Usman Muhammad Umar
Head Human Resources (Executive)
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Strategic Manager with experience leading and overseeing performance management currently in the electric power sector. Strong history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing costs, reviewing performance and driving change. Forward-thinking leader with expertise in setting goals, quality standards and growth initiatives while leading quick and efficient attainment of objectives.
Overview
11
11
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
- Concessionaire for the Kainji and Jebba Hydro Power Plant) January 2016-Date Achievement Culture change, Performance Management Systems, Compensations and Benefits overhaul, development of a complete conditions of service to reflect private sector and commercial orientation.
- Talent management, alliance with the Volta River authority of Ghana for capacity building and setting up a training academy Responsibilities:.
- HR Strategy for attainment of change management.
- Corporate policy and strategy development.
- Company policy development.
- Capacity building strategies.
- Performance management.
- Business process transformation strategies.
- Member of Executive Management.
- Member of Board HR Sub-committee.
Achievement
Shell International Exploration & Production SIEP
- I set up regional offices in 3 geopolitical zones with a view to have presence all over the federation at Galaxy Backbone.
- The ultimate objective was to enable digital inclusion, connected government and bring technology to all levels of the Nigeria society.
- Responsibilities.
- N1.2b ($7.5m) revenue target for 2012.
- Increase state Governments market share.
- Relationship management of about 400 clients nationwide.
- Manage performance of senior Regional Business Managers, Part of a team of consultants (KPMG, Cap Gemini, Mckinsey, Accenture) that successfully developed a new platform for keeping SHELL global records.
- This was a fall out of SHELL’s over-reported reserves by almost a quarter in 2004 Projects.
- Power Map Development (SHELL).
- Development of Outplacement strategy (Chevron).
- Group Records Management Project.
Director
Alpha Power Systems and Energy Consulting Limited
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Renewable energy prospecting.
- General Support to the electricity sector (embedded generation, network management, sales advisory).
- Organisational Development.
- Financial Advisory Services.
- Executive Capacity Building.
- Research.
- Business Process development.
Group Head Regional Operations (Executive)
Galaxy Backbone Plc
01.2011 - 01.2014
Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
Galaxy Backbone Plc
06.2009 - 01.2011
- Responsibilities.
- Planning and implementing Human Resources and administration strategies.
- Oversight of company Procurement strategies.
- Oversight of company facilities and fleet management.
- General administration support.
- Cross functional interface with all departments to enhance and improve quality of company’s human resources.
- Member of Procurement planning committee and management tender board.
Head
Human Capital, United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA Nigeria North
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Achievement As Head Human Capital Management North, at UBA, I co facilitated Human capital transformation (Post merger strategies) in UBA Group.
- The transformation was a resounding success which led to complete Human Capital Management automation and deployment of self-service tools in two languages (French & English) to all countries of operation in line with global best practices.
- The team also achieved robust succession planning which has resulted in successful leadership development strategies in the UBA group.
- Responsibilities.
- Manpower planning & HR Transformation strategies (M & A).
- Recruitment/selection/placement.
- Career management & organizational Development.
- Training and Learning management development.
- Performance management.
- Special projects.
Senior Consultant
Accenture
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Manager
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Complete review and operationalization of company conditions of service as well as localizing policies, processes and procedures at MTN Nigeria Communications Limited Responsibilities.
- Coordinate talent acquisition through MTN group processes.
- Integrate talent care with security issues and medical care.
- Drafting of Strategy documents.
- Contract negotiations.
- Develop and align HR policies and procedures to MTN Group requirements.
- Develop, monitor and ensure compliance to industrial relations policies.
- Manage recruitment and deployment of expatriate staff.
- Coordinate induction and orientation of staff.
- Develop and manage competent HR operations service channel.
Personnel Officer
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Developed Personnel interface between shareholders (Shell, NNPC, Elf, AGIP) &NLNG Production Division.
- Data base development and management of production division staff.
- Development of personnel policies & Procedures for expatriate staff.
- Expatriate administration and custodian of shareholders agreement as it relates to staff.
- Generating, maintaining and updating of personnel records using HRMS.
- Recruitment and selection.
- Induction and Training needs assessment.
- Managing staff leave and other welfare services.
- Industrial Relations.
- Immigration procedures, expatriate mobilisation and demobilization.
