Project Manager Management

Mulbah K Howard

Project Manager

Upper Darby, USA ******.******@*****.*** 215-***-****

Professional Summary

Seasoned Project Manager with extensive experience in strategic leadership and program management across education, healthcare, and socio-economic development sectors. Demonstrates expertise in program assessments, budget tracking, and capacity building. Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects while enhancing operational efficiencies and fostering stakeholder collaboration. Seeking to leverage skills to implement impactful initiatives in diverse environments.

Technical Profile

●Proficient in SAP for project management, including design, modification, and configuration of warehouse systems.

●Experienced in Agile Project Management methodologies, including Jira and Kanban for effective project tracking and team collaboration.

●Skilled in data analysis and performance monitoring, utilizing evaluation frameworks to assess project outcomes and impact.

●Knowledgeable in cybersecurity practices to ensure compliance and risk management in project implementations.

●Strong background in strategic planning and budget management for large-scale projects, particularly in the healthcare and education sectors.

Objective

As a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background in education, healthcare, and socio-economic development, I aim to leverage my expertise in strategic leadership and program management to drive impactful initiatives. I am dedicated to improving operational efficiencies and fostering collaboration among stakeholders in diverse environments.

Employment History

Sightsavers, Daker, Senegal 04/2019 - 12/2024

Project Manager

●Successfully delivered the Integrated School Health program by providing operational and technical leadership, impacting over 10,000 students through vision screening and de-worming initiatives.

●Coordinated health intervention activities across multiple schools while collaborating with diverse stakeholders in the Ministry of Education and Health, enhancing program reach by 30%.

●Adapted current guidelines and best practices to the Liberian context, ensuring culturally relevant implementation and increasing stakeholder engagement by 25%.

●Facilitated capacity strengthening for country, partner, and global teams in program implementation, resulting in a 40% improvement in team performance metrics.

●Conducted monitoring, evaluation, and follow-up of the program to ensure deliverables were met, achieving a 95% compliance rate with project timelines.

●Collaborated with the Global Fundraising team to report project progress to donors, contributing to securing $500,000 in additional funding for program expansion.

●Managed in-country external partnerships related to the program, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among key stakeholders in the health sector.

Social Impact, Arlington, VA 08/2018 - 02/2019

Project Consultant

●Conducted comprehensive performance evaluations and assessments for various projects, including Community Forest-based initiatives and Farm to Market Roads, enhancing project accountability and transparency.

●Evaluated the impact of smallholder oil palm and agribusiness projects on local communities, leading to actionable recommendations that improved sustainability by 30%.

●Assessed cross-border trade and health financing programs in urban and rural Liberia, identifying key areas for improvement that increased project effectiveness by 25%.

●Provided strategic recommendations to clients based on thorough analysis of project accomplishments and failures, contributing to a 40% increase in target achievement rates.

●Monitored project outcomes and sustainability across various sectors, ensuring alignment with community needs and enhancing stakeholder engagement.

East Consulting, Boston, MA 06/2016 - 06/2018

Evaluation Specialist, Consultant

●Led comprehensive data quality assessments, resulting in improved accuracy and reliability of project planning documents.

●Created evaluation plans integrated into the Project Appraisal Document, enhancing the effectiveness of project assessments.

●Provided performance management support for implementing partners, contributing to a 20% increase in project efficiency.

●Facilitated Development Objective Teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and improved project outcomes.

●Conducted project site visits, identifying key areas for improvement and best practices in program implementation.

●Performed needs assessments on performance management for clients, leading to tailored solutions that increased client satisfaction by 15%.

●Executed project monitoring and evaluation, which enhanced accountability and transparency in project delivery.

Family Health International 360, Durham, NC 06/2011 - 12/2015

Senior Project Manager, Client Services

●Successfully led a $70 million UNSAID-funded program in partnership with Research Triangle International and the Liberia Ministry of Education, enhancing teacher development systems over five years.

●Developed and monitored annual work plans and budgets to ensure compliance with USAID and FHI 360 protocols, resulting in streamlined operations and effective program execution.

●Provided strategic vision and technical expertise to improve teacher training, directly impacting the quality of education in primary schools across Liberia.

●Facilitated discussions with the Ministry of Education to enhance the effectiveness and institutionalization of teacher development programs, fostering collaboration and alignment of goals.

●Oversaw the implementation of Training of the Trainers (TOT and staff development initiatives at the Rural Teacher Training Institute, leading to improved curriculum and training outcomes.

Accenture, Wilmington, USA 07/2004 - 12/2010

SAP Management Consultant

●Provided comprehensive consulting services for project management processes, enhancing project efficiency for multiple clients, including Fortune 500 companies.

●Designed, modified, developed, and configured SAP warehouse plants, resulting in improved operational workflows and inventory management.

●Participated in the testing process through detailed test review and analysis, contributing to a successful go-live phase with minimal disruptions.

●Executed multiple test phases: Unit test, Integration test, and Product test, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction across various industries.

ET Financial Group, Philadelphia, USA 01/2000 - 07/2004

Senior Business Consultant

●Assisted with project development and implementation, contributing to the successful launch of multiple projects on time and within budget.

●Led stakeholders through product-fit discussions, resulting in a 30% increase in product adoption rates.

●Mentored and trained new users on business visualization and collaboration tools, enhancing user proficiency and reducing onboarding time by 25%.

●Performed competitor benchmarking analysis, identifying saving opportunities that led to a 15% reduction in client costs.

●Managed the work plans and monthly activities of five project team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and improving team productivity by 20%.

Skills

Professional Skills: Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation Project Design Technical Leadership Budget Management USAID Programs Strategic Planning Compliance Management Capacity Building Performance Management Needs Assessment Program Assessments Donor Reporting

Technical Skills: SAP Data Analysis Risk Assessment Operational Efficiencies

Soft Skills: Effective Communication Stakeholder Engagement

Education

School: Rosemont College, Rosemont, Pennsylvania

Graduation Year: 2009

Degree: MBA

Area(s) of Study: Business Administration

School: Saint Joseph University, Philadelphia, PA

Graduation Year: 2006

Degree: MHA

Area(s) of Study: Health Administration

School: Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Graduation Year: 2002

Degree: BBA

Area(s) of Study: Business Administration

Awards & Achievements

●Excellence in Performance Award 2001

●The Ultimate Contributor

●The Game Changer

●The Trend Setter

References

●Bocar Thaim, Former Chief of Party at PRADD Liberia/Tetra Tech, 202-***-****, ******@*******.***

●Gabriel Agwu-Ndukwe, Former Supervisor at Accenture, 484-***-****, ***************@*****.***

●Barward Johnson, Professional Colleague, 231-***-******, **************@*****.***

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