Olajide Tijani
1262 Galloway Street Regina
Summary
- Dedicated and focused Project Management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in various project Methodologies, staff training and development, and qualified Risk and Change Management Professional. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts and quality professionals involved in complex projects. Solid understanding of project management tools.
- As a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I bring extensive experience managing complex projects. My expertise and certification in project management attest to my ability to handle challenging tasks and deliver successful outcomes.
- As an Experienced and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified Professional Scaled Scrum Expert (CPSSE), I possess a comprehensive knowledge of agile and other Project Management methodologies. This deep understanding instills confidence in my ability to manage projects and teams effectively.
- A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ (CLSSBB) with a strong foundation for driving process improvement, efficiency, and quality in projects
- Experienced and a Certified Scaled agile framework (Safe 6 Architect) skilled in effectively communicating the architectural and technical vision of Agile Release Trains at enterprise scale.
- Experienced in applying Project and Change Management strategies to drive organizational transition. Skilled in implementing best-fit change models for processes, technology, systems, structures, and values. Holds a Change Management certificate from the International Business Management Institute Berlin.
- Certified Member of the Association of Change Management professional (ACMP Global)
- Highly skilled in developing effective communications strategies to manage resistance to change and ensure successful project implementation. Experienced in team leadership, vendor management, and collaborating with large multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. Holds an educational Leadership and Team Development certificate from the International Business Management Institute Berlin.
- Experienced BA & SE with expertise in System Integration, verification, and validation. Educational certificate from Management Concept USA.
- Experienced professional with expertise in integrating and implementing Strategy with Executive Education from Harvard Business School.
- Experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of system and application integration. Holds a professional Business Process and Enterprise Application Integration Management certificate from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management (UK).
- Expertise in seamlessly integrating systems and applications for optimal performance. Proficient in identifying and resolving integration issues to ensure smooth operations.
- Certified COBIT 2019 Professional with ISACA certificate, skilled in implementing IT governance frameworks.
- Experienced IT service Manager and Lead Implementer with ISO-20000(SMS) Certification. Expertise in implementing and managing IT services.
- Experienced Cyber Security Architect with extensive industry training at G-TAC.
- A Certified Network Security Specialist with certification from the International Cyber Security Institute.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
Xetlink Technology INC
Regina
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Created technical documentation, including requirements, specifications, design documents, test plans, and user guides
- Ensure all deliverables align with relevant global IT cybersecurity standards, IT governance policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Leads, and the IT team to resolve issues and ensure viable and consistent solutions
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of a project are addressed and managed appropriately
- Monitored project progress and identified improvement areas or risk mitigation strategies
- Managed resources for completing projects within budget and timeline constraints
- Acted as a liaison between business users and technical personnel by translating requirements into solutions
- Communicated effectively with internal project stakeholders at all levels regarding progress updates and issues
- Executed change management activities to ensure a smooth transition from one phase to another during a project's lifecycle
- Performed root cause analysis to investigate any discrepancies that may arise during a project's execution.
IT Project Manager
DIT & Telecomms
Victoria
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS): Provided project management support for the design, customization, and implementation of a large EDRMS that established the platform for the Corporation to achieve information governance and meet regulatory compliance requirements and organizational mandates.
Ensure business records and critical information are securely managed according to policy, from creation to disposal. - Led application and infrastructure activities for projects and collaborated with the lead ECM architect regarding design considerations.
- Lead Business Systems Analyst, Enterprise Imaging System – Capture/Validation/Quality Control: Led project team in conducting the requirement gathering and analysis to document the functional/non-functional specifications and identifying the best solution product that meets the business need.
- Led full implementation of document capture, integrating capture documents from various sources - document scanners, biometric scanners, photographs, and other digital assets management (voice/video) recordings to extensive ECM and EDRMS platforms supporting business information management needs.
Developed, designed, integrated, tested, and implemented information systems business solutions. - Provide advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security, and service delivery.
- Project Managed Data Migration across enterprise Servers: Designed and supervised configuration of standard Tier 1 Data Centers that supported extensive enterprise banking system operations.
