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Foley Olafemi

Essex

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Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management and business analysis, demonstrating proficiency in agile methodologies and PRINCE2 principles. Adept at leading change programmes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Skilled in utilising tools such as Jira, MS Project, and Smartsheet to optimise project delivery and performance tracking. Holds a PMP certification, showcasing advanced capabilities in risk analysis, contract negotiation, and resource scheduling. Committed to driving process improvements and achieving strategic goals through ethical judgement and effective leadership in team settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

ETRM Project Manager

Cheniere Energy Inc
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for the project delivery, testing and implementation of IT and LNG operational changes across Cheniere’s LNG and Energy Trading functions. Successfully delivered multiple projects with a portfolio more than $10 million:
  • Open link Endur v19 Maintenance Release – Led a maintenance release for Openlink for Endur v19. Planned updates, bug fixes, performance improvements, and compliance updates to ensure system stability and efficiency. Implemented vendor recommended patches and fixes to address performance and security functional issues and conducted thorough testing and validation to ensure business continuity.
  • EUA Emissions Trading Systems - Successfully managed the delivery of the European Union Allowance project – regulatory and compliance focus, stakeholder coordination, and risk management to ensure seamless implementation. Focused on process optimization across risk, credit risk, chattering, MO and FO and the LNG operations team.
  • Integrating Operation Data Store to PNL Explain – System integration of real time operational datastores with commodity accounting performance reporting. Led the design and implementation of data pipelines with PnL explain models for improved financial analysis. Developed ETL (extract, transform and load) processes using SQL Delivered automated PnL variance analysis by mapping operational drivers to financial postures.
  • Vessel Management Systems Enhancement - Oversaw enhancements to the vessel management systems (VMS), improving operational tracking and reporting capabilities. Effectively worked with cross-functional design teams to develop software solutions that enhanced the client-side experience, significantly improving overall functionality and performance.
  • Gas Supply Efficiency Project - Led the project aimed at optimising gas supply processes, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Datahub Improvement - Spearheaded improvements to the Datahub Reporting Systems, enhancing performance and data accessibility for reporting.
  • Cargo Forecasting Improvements – Managed the enhancements of the cargo forecasting capabilities and processes by improving actual and ad hoc cargo volumetrics reporting and workflows using data analytics, market trends (Nynex prices, instrument types and fees) and predictive modelling for capacity planning, resource allocation and management and operational efficiency by leveraging on historical data and real time data.
  • Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Upgrade - Led a diverse operation team on Sample Manager upgrade project with stakeholders including LNG operations managers, 3rd party suppliers, risk and compliance teams, chattering, front office trading managers, middle and back office across three locations. Introduced new project status reporting tools to improve communication with stakeholders, implemented a new system of eliciting and validating business requirements which led to the resolution of various problems impeding the progress of the project. Managed and created foundation for project planning, steering group updates, project status reporting, project management, managed test phases including UAT, chaired test gates.

Hybrid BA/PM

Shell Energy
London
06.2019 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: London
  • Power (Electric) Endur and SAP Systems Reconciliation: aimed at ensuring consistency between the trading and risk management system (Openlink Endur) and the enterprise financial systems (SAP). A core member of the global team within the Power domain across the Shell Power Trading function area with specific focus on reconciling key financial data such as PnL, trade settlements, general ledger (GL) postings and cash flows to eliminate discrepancies and improve financial reporting integrity. Automated the reconciliation process between Endur and SAP, identified and resolved data mismatches, improved accuracy of financial statements.
  • Led and managed End-to-End testing, including the creation of test scenarios, deployment of test environments, and technical user support. Oversaw tests across different stages, from front end (Trade capture and amendment) to Middle Office (EOD, PnL, Exposure, Risk), Back Office (Confirmation, Accounting in SAP, Settlement, Invoicing), and Operations.
  • London

Business Specialist (BA)

PWC (Assignment –BP Oil International)
London
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: London
  • OpenLink upgrade project for the derivatives trading business at BP - Responsible for design and managing all aspects of Gas and Crude Oil assets, primarily Pipeline, Transportation and Storage modelling; Interfacing to Pricing (Zema), exchanges (ICE, CME) and shipping (IMOS) applications. Led and supported the OpenLink consultants in defining requirements, core codes release approach, and configuration items. In addition, I conducted impact assessments for change requests by collaborating with business/process owners and operation SMEs. I presented change requests, along with relevant supporting documentation, to the change management board for CAB approvals. I was responsible for daily PnL, MtM, and Delta reconciliation between APM, EOD Simulation, and spreadsheets for discounted and undiscounted reports.
  • London

Business Analyst

Shell Energy
London
09.2014 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: London
  • I had the opportunity of working with the operational excellence team at Shell Trading, which was specifically established to address and resolve problems and pain points that arise throughout the lifecycle of a deal (Load). I collaborated closely with the business unit team members to gather requirements, design new application systems that catered to client requirements and incorporated new platform technologies. This involved a strong focus on business processes, data predictive analysis and flows, as well as integration and volumetric considerations for cargo/delivery, cargo list, link trades, nominate, and actualise functionalities.
  • I took on the responsibility of managing end-to-end testing, which encompassed creating test scenarios, overseeing test environment deployments, managing End of Day batches, and providing technical user support. I conducted tests across various areas, including front end (Trade Capture and Amendment), Middle Office (EOD, PnL Exposure, Risk), Back Office (confirmation, accounting in SAP, settlement, invoicing), and Operations (transportation, nominations using Cmotion). To identify the gaps and evaluate whether user stories could be resolved through configuration or bespoke development, I performed thorough gap analyses. I also facilitated user acceptance testing, developing and scripting testing strategies and processes that included functional test scenarios for business testing and sign-off. The project was delivered to time and budget.
  • London

