Desmond Olajide
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in managing complex projects, specializing in relocation and organizational transformation initiatives. Proven track record of delivering high-impact projects while maintaining strong client relationships and exceeding expectations. Expert in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Telus International
03.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed and executed 15+ large-scale relocation projects with budgets exceeding $5M, achieving 100% client satisfaction rates
- Developed and implemented comprehensive project management frameworks resulting in 30% reduction in project delivery timelines
- Led cross-functional teams of 20+ members across different time zones, maintaining 95% on-time delivery rate
- Established strategic partnerships with vendors, resulting in 25% cost savings on relocation services
- Implemented risk management strategies that reduced project-related issues by 40%
Project Manager
Kroger
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed portfolio of 25+ concurrent relocation projects with combined budget of $12M annually
- Created standardized project management templates reducing planning phase by 40%
- Orchestrated successful completion of 100+ corporate relocations with 98% satisfaction rate
- Mentored team of 5 junior project managers, improving team productivity by 35%
- Implemented automated tracking systems resulting in 50% reduction in reporting time
Senior Project Coordinator
Deloitte
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Coordinated 50+ simultaneous relocation projects valued at $8M collectively
- Developed client communication protocol improving satisfaction scores by 45%
- Led process improvement initiatives resulting in 30% reduction in project timelines
- Managed vendor relationships across 12 states, ensuring consistent service delivery
- Created comprehensive project documentation system adopted company-wide
Project Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed 30+ healthcare facility relocation projects with 100% success rate
- Implemented new project tracking system reducing reporting time by 60%
- Coordinated with 15+ departments to ensure seamless project execution
- Developed risk assessment framework adopted across organization
- Achieved 40% reduction in project costs through efficient resource allocation
Junior Project Manager
Citi Bank
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed office relocation projects impacting 500+ employees
- Developed project schedules resulting in 25% faster completion times
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of services
- Implemented cost-saving measures reducing project expenses by 20%
- Created standardized documentation processes improving efficiency by 35%
Education
M.Sc. - Project Management
American College
Dublin11.2021
M.Sc. - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Lagos03.2012
B.Sc. - Business Management
Ajayi Crowther University
Nigeria07.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Scrum
- Microsoft Project
- JIRA
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Allocation
- Change Management
- Project Planning
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Process Optimization
- Quality Control
- Lean Six Sigma
- Trello
- Asana
- Confluence
- Power BI
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Telus International
03.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Kroger
10.2018 - 03.2023
Senior Project Coordinator
Deloitte
06.2016 - 10.2018
Project Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
03.2014 - 06.2016
Junior Project Manager
Citi Bank
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
M.Sc. - Project Management
American College
M.Sc. - Business Administration
University of Lagos
B.Sc. - Business Management
Ajayi Crowther University
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