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Dayo Akinsunmi

Heartland,Texas

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with expertise in project management tools and methodologies, adept at resource analytics and task evaluation. Proven ability to manage risks and conflicts while enhancing customer relations to effectively fulfill business requirements. Recognized for designing and executing strategic business plans that surpass corporate objectives, leading to increased revenue and optimized processes. Committed to leveraging data analysis and research to deliver innovative solutions that drive operational efficiency. A results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Dollar General
Dallas, Texas
12.2023 - Current
  • Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in agile practices and processes, implementing feedback mechanisms, and fostering a culture of learning, experimentation, and adaptation.
  • Responsible for developing, planning, communicating, and managing assigned projects.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to gain their support for agile transformation initiatives.
  • Identifying and addressing potential risks and challenges associated with portfolio and agile transformation, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring the smooth and successful adoption of agile practices.
  • Performs fact-finding and analysis, addressing problems with available resources and tools.
  • Manages the budgeting and forecasting of each assigned project.
  • Collaborating closely with agile teams to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities, providing support and guidance, and removing any impediments that may hinder their progress.
  • Attended conferences and participated in communities of practice to stay informed.
  • Overseeing the financial aspects of the digital portfolio, including budget planning, cost estimation, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
  • This involves working closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure financial discipline and adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Collaborated closely with senior leadership and business units to understand needs and provide guidance on digital initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulatory and governance frameworks, such as data privacy and industry-specific regulations.

Scrum Master

Amazon
Dallas, Texas
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Crafted and formulated a comprehensive strategy for digital portfolio management.
  • Established governance frameworks and processes to prioritize, evaluate, and select digital initiatives effectively.
  • Advocated advantages of agile methodologies to senior leadership.
  • Developed and executed a detailed change management strategy to transition to agile practices.
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders to create and maintain a comprehensive digital portfolio plan, outlining each initiative's scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • This involves balancing resource allocation, budget constraints, and project dependencies.
  • Tailored agile frameworks, methodologies, and processes to align with organizational needs.
  • Evaluated resource capacity to identify gaps and make informed decisions for maximizing utilization.
  • Facilitated ongoing coaching sessions for improved agility among team members.
  • Developed a comprehensive roadmap detailing the agile transformation journey with clear steps and milestones.
  • Develop performance metrics and KPIs to track the progress of portfolio and agile initiatives.

Senior Project Manager, Agile Coach, Instructor/Researcher

Babcock University
07.2011 - 04.2017
  • Company Overview: Education, Technology, Enterprise-wide Internal, and External Project Initiatives.
  • Implemented established project management methodologies.
  • Coordinate all production releases, including weekly maintenance releases.
  • Provided thorough updates on project status, emerging challenges and strategic responses.
  • Adapted to regulatory changes to meet firm requirements.
  • Lead iteration planning, daily scrum stand-ups, demos, and retrospective meetings.
  • Identify issues, escalate impediments, implement disaster recovery and backup procedures, and create mitigation plans.
  • Collaborated with Product Owners to streamline Lean Product Development processes.
  • Expertise in combining traditional project management techniques with Agile methods to manage large, complex projects effectively.
  • Led and coordinated multiple Agile teams in complex project environments.
  • Work in a team environment, and interface well with associates at all organizational levels.
  • (Education, Technology, Enterprise-wide Internal, & External Project Initiatives)

Education

MSc - Information Management (Project Management Major)

California Baptist University
01.2019

Ph.D. - Business Administration (HRM Major)

Babcock University
01.2014

MA - HRM

The University of Bolton
01.2006

B.Sc. - Public Administration

Babcock University
01.2003

Skills

  • Agile (Scrum, Kanban, XP, TDD, etc)
  • Time Management/Scheduling
  • Business Operation
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Resource utilization control
  • Quality Management
  • Change Control/Reporting
  • Proficient in Agile and Waterfall Frameworks
  • Microsoft Project (MS Project)
  • Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence, HipChat)
  • Asana
  • Instagantt
  • ServiceNow
  • Documentation and presentation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • MS Access
  • MS Visio
  • PowerPoint
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Organization and time management
  • Team management

Degrees

  • PhD
  • MSc
  • MA
  • PMP
  • CSM

Educationandcertifications

MSc, Information Management (Project Management Major), California Baptist University, 2019, PhD, Business Administration (HRM Major), Babcock University, 2014, MA, HRM, The University of Bolton, 2006, B.Sc., Public Administration, Babcock University, 2003, Project Management Professional (PMP), 2021, Project Management Institute (PMI), Six Sigma Yellow Belt Professional (SSYBP), 2018, ScrumStudy Certified Agile Trainer (Agile SCT), 2017, ScrumStudy, Certified Scrum Master (Agile CSM), 2017, ScrumStudy

Knowledgeandtools

  • Agile Development (Kanban, Scrum, XP, TDD, etc.)/Waterfall Management
  • Robust knowledge of Microsoft Projects (MS Project), Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence, HipChat), Asana, Instagantt, ServiceNow, Monday.com, SharePoint, Microsoft Projects (MS Teams)
  • Web development & E-Commerce (B2B & B2C)
  • Machine Learning, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Site-Search Heath Check, WordPress, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, PHP, NodeJS, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google Merchant, Yoast SEO, Google Ads, Google my Business, Yext, Shopify
  • Documentation/Presentation
  • Microsoft Office/ MS Office, 365 (Microsoft Excel, MS Access, MS Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Timeline

Dollar General
12.2023 - Current

Scrum Master

Amazon
04.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Project Manager, Agile Coach, Instructor/Researcher

Babcock University
07.2011 - 04.2017

MSc - Information Management (Project Management Major)

California Baptist University

Ph.D. - Business Administration (HRM Major)

Babcock University

MA - HRM

The University of Bolton

B.Sc. - Public Administration

Babcock University

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