Senior Business Analyst

Volkswagen Digital Unit
Berlin
03.2010 - 08.2014
  • Company Overview: Berlin
  • Led coached and mentored a team of business analysts and managed service resources across multiple geographies. Led Business Analysis and BAU Project delivery. Assisted the Global Product Manager to improve business technologies and targets. Developed and prioritized product plans and backlog, aligning with key business outcomes. Created product roadmaps and features into well-defined product requirements including features, user stories, and acceptance test criteria. Monitored KPI's on released features to ensure ROI of features were transparent. Prioritized the roadmap and ensured backlog was in-line with the business values and propositions. Defined and executed go-to-market strategies.
  • Transformed the needs into solution designs for the Dev Team by consulting with stakeholders, customers, and development teams. Oversaw development of high-fidelity prototypes and wireframes by the UI/UX teams. Collected and documented User Stories in Confluence, Jira, and TFS as well as directed sprint planning/review and backlog refinement meetings while also aligning with the Release and Deployment Teams. Organized product review obtained feedback from the local markets and oversaw usability testing.
  • Berlin

Education

MSc - Information Technology

University of East London

B.Engr. (Hons) - Electrical Engineering

University of Ilorin

Prince2 - Certified

Investment Administration Qualification - Introduction to City and financial Markets

BPP

ITIL v3 - Intermediate Lifecycle Stream Certified

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Project delivery methodologies
  • Change Programme and Management
  • Leadership
  • Technical Applications
  • Tools
  • Proficient in jira
  • Scrum methodology proficiency
  • MS project proficiency
  • PMP certification
  • Goal-Oriented approach
  • Time scheduling and allocation
  • Microsoft project mastery
  • Advanced analytics
  • Scope definition
  • PRINCE2 expertise
  • Crisis response preparedness
  • Experience with smartsheet
  • Advanced excel proficiency
  • Project lifecycle expertise
  • Risk analysis techniques
  • Decision making capacity
  • Use of asana software
  • Familiarity with lean concepts
  • Competent at proworkflow
  • Work breakdown structure creation
  • Vendor relationship maintenance
  • Knowledge of prince2 principles
  • Performance tracking
  • Agile project management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Client relations
  • Resource scheduling
  • Project cost estimation
  • Agile methodology
  • Budget forecasting
  • Time efficiency
  • People Management
  • Networking proficiency
  • Business acumen
  • Leadership in team settings
  • Compliance awareness
  • Ethical judgment
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Custom

Prince2 Certified Project manager with full (end to end) project life cycle experience; skilled at scoping, budgeting and cost management, identifying deliverables and stakeholders, building business cases and creating statements of work. Created project plans and managed project activities, timelines, budgets, and risks. Produced and managed resourced delivery/implementation plans; managed project/scrum teams including BAs, testers and technical resources; created project communications, chaired and participated in steering committees; managed and influenced stakeholders; actively managed and monitored project issues., Led business analysis and testing teams on several multi-million-dollar transformational projects and BAU delivery; facilitated stakeholder analysis and management; gathering, documenting, and prioritizing business and functional requirements/user stories; facilitating workshops; translating requirements/stories into solution options and defining acceptance criteria; business process mapping/modelling (AS-IS and TO-BE)., Comfortable operating in both waterfall and agile (SDLC) delivery environments. Certified scrum master able to run or participate in scrum ceremonies., Participated in and led strategic alignment of change programmes, developed benefits case and created benefits realization plan. Performed business process modelling, training, coaching and stakeholder management. Facilitated the design of 'to be' state (target operating model). Planned business change activities for future state, managed stakeholder communications and materials. Coached and supported change leaders/change champions, implementation team and stakeholder communities (internal and external)., Led projects which successfully delivered cost savings, risk reductions and prevented reputational damage to business. Delivered business change that diverted up 25% of user daily effort from manual tactical processes to more efficient strategic activities. Established and led a global business analysis function thereby centralizing and reducing the cost of managing BA teams by 30% and creating opportunities for development., Sound knowledge of ETRM/CTRM systems (physical oil and gas trading systems) such as Open link and other bespoke trading systems - Endur v8, v9, v10 and v11, v14, v19, IMOS Veson, EMIR Cube, APX, Trayport, ICE, Gemini, FXInside, Barx, X Trader, Swiskey, LIM and Zema. Good exposure to operational systems like - Cargo scheduling systems, demurrage and settlements systems, deal booking, datahub and vessel management systems (VMS)., Jira, Confluence, AzureDevOps, MS Office, MS Visio (BPMN 2.0), Miro, Balsamiq, ERD design, CodeLab, PlanITpoker (story point estimation), Slack, Figma Video storyboard (Canva), GitLab and Version1. Application Lifecycle Management Quality Centre v9, v10 and v11, Visual Studio 2010 (TFS and Test Manager), SQL server management studio 2010, Java, Tibco, RabbitMQ, Oracle (8i/9i/10g), TOAD, JIRA, Quality Test Pro, Quest, RMDS and RDFD.

Timeline

ETRM Project Manager

Cheniere Energy Inc
01.2023 - 05.2025

Hybrid BA/PM

Shell Energy
06.2019 - 12.2022

Business Specialist (BA)

PWC (Assignment –BP Oil International)
01.2017 - 05.2019

Business Analyst

Shell Energy
09.2014 - 12.2016

Senior Business Analyst

Volkswagen Digital Unit
03.2010 - 08.2014

B.Engr. (Hons) - Electrical Engineering

University of Ilorin

Prince2 - Certified

Investment Administration Qualification - Introduction to City and financial Markets

BPP

ITIL v3 - Intermediate Lifecycle Stream Certified

MSc - Information Technology

University of East London

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