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Timeline
Certification
Accomplishments
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ProjectManager

Olajide Tijani

Regina,Canada

Summary

  • Dedicated and focused Project Management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in various project Methodologies, staff training and development, and qualified Risk and Change Management Professional. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts and quality professionals involved in complex projects. Solid understanding of project management tools.
  • As a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I bring extensive experience managing complex projects, my expertise and certification in project management attest to my ability to handle challenging tasks and deliver successful outcomes.
  • 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. This deep understanding instills confidence in my ability to manage projects and teams effectively.
  • A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB) with a 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.
  • Experienced in applying Project and Change Management strategies to drive organizational transition, skilled in implementing best-fit change models for processes, fast-paced technology, systems, structures, and values. Holds a Change Management certificate from the International Business Management Institute Berlin.
  • Certified Member of the Association of Change Management professional (ACMP Global)
  • Highly skilled in developing effective communications strategies to manage resistance to change and ensure successful project implementation, 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. with an 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 and training at G-TAC.
  • A Certified Network Security Specialist with certification from the International Cyber Security Institute.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER

Xetlink Technology INC
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets
  • Created technical documentation, including requirements, specifications, design documents, test plans, and user guides
  • Ensure all deliverables align with relevant global IT cybersecurity standards, governance policies, and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Leads, and the IT team to resolve issues and ensure viable and consistent solutions while effectively communicating the project roadmap
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure all project metrics were addressed and managed appropriately with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Monitored project progress and identified improvement areas or risk mitigation strategies
  • Managed resources for completing projects within budget and timeline constraints communication
  • Acted as a liaison between business users and technical personnel by translating requirements into solutions
  • Communicated effectively with internal project stakeholders at all levels regarding progress updates and issues
  • Executed change management activities to ensure a smooth transition from one phase to another during a project's lifecycle
  • Performed root cause analysis and testing to investigate any discrepancies that may arise during a project's execution
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

IT PROJECT MANAGER

DIT & Telecomms
03.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided project management support for the design, customization, and implementation of a large EDRMS that established the platform for the Corporation to achieve information governance and meet regulatory compliance requirements and organizational mandates
  • Led application and infrastructure activities for strategic, analytical projects and collaborated with the lead ECM architect regarding design considerations
  • Led project team in conducting the requirement gathering and analysis to document the functional/non-functional specifications and identifying the best solution product that meets the business need
  • Led full implementation of document capture, integrating capture documents from various sources - document scanners, biometric scanners, photographs, and other digital assets management (voice/video) recordings to extensive ECM and EDRMS platforms supporting business information management needs
  • Developed, designed, integrated, tested, and implemented information systems business solutions
  • Provide advice on communication information systems strategy, policy, management, security, and service delivery
  • Project Managed Data Migration across enterprise Servers: Designed and supervised configuring standard Tier 1 Data Centers that supported extensive enterprise banking system operations
  • Administer Implementation of Core Applications, databases (Oracle, Sybase), and OS (UNIX, Win2000/2003, NT4, XP); SaaS, intranet (Lotus Notes, MS Exchange, Outlook Express Microsoft Excel); and internet development
  • FEP Infrastructure Migration examples include EMV Migration, Verve Rollout, and Server Migration (Stratus Server 6200, 6400)

HEAD, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & IT STRATEGY MANAGEMENT

TajBank Limited
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Implemented enterprise architecture framework
  • Envisioned, communicated, and evolved the organization's enterprise architecture
  • Ensured adequate organizational business processes, structure, and enterprise data consumer Innovation
  • Led the project team that implemented the digital transformation architecture and built the Omni channel for TajBank, making complex issues easy to understand
  • Provided project management support for the design, customization, and implementation of a large EDRMS
  • Led application and infrastructure activities of essential projects and paid attention to details
  • Provided advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security, and service delivery

