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Taiwo Akadiri

Brampton,ON

Summary

Strategic Project Manager with over 7 years expertise in organizing business operations, workforce planning and resource management. Driving Organizational transformation, adoption and implementation of Waterfall and Agile practices as well as leveraging best practices to deliver business value, improve processes and maximize team potential.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Project/Program Coordinator, SCM

Chemico LLC, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
2018.09 - 2021.12

Summary: Coordination of supply chain programs- project planning, production, purchasing, and procurement using agile development and delivery methods to facilitate plant operations.

Tools- SAP, Sage100, MS Projects, and Teams

Tasks Performed;

  • Managed production levels, identified material shortages, and monitored inventory levels to meet production requirements within specified timelines.
  • Improved, standardized, and documented planning and scheduling processes.
  • Established client expectations of project scope, deliverables, procedures for project communications, and dissemination of information for team members using project communication plan.
  • Coordinated project status meetings to provide updates, and risks. risk mitigation plans and value impact to key stakeholders.
  • Delivered results for each project phase and daily operations through effective negotiation with various internal stakeholders, vendors, and consultants.

Project Manager, Talent and Engagement

Altara Credit Limited
2017.09 - 2018.07

Summary

Implementation of multiple high-impact projects to acquire top talents in deploying company-wide projects and programs. Directed cross-functional teams in the development, training, and support of optimizing technology and best practices in delivering business solutions for a start-up company

Tasks Performed

  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality for a new organization- Talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, offboarding and onboarding, and budgeting.
  • Managed development and improvement of employee experience programs including surveys, and data analysis, implemented action plan and applied lessons learned for future
  • Scheduled stakeholder communications and internal communication flow, coordinating cross-functional team alignment and identifying blockages, issues, risks, and recommendations to ensure service delivery.
  • Developed performance metrics, including reporting key milestone status, risks, and contingency planning to keep track of internal benchmarking and progress against goals.
  • Organized over 50 calls per week to job applicants and referees

Project Administrator

PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
2016.01 - 2017.01

Summary: Conducted and monitored the pre-approval and post-approval process of grant application including onboarding, supporting project changes, budgeting, and communication, and ensured that operations are efficient with requirements.

Tools: Lotus notes, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio

Task Performed

  • Sourced qualified Independent Section Panel candidates utilizing various web technologies, social media, and resume databases while reducing hiring costs by 35%,
  • Carried out assessment and monitoring in order to ensure that grants were being properly utilized and Project is meeting set targets
  • Served as SharePoint administrator for Project team, giving access to new members, facilitating quick training sessions on SharePoint usage organizing SharePoint folders on Project SharePoint site.
  • Supported Project Manager in Interview sessions of applicants by assessing interpersonal and communication skills in line with Project resource requirements.
  • Developed and maintained detailed project schedule and provided project support for team leads in updating Weekly Project Status reports.

Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations

Brone Energy Group
2014.09 - 2015.06

Summary- Developed a detailed analysis and review of current processes, tools, and systems for recruitment, strategy, and operations. Engaged a team of system experts and administrators to Implement effective plans and strategies to reflect best practices in all operations plans.

Tasks Performed

  • Championed Inclusion and Diversity initiatives in partnership with leadership team.
  • Supported implementation of new HR operating model and key projects to improve HR processes and procedures.
  • Coached and mentored team leads on people management programs
  • Advised organizational leaders on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Supervised and mentored direct reports on the implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs, and functions.
  • Launched employee engagement and innovative programs to increase retention loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Managed new business and expanded company's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government, and industry events.
  • Led talent acquisition for 4 different sections of business, local and expatriate positions- Defined growth strategy, hired software and marketing team, set goals and expectations.
  • Managed performance appraisal system that drove high performance and benefits program
  • Created systems and processes to streamline program delivery through management of off-shore team, and enablement through learning technologies

Project Manager, Employee Experience- BPO

Workforce Group
2012.08 - 2014.08

Summary- Developed and implemented initiatives for large-scale projects to support business process outsourcing (BPO), report progress, and influence positive outcomes for stakeholders.

Tools- ATS, Oracle,MS Office,MS Project.

Tasks Performed

  • Achieved remarkable and superior onboarding experience for candidates and new hires from their job application until hiring, for 700 employees per quarter
  • Developed learning programs to keep employees motivated and appreciated.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts.
  • Managed comprehensive communications strategy to drive engagement and inspire employees around strategy by leveraging different mediums.
  • Designed and monitored COE KPI, including ownership of monthly and annual reports to leadership
  • Handled all business units' communications to ensure alignment, synergies, and consistent flow of relevant information to stakeholder groups
  • Monitored performance of employees and ensured that all KPIs and SLAs were being met and established work processes and quality standards were being followed
  • Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices, and facilitation of proactive work environment.

HR Consultant- Shared Services

Adecco
2009.12 - 2012.06
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Created spreadsheet and payroll entries including new hires, changes, and terminations.
  • Prepared monthly headcount, attendance, and turnover reports
  • Assisted with posting jobs on boards, preparing and maintaining job descriptions screening candidates, conducting interviews, reference checks, and employment letters.
  • Managed digital and physical files for employees and their documents, including benefits, attendance records, and annual reviews
  • Engaged with upper management, employees, and third-party vendors
  • Liaised between 3 multiple business divisions to improve communications

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Manchester
United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Covenant University
Nigeria

Skills

Industries

Finance, Consulting, Health,Oil & Gas, and Manufacturing

Applications/Software Used

Jira, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint,Lotus, SAP, Oracle, SAGE, RACI Charts

Requirement Elicitation Methods

Client Facing, Interviewing, Job Shadowing, Focus Groups

SDLC Methodologies

Waterfall, Agile- Scrum methodologies, Lean Principles

Project Management

Project Status update, Stakeholder analysis, Tracking deliverables, Weekly status report.

Reporting Tools

Excel.

Soft Skills

Written/Verbal Communication, Interpersonal, Change Management, Issue Resolution, Vendor Management, Forecasting Employment needs, Talent Acquisition, Optimizing performance, Integrating policies, Collaboration, Managing Multiple Projects, Workflow Planning

Certification

  • CSM- Certified Scrum Master- Scrum Alliance
  • PMP - Project Management Professional, [Project Management Institute]
  • Certified Human Resources Leader, [Human Resources Professional Association], CHRL- Knowledge Exams completed in June 2022; Law exams in view September 2022


Affiliations

  • Member of Project Management Institute
  • Member of Human Resources Professional Association
  • Member of Scrum Alliance

Timeline

Project/Program Coordinator, SCM

Chemico LLC, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
2018.09 - 2021.12

Project Manager, Talent and Engagement

Altara Credit Limited
2017.09 - 2018.07

Project Administrator

PricewaterhouseCoopers, PwC
2016.01 - 2017.01

Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations

Brone Energy Group
2014.09 - 2015.06

Project Manager, Employee Experience- BPO

Workforce Group
2012.08 - 2014.08

HR Consultant- Shared Services

Adecco
2009.12 - 2012.06

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

University of Manchester

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Covenant University
  • CSM- Certified Scrum Master- Scrum Alliance
  • PMP - Project Management Professional, [Project Management Institute]
  • Certified Human Resources Leader, [Human Resources Professional Association], CHRL- Knowledge Exams completed in June 2022; Law exams in view September 2022


Hobbies

Volunteering with NGOs majorly catered to improving the lives of people in developing countries

Coaching and offering guidance to teenagers and youth within the church community

Hobbies

Volunteering with NGOs majorly catered to improving the lives of people in developing countries

Coaching and offering guidance to teenagers and youth within the church community

Taiwo Akadiri