Project Manager Management

Ade Fagbemi

Springfield, IL *****

217-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PMP certified project manager with a solid track record of successfully leading complex projects in both the HealthCare and Information Technology sectors, owning all stages of the lifecycle of the project from its initiation phase to its completion phase. Offering over ten years of expertise in project planning, execution, and team leadership, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of both industries.

Skills

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budgeting & Financial Management

MS Office Proficient

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Organization

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Jira

Leadership

Effective Communication

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Yoruba

Professional Experience

Fidelity Investments, (Remote) May 2021- Present

Project Manager

I used my Leadership and critical thinking skills to manage a team of 15 people to successfully deliver 3 FHB platform projects for the Health and Benefits department concurrently, consistently on time and within or under budget. Some of my daily tasks included:

Coordinating my team to meet the goal deadlines that had been set by stakeholders, resulting in 94% improvement in task productivity and efficiency.

Creating impactful weekly reports that enhanced transparency and informed strategic stakeholder decisions.

Spearheaded process optimization initiatives, decreasing administrative time by 75% and enabling team members to focus on high-value tasks.

Implemented agile methodologies for software development, resulting in a 60% increase in project efficiency.

Holding regular team meetings to track the progress of the project and monitoring resource utilization and adjusting as needed.

Addressing any issues or conflicts within the team like ensuring that team members have the necessary tools and resources.

Coordinating user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders and reviewing and validating test results.

Maintaining project documentation, including change logs, meeting minutes, and status reports and generating regular progress reports for stakeholders.

Communicating the project status and updates through various channels and ensuring that all project documentation is archived properly for future reference.

Blue Cross Blue Shield HCSC, Springfield, IL Jul 2018 – May 2021

Project Manager

Consulted on HCSC Legacy Retail Project, and collaborated with a team of analysts, and project managers to collect, process, and document the health plans and benefits of every BCBS member to the CareFirst system by using standard BCBSMS processes and methodologies to ensure Legacy Retail Project was completed efficiently, accurately and by the expected deadline. Some of my daily tasks included:

Review project charter and scope.

Assemble the project team.

Conduct a kickoff meeting to set expectations, goals, and roles.

Define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

Create a project plan and Gantt chart.

Develop a detailed project schedule with milestones.

Create a project budget, including resource allocation.

Identify project risks and develop a risk management plan.

Document project requirements and obtain stakeholder sign-off.

Establish communication and reporting protocols.

Continuously monitor post-implementation performance and conduct a project review to evaluate outcomes against objectives.

UnitedHealth Group, Chicago, IL Nov 2016 – Dec 2017

Project Intern

Demonstrated expertise in project planning and coordination, achieving 72% improvement in adherence to project schedules.

Oversaw 20 volunteers in executing a community project, resulting in 95% increase in participant engagement and 98% improvement in project impact.

Managed a limited budget, optimizing spending to achieve project goals while achieving 86% cost savings.

Royal Sanderton Group, LLC, Lagos, Nigeria Sep 2012 – Dec 2015

Assistant Project Manager

Revamped project management processes, leading to 63% reduction in project completion time and 96% increase in volunteer satisfaction.

Demonstrated leadership acumen by successfully delivering two projects on time and on budget, receiving commendation for outstanding teamwork.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication, leading to 88% faster decision-making and project progress.

Education

Master of Business Administration

Specialization: Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Redeemers University, Lagos, Nigeria

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

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