Princewill Ogbodo
Abuja
Summary
I am a seasoned professional with more than 9 years’ experience in Project Management, Private Sector Development and with a technical background on Civil Engineering. I am presently the Project Lead for a 4 Million Euro Small and medium - sized enterprises project at Oxfam International in Nigeria, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The project has a focus on SME development and Start - Up acceleration in order to contribute to a greener, fairer and more inclusive ecosystem. My main focus is to ensure project objectives are met on time, quality and within budget.
I have exceptional experience in Agile Project Management and Partner Management in an international and professional environment. Moreover, I provide regular technical support at my partner's sites in Nigeria, Egypt and the Netherlands.
I am a great communicator with intercultural competences and problem solving skills. I am especially efficient under high pressure, possessing excellent analytical expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Oxfam International
03.2017 - Current
- Managed a Small and medium-sized Enterprises Development Program, contributing to a fairer, greener, and more inclusive ecosystem
- Managed & realized goals of the Work in Process Project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
- Coordinated cross-functional & International teams to ensure project objectives are met on time, quality and within budget.
- Provided technical support to partners & project team during project implementation.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor the process
- Facilitated training workshops & conducted training for new team members on agile project management & waterfall methodology.
- Budget monitoring - Routinely monitored program budget vs expenditure analysis.
- Conducted regular project risk assessment and maintained a risk register.
- Built and managed relationships & partnerships with all project stakeholders in the Netherlands, Egypt, Somalia and Nigeria.
Program Intern
Oxfam International
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Program support to project manager
- Development of activity ToR’s
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Longlisting & shortlisting of interview candidates & support during interview process
Program Assistant
Taju Audu & Co
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Commodity management audit
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Record Keeping
- Report writing
Civil Engineering Assistant
Project Design Consultants Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Part of a team of engineers, architects, and contractors, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, identified potential issues, and developed proactive strategies to mitigate risks and minimize project delays.
- Site inspection & testing the functionality of the project site.
- Review & amendment of engineering designs.
- Monitored project budgets, prepared cost estimates, and implemented cost control measures to ensure value for money.
- Ensured compliance with construction codes, regulations, and industry standards, maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance and control.
- Acted as the point of contact for clients, addressing their concerns, providing regular project updates, and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing procurement activities.
- Utilized project management software to create detailed project schedules, track progress, and facilitate effective resource allocation.
- Part of a cross-functional team that developed and implemented a standardized project management framework, resulting in improved project delivery & efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Nigeria07.2011
Skills
- Working in international, cross-functional teams
- Project monitoring and Risk assessment
- Quality assurance and Control
- Decision making & Analytical skills
- Presentation and Negotiation skills
- Strategic planning & Budget monitoring
- People Management
- Detail-Orientation
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Procurement
Certification
- Professional Certificate in Project Management (Prince2 + PMP)
- Scrum Master Advanced
- Design Thinking Methodology
- Project Management for Development Professionals
- Project Cycle Training on Procedures & Systems (Adobe/SAP)
Hiking, Jogging, Chess
I love to play chess, read, Hiking, Jogging, playing football and engage in games that stimulates the brain.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Project Manager
Oxfam International
03.2017 - Current
Program Intern
Oxfam International
06.2016 - 12.2016
Program Assistant
Taju Audu & Co
10.2015 - 03.2016
Civil Engineering Assistant
Project Design Consultants Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Nigeria
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