- Administer Implementation of Core Applications, databases (Oracle, Sybase), and OS (UNIX, Win2000/2003, NT4, XP); intranet (Lotus Notes, MS Exchange, Outlook Express); and internet development.
- FEP Infrastructure Migration examples include EMV Migration, Verve Rollout, and Server Migration (Stratus Server 6200, 6400).
HEAD, Enterprise Architecture & IT Strategy Management
TajBank Limited
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Implemented enterprise architecture framework
- Envisioned, communicated, and evolved the organization's enterprise architecture
- Ensured adequate organizational business processes, structure, and enterprise data
- Led the project team that implemented the Digital transformation architecture and built the Omni channel for TajBank
- Provided project management support for the design, customization, and implementation of a large EDRMS
- Led application and infrastructure activities of projects
- Provided advice on information systems strategy, policy, management, security, and service delivery.
Technical Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc
06.2012 - 02.2019
- Collected and reviewed project stakeholder requirements with help of meetings, walkthroughs, and interviews, produced business requirements documentation and created mock-ups.
- Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications, and staff availability.
- Pioneer established electronic banking services that created the platform for integrating transaction switching services, Card services, ATMs, Internet Banking, SMS Alert services, and other Internet-based solutions.
- Verified feasibility of project plans and facilitated consistent and accurate communication with stakeholders.
- Data Migration across enterprise Servers: Designed and supervised configuring standard Tier 1 Data Centers that supported large enterprise banking system operations.
- Process improvement project: fallback from bank merger and integration of nine culturally diverse and inherited legacy proprietary processes.
- Developed and implemented the Change Management strategic plan that drove the review, remodeling, and redesign of crucial banking business processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and standardization.
- Assessed project parameters and client expectations to provide consistent status reports and proactively address potential delays or constraints.
- Interface with executive management on IT services evaluation, value-added measures, and improvement of identified inadequacies.
PROJECT MANAGER (TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST)
Unity Bank Plc
03.2009 - 06.2012
- Coordinated merger and integration of IT systems and infrastructure
- Reduced data inaccuracies and removed duplicate information
- Managed revenue-based transaction management project
- Played a vital role in planning and organizing ISO 27001 Information Security Compliance Project
- Led the implementation of the electronic platform for card transactions
- Presented findings from data analysis
- Actively sought feedback from stakeholders
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
IT/ Computer & Network Engineer
Rainbownet Telecommunication
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.
- Monitored network performance and troubleshooted any issues that arose.
- Provided technical support to users experiencing difficulties with their networks.
- Successfully deployed server overhaul of both wired and wireless networks, completing projects ahead of anticipated deadline.
- Installed and maintained Vo IP and VTC devices, checking customer availability for various networks.
- Researched network technology trends and compared to existing architecture to present useful improvement suggestions to clients.
- Conducted regular network performance tests and monitoring to ensure high availability and reliability.
Education
Strategy Execution -
Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MassachusettsElectronics & Computer Engineering -
Lagos State University
Lagos, UnknownSkills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
- Policy Implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Contract Management
- Communication Skills
- Systems Analysis
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
Xetlink Technology INC
07.2023 - Current
IT Project Manager
DIT & Telecomms
03.2021 - 06.2023
HEAD, Enterprise Architecture & IT Strategy Management
TajBank Limited
02.2019 - 03.2021
Technical Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc
06.2012 - 02.2019
PROJECT MANAGER (TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST)
Unity Bank Plc
03.2009 - 06.2012
IT/ Computer & Network Engineer
Rainbownet Telecommunication
02.2008 - 03.2009
Strategy Execution -
Harvard Business School Online
Electronics & Computer Engineering -
Lagos State University
Accomplishments
- Enterprise Architecture, Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF 9.2): I implemented the framework from start to finish for TAJBank Limited and ensured its maturity. The framework helps define and align business goals with architecture objectives around enterprise software development. I ensured the envisioning, communicating and evolving of the Togaf Methodology.
