principles to maximize value, minimize waste, and streamline organizational processes.
As a Certified Thales Payment System Engineer, I've worked on infrastructure that ensures secure and reliable payment networks, including POS, ATMs, and transaction switches.
A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ (CLSSBB) witha strong foundation for driving process improvement, efficiency, and quality in projects.
Experienced and Certified Scaled agile framework (Safe 6 Architect) skilled in effectively communicating the architectural and technical vision of Agile Release Trains at enterprise scale.
Certified Member of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Global), experienced in applying Change Management strategies to drive organizational transition. Skilled in implementing best-fit change models for processes, holds a Change Management certificate from the International Business Management Institute Berlin.
Experienced in team leadership, vendor management, and collaborating with large multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. Holds an educational Leadership and Team Development certificate from the International Business Management Institute Berlin.
Experienced BA & SE with expertise in System Integration, verification, and validation. Educational certificate from Management Concept USA.
Experienced professional with expertise in integrating and implementing Strategy with Executive Education from Harvard Business School.
Experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of system and application integration. Holds a professional Business Process and Enterprise Application Integration Management certificate from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management (UK).
Certified COBIT 2019 Professional with ISACA certificate, skilled in implementing IT governance frameworks.
Experienced IT service Manager and Lead Implementer with ISO-20000(SMS) Certification. Expertise in implementing and managing IT services.
Experienced Cyber Security Architect with extensive industry knowledge of SQL & XML with training at G-TAC.
A Certified Network Security Specialist with certification from the International Cyber Security Institute.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
IT PROJECT MANAGER
DIT & Telecomms
, Canada
07.2024 - Current
Project-managed the successful deployment, customization, and user adoption of the Dynamics 365 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform for 50,000 users.
Coordinated the delivery of integrated solutions involving server and network upgrades to support enterprise systems, including Dynamics 365 CRM.
Accelerated project delivery time by 15% through enhanced process automation and workflow integration.
Engaged IT and business stakeholders, and other strategic partners, to support the functional design and delivery of enterprise solutions that span multiple technologies and disciplines.
Enhanced and contributed to client satisfaction ratings by 25% by leveraging an agile approach that enabled faster project iterations.
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT & IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TajBank Limited
08.2019 - 06.2024
Spearheaded the modernization of banking infrastructure by implementing TAJWay, TAJBank’s digital transformation initiative, integrating intelligent systems for seamless service delivery, automated workflows, and digital customer engagement.
Managed the project team that executed the Digital Transformation Architecture and built the omni-channel for TajBank, with a budget totaling $5M.
Reduced and analyzed operational costs by 15% through process optimization and IT modernization.
Planned and executed projects with moderate value and low to medium complexity, as defined in the Project Practitioner Assessment Tool.
Improved and achieved a 200% increase in system reliability by adopting hybrid cloud solutions as part of architectural upgrades.
Assisted in boosting management satisfaction rate by 95% by aligning IT infrastructure with data architecture, and dynamic business needs.
Project Manager, PMO
Unity Bank Plc
04.2017 - 08.2019
Directed the deployment and optimization of Intelligent Network Services supporting electronic banking platforms, including transaction switching, POS terminals, ATMs, internet banking, and SMS alerts, improving system efficiency and uptime.
Developed and executed a comprehensive project management framework for the EFS branch network, covering all stages of branch lifecycle management.
Pioneered the development of electronic banking services that integrated transaction switching, card services, POS, ATMs, internet banking, and SMS alerts, leading to over a 30% increase in financial income.
Collaborated with business and technology owners to ensure that the deliverables achieve the business results that enable value creation.
Accelerated project cycle time by 40% by implementing efficient, agile practices.
Explored industry trends and gathered organizational knowledge to identify alternative approaches and solutions.
DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Unity Bank Plc
03.2015 - 04.2017
I directed the requirement management, documentation, and implementation of Oracle eBusiness/Release 12 ERP projects, including implementation and upgrades.
