Aderonke Adesanya Adewumi
Program Manager
Lagos
Summary
Strategic leader with a decade of experience steering cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-stakes projects across various sectors. Proven record in strategy formulation, planning, and implementation. Skilled in managing projects from concept to completion, performance management, cost-saving initiatives, quality assurance, control and management, and mentoring individuals to achieve success. Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and a talent for making critical decisions. Adaptable and transformational leader with the ability to work independently, create impactful presentations, and find opportunities that align with organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
PMO/PM Regional BD Netis Group
Netis Group
3 2024 - Current
- Coordinated Cross functional Teams, working closely with marketing, product development and customer service teams
- Managing Risks and complex projects by introducing Scrum, risk analysis and Quarterly project review to aid project execution
- Facilitated effective communication and collaboration across departments, driving seamless execution of Projects and business strategies
- Prepared an internal audit report on all ongoing projects and customer perceptions on company performance
- Provided strategic insight and recommendations to support corporate growth and objectives will managing project cost and customer satisfaction
- Identified new business opportunities and market opportunities within existing clients, leading to potential 35% increase in regional sales.
Senior Project Manager PMO American Towers Nigeria (ATC)
American Towers Nigeria (ATC)
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide strategies to support management and programming decisions by effectively addressing complex operational challenges
- Foster communication and coordination among internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, operational partners, vendors, and network providers
- Show operational weaknesses dynamically and develop de-risking strategies, including process optimization, risk identification and analysis, financial assessment, and resource management
- Collaborate with the partnerships team to address issues and challenges, encouraging discussions that enhance deliverables and prove ATC as a dependable partner
- Provide support to the delivery team in achieving targets within the agreed contractual framework, while actively collaborating with partners to prioritize internal deliverables in alignment with partners' overall operational strategy.
Head of Projects /PMO NETIS Group
NETIS Group
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Actively took part in sales forecasting and contributed to business strategy innovation by monitoring market trends, customer demands, and operational abilities
- Managed stakeholders effectively, ensuring their needs and expectations were met
- Played a key role in customer-facing project management, building strong client relationships, and delivering projects that exceeded customer satisfaction
- Contributed to product management activities, including go-to-market strategies, market research, and product launches, resulting in successful product penetration and increased market share
- Actively involved in Risk management and analysis, supported continuous improvement efforts, and provided quality management support to teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability in sales forecast, operations management, and business strategy innovation
- Lead New program innovations with limited cost impact to the organization.
Lead Program Manager/PMO Descasio
Descasio
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded process re-engineering initiatives to streamline operations and drive business transformation, resulting in enhanced productivity and optimized performance
- Managed the portfolio of projects, aligning them with organizational goals and strategic aims
- Prioritized initiatives, distributed resources effectively, and checked progress to maximize portfolio value
- Provided comprehensive risk management and analysis support, continuously evaluating potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate their impact
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives and supported teams and stakeholders in enhancing quality management practices, resulting in higher levels of efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Responsible for strategic planning, aligning projects with organizational goals, and ensuring effective project governance for successful project outcomes
- Worked closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to improve existing product excellence and efficiency, as well as explore opportunities for new product introductions.
Program Manager Project Consortium (Supporting ATC Projects)
Project Consortium
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Drove standards and strategies in business transformation, change management, and project execution, aligning them with design intent and company missions
- Created strategic plans for risk identification, analysis, and response, actively watching progress with teams and stakeholders to proactively address risks
- Developed efficient processes and procedures for operations forecasting, capital budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, improving project delivery
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to manage their expectations, interests, needs, and potential impact, actively seeking expert opinions to improve product excellence and efficiency
- Maintained communication with all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring transparency, addressing concerns, and aligning project goals
- Managed risk assessment and implemented effective risk response plans, taking preventive and corrective measures to minimize disruptions and maximize project success
- Worked closely with the project team to implement corrective and preventive measures, ensuring high quality deliverables.
PMO Leader: Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania
Nokia Networks
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Analyzed work performance reports, summarizing business and financial data for executives, managers, clients, and stakeholders
- Provided actionable recommendations based on current business intelligence
- Oversaw the strategic implementation of organizational policies and procedures, tracking the performance of project personnel
- Participated in the sales process, finding business opportunities, and evaluating costs for improved program efficiency
- Directed and coordinated the organization's budget activities, managing cost centers and profit centers to increase cost efficiency
- Planned and coordinated with the presales team to deliver workable solutions within agreed service level agreements (SLAs)
- Served as a strategic PMO liaison with business leaders and stakeholders.
