CHIMA IBEKWE
Houston
Summary
Experienced Agile Project Manager with over 10 years of successful leadership in high-performance teams and the delivery of IT projects. Proven ability in implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies, resulting in a 20% boost in team productivity and a 15% reduction in project delivery time. Recognized for optimizing project workflows, yielding cost savings of up to 10% through streamlined processes and resource allocation. Known for expertise in Agile practices, risk oversight, and effective communication, leading to a 95% client satisfaction rate. Proficient in tools like Jira, Microsoft Office Suites, and Azure DevOps. Dedicated to sustainability and cost-effective solutions. Eager to transition into a Program Manager role within the IT Agile project management industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Snr. IT Project Manager
Boeing
06.2019 - Current
- Developed project scopes, schedules, and budgets aligned with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and organizational objectives.
- Implemented automated testing processes, reducing the defect rate by 15% and improving software quality.
- Proactively identified and managed project risks, developing comprehensive risk metrics.
- Leveraged Jira as a central project management tool for clear task tracking and monitoring.
- Implemented advanced scheduling techniques, such as critical path analysis, which improved project timeline accuracy and resource allocation by 20%.
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Black & Veatch
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Successfully managed a project with a budget of $1.5 million, delivering it on time and within budget, meeting all project objectives.
- Implemented advanced scheduling techniques, such as critical path analysis, which improved project timeline accuracy and resource allocation by 20%.
- Organized regular team-building workshops, resulting in a 25% increase in team satisfaction scores and improved cross-functional collaboration.
- Implemented Jira boards and dashboards that provided real-time project status updates, resulting in enhanced transparency and faster issue resolution.
- Championed Agile principles and practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Weatherford International
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Introduced Agile sprint planning sessions, resulting in a 20% increase in sprint velocity and improved predictability in project delivery timelines.
- Established weekly cross-functional project status meetings, resulting in a 30% reduction in miscommunication and ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Monitored project progress closely, tracked key project milestones, and adjusted plans and resources as needed to ensure project timelines were met.
- Implemented a Scrum of Scrums approach to coordinate the work of multiple Scrum teams, resulting in improved cross-team collaboration and a 15% reduction in project bottlenecks.
- Implemented automated testing processes, reducing the defect rate by 15% and improving software quality.
IT Project Manager
Allied Horizontal Wireline Services
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Established goals for project teams developing business applications.
- Aligned project objectives with organizational goals and tracked progress toward achieving them.
- Retrospectively evaluated project results and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Acted as a single point of contact for project status and communication, ensuring that stakeholders were kept informed of project progress and challenges.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and remove impediments, ensuring that projects progressed smoothly.
Jr. IT Project Manager
Xerox/Cox Communication
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with IT personnel and business partners to identify and maximize opportunities for process improvement.
- Led the development of project communication plans, ensuring effective stakeholder communication.
- Shielded the Scrum team from external interference, allowing team members to focus on their work without distractions.
- Utilized Primavera and MS Project as scheduling tools to maintain master schedules, ensuring project milestones were met and resource allocation was optimized.
- Implemented resource allocation adjustments, resulting in a 25% improvement in project efficiency.
IT Project Manager
Convergys/Comcast
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Conducted regular backlog refinement sessions with product owners, resulting in a 20% reduction in unanticipated changes during sprints.
- Established a project documentation repository, improving document version control and accessibility for all team members.
- Implemented a weekly project progress dashboard that reduced the need for ad-hoc status inquiries and improved stakeholder engagement.
- Introduced a "definition of done" checklist during sprint planning, resulting in improved task clarity and a 10% reduction in incomplete deliverables.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to minimize project disruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Science & Information Systems
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2011
Skills
Soft Skills:
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum Framework
- Work-Break Down Structure (WBS)
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Quality Assurance
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Problem-Solving
Technical Skills:
- Data Analysis Tools: (Microsoft Suite, Tableau, Cognos Analytics, Power BI)
- Project Management Tools: (Microsoft Project, JIRA,TFS, Asana, Mondaycom, Smartsheet)
- Technical Knowledge: (Data Analytics & CyberSecurity)
- Tools Integration: (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins)
- Communication and Collaboration Tools: (Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Workspace, Skype for Business, WebEx)
- Quality Assurance and Testing Tools: Selenium
- Document Management and Sharing Tools: (SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox Business, OneDrive for Business)
- DevOps/containerization, test automation frameworks
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe DevOps
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect
Work Availability
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Snr. IT Project Manager
Boeing
06.2019 - Current
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Black & Veatch
04.2018 - 11.2018
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Weatherford International
07.2017 - 03.2018
IT Project Manager
Allied Horizontal Wireline Services
05.2016 - 06.2017
Jr. IT Project Manager
Xerox/Cox Communication
12.2015 - 05.2016
IT Project Manager
Convergys/Comcast
07.2012 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Texas Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - Science & Information Systems
Houston Community College
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