Project Manager Solutions Delivery

Chinedu P. Okoli

*********@*****.*** 980-***-****

Personal Profile

Results-driven Technical Programme Manager with extensive experience in IT/IS operations, solutions delivery, and enterprise transformation. Proven expertise in managing large-scale projects, leading cross-functional teams, and driving business transformation through strategic initiatives. Strong stakeholder management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Core Competencies

IT Strategy & Business Transformation

Stakeholder Management & C-Suite Communication

Programme & Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

Risk Management & Compliance

IT Governance, Security & Identity Management

Business Process Optimization

IT Service Delivery & Outsourcing

Vendor & Contract Management

Finance & HR Systems Implementation

Data Governance & Management

Target Operating Model (TOM) Development

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

Professional Experience

Pentagon Finance Technical Programme Manager Feb 2021 – Present

• Led enterprise-wide transformation projects, enhancing operational efficiency and cutting costs by 25%.

• Implemented a robust Data Governance framework, reducing compliance risks by 30%.

• Managed Finance and HR systems delivery, streamlining payroll and financial reporting processes.

• Successfully integrated outsourced software development teams, ensuring 98% project delivery success.

• Designed and executed a roadmap for a Target Operating Model, standardizing processes across departments.

• Identified and mitigated project risks using RAID logs, reducing project overruns by 40%.

DNV Project Manager Mar 2018 – Feb 2021

• Developed and implemented project governance structures, ensuring 100% project compliance.

• Facilitated cross-functional workshops, defining and aligning target operating models with business goals.

• Managed third-party vendor selection, optimizing IT procurement and reducing costs by 15%.

• Ensured smooth project transitions into BAU, enhancing long-term sustainability and performance.

Generali Project Manager Oct 2015 – Mar 2018

• Introduced ITIL and PRINCE2 frameworks, improving service delivery efficiency by 35%.

• Managed stakeholder communications, ensuring alignment between IT and business strategy.

• Developed risk management frameworks, reducing operational risks by 25%.

• Successfully delivered high-impact projects within budget and time constraints.

HDS Technical Programme Manager Apr 2010 – Oct 2015

• Led IT infrastructure overhaul projects, saving £130K per annum and reducing the carbon footprint by 30%.

• Spearheaded major system implementations, including Finance & ERP systems, SQL Server consolidation, and cloud migrations.

• Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving 20% cost savings on IT services and infrastructure.

• Developed IT strategic roadmaps, aligning technology investments with business goals.

Education

MSc Computer Systems Engineering

Certifications & Professional Accreditations

• Chartered IT Professional (CITP)

• Fellow, British Computer Society (FBCS)

• Collibra Foundation of Data Governance

• PRINCE2 Practitioner

• ITIL Certified

• Microsoft & Cisco Certifications (MCP, MCP+I, MCSE, MCT, CCNA)

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