I managed the deployment and customization of Microsoft SharePoint for enterprise document management and team collaboration, improving workflow automation, access control, and cross-departmental knowledge sharing.
Managed deployment and customization of Microsoft SharePoint for enterprise document management and team collaboration, improving workflow automation, access control, and cross-departmental knowledge sharing.
Directed a project team of 30 members, executing a $3M budget for TMS enhancements, cash management and service delivery
Managed a portfolio of 25 BCM projects, mainframe integrating systems across banks with total assets of $50 billion
Enhanced digital project efficiency by 25% by integrating Microsoft Dynamics and coordinating business analysis
Provided expertise in change management to support user adoption of the ERP
Played a vital role in planning and organizing the ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Project.
Technical Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc
02.2013 - 04.2015
Led the data conversion and migration project for the merger of 9 banks into Unity Bank, overseeing the end-to-end transition of legacy systems into a unified banking infrastructure.
Managed cloud migration initiatives including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) on Microsoft Azure, involving virtual machine provisioning, Azure Active Directory configuration, and network security group implementations.Managed end-to-end data migration, including customer records, financial transactions, compliance data, and core banking systems.
Oversaw risk mitigation strategies, ensuring no data loss, corruption, or security breaches during the transition.
Integrated banking applications, CRMs, and financial systems to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Facilitated seamless change management & stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth adoption of the new banking infrastructure.
Project Manager
Power Holding
04.2011 - 01.2013
Successfully managed migrating customer data and billing infrastructure at Power Holding, transitioning from post-paid to smart prepaid metering systems, leveraging intelligent network capabilities to improve accuracy and customer service.
Coordinated efforts between Power Holding, prepaid meter vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Directed a large-scale data conversion and migration project's planning, monitoring, reporting, change control, and risk and issue management.
Migrated thousands of customers from post-paid to prepaid metering, with 100% billing accuracy.
Improved revenue collection efficiency by eliminating estimated billing and introducing prepaid consumption models.
Education
Executive Education - Strategy Execution -
Harvard Business School Online
Boston, Massachusetts
07-2021
Program Diploma - Project Management
International Business Management Institute
Berlin, Germany
10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos
03-2007
Skills
Project Management
Team Leadership
Cross-Functional Team Management
Complex Problem-Solving
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Contract Management
Communication skills
Systems Analysis
Project planning
Systems implementation
Data validation
Data lineage
Data storage solutions
Timeline
IT PROJECT MANAGER
DIT & Telecomms
07.2024 - Current
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT & IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TajBank Limited
08.2019 - 06.2024
Project Manager, PMO
Unity Bank Plc
04.2017 - 08.2019
DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER
Unity Bank Plc
03.2015 - 04.2017
Technical Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc
02.2013 - 04.2015
Project Manager
Power Holding
04.2011 - 01.2013
Executive Education - Strategy Execution -
Harvard Business School Online
Program Diploma - Project Management
International Business Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Engineering
Lagos State University
Certification
Certified Safe 6 Architect
Certified Professional as a Scaled Scrum Expert (CPSSE)
System Integration, verification, and validation for (BA & SE) (Management Concept USA)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Professional Certificate in Business Process and Enterprise Application Integration Management (Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK)
Change Management certificate (Int Business Management Institute Berlin)
Lead Implementer ISO-20000 (SMS) Certification
Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance Training & Cert) (UK)
Certified Network Security Specialist (ICSI) (UK)
COBIT 2019 Certification
Cisco Certified Network Administrator
Oracle Certified Database Admin (10g)
Payment Certified System Engineer (PCSE) (Thales UK)
Stratus Server professional Cert (USA)
Thales E-Security Key Management (UK)
Data Analytics for Strategic Business MGT
ITIL V4 Training Certificate
Leadership & Team Development Cert (Int Business Management Institute Berlin)
Risk Management Certificates (Int Business Management Institute Berlin)