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KAREN IWUCHUKWU

Leeds,UK

Summary

An experienced Project manager, with a proven record of success leading all phases of diverse project, Proficient in agile and prince 2 project management methodologies with passion for unceasing growth and learning. Through out my career I have gained valuable experience in different project, I have adapted quickly to challenges, and I have great problem-solving abilities and can work with team to ensure high quality deliverables that meets timelines and business targets. Looking to apply my ample experience and skills in an ambitious Organization.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

PROJECT MANAGER

ALMOND MEDIA LTD
London, UK
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Key project: Quick Ride
  • Supported quick ride project by coordinating cross-functional tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables aligned with client expectations. facilitated Team communication, tracked progress using project management tools, and contributed to process improvements that enhanced delivery speed and efficiency. Role was pivotal in maintaining stakeholder engagement and driving project towards successful completion.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Managed 7- member cross-functional team (Business analyst, QA, Developer and PMO support) and coordinated with two business partners towards successful launch of product.
  • Managed Stakeholders effectively, maintaining adequate communication, and creating positive environment for feedback and escalation.
  • Tracked activities on Trello and uploaded backlog items Azure DevOps ensuring that all project tasks were accounted for and manged efficiently.
  • Proactively managed change process using change management form and RAID logs, Identifying and mitigating 85% of potential risks, ensuring project success.
  • Produced weekly project status reports (PSRs) that accurately communicated project progress to stakeholders, achieving 99% report accuracy rate and 25% reduction in stakeholder inquiries.
  • Generated comprehensive project closure reports, documenting project's successes and lessons learned.

Project coordinator

Philip Morris International Nigeria
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Manged RAID log, ensuring risk and issues were clearly articulated, mitigated and managed to closure. Chased risk owners to ensure project deadlines were met.
  • Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, including 25% increase in client satisfaction ratings through regular communication and requirement gathering.
  • Prepared and maintained comprehensive project documentation, Including PID, business cases, status reports, and project plans, resulting in 30% reduction in project documentation errors.
  • Managed project life cycle using Agile scrum and Prince2 methodologies, ensuring all deliverables aligned with project objectives and business case.
  • Created and implemented stakeholder stakeholder register and communication plan, resulting in 40% increase in stakeholder engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political science

University of Bayelsa
Otuoke

Master of Science - PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

University of Bradford
Bradford

Skills

Stakeholder management Risk Management Product Management & Planning Cost Management Communication Management Analytical Thinking and Problem- solving Time Management Change Management Planning and Forecasting Development and Team Management Quality Assurance Feasibility and Market research Project Reporting Resource Management Process Improvement Negotiation Skills Feasibility Studies Business Forecasting/Predictions


Azure DevOps MS Projects Trello WBS Microsoft Office RAID log Jira Basecamp Asana Microsoft Planner Google workspace Slack Smartsheet

Certification

  • Almond Careers 2025 Project Management and Business Analysis PRINCE2 and Agile Course
  • Google 2024 Basic Digital Skills

References

Upon Request.

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

ALMOND MEDIA LTD
05.2025 - 07.2025

Project coordinator

Philip Morris International Nigeria
01.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Political science

University of Bayelsa

Master of Science - PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

University of Bradford

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