Project Manager/ Executive Assistant

CHIAMAKA ILOMUANYA, PMP

Address: Lagos, Nigeria • Phone No: +234********** • Email: **********@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chiamaka-projectmanager-080268171 SUMMARY

● An experienced Project Manager with years of proven success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

● Demonstrated ability in project planning, risk management, and utilizing Zoho and Trello project management software for implementing IT and construction solutions for enhanced organizational productivity.

● Skilled at fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders, resulting in a 25% improvement in team satisfaction. With a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Mastery in Agile practices, Scrum, Kanban frameworks, and corresponding software like Zoho, Confluence, and Trello.

● Technical Project Planning and Project Coordination: Ability to plan, execute, and deliver technical projects with tools/software such as Microsoft Projects, Trello, and Zoho.

● Cost Management and Change Orders: Budgeting and cost management to keep projects within financial constraints, and corresponding tools like Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and Microsoft AX Dynamics.

● Communication Skills: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication with teams, stakeholders, and clients.

● Leadership and Team Management: Leading project teams and managing resources via team building and motivation skills.

EXPERIENCE

IT Project Manager (Contract) • Freiden Global Technologies Limited • Feb 2024– Date.

● Strategic planning: Introduced and deployed JIRA project management software to the Central Motor Registry Information System (CMRIS) project using Scrum methodology.

● Implement and manage JIRA for project tracking, workflow coordination, and timelines, focusing on workflow customization.

● Manage CMRIS project communication by coordinating stakeholder requirements and engagements while aligning them with the overall business goals.

● Project Management: Organize daily Stand-ups, and coach team members on their specific responsibilities.

● Stakeholder Management and Reporting: Spearheaded the Weekly project reporting to all the stakeholders while taking into consideration their requirements. Project Manager (Mining Services) • SoundCore Group • Jan 2022 – Jan 2024.

● Cost Reduction Initiatives: Led a cost optimization project resulting in a 20% reduction in IT expenses through strategic vendor negotiations and implementing cloud-based solutions. Utilized Microsoft Project for budget tracking and forecasting.

● Agile Methodology Implementation: Spearheaded a team of 12 developers in adopting Agile methodologies, increasing project delivery speed by 30% using Trello and Zoho. Facilitated daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions, enhancing team productivity and collaboration.

● Stakeholder Management: Improved communication and transparency with stakeholders, leading to a 35% increase in stakeholder satisfaction and Implemented Salesforce CRM to streamline reporting and feedback collection from clients and team members.

● Vendor Management: Negotiated and managed contracts with 5+ software vendors, achieving a 15% cost reduction while ensuring timely delivery of services. Utilized Smartsheet for vendor performance tracking and contract management.

● Collaborated with executives to mitigate risk and establish new processes and procedures to reduce errors by 50%.

Finance Project Officer • JMG Nigeria Limited • May 2020 – Dec. 2021.

● Budget Optimization: Spearheaded the annual budgeting process, reducing expenses by 20% through strategic negotiations and process improvements. Leveraged Excel and QuickBooks for financial analysis and reporting.

● Process Improvement: Streamlined finance processes, improving overall efficiency by 30% through integrating Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Microsoft AX Dynamics ERP for workflow automation.

● Strategic Planning: Played a key role in the strategic planning of the finance division, contributing to a 15% year-over-year growth by utilizing Tableau for data-driven decision-making and strategy formulation.

● Revenue Growth Strategies: Developed and executed innovative revenue growth strategies, leading to a 15% increase in annual revenue. Used SPSS for market analysis and predictive modeling to identify new opportunities.

● Financial Forecasting: Overhauled the financial forecasting model, improving forecast accuracy by 20% and enabling more effective strategic planning using Adaptive Insights. Assistant Project Manager • Ankorpointe Integrated Limited Nov 2018 – April 2020.

(Oil & Gas Servicing Company)

● Assisted in planning, coordinating, and overseeing daily operations, ensuring each phase aligned with the project’s timeline and safety protocols.

● Collaborated with the Project Manager/Teams to identify potential risks and contributed to strategies that mitigate them, particularly in a high-stakes, safety-conscious environment.

● Supported quality control teams to ensure each step/task met the required standards and delivered the expected output.

● Skillfully coordinated the teams, ensuring communication, team management, and tasks were distributed effectively in a collaborative and productive environment. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor of Science – Accounting (Specialization in Finance) 2018.

• Project Management – International Business Management Institute (IBMI). 2019.

• Non-Profit Financial Stewardship Webinar – Harvard University. 2020.

• Forward Africa Program – McKinsey & Company Academy. 2022.

• PMP® - Project Management Professional Certification 2023.

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