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Edoba Ajayi

St Neots,Cambri

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Project Manager with over 7 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and under budget. Seeking to leverage proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills to drive project success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project manager

NHS Somerset
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and managed detailed project schedules using MS Project, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and enhancing project visibility
  • Led project planning sessions and coordinated with cross-functional teams for efficient resource allocation and adherence to project milestones
  • Managed budgeting and cost control processes, tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with budget constraints
  • Collaborated with clients to onboard and oversee the delivery of various projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations
  • Provided regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders on project progress, addressing potential challenges and changes proactively
  • Coordinated with key internal stakeholders to ensure projects remained on track and aligned with organizational goals
  • Identified and mitigated project risks, implementing proactive solutions to prevent and address issues.

Project Manager

7ven Oaks
London
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led a team of developers, solutions architects, engineers, and other professionals during the design stage, ensuring all designs met customer expectations and statutory requirements, and successfully secured approvals from relevant government agencies.
  • Reduced project delays, minimized cost overruns, and eliminated rework by applying risk management and quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance and defect-free delivery.
  • Developed detailed project plans using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, significantly improving scheduling, real-time tracking, and overall project efficiency.
  • Utilized Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques such as SPI and CPI to monitor and control project performance, resulting in improved tracking, cost management, and timely completion of critical milestones.
  • Chaired weekly project review meetings and site inspections, ensuring full compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications, significantly reducing project turnaround time.
  • Conducted final project evaluations and ensured successful handover, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement in future projects

Project manager

Uplanit Ltd
London, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, representing their interests and ensuring high satisfaction with project outcomes.
  • Mitigated potential risks effectively, safeguarded against possible pitfalls within projects.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
  • Managed contract negotiations using NEC between clients, seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.

Project Manager

Dasee Multi Biz Global Company
03.2016 - 08.2022
  • Led a team of architects, structural engineers, and other built environment professionals during the design stage, ensuring all designs met customer expectations and statutory requirements, and successfully secured approvals from relevant government agencies.
  • Reduced project delays, minimized cost overruns, and eliminated rework by applying risk management and quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance and defect-free delivery.
  • Developed detailed project plans using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, significantly improving scheduling, real-time tracking, and overall project efficiency.
  • Utilized Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques such as SPI and CPI to monitor and control project performance, resulting in improved tracking, cost management, and timely completion of critical milestones.
  • Monitored project progress and conducted regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
  • Chaired weekly project review meetings and site inspections, ensuring full compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications, significantly reducing project turnaround time.
  • Conducted final project evaluations and ensured successful handover, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvement in future projects.


Key Achievements:

  • Led the delivery of 6 key engineering infrastructure projects delivering on time and within budget, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Managed and supported the procurement of engineering equipment and delivery of engineering projects which completed on time with 15% savings on budget, and achieved a 95% client satisfaction rate.

Project support engineer

Federal Ministry of Transport
Sokoto
03.2015 - 04.2016
  • Demonstrated leadership and effective project management, overseeing the construction of campus facilities, ensuring 100% adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards
  • Managed construction projects for multiple faculties, enhancing campus infrastructure and supporting academic expansion
  • Coordinated with architects, engineers, and contractors, ensuring 100% adherence to project specifications and client requirements
  • Monitored project progress and conducted regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients, representing their interests and ensuring high satisfaction with project outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

University of Benin
06.2009 - 11.2014

Skills

  • Primavera P6/MS Project
  • Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Project Control/EVM
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Project Planning
  • Scope & Change Management
  • Negotiation
  • Project Reporting
  • NEC 4
  • Contract Management

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Member - Association of Project Management (MAPM), United Kingdom
  • Member - Project Management Institute (PMI), United Kingdom
  • APMG Change Management
  • ITIL V4
  • Agile Project Management Professional


Hobby

Football

Timeline

Project manager

NHS Somerset
01.2024 - Current

Project Manager

7ven Oaks
06.2023 - 12.2023

Project manager

Uplanit Ltd
11.2022 - 05.2023

Project Manager

Dasee Multi Biz Global Company
03.2016 - 08.2022

Project support engineer

Federal Ministry of Transport
03.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

University of Benin
06.2009 - 11.2014

Master of Science - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

University of Portsmouth
Edoba Ajayi