Project Management Professional
Resume:
Dennis Kioko, PMP
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SUMMARY
Experienced and PMP-certified project management professional with over 6 years of experience, skilled in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Proficient in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and risk management, I thrive in dynamic environments. Ready to drive success and innovation across diverse industries.
SKILLS
Project Scope, Planning, & Prioritizing Resource Requirements & Management Scheduling, Organizing, & Time Management Project Requirements Gathering & Analysis Oral & Written Communication Skills Milestone Development & Deliverables Tracking Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Project Budget Planning & Administration Best Practices in Project Management Methodology Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Attention to Detail Microsoft: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
EXPERIENCE
QUALITY LIAISON SERVICES (QLS)
2018 – PRESENT
PROJECT MANAGER
Establish objectives and manage cross functional teams in execution of concurrent projects while adhering to best practices. Consult with business managers to exceed project objectives. Mitigate risks, exploit opportunities, and manage customer relationships to drive the organization forward.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring progress, and implementing corrective actions as necessary to mitigate risks and ensure project success.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, effectively managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.
Conduct regular status meetings and provide comprehensive reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
Develop comprehensive and competitive responses to supplier Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring alignment with project requirements, budget constraints, and quality standards, while also negotiating terms and conditions to secure favorable agreements
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
Key Achievements
Led a cross-functional team of twelve team members at Toyoda, one of Toyota’s suppliers, which resulted in reduced defect rate from 40% to less than 5% and generating over 500K for QLS.
Managed a quality containment and process improvement project at Motorola by implementing lean methodologies and streamlining workflows that led to improved inspection cycle time by 50%.
Spearheaded the implementation and administration of an internal project management software overseeing user training, customization, and ongoing system maintenance to optimize project workflows, enhance team collaboration, and ensure adherence to IT governance standards.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Western Governors University
2021-2024
Google Project management certificate
2023
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
2024
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