OLANREWAJU AWOYEMI
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Experienced project management professional with a strong background in utilising tools such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, and Microsoft Project to drive successful project outcomes. Proficient in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban, as well as traditional Waterfall approaches. Adept at managing sprint backlogs, creating burndown charts, and facilitating daily stand-ups to ensure team alignment and project progress. Skilled in leveraging MS Teams, Slack, and Google Workspace for effective communication and collaboration. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum Master Intern
LearnwithPride Tech School
London
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Led a cross-functional team in organizing a detailed graduation event through Scrum framework
- Facilitated sprint ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborated with stakeholders to refine backlog and define MVP for event planning
- Ensured sprint goals were met by tracking progress using Jira and removing blockers quickly
- Promoted team self-organization and cohesion, resulting in timely and effective delivery
- Oversaw Agile delivery of a community-impact project by leading a team through a second sprint cycle
- Coached team members in applying Agile values and principles, improving collaboration and accountability
- Maintained transparency through visual Scrum boards and dashboards in Jira
- Conducted retrospectives to identify lessons learned and foster continuous improvement
- Coordinated with the Product Owner and team to ensure backlog prioritization aligned with stakeholder needs
- Successfully delivered two back-to-back sprint projects with strong team engagement and stakeholder satisfaction
- Improved team velocity and cohesion by facilitating open communication and iterative planning
- Developed working knowledge of Scrum events, artifacts, and servant leadership in practical settings
Lead consultant
Launchforth Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
04.2025 - Current
- Provided strategic direction to drive business growth.
- Delivered expert advice and guidance on key business decisions to senior management.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion whilst ensuring quality standards were met.
- Implemented innovative solutions that resulted in process improvements.
- Identified areas of risk, subsequently developing mitigation strategies.
- Led high-performing teams, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Championed process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely delivery.
- Devised effective change management strategies, promoting smoother transitions during organisational shifts.
- Facilitated client relations for improved customer satisfaction.
➢ Identified new sales opportunities and markets for expansion, leading to a 15% increase in market
share.
General Manager, Marketing & Sales
Daar Communications Plc
Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos
12.2001 - 03.2023
- Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Increased overall operational efficiency by implementing new management strategies.
- Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations, resulting in a 30% increase in overall revenue.
- Identified new sales opportunities and markets for expansion, leading to a 15% increase in market
share.
Education
MasterCourse in Project Management - Scrum Mastery, Project Management and Business Analysis
LearnwithPride Tech School
UK 10.2024 - 04.2025
Master’s in Transformational Leadership - LEADERSHIP & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Redeemed International Leadership Academy (RILA)
LAGOS, NIGERIA 01.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Masters in Business Administration - Marketing Management
Metropolitan School of Business Management
London, UK 06.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Ogun State University
Ago Iwoye, Nigeria 09.1985 - 07.1989
Skills
- Jira
- Confluence
- Trello
- Microsoft Project
- MS Teams
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- Agile
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Waterfall
- Burndown Charts
- Sprint Backlogs
- Daily Stand-ups
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Certification
- Certificates in Scrum Master, Project Management & Business Analysis.
- Project Management Professional Training, LearnwithPride Tech School, London, UK
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered two back-to-back sprint projects with strong team engagement and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Improved team velocity and cohesion by facilitating open communication and iterative planning.
- Developed working knowledge of Scrum events, artifacts, and servant leadership in practical settings.
- Member, Editorial Board, Fair East Publishers
- Member, Editorial Board, Gulf Publishers
- Faculty Member, The Redeemed International Leadership Academy
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Lead consultant
Launchforth Ltd
04.2025 - Current
MasterCourse in Project Management - Scrum Mastery, Project Management and Business Analysis
LearnwithPride Tech School
10.2024 - 04.2025
Scrum Master Intern
LearnwithPride Tech School
10.2024 - 04.2025
Master’s in Transformational Leadership - LEADERSHIP & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Redeemed International Leadership Academy (RILA)
01.2020 - 08.2022
Executive Masters in Business Administration - Marketing Management
Metropolitan School of Business Management
06.2013 - 07.2014
General Manager, Marketing & Sales
Daar Communications Plc
12.2001 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language
Ogun State University
09.1985 - 07.1989
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