Augustine Okafor
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Experienced project manager with focus on delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget. Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and drive project success through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks to ensure project alignment with business objectives. Demonstrates strong capabilities in time scheduling, vendor relationship maintenance, and utilising risk assessment tools. Career goals include advancing in roles that leverage risk analysis and project management skills to drive organisational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant project manager
Manchester City Council
Manchester, Greater Manchester
06.2025 - Current
- Handled change requests effectively, minimising disruption to planned schedules.
- Provided administrative support during project execution, facilitating smooth operations.
- Enhanced communication with stakeholders through regular progress updates.
- Liaised with clients to ensure satisfaction and manage expectations throughout the project duration.
- Tracked project milestones against established timelines for prompt delivery of results.
- Worked closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and policy implementation for future projects.
Junior Project Manager
Trusgod Homes
London
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
- Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
- Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
Junior Project Manager
Uchesco Nig Construction Enterprise
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Facilitated efficient task delegation for increased productivity.
- Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication.
- Managed tight deadlines to ensure timely project completion.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams with effective leadership skills.
Graduate Chemistry Intern
Uniben Analytical Lab
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Synthesised complex chemical substances for advancement in research.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted; ensured transparency and reproducibility in research process.
- Led a team of junior researchers, fostering collaborative environment and productive teamwork.
- Designed unique experimental setups for specific research projects.
- Liaised with interdisciplinary teams to progress projects and achieve dependable outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
BPP University
08/2023 - 09.2024
GCSEs -
University preparatory Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University of Benin
11/2015 - 12.2019
Skills
- Change request handling
- Knowledge of it infrastructure
- Risk assessment techniques
- Performance metrics identification
- Scrum application knowledge
- Proficient in jira
- Risk analysis
- Time scheduling
- Vendor relationship maintenance
- Risk assessment tools
Custom
Augustine, Okafor, 40 Cole Street Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 9wh, +447448374956, austineokafor616@gmail.com, B, www.linkedin.com/in/augustine-okafor-77073128a
Personal Information
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant project manager
Manchester City Council
06.2025 - Current
Junior Project Manager
Trusgod Homes
08.2023 - 06.2025
Junior Project Manager
Uchesco Nig Construction Enterprise
12.2019 - 08.2023
Graduate Chemistry Intern
Uniben Analytical Lab
12.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Project Management
BPP University
08/2023 - 09.2024
GCSEs -
University preparatory Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry
University of Benin
11/2015 - 12.2019