Business
Charles Okonkwo
Project Manager, Agilist, Business Analyst
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced and versatile Senior Manager specializing in project management, business analysis, strategy, process improvement and consulting and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. Strong desire for continuous learning and pursuing new professional challenges, with a history of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager, Business Strategy
MTN
Lagos
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Revamped organization's strategy and business planning process, ensuring inputs of key stakeholders (customers, suppliers, employees, etc.) and involvement of Board and Management;
- Prepared and delivered presentations to Leadership and Board Members on strategic focus areas e.g. 5G business case and launch readiness, cost optimization, etc.;
- Developed business cases informing decision to explore opportunities in emerging technologies - 5G, FTTH, etc.;
- Led cross functional teams through design, implementation and launch process of agreed solutions.
- Guided teams and refined Agile techniques throughout journey and evolution of delivery cycles - facilitated understanding and implementation of Agile methodology across Waterfall-centric delivery team.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Manager, Management Consulting
KPMG
Lagos
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Led teams to deliver on large complex projects across key business areas - market study/ market scan and business plan, business strategy development, organizational change management, strategy execution/ implementation support, process optimization and organization structure design;
- Spear headed business development efforts, driving activities from opportunity identification to conversion. Managed portfolio of circa $1m+ annually;
- Developed product and value propositions based on insights from customer journeys and preferences;
- Designed go-to-market plans leveraging relevant customers touch points to drive realization of identified business opportunity and case;
- Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce reports and polished presentations, highlighting findings and recommending changes.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify opportunities to increase sales.
- Directed business analysts in executing and delivering various tactical and strategic plans and analyzing key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations
- Performed competitor bench-marking analysis to identify cost savings opportunities, process inefficiencies through gap analysis and outlined practical solutions.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Associate/ Senior Associate, Management Consulting
KPMG
Lagos, Lagos
09.2009 - 09.2015
- Managed over 50 ad hoc staff for market research geared towards understanding satisfaction levels of banking customers in Nigeria. Responsible for developing survey tools, coordinating survey administration process, verifying submissions, validating entries into the collation tool, analysis data and preparing the draft report.
- Prepared draft budget and oversaw expense management and reporting for various projects.
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects and updated involved parties to enhance optimal business flow.
- Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
- Maintained confidentiality on projects, with clients and regarding corporate data to alleviate data breaches
- Assessed development needs of new hires and developed appropriate training program/ interventions.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Prioritized tasks to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties.
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
- Used Microsoft tools to create correspondence, edit spreadsheets and develop presentations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Management And Leadership
Wharton Business School
Pennsylvania 06.2022 - 01.2023
MBA - General Management
Lagos Business School
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria 10.2001 - 12.2007
Skills
Business Planning and Analysis
undefinedCertification
Data Analysis (R, Python and Tableau)
Interests
Technology/ ICT
Agriculture
Oil & Gas
Service to humanity
Timeline
CSM - Certified Scrum Master
12-2022
PMP - Project Management Professional
11-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Management And Leadership
Wharton Business School
06.2022 - 01.2023
Data Analysis (R, Python and Tableau)
04-2021
Senior Manager, Business Strategy
MTN
02.2019 - 12.2022
MBA - General Management
Lagos Business School
01.2018 - 12.2019
Manager, Management Consulting
KPMG
10.2015 - 01.2019
Associate/ Senior Associate, Management Consulting
KPMG
09.2009 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Obafemi Awolowo University
10.2001 - 12.2007
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