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Peter Olaniyan

Ikeja, Lagos

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with over 5 years of expertise in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in managing project lifecycles from initiation through to completion, utilizing a blend of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. Proven proficiency in stakeholder communication, risk management, and resource allocation, with a strong focus on driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Demonstrates the ability to consistently deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments while ensuring alignment with business objectives and client expectations. Possesses strong leadership and problem-solving skills, committed to fostering collaborative team dynamics and consistently delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Lumenave International Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
  • Led end-to-end project management for cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of 6+ projects annually, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate.
  • Developed and managed project plans, including scope, timeline, and budget, overseeing projects worth up to $5M, while reducing project costs by 14% through effective resource allocation.
  • Ensured effective stakeholder communication, providing regular updates and status reports to senior leadership, resulting in a 35% improvement in stakeholder satisfaction scores.
  • Implemented Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to manage diverse projects, driving a 25% improvement in team productivity and a 30% reduction in project cycle time.
  • Identified and mitigated project risks, successfully preventing potential delays and cost overruns, maintaining a 92% project success rate.
  • Monitored and tracked project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring project goals are achieved and delivering a 15% increase in client satisfaction.
  • Led project teams of 5-20 members, fostering collaboration and accountability, resulting in a 20% improvement in team morale and retention.
  • Coordinated resources and schedulingprojects remain within financial constraints, with an average budget variance of just 5%.
  • Coordinate resources and scheduling, optimizing team workload and capacity, resulting in a 20% increase in resource efficiency and 18% reduction in project delays.
  • Drove post-project evaluations, capturing lessons learned and applying continuous improvement practices that reduced project delivery time by 15% year-on-year.

Growth Product Manager

Onburd.com
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Developed and implemented growth strategies that increased user acquisition by 25%, improved customer retention by 18%, and boosted revenue by 30% over a 12-month period.
  • Led cross-functional teams (marketing, product, engineering, sales) in executing growth initiatives, achieving a 15% improvement in project delivery time and meeting 95% of project deadlines.
  • Analyzed customer data and behavior to identify growth opportunities, driving a 20% increase in conversion rates by optimizing user onboarding and engagement strategies.
  • Managed A/B testing and experimentation across various growth channels, resulting in a 22% improvement in click-through rates and a 10% uplift in user acquisition.
  • Monitored and reported on key growth metrics including customer lifetime value (CLTV), churn rate, and conversion rate, leading to a 10% reduction in churn and a 12% increase in CLTV
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving a 15% increase in stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Oversaw the product development lifecycle for growth-related features, improving product adoption by 25% and reducing time-to-market by 20%.
  • Drove the implementation of marketing automation tools and customer journey mapping, leading to a 35% increase in campaign efficiency and a 20% improvement in lead nurturing.
  • Provided regular reports to senior leadership on project performance, growth metrics, and actionable insights, influencing strategic decisions that resulted in an 18% year-on-year revenue increase.
  • Managed resources and budgets for growth initiatives, optimizing budget spend to deliver a 15% reduction in project costs while maintaining project quality and timelines.

Product Manager

Wakanow Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Led the development and execution of product strategies, driving a 20% increase in product adoption and a 15% growth in user engagement within the first 6 months of launch.
  • Conducted market researches and competitive analysis, identifying key market trends that informed product features and improvements, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Defined and prioritized product roadmaps based on business objectives and customer feedback, delivering 10+ product features per quarter with a 95% on-time release rate.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and sales, to deliver product solutions that meet customer needs, contributing to a 30% increase in market share.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to monitor product performance and user behavior, driving a 20% reduction in churn by optimizing product features and user experience.
  • Managed the full product lifecycle, from ideation through to launch and iteration, delivering 15 successful product launches, resulting in an average 18% increase in revenue.
  • Defined clear product KPIs, tracking metrics like user acquisition, retention, and lifetime value (LTV), leading to a 12% improvement in user retention and a 10% increase in LTV.
  • Led product development sprints using Agile and Scrum methodologies, improving team efficiency by 22% and reducing time-to-market by 15%.
  • Coordinated go-to-market strategies, working with marketing and sales teams to successfully launch products, driving a 25% increase in new customer acquisition.
  • Gathered and analyzed customer feedback post-launch, iterating on product features that led to a 30% increase in customer satisfaction and a 20% improvement in Net Promoter Score (NPS).

Business Manager

Nonos Catering
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Designed business strategies in alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Ensured the company had the adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities (e.g., people, material, equipment etc.)
  • Organized and coordinated operations in strategic patterns that ensured maximum productivity
  • Supervised the work of employees and provided feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness
  • Maintained relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers
  • Gathered, analyzed and interpreted external and internal data and wrote reports

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun State, Nigeria
03.2013

High School Diploma -

Faith Academy College
Nigeria
07.2007

Skills

  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Stakeholder & Client communication
  • Project Tracking
  • Agile & Scrum methodologies
  • Google Workspace Proficiency
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello, Asana
  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Process Optimization
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Change management

Certification

  • Scrum Master Training - LearnQuest
  • Agile Project Management - Google
  • Applied Scrum for Agile Project management – University of Maryland, USA.
  • Risk management for Project management – Adelaide University, Australia
  • Agile Process, Project, and Program Controls – University of Maryland, USA

Timeline

Project Manager

Lumenave International Ltd.
03.2023 - Current

Growth Product Manager

Onburd.com
03.2021 - 02.2023

Product Manager

Wakanow Ltd
01.2019 - 02.2021

Business Manager

Nonos Catering
03.2016 - 11.2018

High School Diploma -

Faith Academy College

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Obafemi Awolowo University
Peter Olaniyan