Project Manager Management

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NNAMDI URIM

PROJECT MANAGER OPERATION LEADER QUALITY & SAFETY EXPERT

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, ***********@*****.***, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnamdi-o-urim/ Phone: 918-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven management professional with 15+ years of experience delivering profitable outcomes through strategic leadership, Lean Six Sigma, and cross-functional project execution. I am known for optimizing workflows, improving safety culture, and reducing costs across complex manufacturing and production environments. Adept at leading teams, managing multimillion-dollar projects, and aligning operations with business goals. CORE COMPETENCES

Project Management (PMP Certified)

Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

EHS Systems & ISO Compliance

Operations Leadership & P&L Management

ERP Systems (SAP, NAV), Microsoft Office Suite

Agile & Scrum Methodologies (SAFe 5 Scrum Master)

Quality Audits & Process Optimization

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

Electrical Systems & Panel Assembly

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager Jan 2023 – Present

Kelvion Thermal Solutions Catoosa, OK

Lead cross-functional teams in the full lifecycle of project delivery, driving operational excellence.

Collaborate across Engineering, Sales, and Operations to meet or exceed key KPIs.

Implemented project tracking and risk mitigation tools, ensuring consistent delivery.

Revamped vendor management, reducing lead times by 20% and costs by 15%.

Spearheaded process improvement initiatives to overcome delivery bottlenecks.

Delivered projects under budget with improved resource allocation and scheduling. Manufacturing Plant Superintendent / Operations Manager Feb 2021 – Dec 2022 Arcosa Wind Towers Inc Tulsa, OK

Managed end-to-end plant operations, including Production Control, EHS, Quality, and Procurement.

Held full P&L responsibility for $100M+ division; reported directly to VP.

Prioritized safety culture, increasing safety compliance from 85% to 95%.

Led transition to outsourced manufacturing, cutting costs by 30% without loss in output.

Cut workforce by 40 and overtime by 20% while maintaining production levels.

Organized and facilitated Agile Scrum team events, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.

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Project Manager Mar 2018 – Jan 2021

Layco Electric Innovations Tulsa, OK

Directed operations and project execution across electric motors, controllers, and drives.

Developed and implemented a performance management system 75% more efficient than prior version.

Trained and mentored 10+ new hires on Agile mindset and project management tools.

Oversaw 18+ projects per quarter with budgets exceeding $1 million.

Reduced project costs by $50,000 with strategic cost-saving initiatives.

Decreased company-wide service request wait times by 3% with new communication templates. Electrical Panel Production Coordinator Apr 2017 – Feb 2018 IE & I Sales Co Tulsa, OK

Created tracking systems to ensure efficient production and coordination.

Conducted visual inspections and quality control of VFD panels.

Maintained accurate logs and reports for final inspections.

Trained two Administrative Assistants during company expansion, ensuring high accuracy. Engineering Quality Review Specialist / Project Manager Dec 2010 – Mar 2017 Specific Systems Tulsa, OK

Conducted ISO-aligned quality audits, schematic reviews, and project corrections in AutoCAD.

15 staff supervised electrical inspections, calibration, and compliance.

Monitored project documentation and internal quality systems.

Partnered with leadership to identify profit and loss improvement areas.

Improved productivity by 15% and safety compliance from 60% to 75%. Team Leader / Quality Control Inspector May 2003 – Nov 2010 Aaon Inc Tulsa, OK

Oversaw production quality, ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations.

Reduced reportable safety incidents from 8% to 2% through training and culture change.

Boosted employee engagement by 18% with new performance incentive systems.

Performed product testing and recorded quality metrics and supplier performance. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration,

Oklahoma Wesleyan University – 2017 GPA: 3.9

Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

SAFe 5 Scrum Master

ISO 9001:2024 Internal Auditor

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello, Smartsheet, Monday.com, PRINCE2, Gantt Charts, Confluence, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams.

Office Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Advanced, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), DocuSign

ERP Systems: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Oracle ERP

Process Improvement & Quality: Lean Six Sigma tools, Minitab, Kaizen methodologies

Design & Technical Software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks (basic knowledge)

Data Analysis & Reporting: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau (basic knowledge)

Collaboration & Communication: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom

Agile Frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe methodologies CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced total manufacturing costs by 30% at Arcosa Wind Towers by strategically transitioning to outsourced vendors.

Improved safety records from 85% to 95% through strong EHS leadership and preventive maintenance systems.

Introduced a 75% more efficient project performance tracking system at Layco Electric, improving delivery.

Saved over $50,000 on project costs by applying cost-effective strategies and staff optimization.

Cut procurement lead times by 20% and costs by 15% at Kelvion by revamping vendor processes.

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