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Anayo Ngwu

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager/Scrum Master with a proven track record at Verizon, adept in systems implementation and cross-functional coordination. Excelled in driving project development and workforce training, ensuring projects met timelines and budgets with a keen focus on optimizing processes and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in leveraging Agile/Scrum values to significantly improve project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Verizon
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Advised other departments on best practices related to managing large-scale projects.
  • Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Project Manager/ScrumMaster

United Health Group, USA
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - 05.2023

· I collaborated with senior management to identify the requirements of the two scrum teams and then created action plans with specific deliverables.

· I was responsible for outlining the goals, action plan, and expected outcomes of each project, as well as working together with the team to manage the budget allocated for each task.

· Create a schedule for the completion of objectives during the planning process.

· I scheduled internal meetings along the timeline outlined, beginning with a team kick-off session.

· I provided teams and the organization with guidance on how to leverage Agile/Scrum values and practices to improve customer satisfaction.

· I performed an evaluation of the organization and team's Scrum Maturity, providing support and guidance along the way.

· We identified and removed any obstacles that were getting in the way of our team's progress, and we directed our team to the appropriate resources to ensure that all impediments were swiftly addressed.

· I worked to foster a safe and dependable atmosphere that focuses on understanding one another and finding solutions.

· I created an in-depth assessment of the data, workflow, logical processes, and interfaces necessary to implement the system, along with any internal and external checks and controls needed, as well as any outputs generated.

· Assisted with the facilitation of internal and external communication, increased transparency, and shared knowledge efficiently.

· I provided guidance and education to the Product Owner in order to help them manage and refine the product backlog.

Agile Scrum Master

Bank of America
Dallas, TX
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Facilitated daily stand-up meetings to discuss progress, impediments and plan for the day's tasks.
  • Organized sprint planning sessions to ensure team members understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Assisted product owners in developing user stories and acceptance criteria for upcoming sprints.
  • Tracked project progress against goals using agile methodologies such as burndown charts, velocity tracking and task boards.
  • Provided guidance on Agile Scrum principles, best practices and processes to ensure successful delivery of projects.
  • Advised teams on how to improve their efficiency through better utilization of Agile Scrum tools and techniques.
  • Identified potential risks and issues early on in the process so that mitigation strategies can be developed quickly.
  • Developed retrospectives after each sprint or milestone to identify areas of improvement for future projects.
  • Monitored sprint performance metrics including velocity, defect rates, cycle times, to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures to ensure they are optimized for maximum efficiency.
  • Acted as a primary contact between development teams, product owners, stakeholders and other external parties throughout the entire lifecycle of a project.
  • Collaborated with other scrum masters across the organization to share best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.
  • Defined release plans based on available resources, timelines and budget constraints while ensuring quality assurance is maintained throughout the process.
  • Provided timely updates on project status and deliverables ensuring all relevant parties are kept informed at all times.

Education

Information Technology, Security And Admistration(ITSA) - Information Technology

My ComputerCareer
Arlington, TX
09-2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Institute of Management And Technology
Enugu Nigeria
10-2021

MBA - Accounting

University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nigeria
Enugu Nigeria
11-2005

Skills

  • Feasibility analysis
  • Work flow planning
  • Systems implementation
  • Project tracking
  • Project development
  • Workforce training
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Meeting facilitation

Certification

  • SAFe Certified Scrum Master
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) – Scrum Alliance
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
  • CompTIA A+

Timeline

Project Manager/Scrum Master

Verizon
06.2023 - Current

Project Manager/ScrumMaster

United Health Group, USA
03.2020 - 05.2023

Agile Scrum Master

Bank of America
08.2018 - 02.2020

Information Technology, Security And Admistration(ITSA) - Information Technology

My ComputerCareer

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Institute of Management And Technology

MBA - Accounting

University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nigeria
Anayo Ngwu