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Olubukola Carol ARIYIBI
PMO Director, Programme Manager, Agile Coach
Lagos,LA
Summary
An adaptive leader who utilizes deep project development expertise to transform and grow businesses;
Adept at interpreting the needs of business leaders into clear project outcomes, using robust delivery practices that are business-focused and maximize benefits.
Communicating with key project stakeholders vertically and laterally to ascertain project expectations.
Passionate about building team capability through coaching and mentoring.
Managed and delivered projects with varying levels of complexity and scale in customer experience, mobile banking, e-commerce, investment, lending, risk, and compliance.
Experienced PMO Director with over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certificates
Work History
Project Management Office Director
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, LA
07.2017 - Current
- Successful delivery of approximately 47 projects estimated at over $13.5million in value.
- Improved user adoption of projects, employee engagement and benefit realization by initiating, incubating and embedding strategic functions like Organizational Change Management and Value realization.
- Initiated first agile community of practise within organization to foster inter-team collaboration and drive standardization of agile product delivery practices.
- Conceptualized and co-created bespoke delivery frameworks that led to increased operational efficiency.
- Trained over 700 employees on digital work tools (MS Teams) for Remote work culture.
- Delivered consistent 20% cost savings Y-o-Y on project Portfolio by adopting aggressive budget management strategies and managing project inter-dependencies.
Senior Project Manager
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, LA
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Delivered large- scale & complex software application projects as individual and in collaboration with project team within timeline, budget and scope (valued $3.5million).
- Supervised junior project Managers’ activities, allocation, budget and overall schedule.
- Co-created organization's vendor evaluation process model.
- Used standardized project methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Introduced APMG change management methodologies.
- Thorough implementer in program management, end-to-end planning, scope management, project prioritization, benefits analysis, budget planning & estimation, risk, and quality management.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions preventing unforeseen delays and costs.
Management/Leadership Development Program Associate
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, LA
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Implemented bank’s Retail Strategy which was adopted in 2015.
- Designed bespoke products for HNI corporate customers (telecommunication sector).
- Revamped and automated HRM onboarding process for new hires.
- Automated facility utilization process for corporate banking (Downstream Oil & gas) customer.
- Acquired skills in HR Recruitment and Workforce planning, Strategic Operations Management, Project Management, Corporate Banking and Advisory services, Credit Analysis, Change Management, Strategic planning and Customer experience management.
- Built strategic partnerships across multiple business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve management structures and team cohesiveness.
- Delivered informative presentations to specific business groups and large-scale conferences on topics such as business strategy and strategy implementation.
Deputy Unit Head, Ebanking Operations
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, LA
03.2011 - 07.2013
- Created operational process and settlement framework for domestic and international cards, instant payment solutions and e-Customs collections.
- Coordinated compliance with requirements for PCIDSS certification.
- Key player responsible for team re-structuring.
- Supported Unit Head with special projects and additional job duties.
- Formulated processes resulting in reduction of failed transactions and averting financial loss.
- Handled 30 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
Treasury Operations Officer
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, LA
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Processed over 200 transactions per day, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies
Remittance Processor
Sterling Bank Plc
Lagos, LA
03.2005 - 06.2010
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling collection accounts daily/as required.
- Performed transaction reviews for errors and accuracy while updating in core banking software.
- Maintained 100% accuracy while processing $250k worth of collection payments.
- Reconciled company settlement, collections accounts every week , investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Education
MBA - Sustainability studies
Nexford University
Washington DC 01.2020 - 04.2021
MBA - Financial Management
Lagos State University
Lagos Nigeria 01.2005 - 11.2006
PGD - Business Administration & Management
Lagos State University
Lagos, LA 07.2003 - 08.2004
HND - Architectural Technology
Yaba College of Technology
Lagos Nigeria 07.1995 - 10.2000
Skills
Idea incubation
Certification
PRINCE2 Certified Practitioner (APMG International)
Affiliations
- Professional member, Agile Practitioners Association of Nigeria(APAON)
- Chairman/Director Membership Committee, Agile Practitioners Association of Nigeria(APAON)
- Community Leader, Business Agility Meetup Nigeria (BAM9ja) and Agile Nigeria Meetup
- Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) – ANIM
- Project Management Institute
Accomplishments
- Robotics process Automation of e-banking dispute processes, reconciliation and reporting| Project Director| Large scale project|$220k.
- Fraud Analytics Predictive Engine with ML/AI capabilities| Project Director| Medium-scale project|$217k.
- K2 Business Process Management tool for process mapping & re-engineering| Project Director| Medium-scale project| $432k.
- T24 Core Banking Project for retail bank| Senior project Manager| Large-scale|$2.5m
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Timeline
MBA - Sustainability studies
Nexford University
01.2020 - 04.2021
Project Management Office Director
Sterling Bank Plc
07.2017 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Sterling Bank Plc
08.2014 - 06.2017
Management/Leadership Development Program Associate
Sterling Bank Plc
08.2013 - 03.2015
Deputy Unit Head, Ebanking Operations
Sterling Bank Plc
03.2011 - 07.2013
Treasury Operations Officer
Sterling Bank Plc
07.2010 - 02.2011
Remittance Processor
Sterling Bank Plc
03.2005 - 06.2010
MBA - Financial Management
Lagos State University
01.2005 - 11.2006
PGD - Business Administration & Management
Lagos State University
07.2003 - 08.2004
HND - Architectural Technology
Yaba College of Technology
07.1995 - 10.2000
Expertise
Scrum Certified |Skilled Facilitator |Agile Methodologies |Team Building |Coaching |Vendor Management| Project development
Expertise
Scrum Certified |Skilled Facilitator |Agile Methodologies |Team Building |Coaching |Vendor Management| Project development
Expertise
Scrum Certified |Skilled Facilitator |Agile Methodologies |Team Building |Coaching |Vendor Management| Project development
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