Henry Godgives Obaro
Project Planner and Scheduler | Skilled in Primavera P6 & MS Project
Darlington
Summary
Project Planner and Scheduler with 10+ years' experience supporting complex projects across oil & gas, outsourcing, and financial services in the UK, Nigeria, and the USA. Skilled in Primavera P6 and MS Project with strengths in scheduling, budgeting, and resource optimisation. Adept at stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency, now enhancing expertise with advanced management training at Harvard (Honors) and Oxford. Currently seeking UK-based roles in project planning, scheduling, and PMO support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner / CEO
Afro-American Wealth Oil & Gas Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2016 - Current
• Manage petrol stations and LPG operations remotely from the UK.
• Oversee fuel supply chain, staffing, and crude oil brokerage.
- Innovated product offerings to stay competitive in the market.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations to avoid any legal issues.
- Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the business.
Managing director
WCMS Outsourcing & Business Process Management Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Drove innovation for improved product offerings.
- Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
Financial Consultant
Working Capital Merchant Services Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
04.2020 - 01.2023
- Communicated complex information effectively, improved client understanding of finance matters.
- Delivered high-quality consulting, supporting clients to meet and exceed short- and medium-term financial goals.
- Acted as first point of contact for clients to deliver outstanding customer experience.
- Coordinated with legal experts, ensured all recommended estate planning documents are accurate.
Front Desk Officer
Mattapan ABCD Head Start
Massachusetts, USA
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Strengthened traceability and developed organisation systems for records, reports and agendas.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Responded to telephone enquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
- Sorted and distributed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
Education
Certificate in (Primavera P6 & MS Project) - Planning and Scheduling
Institute of Project Management Technology
Skill Development Council Canada 08.2025 - 2025.08
HBS CORe (Credential of Readiness) - Financial Accounting, Economics for Managers, and Business Analytics
Harvard University Extension School
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA 05.2025 - 2025.08
Oxford Fintech Programme - Digital Payments & Banking, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies, Data Analytics & AI in Finance,InsurTech,
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
Oxford, United Kingdom 02.2025 - 2025.04
Coursework - Business Administration
Boston University, Questrom School of Business
Boston, MA. USA 02.2014 - 2015.11
West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria - Commercial subjects (Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Business Studies, Maths)
Saint Germaine College
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
Project Planning & Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
undefinedLanguages
English
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Developed and maintained project schedules in Primavera P6 and MS Project, ensuring on-time delivery of multi-million-dollar projects in oil & gas and outsourcing sectors.
- Streamlined resource allocation and budgeting processes, improving cost efficiency and reducing schedule overruns by up to 15%.
- Produced clear progress reports and dashboards that improved stakeholder engagement and decision-making across international project teams in the UK, Nigeria, and the USA.
- Introduced standardised scheduling practices, enhancing project controls and aligning planning activities with industry best practices.
- Strengthened business and analytical expertise through advanced management training at Harvard Business School Online (CORe, Honors) and Oxford Saïd Business School (Fintech).
Software
Primavera P6, MS Project, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Certification
Certified Member, Institute of Business Analyst & Process Management (IBAPM), Nigeria (since 2013)
Additional Information
Fintech Strategy Project (Oxford Fintech Programme): Proposed blockchain solution for cross-border payments in digital banking.
• Retail Pricing & Data Analytics (HBS CORe): Conducted pricing optimization and scenario modelling using Excel, informing strategic business decisions.
Timeline
Certificate in (Primavera P6 & MS Project) - Planning and Scheduling
Institute of Project Management Technology
08.2025 - 2025.08
HBS CORe (Credential of Readiness) - Financial Accounting, Economics for Managers, and Business Analytics
Harvard University Extension School
05.2025 - 2025.08
Oxford Fintech Programme - Digital Payments & Banking, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies, Data Analytics & AI in Finance,InsurTech,
University of Oxford, Saïd Business School
02.2025 - 2025.04
Managing director
WCMS Outsourcing & Business Process Management Ltd
01.2023 - 02.2024
Financial Consultant
Working Capital Merchant Services Ltd
04.2020 - 01.2023
Owner / CEO
Afro-American Wealth Oil & Gas Ltd
05.2016 - Current
Coursework - Business Administration
Boston University, Questrom School of Business
02.2014 - 2015.11
Front Desk Officer
Mattapan ABCD Head Start
03.2013 - 11.2014
Certified Member, Institute of Business Analyst & Process Management (IBAPM), Nigeria (since 2013)
03-2013
West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria - Commercial subjects (Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Business Studies, Maths)
Saint Germaine College
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