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Ada Onwudinjor

Agile Product and Project Manager

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Lagos, Nigeria
Studied Master in Business Administration at University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Studied Bachelor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
Information Technology & Services
Joined June 7, 2023

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My name is Adaobi Peace Onwudinjor. I am an Electronic and Communication Engineering Specialist/ Project Manager with over 16 years of experience building, delivering, and launching technology-related projects and products across Nigeria and West Africa. I have multidisciplinary backgrounds in Electronics Engineering, Communication Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, and Industrial Automation and Control Engineering. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in General Management from the University of Bradford in Bradford, England (United Kingdom) and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Anambra, Nigeria, I have the combined education background, technical expertise, and business acumen to drive successful project outcomes. I have a proven track record of successfully executing Fintech projects, telecommunication projects, software engineering projects, and projects in the oil and gas industries in Africa. I have led multi-cultural cross-functional teams, managed project lifecycles, and delivered high-impact solutions that have driven business growth and improved operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I have continuously expanded my professional network and stayed at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends. My affiliations with prestigious organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Project Management Institute (PMI), and Scrum Alliance USA reflect my commitment to professional growth and ongoing learning. To complement my educational background, I have acquired different certifications that have enhanced my skills and expertise. For example, the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications that I hold are certifications from the Scrum Alliance which demonstrate my proficiency in agile project management methodologies. My Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI USA), shows my competence in leading and managing complex projects. Moreover, I have ITIL Foundation V3 certification, which validates my knowledge of IT service management best practices. I have applied valuable insights in the latest advancements in the Electronics and Communication Engineering field to implement innovative solutions to address complex challenges while working with reputable organizations both internationally and within Nigeria. My experience spans different industries, including Fintech, where I have been involved in the development and implementation of innovative financial solutions. I have leveraged emerging technologies, such as blockchain and digital payment systems, to change the way financial services are delivered in Nigeria. By understanding the unique needs and challenges of the industry, I have been able to deliver projects that enhance customer experiences, increase security, and streamline processes. One of the numerous software solutions I have launched is called ReadyCash Solution, Nigeria's foremost mobile money software solution. The main purpose of this technology is to drive a cashless policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria. As Senior Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master at Andela Inc., a global job placement network for highly skilled engineers, project managers, and designers, I successfully managed a highly complex Salesforce CRM (Customer Relationship Management) project for a client based in New York. My experience in software development has allowed me to develop cutting-edge products tailored to the specific needs of clients in various sectors. By adopting agile methodologies and working closely with development teams, I have successfully launched software solutions that automate processes, improve productivity, and enhance user experiences. In the area of telecommunications, I have led the deployment of advanced communication networks, including fiber-optic and wireless systems in Nigeria. By leveraging my technical expertise and collaborating with industry stakeholders, I have delivered reliable and high-speed connectivity solutions that have transformed communication infrastructures in Nigeria. This has enabled businesses and individuals to stay connected, access information, and participate in the digital economy. During my tenure at Trade Depot Inc. as Launch Delivery Manager, I led the engineering design, development, and launch of different distribution centers across Nigeria. I managed the planning, engineering designs, execution and launch of the company’s major distribution centers in Lagos as well as four city mini-distribution centers across four major cities in Nigeria. This experience allowed me to showcase my engineering and project management skills and ability to drive successful outcomes. Furthermore, my involvement in the oil and gas industry has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges
Experience
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ANDELA Inc. USA
Nov 2021 – Sep 2022
Senior Project Manger
• Managed the development and initial launch of two native salesforce apps (Parent Account Assigner and Rep Assignments history tools) as well as the deprecation of similar functionalities from Indeed.com’s Legacy CRM system (AdCentral) • Achieved the Company’s OKR target of reducing 90% AdCentral Traffic with the launch of the Salesforce apps 3 weeks before the official launch date of September 1, 2022 • Coached my multi-cultural Scrum team on Agile best practices during Indeed’s switch from traditional project management (Waterfall) to Agile project management
