Results-driven and highly skilled Program Manager with 13+ years of expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs and projects. Proficient in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies within multi-national environments. Exceptional ability to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance in diverse project domains.

My Profile

Background

Skills

· Program Management

· Project Management

· Leadership and People Management

· Strategic Partnership and Negotiation

· Communication (Written, Verbal, Listening)

· Agile and Waterfall Methodologies

· Microsoft 365 Suite, Power BI, Tableau, G-Suite, Salesforce

· Web Design, Software Development, ERP Implementation

· Risk Management and Quality Improvement

· Vendor Management and Change Management

· Agile Tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, Azure DevOps

· Programming Languages: SQL, XAML, C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

· Cloud Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, AWS

· SaaS Technologies: Salesforce, Sage

· ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management

Education

• Graduate Certificate, Computer Applications Development (High Distinction), Conestoga College, Ontario, Canada

• Doctor of Philosophy, PhD (Distinction), Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University

• Master's Degree (Distinction), Materials Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University

• Bachelor's Degree, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP®)

• Scrum Master Certified

• Certified SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Scrum Master (SAFe SSM)

• ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management

• Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

• Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers

Experience

Project Manager | LifeLearn (ProSites Subsidiary), Ontario, Canada | Mar 2021 – Present

· Delivered 20+ high-impact projects, achieving 100% quality and substantial cost savings.

· Led Agile transformation, established Scrum methodology, fostered an agile mindset, and successfully transitioned the organization to an Agile Project Management Methodology.

· Leveraged the established PMLC process for project delivery, proactively managed risks and conflicts and ensured transparent communication with stakeholders.

· Successfully led Integration projects post-merger and acquisition.

Program & Project Manager | LabIngate Inc., Ontario, Canada | Jul 2020 – Feb 2021

· Completed SDLC of website and software projects using Agile and Lean methodologies.

· Developed a robust project management framework resulting in on-time, cost-effective delivery.

· Efficiently managed vendors through sourcing, negotiation, and sign-off.

· Mentored colleagues in the use of effective PM tools and Agile methodology.

Program Manager & Lecturer | Covenant University | Apr 2017 – Feb 2020

· Planned, tracked, and executed Computer Applications development projects.

· Successfully delivered projects within the triple time, scope, and budget constraints.

· Coordinated training meetings and facilitated PM activities.

· Achieved 100% satisfaction rate, lecturing over 500 students.

Information Technology Program Manager | Procter and Gamble | Jun 2013 – Feb 2017

· Led global IT projects worth over $500,000, delivering within the triple constraint.

· Deployed real-time BI and reporting solutions, resulting in a 30% increase in productivity.

· Achieved 100% real-time visibility into sales data, saving over $50,000 through process improvements.

· Won awards for leadership and interdependence.

Project Manager | PZ Cussons | Jan 2011 – May 2013

· Delivered transport optimization projects, achieving 20% efficiency improvement.

· Developed project plans, managed budgets, and negotiated with third-party clients.

· Developed strategies to ensure a reliable transport system delivering efficient distribution operation (ETA >95%) at optimized cost