Gloria Nwandu
IT Project Manager
Lagos State, Nigeria
Summary
A dynamic, highly motivated and team-oriented IT Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex technology projects and years of experience in asset management, risk mitigation and project leadership.
Possess adept understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. Proven ability of overseeing the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure and also management of project scope, schedule and budget.
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams, seeking a challenging position in order to leverage skills in project and product management, technical expertise, and leadership to drive organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Marketer
Citadele Capitals
Kc holdings, Constitution Road, Kaduna State
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed sales strategies that were instrumental to the firm’s positive returns thereby increased sales by 10% every month.
- Developed strategies and actively promoted products and services on behalf of the firm.
- Developed an effective drive and costumer retention strategies which were instrumental in attracting customers and clients to the firm.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Handled over twenty (20) outbound sales calls per day to connect with cold and warm leads and promote profitable offers.
- Constructed and shared presentations for cooperate groups of up to fifty (50), to increase interest in loan and investment services.
Administrative Assistant
Citadele Capitals
Kc holdings, Constitution Road, Kaduna State
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity within the department.
- Coordinated and organized meetings, conferences, and events, including booking venues, arranging travel, and preparing meeting materials.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, and presentations, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Created and maintained electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring easy access and retrieval of documents.
- Assisted in the preparation and distribution of loan and investment documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including sorting, screening, and directing phone calls and emails.
- Handled confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
IT Project Manager
Acumen Digital
Lagos State
09.2021 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple IT projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
- Managed cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and QA engineers, ensuring efficient product development and timely delivery of complex software application, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, risk management strategies, and implemented corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Implemented agile methodologies, such as Scrum, to facilitate iterative product development and improve team productivity. Also organized Sprints, daily scrums, sprint reviews and project retrospect meetings.
- Conducted regular customer engagement activities, including user interviews and usability testing, to gather insights and validate product direction.
- Managed vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and performance evaluation.
- Provided regular project reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, risks, and accomplishments.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Mentored and coached junior team members, promoting professional growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Delta State University, Abraka.
Delta State, Nigeria 11.2015 - 07.2019
Skills
Project and Product Management
undefinedReading, researching, playing puzzle games, traveling and writing.
I enjoy playing strategy games like chess, puzzles, or brain teasers. It has proven to aid analytical thinking, improved my problem-solving skills, and also helps build a strategic mindset. I enjoy traveling, seeing new places and people. This has strongly contributed to my desire for continuous learning, growth and networking among others.
Timeline
IT Project Manager
Acumen Digital
09.2021 - Current
Sales Marketer
Citadele Capitals
11.2019 - 11.2020
Administrative Assistant
Citadele Capitals
01.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Delta State University, Abraka.
11.2015 - 07.2019
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