Head of Projects, Nigeria Cluster
Alcatel-Lucent
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Managed key strategic client projects with C-level executive visibility, overseeing project planning, goals, schedules, funding, and staffing
- Focused on project delivery timeline, contract management, and project reviews, ensuring contract terms and service level agreements (SLAs) were achieved
- Aligned efforts and defined priorities for cross-functional teams, effectively leading and motivating employees through in-house training programs
- Participated in strategic planning meetings with the MD, head of sales, and general project managers, contributing to customer base expansion and budget forecasting
- Senior project manager responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets exceeding $3M
- Tracked overall project risks, supported relationships with stakeholders, and resolved contractual and commercial disputes
- Scheduled workload to meet priorities and targets, addressed customer complaints, and ensured customer satisfaction
- Advised potential customers on solution requirements based on their organizational strategies, collaborating closely with the presales team.
Country Quality/Performance Manager
Alcatel-Lucent
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Monitored performance of quality control systems, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency
- Oversaw quality assurance levels, meeting or exceeding client demands
- Prepared and coordinated customer satisfaction surveys and facilitated SHERQ stand-Ups and reviews
- Communicated quality control information to relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, and contractors
- Reviewed and updated standard operating procedures and quality assurance manuals
- Managed subcontractors and monitored their key performance indicators (KPIs) as outlined in the service level agreements (SLAs).
Education
MBA - Strategy
University of Roehampton
London 04.2001 -
Certified Scrum Master | CSM - undefined
Certified Scrum Product Owner | CSPO - undefined
Project Management Professional Certification | PMP - undefined
Blue Ocean Strategy - undefined
Lagos Business School
Transmission Engineering - undefined
Alcatel-Lucent University
Business Strategic Management - undefined
Brighton School of Strategy Management
PRINCE2 Methodology Certification - undefined
BSc Biochemistry - undefined
University of Ilorin
Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Budgeting
Leadership
Operational efficiency
Team Building and Development
People Management
Project Scheduling
Training and mentoring
Scope Management
Portfolio Management
Business Analysis
Software development life cycle
Accomplishments
- Played a crucial role as part of the corporate strategy formulation/transformation team during the acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent by Nokia Networks.
- Established a PMO at ATC to oversee all projects and senior project managers deliverables.
- Led teams in strategizing business issues, opportunities, challenges, and economic trends, resulting in the successful execution of various projects for ATC and Netis group.
- Headed the program team involved in the execution and planning of Globacom transmission network in Ghana, Nigeria and Benin Republic. Executing projects worth over 130million euros across 3 countries.
- Developed and implemented a strategic team that reduced customer dissatisfaction by 60% through the introduction of project management support during sales and pre-sales activities.
- Integrated and implemented ISO certification for Alcatel-Lucent in Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Ghana.
- Devised and implemented workable strategies that generated incremental revenues and cost savings amounting to 23 million euros over a period of 26 months through resource optimization.
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Senior Project Manager PMO American Towers Nigeria (ATC)
American Towers Nigeria (ATC)
01.2023 - 03.2024
Head of Projects /PMO NETIS Group
NETIS Group
06.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Program Manager/PMO Descasio
Descasio
01.2020 - 06.2022
Program Manager Project Consortium (Supporting ATC Projects)
Project Consortium
06.2018 - 03.2020
PMO Leader: Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania
Nokia Networks
04.2015 - 06.2018
Head of Projects, Nigeria Cluster
Alcatel-Lucent
07.2014 - 03.2015
Country Quality/Performance Manager
Alcatel-Lucent
01.2008 - 03.2010
MBA - Strategy
University of Roehampton
04.2001 -
PMO/PM Regional BD Netis Group
Netis Group
3 2024 - Current
Certified Scrum Master | CSM - undefined
Certified Scrum Product Owner | CSPO - undefined
Project Management Professional Certification | PMP - undefined
Blue Ocean Strategy - undefined
Lagos Business School
Transmission Engineering - undefined
Alcatel-Lucent University
Business Strategic Management - undefined
Brighton School of Strategy Management
PRINCE2 Methodology Certification - undefined
BSc Biochemistry - undefined
University of Ilorin
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- Toastmasters
- Scrum Alliance
Work Preference
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingWork from home optionLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Quote
Change is inevitable , boldly embrace it.
Aderonke Adesanya Adewumi
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