alexander Ayegba alhassan

Location: Queens, NY*1691 Email: ad4qjc@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 973-***-****

Career Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master with over 10 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact projects. Proven track record of implementing Agile methodologies to drive efficiency, foster innovation, and achieve business objectives. Seeking a challenging leadership role where I can leverage my expertise to drive organizational success and exceed stakeholder expectations.

Professional Experience

Hearst Technology Services

New York, NY

March 2022 – Present Project Manager/ Scrum Master

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible to use Kanban to track and manage workflow of services and support.

Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.

Determining and managing issues, bugs, risks, and action item

Monitoring progress and performance to help teams make planning and delivery improvements.

Utilize Kanban to Manae continuous improvement projects.

Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team

Oversee the implementation schedule of project deliverable.

Ensuring project scope/sprint goal are maintained and prevent any external interference.

Develop integrated plans that include program deliverables, strategic alignment, milestones, risks, assumptions, constraints.

Develop KPI and strategic project plans for Project Management Office (PMO)

Track execution to ensure that key milestones are met and that projects are delivered effectively to achieve the overall Project/sprint goals.

Track, manage, and report on project health to internal leaders, including escalating known dependencies, risk, or issues to be unblocked.

Collaboration with the product team to ensure the roadmap, epics, user stories are clearly defined, and backlog priorities are maintained to enable a smooth agile development process and minimize blockers.

Fountains of the Needy, Inc

Queens, New York NY

September 2017– February 2022 Senior Scrum Master

Roles & Responsibilities

Led multiple Agile software development teams, facilitating all Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and communication by removing impediments, resolving conflicts, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.

Collaborate with teams to plan and prioritize tasks for each Sprint based on project goals and business requirements.

Utilize Jira to create User stories, and Power BI to visualize metrics to upper management.

Worked closely with product owners to groom and prioritize the product backlog, define user stories, and ensure clear acceptance criteria.

Utilized Agile metrics and reporting tools to track project progress, measure team performance, and drive data-driven decision-making.

Proactively identified and addressed impediments and dependencies to minimize disruptions and optimize team performance.

Implemented Agile project management tools and techniques to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and improve project predictability and delivery efficiency.

Conducted regular Agile training sessions and workshops for team members and stakeholders to enhance understanding of Agile principles, roles, and responsibilities.

Collaborated with product management and development teams to define project scope, establish release plans, and prioritize feature development based on customer feedback and market trends.

Ensure all user stories are validated and tested before moving to the production environment to prevent bugs.

Rayhana AL Khalij Trade & Contracting

Doha, Qatar

November 2008 – September 2017 Project Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Management: Lead the planning, execution, and closure of ground-up construction projects in compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Budget Oversight: Develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, review cost reports, and implement cost-saving measures to achieve financial objectives.

Scheduling: Develop project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of all project phases, including procurement, construction, and final inspections.

Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor project teams, including contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and open communication with clients, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, and other relevant parties to ensure alignment and address any concerns.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and take proactive measures to resolve issues that may impact project delivery.

Quality Assurance: Monitor construction quality and ensure adherence to specifications, codes, and industry standards, maintaining a high level of workmanship.

Documentation: Manage project documentation, including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports, to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance.

Health, Safety, Security: Promote and enforce a strong culture of safety on the job site, ensuring all workers adhere to safety protocols and regulations.

Problem Solving: Analyze project challenges, propose effective solutions, and make informed decisions to maintain project momentum and overcome obstacles.

SKILLS

Coaching and Training

Resource Management

Business Process Improvement

Enterprise Risk Management

Conflict Resolution

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, Project Management)

Budget Management

Vendor Risk Management

Dependency Management

Preventing scope creep

Proficiency in Managing Workflows and Continuous Improvement Projects using Kanban

Metrics & Reporting (Jira, Confluence, Power BI, Primavera P6, Azure DevOP)

Servant Leadership

Proficient in Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Cross-Functional Team Management & Leadership

Proficiency in managing Software and infrastructural Projects.

Quality Management (ATDD, TDD, Continuous integration, Automated testing)

Team Collaborating Tools (M Teams, Miro, Slack, Visio,& Rally) and Microsoft Package ( Co-Pilot, Word, Excel, Power Point)

education

University of Roehampton, London UK Postgraduate in Project Management

University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Bachelor of. Engineering in Civil

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Advance Scrum Master (A-CSM)

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Lead SAFe 6.1 (SAFe Certified)

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