Olajide Tijani
22262 99A Avenue NW, Edmonton,AB
Summary
- Senior IT Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in Digital Transformation and Stakeholder Engagement, expert in Agile Methodologies and Project Coordination. My key achievements include directing a $5M Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM implementation for 50,000 users, resulting in a 200% increase in system reliability and a 25% increase in user satisfaction for a digital transformation project impacting 300,000 users. Seeking an IT Project Manager position at the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration (JEDI), where I bring my digital service delivery and project management skills to support your mission of improving case management systems and digital platforms for Alberta Workers’ Compensation
- With a Project Management Professional (PMP-PMI) certification, I have experience managing complex projects using project management tools (Jira, MS Office, DevOps,Asana. etc.)
- As a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Certified Professional ScrumMaster (CPSSE), I possess comprehensive knowledge of Agile and other Project Management methodologies.
- A certified Project Requirement Analyst with expertise in gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing the requirements necessary for a project’s success.
- A certified Risk Management Professional, with the ability and expertise to manage, guide and predict any form of risk.
- A Certified Professional as Lean Project Manager™ (CPLPM™) with an in-depth understanding of the lean principles to maximize value, minimize waste, and streamline organizational processes.
- A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt™ (CLSSBB) with a strong foundation for driving process improvement, efficiency, and quality in projects.
- A Certified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe 6 Architect) skilled in effectively communicating the architectural and technical vision of Agile Release Trains.
- Certified Member of the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Global), experienced in applying Change Management strategies to drive organizational transition,
- 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.
- A professional Business Process and Enterprise Application Integration Management certificate from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management (UK).
- Certified COBIT 2019 Professional with an ISACA certificate.
- Experienced IT service Manager and Lead Implementer with ISO-20000(SMS) Certification.
- Experienced Cyber Security Architect with extensive industry knowledge of SQL & XML.
- A Certified Network Security Specialist with certification from the International Cyber Security Institute.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior IT Project Manager
DIT & Telecomms - Contract
, Canada
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Directed enterprise-wide Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM implementation for 50,000 users, managing a $5M budget and overseeing vendor performance, system customization, data migration, and user adoption.
- Led coordination of system enhancements, releases, and digital platform improvements across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Orchestrated testing cycles, including UAT/SIT test planning, execution support, defect tracking, and readiness validation, to ensure system integrity.
- Produced dashboards and reports to support operational decision-making and governance reporting, aligning outputs with business requirements.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, documented action items, and tracked follow-ups to ensure project alignment with program priorities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and validate reporting requirements, ensuring consistency with program goals.
- Provided day-to-day coordination of system issues, ensuring triage, escalation, and resolution to maintain operational effectiveness.
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT & IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TajBank Limited - Permanent
03.2020 - 02.2025
- Led a project team to execute Digital Transformation Architecture and build Omni channel for TajBank with a $2M budget.
- Executed digital transformation and case-like system implementations, enhancing operational workflows and reporting needs.
- Coordinated system updates, enhancements, and releases, maintaining enterprise platform consistency.
- Managed testing activities, including UAT coordination, defect resolution, and system validation to ensure functionality.
- Developed comprehensive reporting frameworks and dashboards to inform business decision-making processes.
- Maintained data quality through regular validation checks, QA reviews, and integrity monitoring.
- Managed risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with governance processes and stakeholder engagement across teams.
IT Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc - Permanent
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Directed the implementation of a centralized case management system to digitize and standardize case lifecycle processes, including intake, assessment, escalation, and resolution.
- Implemented enterprise system integration and case processing across multiple platforms, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated stakeholder communication, including business users, IT teams, and vendors, for seamless project execution.
- Led testing cycles, system validation, and ensured release readiness to maintain project quality standards.
- Produced comprehensive reports and metrics supporting operational performance and strategic decision-making.
- Conducted rigorous data quality checks, reported validation, and tracked issue resolution.
- Maintained extensive project documentation, including requirements, test cases, and governance reports.
- I directed requirements management, documentation, and implementation of Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 ERP projects, including implementations and upgrades.
Technical Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc - Permanent
03.2010 - 03.2017
- Led the data conversion and migration project for the merger of 9 banks into Unity Bank, overseeing the end-to-end transition of legacy systems into a unified banking infrastructure.
- Managed cloud migration initiatives, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) on Microsoft Azure, involving virtual machine provisioning, Azure Active Directory configuration, and network security group implementations.Managed end-to-end data migration, including customer records, financial transactions, compliance data, and core banking systems.
