Tolulope Akinola
Greater Sudbury,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Project Manager with over six years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget. Proven expertise in managing the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) utilizing Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Exceptional skills in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and team leadership, with a strong focus on fostering collaboration and communication among diverse teams. Adept at developing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations while ensuring alignment with business objectives. A strategic thinker committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results, I thrive in fast-paced environments and effectively navigate challenges to achieve project success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agile Project Manager
Ready Made Solutions Inc.
, Canada
01.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget, ensuring alignment with business goals and grooming project backlogs.
- Monitored project progress and bridged the communication gap between senior management and other stakeholders by sharing ideas, building consensus, and planning necessary meetings.
- Identified, investigated, evaluated, and mitigated project risks.
- Managed multiple Agile projects' lifecycle using Scrum methodology, training, and coaching teams to self-create and adapt to an agile environment, fostering relationships to achieve project success within the set parameters.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to prioritize feature development, resolve technical issues, and ensure high-quality product delivery.
- Developed and maintained project timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure project milestones were met.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and identify potential risks for mitigation.
Sales Projects Manager
Arla Foods
, Canada
04.2018 - 12.2022
- Analyzed sales data to provide situational analysis and summarization in Excel and Power BI reports, aiding decision-making.
- Developed a detailed project plan for every sales initiative and identified the right stakeholders depending on each project.
- Coordinated sales events, working with both internal and external stakeholders, providing initiatives, and implementing plans according to budget.
- Researched and sourced external contractors for the right fit according to plans, schedules, and budgets for timely execution.
- Developed sales presentations, collected data, and prepared relevant reports used during sales meetings with internal and external personnel.
- Led an ERP (Salesforce) system implementation project, resulting in successful go-lives and increased efficiency in operations.
Project Support Manager
Leo Pharma
, Canada
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed and maintained project plans, budgets, and timelines, ensuring all project milestones were met.
- Ensured project implementation adhered to SOP compliance, coordinated with auditors and assessors, and tracked remediation on identified issues.
- Managed project teams consisting of up to 20 members, including business analysts, developers, and consultants.
- Orchestrated rigorous change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions post-implementation.
- Delivered comprehensive financial, scheduling, and project status reports to project sponsors and key stakeholders throughout all project phases.
- Developed, coordinated, and implemented project deliverables, including charters, schedules, work breakdown structures, and various plans (stakeholder, risk, communications, quality, and transition).
- Managed project budgets and effectively optimized resource utilization, and delivered projects within budget constraints.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Biotechnology
University of Windsor
06.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Bells University
06.2012
Skills
- Agile methodologies
- Project management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow)
- MS Project
- Stakeholder management
- SDLC Management
- Risk Management
- Team leadership and coaching
- Change Management
- Project budget
- Business analysis (MS Excel, BI tools)
Certification
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Agile Project Manager
Ready Made Solutions Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Sales Projects Manager
Arla Foods
04.2018 - 12.2022
Project Support Manager
Leo Pharma
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Master of Science - Medical Biotechnology
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Bells University
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