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Trade Depot Inc
Nov 2021 – Jul 2022
Launch Delivery Manager
• I successfully managed the planning, design, execution (build) and launch of Trade Depot’s two major Distribution Centres in Lagos as well as four City Mini-distribution centres across 4 major cities in Nigeria, West Africa in a space of 7 months within approved project budget and Launch timeline of June 2022 • Mentored and coached my project team (Skilled and unskilled labour) on Agile best practices
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Senior Internet Ltd, United Kingdom
Feb 2021 – Mar 2021
Senior IT Project Manager
•MemberBase CRM (formerly RiverCMS) is one of the leading Content Management System in the United Kingdom. My mission was to plan and execute the redesign and redevelopment of Senior Internet’s flagship product which was built 10years ago to a Scalable, cost effective and Profitable Product using an open-source tool)
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Schneider ELectric
Jun 2015 – Nov 2020
Senior Project Manager
• Provided leadership in the establishment and development of project base line budgets, resource allocation, and schedules in individual and group situations • Drove implementation of best agile practices; dynamic team collaboration, informative metrics, lean development, continuous improvement • Actively partnered with the customer to diagnose problems and identify business opportunities that increased my project portfolio revenues from the as-sold position by 55% • Performed monthly data analysis, streamlined ambiguous data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership on burn down progress, team velocity and project revenue • Actively contributed to the continuous improvement of the project management framework and to the successful organization transition to Agile • Managed outsourced work, consultants, partners, vendors, and relationships • Proactively identified and tracked project risks and developed mitigation plans to manage risk • Served as a Scrum Master by conducting and effectively participating in sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives • Worked with Product / Solutions design team to understand priority features • Helped the team self-organize & ensure it strives to make each increment of functionality potentially shippable on live environments • Fostered open communication across multi-cultural teams as well as cross-functionally within the organization to identify cross-team development dependencies and expose risks early and often
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SIEMENS
Aug 2014 – May 2015
Senior Project Manager
• Collaborated with sales, Solutions design and supply chain before project is sold in order to develop the scope of work and progress in a strategic direction • Managed and aligned people resources from multiple internal functions (e.g Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales) • Improved project cash flow by 90% by identifying issues with project budget, streamlining billing activities, and monitoring performance measures • Managed projects throughout project life cycles
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WECO Systems Int. Ltd
May 2012 – Jul 2014
Senior Project Manager
• Provided overall responsibility for Solution Delivery & Implementation from a Project Management perspective, POST Implementation Engineering Support, Contracts, Outsourcing • Ensured that customers’ objectives are met with proper alignment with set SOWs and Project Implementation Plans, Technical Specification document at the right/budgeted cost, quality and time • Ensured project quality control measures during site installations, terminations and setups • Ensured Project actual commissioning and sign-off • Ensured that customer projects are fulfilled in alignment with budgeted costs, quality and time • Managed diverse cross functional internal teams, customers and subcontractors • Prompt follow-up on equipment delivery status and timelines, on-time mobilization of manpower and materials to project sites. • Communicate, liaise and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships that will ensure repeat businesses and support SLA renewals
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PARKWAY
Jul 2006 – Apr 2012
IT Product Manager
• I actively championed the Product development of Parkway's Flagship e-Payment Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution called PayZone. This involved development of Merchant/Contractor agreement, Product pricing setup negotiations, Merchant administration / monitoring. • I managed the product management and strategic partnership development of Parkway’s flagship mobile money product ReadyCash (www.readycash.com.ng) which was the second to be launched in Nigeria. These included but not limited to, Product roadmap, functional design specification, Pricing strategy, market analysis and strategy, Agent / Contractor management, functional software testing, user acceptance testing. • I organized and was held accountable for trainings such as functional product training for clients and team building trainings across Africa and India • Successfully managed the Product development and launch of 15 Fintech Products with Parkway Projects. • I was actively involved in the software design, development and deployment of Parkway's foremost and flagship e-payment products called InfoGrid Bank3D and PayXpress solutions in 2006. • These IT software solutions gave a recurring profit of up to 100,000 USD per sale to Parkway and generated over USD50B revenue for clients it was deployed for. • I successfully managed 45 projects worth over 1.5m USD during my stay in Parkway Projects
Education
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University of Bradford, United Kingdom
Jan 2017 – Dec 2020
MBA, Master in Business Administration
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
Dec 2000 – Jul 2006
(B.Eng) , Bachelor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering