Gabriel Ogundana

Currently working for Surrey County Council as part of Technology Enabled Care and Homes (TECH) Programme within Adult Social Care Directorate. My primary objective include management and implementation of multiple piloted TEC initiatives and transitioning into Business As Usual (BAU). My responsibilities include:

• Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels.
• Developed comprehensive project plan for successful execution and delivery. This requires identifying key milestones, interdependencies, creating and maintaining high level plan and undertaking necessary steps to deliver within expected timeframe.
• Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
• Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
• Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time.
• Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
• Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects. This includes coordinating workshop with 10 team members to co-produce new online platform promoting use of TECH within Surrey.
• Secured buy-in from all stakeholders with persuasive presentations of benefits of proposed changes.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages for seamless progression.
• Steered teams through complex project phases to successful completion.

A management consultancy that initially specialize in property and transportation expanded portfolio to accommodate a specialized care service programme. The Supported Living Accommodation Programme – (under Bluefield Care Services) provides respite and long term care services for individuals with learning disabilities, special needs and elderly. Key responsibility for implementation of infrastructure for delivering specialized care to 3 local authorities (Lewisham, Southwark and Bromley). My key responsibilities were as follows:

• Integration of internal infrastructure: Project leading implementation of new internal system to incorporate Supported Living Accommodation Programme while also updating existing system to improve accessibility and efficiency across portfolio. Collaborating with respective stakeholders to deliver new integrated system within timeframe.
• Managed digital projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams for project success.
• Implemented agile methodologies, improving overall efficiency.
• Streamlined communication processes with stakeholders to ensure project transparency.
• Led design and execution of digital campaigns to increase brand awareness.
• Devised risk mitigation strategies, reducing potential pitfalls.

During my time at the Bank, I served as PMO Analyst supporting multiple programmes at different time periods within the Global Change and Innovation Portfolio which included the Ringfence Bank Initiative and Remediation Initiative. Also worked as a Project Manager within Business Banking with the core objective being to implement a new onboarding Business Banking infrastructure. My roles

• Improved project efficiency by developing detailed schedules and timelines.
• Coordinated various project tasks for successful completion within set deadlines.
• Achieved deadline compliance with diligent tracking of project milestones.
• Streamlined communication channels to ensure timely updates on project progress.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments, mitigated potential project pitfalls.
• Prioritised workloads effectively, met tight deadlines consistently.