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Unity Bank Plc
06.2012 - 02.2019
  • Collected and reviewed project stakeholder requirements with the help of meetings, walkthroughs, and interviews; produced business requirements documentation and created mock-ups
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications, and staff availability
  • Pioneer established electronic banking services that created the platform for integrating transaction switching services, Card services, ATMs, Internet Banking, SMS Alert services, and other Internet-based solutions
  • Verified feasibility of project plans and facilitated consistent and accurate communication with stakeholders
  • Data Migration across enterprise Servers: Collaboration, Designed and supervised the configuration of standard Tier 1 Data Centers that supported large enterprise banking system operations
  • Process improvement project: fallback from bank merger, acquisition and integration of nine culturally diverse and inherited legacy proprietary processes
  • Developed and implemented the Change Management strategic plan that drove the review, remodelling, and redesign of crucial banking business processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and standardization
  • Assessed project parameters and strategic client expectations to provide consistent status reports and proactively address potential delays or constraints
  • Interface with executive management on IT services evaluation, value-added measures, and improvement of identified inadequacies

PROJECT MANAGER (TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST)

Unity Bank Plc
03.2009 - 06.2012
  • Coordinated the business analysis for a merger and integration of IT systems and infrastructure
  • Reduced data inaccuracies, removed duplicate information, and ensured best practices between stakeholders
  • Managed revenue-based transaction management project with the understanding and use of Microsoft Office tools and experience in writing SOW
  • Played a vital role in planning and organizing the ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Project
  • Led the implementation of the electronic platform for card transactions
  • Presented findings from data analysis and other collaborations and ensured project KPIs were met
  • Actively sought stakeholder feedback and mitigated project risks with good written and communication skills
  • Participate in continuous improvement, ensuring the best program management practices are followed using Kanban Software
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, budgets and recommendations using Microsoft Project and Jira
  • Managed multiple projects with consulting and competing deadlines simultaneously

Agile Scrum Master

Rainbownet Telecommunication
02.2008 - 03.2009
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress and impediments and plan the day's tasks
  • Organized sprint planning sessions to ensure team members understand user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Mentored junior team members on Agile Scrum concepts, practices and values and focused on the sprint goals
  • Identify potential risks and issues early to develop mitigation strategies quickly and identify growth opportunities
  • Acted as a primary contact between development teams, product owners, stakeholders, and other external parties throughout the entire lifecycle of a project
  • Managed backlogs
  • Defined release plans based on available resources, scope, timelines and budget constraints while maintaining quality assurance and adopting Azure DevOps
  • Strong ability to multitask, excellent verbal communication skills, customer service, ability to multitask, lead process management, and ensure team members self-organize cross-functionally, encouraging collaboration

Education

Strategy Execution -

Harvard Business School Online
Boston, Massachusetts

Electronics & Computer Engineering -

Lagos State University
Lagos, Unknown

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Strategic Planning
  • Time Management
  • Contract & Product Manager
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical Problem-Solving skills

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

Xetlink Technology INC
07.2023 - Current

IT PROJECT MANAGER

DIT & Telecomms
03.2021 - 06.2023

HEAD, ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE & IT STRATEGY MANAGEMENT

TajBank Limited
02.2019 - 03.2021

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Unity Bank Plc
06.2012 - 02.2019

PROJECT MANAGER (TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST)

Unity Bank Plc
03.2009 - 06.2012

Agile Scrum Master

Rainbownet Telecommunication
02.2008 - 03.2009

Electronics & Computer Engineering -

Lagos State University

Strategy Execution -

Harvard Business School Online

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Professional as a Scaled Scrum Expert (CPSSE)
  • System Integration, verification, and validation for (BA & SE) (Management Concept USA)
  • Certified Safe 6 Architect
  • 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)

Accomplishments

  • Implemented the Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF 9.2) for TAJBank Limited.
  • Led the full implementation of document Capture for DIT & Telecomm's.
  • Oversaw the requirement management and implementation of Oracle eBusiness/Release 12 ERP projects.
  • Led the Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) Project.
  • Led project team in conducting requirement gathering for Enterprise Imaging System.
  • Implemented the digital transformation architecture and built the omnichannel (TAJWAY) platform.
  • Designed and supervised configuring standard Tier 1 Data Centers for Data Migration.
  • Developed and implemented the Change Management strategic plan for Unity Bank.
  • Directed TAJBank in implementing the (Newgen) IBPMS platform.
  • Led the team that Implemented the I-Match Fraud Monitoring Solution.

References

References are available upon request.

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