Michael Asamoah
London
Summary
Certified Project Manager (PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, CSCS) with 18+ years’ experience delivering mega-projects in the energy, oil & gas, petrochemicals, and infrastructure sectors. Proven expertise in managing the full project lifecycle — from feasibility studies, scope development, and design coordination through to execution, commissioning, and handover across projects valued up to $100M. Skilled in project economics, modularization and stick-built construction, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management. Experienced in leading cross-cultural, international project teams and providing independent project health checks, benchmarking studies, and best-practice consultations. Recognized for aligning governance and project delivery with strategic business objectives while consistently achieving on-time, on-budget, and specification-compliant outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal Project Manager
Kofam Resources Ltd
01.2021 - 08.2025
- Directed mega-projects including a $100M waste-to-energy facility and oil storage infrastructure, applying modularization and stick-built methodologies to optimize cost and schedule.
- Conducted feasibility studies, project economics assessments, and risk analyses; delivered reports and recommendations to project sponsors.
- Led project health checks and independent capability assessments, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions to senior stakeholders.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary, international teams and subcontractors across multiple sites, ensuring governance alignment and specification compliance.
- Standardized project reporting frameworks using MS Excel and Power BI, improving transparency and reducing reporting delays by 15%.
- Advised executive leadership on business case alignment, project strategies, and investment decisions.
Part-Time Lecturer (Project Management)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
08.2017 - 12.2023
- Delivered postgraduate modules in project management, risk, and stakeholder engagement, embedding PMI and APM best practices.
- Designed case studies on energy and infrastructure projects, enabling application of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Mentored professionals on project feasibility, economics, and risk frameworks.
Head of Project Delivery & Operations
Trade & Logistics Africa Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed delivery of a $10M tank farm installation and multiple energy infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with oil & gas standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Directed procurement, contract negotiations, and claims reviews, advising leadership on negotiation strategies and dispute resolution.
- Implemented lessons-learned frameworks and benchmarking studies, improving project delivery efficiency by 20%.
- Oversaw project governance, HSE/CDM frameworks, and cross-cultural site teams (80+ staff), achieving zero reportable incidents in 4 years.
- Delivered cost reductions of 35% through supplier optimization, resource allocation, and streamlined processes.
Senior Project Manager
Leadcom-is Ltd (Tech Mahindra)
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Delivered multi-site telecom infrastructure projects involving civil works, modular installations, and commissioning.
- Managed budgets of $5M+, applying cost controls and variance analysis to deliver 8% savings.
- Established governance frameworks and standardized workflows, strengthening programme control and reporting to stakeholders.
Education
MSc - Project Management
Atlantic International University
HND - Civil Engineering
Takoradi Technical University
Skills
- Project Execution Capability Assessment & Health Checks
- Mega-Project Delivery (Energy, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Petrochemicals)
- Modularization & Stick-Built Construction Processes
- Project Economics, Feasibility Studies & Business Planning
- Risk Management (HSE/CDM, PMI-RMP) & Lessons Learned Frameworks
- Governance, Benchmarking, Claims Analysis & Negotiation
- Cost Estimating, Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
- Scheduling & Programme Management (PMI-SP, Primavera/MS Project)
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement (Senior Leadership & Regulators)
- Cross-Cultural Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) & Data Analytics (Power BI)
Certification
- PMP – Project Management Institute
- PMI-RMP – Risk Management Professional
- PMI-SP – Scheduling Professional
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI) – Member
- Association for Project Management (APM) – Member
Timeline
Principal Project Manager
Kofam Resources Ltd
01.2021 - 08.2025
Part-Time Lecturer (Project Management)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
08.2017 - 12.2023
Head of Project Delivery & Operations
Trade & Logistics Africa Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2021
Senior Project Manager
Leadcom-is Ltd (Tech Mahindra)
01.2015 - 06.2015
HND - Civil Engineering
Takoradi Technical University
MSc - Project Management
Atlantic International University
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