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Education
Skills
Certification
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CELIA WUMI LADENEGAN

CELIA WUMI LADENEGAN

Operational / Technology Professional
LAGOS

Summary

A self-managed and result-oriented management and technology and operations consultant with 12 years of experience in Project Management, Product development, technology integrations, assessments, implementations, information technology audits, change management, communication management and support for projects across diverse countries such as Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, Ethiopia and remotely Europe managing such projects with diverse teams across the globe. Proven ability to ensure successful end to end information Technology implementations, enhancements and integrations. Strategic manager with strong Communication, Problem Solving, and Interpersonal skills, as well as and decision making skills. With the ability to establish and maintain strong alliances; lead and motivate teams; drive projects to successful completion; convey complex technical requirements/data; exceed customer expectations and achieve fiscal bottom-line results. Proficient in Project Delivery Management through project planning, monitoring & control, change control & management, time & effort estimation, quality & risk management and communication between project stakeholders. Skilled at analyzing progress & project trends, preparing & reviewing project cost execution plan, business procedures, implementation of cost control systems & policies, price analysis, etc.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Scrum Master/Product Dvmnt/Project Mngmt/Bus Analy

Start-ups
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Independent Operations Consulting
  • Led process improvement initiatives in key areas such as supply chain, finance, and customer service, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational performance.
  • Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies, reducing waste and improving process efficiency by 30%.
  • Worked closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities for transformation, focusing on driving business growth through innovation and improved service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored a team of 20+ employees on continuous improvement principles, fostering a mindset of operational excellence across the organization.
  • Developed metrics and KPIs to monitor performance and assess the success of transformation efforts, ensuring consistent alignment with company objectives.
  • Directed transformation projects across multiple divisions, focusing on process optimization, automation, and customer experience improvements, generating $20 million in savings annually.
  • Led the deployment of a new CRM platform, increasing client satisfaction scores by 35% through streamlined service delivery and enhanced customer support channels.
  • Developed and implemented a new governance framework for transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and efficient resource utilization.
  • Independent Operations Consulting

Management Consultant

KPMG
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Introduced agile methodologies across the organization, resulting in faster project delivery times and greater adaptability to changing market demands.
  • Partnered with IT to overhaul legacy systems, transitioning the organization to a cloud-based infrastructure and achieving a 40% improvement in data accessibility and security.
  • Selection of CBA and Operations Systems and Spearheaded the company’s digital transformation strategy, modernizing legacy systems and processes to improve operational efficiency, resulting in a 25% cost reduction across business units.
  • Led the integration of advanced analytics and AI-driven platforms, transforming data into actionable insights and improving decision-making accuracy by 30%.

Functional Operational Consultant

C2G Consulting
05.2011 - 04.2014
  • Implementation of different modules for operations in diverse industries such as Materials Management, Enterprise Asset Management, Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, Quality Management.
  • Defining these modules using technology and implementation of business processes for these modules.
  • Evaluation and monitoring of project and impact analysis during implementation.
  • Management of change requests and preparation of any claims against or from the Client, stakeholders and partners.
  • Conduct routine backup of information on a shared drive.
  • Time management on project deliverables to ensure they are in sync with project objectives and client requirements.
  • Project reports and stakeholder management.
  • Business process documentation, conducting user acceptance tests, knowledge transfer and ensuring project sign offs.
  • Providing advisory on information technology policies, methodology, processes and support.

Company Secretary/Customer Relationship Manager

Brian Integrated Systems
11.2010 - 05.2011
  • Customer Relationship Management; Logistics Management; Administrative functions.

IT Support Analyst (Intern)

Leventis Technical Ltd, Mercedes-Benz
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Operating system installations; System coupling, Networking and backup.

Education

PhD - Information Technology

UNICAF UNIVERSITY

Masters - Business Administration

UNIVERSTIY OF SOUTH WALES, UK
01.2017 - 12.2020

BSc - Computer Science with Economics

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSTIY, NIGERIA
Ile-ife, Osun
01.2003 - 12.2008

Machine Learning - undefined

STANFORD UNIVERSITY
10.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

MS Office tools / 365

Certification

Information Technology Infrastructure Library, 2010, 00009152

Accomplishments

  • Commendation Award during NYSC
  • Professional Qualifications – ITIL, SAP, NIM, PSM
  • Successfully managed and led diverse teams
  • Successfully implemented strategies and processes on time and within budget
  • Resolved operational, project problems and bottlenecks by 100%

Extra-Curricular Activities

Swimming Travelling Reading books Movies Mountain hiking

Timeline

Machine Learning - undefined

STANFORD UNIVERSITY
10.2020 - 12.2020

Scrum Master/Product Dvmnt/Project Mngmt/Bus Analy

Start-ups
01.2020 - 12.2023

Masters - Business Administration

UNIVERSTIY OF SOUTH WALES, UK
01.2017 - 12.2020

Management Consultant

KPMG
01.2014 - 12.2016

Functional Operational Consultant

C2G Consulting
05.2011 - 04.2014

Company Secretary/Customer Relationship Manager

Brian Integrated Systems
11.2010 - 05.2011

IT Support Analyst (Intern)

Leventis Technical Ltd, Mercedes-Benz
01.2010 - 12.2010

BSc - Computer Science with Economics

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSTIY, NIGERIA
01.2003 - 12.2008

PhD - Information Technology

UNICAF UNIVERSITY
CELIA WUMI LADENEGANOperational / Technology Professional