Marketing Officer
National Service, Nigeria Agricultural and Cooperative Bank
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Credit analysis for small scale farmers Administration of Marketing loans to commodity traders Debt recovery.
Education
MBA -
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
B.Sc. - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
GCE A’ Levels - undefined
Zungeru College of Advanced Studies
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Federal Government College, Caliber Academy Dubai
Modern Management Skills London Mgt Centre - undefined
Authentic Leader Development - undefined
Harvard Business School
Succession Planning & Trend Analysis - undefined
Oxford Mgt Centre
Best Practices in HR Management - undefined
Leadership and Strategy for Senior Managers GTC - undefined
ICT workshop Dimension Data SA - undefined
Effective Dispute Resolution CEDR - undefined
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British Society of Psychologists - undefined
Psychometrics
Total Reward Management World at Work SA - undefined
Reducing the Cost of Fraud FML - undefined
Integrated Performance Management MTN - undefined
IRIS (Initial Recruitment Interview Schedule) BIOSS SA - undefined
Office Mgt. & Effective administration Skills. London Mgt. Centre - undefined
HR Intensive-Managing the professional environment Crown Agents - undefined
The work of the personnel department CIPD UK - undefined
Conflict Management Associate Peace Works - undefined
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Skills
Organisation Development
undefinedAccomplishments
- Usman Muhammad Umar FCIMN Plot 1191, Cadastral Zone Bo2 Abuja +2347030030031 Usmanmumar@Hotmail.Com Career Achievements Sourcing and arrangement of financing of 10,000,000 Euros for the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Limited (AEDC) Change Management Strategies for Nigeria Agricultural Cooperative Development Bank Organization Development for Horizon Wireless Kano Blue Print for the actualization of 8mw hydro-power project for Nassarawa government EXECUTIVE LEVEL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL PROFILE.
- High-performing strategic management executive with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and policy design aligned with corporate objectives and stakeholder engagements.
- Skilled strategist who transforms plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals.
- A management professional with extensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that yield measurable outcomes.
- Motivated achiever who guides organizations in applying technology to business settings, provides added value, and creates project deliverables in a timely manner.
- Leadership development, capacity enhancement and up-skilling for succession planning and business continuity AREAS OF EXPERTSE.
- Strategic Planning and Leadership.
- Organizational Design and Development.
- Productivity and Efficiency Management.
- Change Management.
- Training, Capacity and Leadership development.
- Procurement and Negotiations.
- Strategic Human Resources Management.
- Sales Management.
- Financial Inclusion Strategies and Poverty Alleviation.
Certification
Associate, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
Timeline
Director
Alpha Power Systems and Energy Consulting Limited
03.2014 - 12.2015
Group Head Regional Operations (Executive)
Galaxy Backbone Plc
01.2011 - 01.2014
Chief Human Resources & Administration Officer
Galaxy Backbone Plc
06.2009 - 01.2011
Head
Human Capital, United Bank for Africa Plc, UBA Nigeria North
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Consultant
Accenture
01.2006 - 01.2007
Senior Manager
MTN Nigeria Communications Limited
01.2002 - 01.2006
Personnel Officer
Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited, NLNG
01.1998 - 01.2002
Marketing Officer
National Service, Nigeria Agricultural and Cooperative Bank
01.1989 - 01.1990
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Conflict Management Associate Peace Works - undefined
The work of the personnel department CIPD UK - undefined
HR Intensive-Managing the professional environment Crown Agents - undefined
Office Mgt. & Effective administration Skills. London Mgt. Centre - undefined
IRIS (Initial Recruitment Interview Schedule) BIOSS SA - undefined
Integrated Performance Management MTN - undefined
Reducing the Cost of Fraud FML - undefined
Total Reward Management World at Work SA - undefined
British Society of Psychologists - undefined
Psychometrics
undefined
Effective Dispute Resolution CEDR - undefined
ICT workshop Dimension Data SA - undefined
Leadership and Strategy for Senior Managers GTC - undefined
Best Practices in HR Management - undefined
Succession Planning & Trend Analysis - undefined
Oxford Mgt Centre
Authentic Leader Development - undefined
Harvard Business School
Modern Management Skills London Mgt Centre - undefined
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Federal Government College, Caliber Academy Dubai
GCE A’ Levels - undefined
Zungeru College of Advanced Studies
B.Sc. - Business Administration
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
MBA -
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Achievement
Shell International Exploration & Production SIEP
General Manager
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited
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