- Led the full implementation of document Capture, integrating capture documents from various sources- document scanners, biometric scanners, photographs, and other digital assets management (voice/video) recordings to extensive ECM and EDRMS platforms supporting business information management needs for DIT & Telecomm's.
- Oracle eBusiness/Release 12 ERP projects: Oversee the requirement management, documentation, and implementation of Oracle eBusiness/Release 12 ERP projects, which allow for payroll processing, human resources, fixed assets, and accounts payable/receivable systems to be interfaced seamlessly with banking application solutions.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM) Project : I Led the Implementation which involves multiple phases, from planning and design through deployment and post-go-live support.
- Lead Business Systems Analyst, Enterprise Imaging System – Capture/Validation/Quality Control: Led project team in conducting the requirement gathering and analysis to document the functional/non-functional specifications and identifying the best solution product that meets the business need.
- Led the project team that implemented the digital transformation architecture and built the omnichannel (TAJWAY) platform: an innovative, customer-centric solution designed to revolutionize the banking experience by providing seamless, secure, and accessible financial services. Built on cutting-edge technology, Tajway offers a comprehensive suite of digital banking features, including real-time transactions, personalized financial insights, and 24/7 customer support. The platform integrates advanced security measures, such as biometric authentication and end-to-end encryption, ensuring robust protection of customer data. Tajway's user-friendly interface and mobile-first approach empower users to manage their finances effortlessly, driving financial inclusion and enhancing customer satisfaction in the digital age.
- Led Data Migration across enterprise Servers: Designed and supervised configuring standard Tier 1 Data Centers that supported large enterprise banking system operations and administered Implementation of Core Applications, databases (Oracle/Sybase) & OS (UNIX, Win2000/2003, NT4, XP), intranet (Lotus Notes, MS Exchange, Outlook Express), and internet development.
- Developed and implemented the Change Management strategic plan that drove the review, remodeling, and redesign of crucial banking business processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and standardization. The exercise improved Unity Bank's profitability by 300% in 2018.
- Directed TAJBank and implemented the (Newgen) IBPMS platform to transform Manual processes digitally: Newgen iBPMS Implementation provided a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for automating and optimizing complex business processes. Implementing Newgen's Intelligent Business Process Suite enables organizations to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and improve decision-making through intelligent automation. The platform supports rapid adaptation to changing business needs with capabilities such as process modelling, workflow automation, and real-time analytics.
- Led the team that Implemented the I-Match Fraud Monitoring Solution: The project cost $2M and spanned one year. The I-Match Fraud Monitoring Solution is a cutting-edge platform designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud across various financial transactions. Leveraging advanced AI and machine learning algorithms, I-Match provides real-time monitoring and analysis, accurately identifying suspicious patterns and anomalies. The platform offers customizable rule-based engines, adaptive analytics, and seamless integration with existing financial systems, enabling organizations to stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics. I-Match's comprehensive dashboard delivers actionable insights and alerts, empowering businesses to respond swiftly and reduce financial risks. Trusted by leading financial institutions, I-Match enhances security, compliance, and trust in financial operations.
Certification
- Certified Safe 6 Architect
- Certified Professional as a Scaled Scrum Expert (CPSSE)
- System Integration, verification, and validation for (BA & SE) (Management Concept USA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Certificate in Business Process and Enterprise Application Integration Management (Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK)
- Change Management certificate (Int Business Management Institute Berlin)
- Lead Implementer ISO-20000 (SMS) Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance Training & Cert) (UK)
- Certified Network Security Specialist (ICSI) (UK)
- COBIT 2019 Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Administrator
- Oracle Certified Database Admin (10g)
- Payment Certified System Engineer (PCSE) (Thales UK)
- Stratus Server professional Cert (USA)
- Thales E-Security Key Management (UK)
- Data Analytics for Strategic Business MGT
- ITIL V4 Training Certificate
- Leadership & Team Development Cert (Int Business Management Institute Berlin)
- Risk Management Certificates (Int Business Management Institute Berlin)
References
References are available upon request.
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