Andrew Odaudu
Project Manager
Glasgow, Scotland,F.C.T
Summary
Qualified project manager with proven competency in leading product teams and delivering projects using Agile & Prince2 project management methodologies. Skilled in ensuring high-quality deliverables that have met and exceeded timelines and stakeholder targets and expectations. Confident in managing the entire project lifecycle to deliver on time, within budget and to the agreed quality specifications. Recognized as an influential leader who can direct large teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager (Contract)
Almond Media Limited
London
03.2021 - Current
- Working collaboratively with Product Owners, and cross-functional development teams for software delivery
- Assisted Product Owner in user story creation/prioritization and Product Backlog grooming via emergent requirement elicitation while supporting overall business goal
- Cultivated stakeholder relationships, and supported the proactive management of key contacts, as a point of contact, to ensure the resolution of complex business issues
- Facilitated Product backlog refinement meetings, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives, and Release Planning
- Worked closely with the product owner, development team, and other stakeholders to ensure continuous learning and improvement is key
- Employed agile software development practices and utilized the JIRA platform
Senior Planning Officer
Tertiary Education Trust Fund
Abuja, F.C.T
01.2015 - Current
- Assist in the planning, development, implementation, and coordination of strategic operational and administrative programs and projects
- Evaluated project performance against goals and took action to address deviations.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Perform administrative functions that includes preparing emails and technical memorandums, arranging meetings and taking minutes, draft communications to stakeholders
- Cooperated with health and safety policies and identified and controlled hazards for tasks, projects and activities
- Coordinated training for new team members and overseeing onboarding details
Assistant Project Manager
Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GePaD-C)
Abuja, F.C.T
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Planned and coordinated all logistics during execution of projects
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations.
Customer Care Representative
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC
Kaduna North, Kaduna
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming and positive experiences.
- Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
- Escalate customer request, inquires or complains to appropriate department for prompt resolution
- Analyzed customer feedback for process improvements to achieve long-term business objectives
- Provided onboarding and guidance to other customer care representatives to meet predetermined goals.
Education
MBA -
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, United Kingdom09.2023
Diploma In Computer Application And Presentation -
Onward Computer Training Centre
Kaduna, Nigeria12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Maiduguri
Borno, Nigeria08.2010
Skills
- Requirement Engineering
- Business & Gap Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Product Management
- Quality Assurance
- Change Management
- Effective Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership Skills
TOOLS
- Microsoft Suite
- Azure DevOps
- Balsamiq
- Ms. Project
- WBS
- Trello
- Jira
PROFESSIONAL BODY MEMBERSHIP
Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
Grade: Associate Member
Certification
- National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH): International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 2021
- ALMOND CAREERS: Project Management and Business Analysis PRINCE2® and Agile Course 2022
HOBBIES
- Travelling
- Driving
- Mentoring
- Puzzles
REFEREES
Available on request
Timeline
Project Manager (Contract)
Almond Media Limited
03.2021 - Current
Senior Planning Officer
Tertiary Education Trust Fund
01.2015 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GePaD-C)
08.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Care Representative
MTN Nigeria Communications PLC
06.2012 - 07.2014
MBA -
Glasgow Caledonian University
Diploma In Computer Application And Presentation -
Onward Computer Training Centre
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Maiduguri
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