- Oversaw risk mitigation strategies, ensuring no data loss, corruption, or security breaches during the transition.
- Integrated banking applications, CRMs, and financial systems to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless change management & stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth adoption of the new banking infrastructure.
Project Manager – Healthcare Systems & Case Manage
Newgate Hospital - Permanent
06.2009 - 02.2010
- Implemented healthcare IT systems, increasing compliance with regulatory standards by 35%.
- Led IT projects enhancing citizen engagement via patient portals and secure messaging systems.
- Managed and coordinated EMR and patient case management platform implementations, ensuring data accuracy and standards compliance.
- Supported stakeholders, including clinicians, administrators, and IT teams, facilitating systems integration.
- Delivered dashboards and reports to support patient care operations and informed decision-making.
Project Manager
Rainbownet Telecommunications - Contract
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Increased compliance efficiency by 30% by directing IT infrastructure and PCI-DSS initiatives projects.
- Partnered with senior business leaders to align CRM roadmap with customer experience and channel optimization strategies.
- Defined business cases, feasibility studies, and enterprise reporting for technology enablement programs.
- Improved revenue collection efficiency by eliminating estimated billing and introducing prepaid consumption models.
Education
Executive Education - Strategy Execution -
Harvard Business School Online
Boston, Massachusetts07-2021
Program Diploma - Project Management
International Business Management Institute
Berlin, Germany10-2020
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Engineering
Lagos State University
Lagos03-2007
Skills
- IT Project Coordination & Delivery
- Case Management Systems & Digital Platforms
- System Enhancements & Release Coordination
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & QA
- Data Validation, Integrity & Reporting
- Performance Metrics & Dashboard Development
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Risk, Issue & Dependency Management (RAID)
- Change Management & RFC / RFS Processes
- Governance Reporting & Documentation
- Business Process Analysis & Improvement
- Agile (Scrum/SAFe) & Waterfall Delivery
Timeline
Senior IT Project Manager
DIT & Telecomms - Contract
03.2025 - 03.2026
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT & IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TajBank Limited - Permanent
03.2020 - 02.2025
IT Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc - Permanent
04.2017 - 02.2020
Technical Project Manager
Unity Bank Plc - Permanent
03.2010 - 03.2017
Project Manager – Healthcare Systems & Case Manage
Newgate Hospital - Permanent
06.2009 - 02.2010
Project Manager
Rainbownet Telecommunications - Contract
04.2008 - 05.2009
Executive Education - Strategy Execution -
Harvard Business School Online
Program Diploma - Project Management
International Business Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Computer Engineering
Lagos State University
Certification
•Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
•Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
•Certified Professional Scaled Scrum Expert – Skill Front
•Certified SAFe 6 Architect - Scaled Agile
•ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate - Skill Front
•Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead ITSM Implementer - PECB
•Certified network security specialist (ICSI) (UK) - Cybersecurity Institute
•Togaf 10 Certified - The Open Group
•AWS Cloud Technical Essentials - AWS
•Certified Cobit 2019 Professional - ISACA
•Certified System Integration, Verification, and Validation - Management Concept USA
•Certified Change Management Professional - ACMP-Global
•pay Shield certified system engineer (pCSE) - Thales
•Certified Risk Management Professional - KA
•Thales E-Security Key Management - Thales
•Cisco Certified Network Administrator - Cisco
•Oracle-certified database administrator – Oracle
•ITIL V4 Certification - Axelos
•Certified Project Requirement Analyst - IO4PM
•Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB) - Skill Front
•Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate
•Certified Scrum Master (CSM) - Scrum Alliance
•Certified Professional Scaled Scrum Expert – Skill Front
•Certified SAFe 6 Architect - Scaled Agile
•ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Associate - Skill Front
•Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead ITSM Implementer - PECB
•Certified network security specialist (ICSI) (UK) - Cybersecurity Institute
•Togaf 10 Certified - The Open Group
•AWS Cloud Technical Essentials - AWS
•Certified Cobit 2019 Professional - ISACA
•Certified System Integration, Verification, and Validation - Management Concept USA
•Certified Change Management Professional - ACMP-Global
•pay Shield certified system engineer (pCSE) - Thales
•Certified Risk Management Professional - KA
•Thales E-Security Key Management - Thales
•Cisco Certified Network Administrator - Cisco
•Oracle-certified database administrator – Oracle
•ITIL V4 Certification - Axelos
•Certified Project Requirement Analyst - IO4PM
•Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CLSSBB) - Skill Front
•Cybersecurity Foundations Certificate
References
References are available upon request.