CHINELO OKOLI
IT DIRECTOR - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Summary
Experienced Information Technology Leader with 20 years of dynamic experience driving innovative technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency, elevate productivity, and boost profitability. Demonstrated expertise in leading diverse teams for over a decade, adept at steering cross-functional collaboration towards strategic objectives while embodying a positive leadership style that inspires growth and success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
45
45
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
IT Director - Program Management
General Electric
07.2019 - Current
- Partnering with regional stakeholders to translate business problems to IT requirements and delivering solutions to meet critical business priorities
- Managing internal and external development teams to deliver D&A solutions and ERP upgrades across EMEA
- Led SSA Female Engagement program, enhancing career prospects and retention for female employees, while serving on the GE DT Purpose Activation Team to empower people and foster engagement
- Led strategic planning and product roadmap development, prioritizing features and enhancements based on customer feedback, and business objectives.
Head, Central Projects Performance Management Office (PMO)
Rensource Energy
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Established and managed the Program Management Office, providing leadership and continued development for a team of project managers and analysts, ensuring project management best practice adherence
- Implemented the PMO strategy, which included short/long term vision planning, improved reporting, and relationship development with cross functional teams
- Produced and implemented processes to optimize more effective project management within the organization's project delivery framework.
Project Director
Nebulous Solutions
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Engaged cross functional teams to plan, track and manage the lifecycle of multiple technology projects
- Led a treasury transaction solution project for Flour Mills Nigeria.
Senior Project Manager
Oracle
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Led up to 30 internal consultants and vendors to deliver Oracle Hyperion Budget planning projects using structured project management techniques
- Delivered implementation projects which generated approximately $1.5m in revenue, ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability targets were achieved.
Senior Customer Project Manager
Ericsson
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Coordinated implementation teams of project leads, field engineers and vendor teams (up to 40 people) to deliver projects in a matrix reporting structure
- Led several deployment projects including planning, budgeting, logistics and inventory management to ensure project delivery quality for external customers
- Implemented clean energy solutions across 1,000 sites, achieving instant cost savings.
Project Support Office (PSO) Manager
Leader Network Rollout
10.2008 - 07.2009
Business Systems Analyst
Airtel
07.2006 - 09.2008
Customer Implementation Support Manager
Neptune Software
11.2002 - 01.2004
Education
Master of Science - Analysis Design and Management of Information Systems
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
09.2002 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Wales, Swansea
07.2001 - 05.2024
Skills
Program Managementundefined
Certification
Certified SAFe5 Agilist (2020)
Timeline
IT Director - Program Management
General Electric
07.2019 - Current
Head, Central Projects Performance Management Office (PMO)
Rensource Energy
10.2018 - 06.2019
Project Director
Nebulous Solutions
10.2017 - 09.2018
Senior Project Manager
Oracle
02.2013 - 05.2017
Senior Customer Project Manager
Ericsson
08.2009 - 10.2012
Project Support Office (PSO) Manager
Leader Network Rollout
10.2008 - 07.2009
Business Systems Analyst
Airtel
07.2006 - 09.2008
Customer Implementation Support Manager
Neptune Software
11.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Analysis Design and Management of Information Systems
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
09.2002 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Wales, Swansea
07.2001 - 05.2024
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