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Efe AnthonyKragha

Project Manager
Austell,GA

Summary

Senior business leader and Management consultant with verified success driving cross functional and cross industry Programs and Projects within Information Technology and financial services. Proficient in Business Process Operations, Process Governance, Change Management, resource & Stakeholder management, Data Analytics, Risk & Issues Management, Financial Management, and advanced reporting. Serves as a trusted key decision maker, who drives critical process improvement strategies to complete projects within scoped budget and time. Very Passionate about building teams and relationships, providing mentorship, and leading with integrity.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER

KAAV INC
04.2021 - Current
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Facilitated SLA tracking, monitoring, control, Process improvement, and planning using PDCA model, and engaged in effective stakeholder management, saving $250k in SLA penalties
  • Developed various workflows Identified and resolved gaps in work-plan designs
  • Managed activities of various vendors to ensure service delivery was within contract scope
  • Led change control management efforts and change control board activities
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
  • Oversaw high-profile projects by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
  • Managed stakeholder relationships, expectations, and work plans to realize optimal engagement from varying teams
  • Managed medium to large-sized budgets for varying programs, remote & co-located teams, ranging from $3 to $15 million dollars
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
  • Coach, mentor, guide, and drive accountability for diverse team of project managers spanning wide range of project types – new application development, maintenance of existing applications, implementations of commercial off-the-shelf software products
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety
  • Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Epsilon
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Identified plans, requirements, and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Managed several projects from procurement through completion
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
  • Led team to surpass 80% problem management resolution rate by introducing several changes in operational workflows processes
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors, and vendors
  • Identified, reviewed, and applied policies and procedures
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information, and compiled data to improve efficiency
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones
  • Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spending, and timeline
  • Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
  • Sourced, vetted, and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
  • Developed new proposals, contracts, and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations
  • Developed new proposals, contracts, and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations
  • Led restructuring of organization's internal processes, resulting in improved performance

PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT

Mortek Solutions
Brockton, MA
02.2014 - 05.2018
  • Oversee projects worth $1M on average
  • Managed activities of various vendors to ensure service delivery was within contract scope
  • Created, monitored, and analyzed project schedules in accordance with project Best Practices
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
  • Prepared and presented data-driven presentations on project portfolio health using risk, financial, and customer satisfaction dimensions.
  • Oversaw projects by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
  • Managed stakeholder relationships, expectations, and work plans to realize optimal engagement from varying teams
  • Manage changes to project schedule, budget, and scope
  • Ensured work assignments are performed in accordance with Project objectives & PM or other controlling policies or best practice
  • Maintained project schedules at determined intervals to ensure jobs are being completed on time and within budget
  • Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, and conflicts
  • Prepared, implemented, and monitored scopes of work and prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for control and integrity
  • Execute business process and project control improvements to enhance mission delivery
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Benin
Nigeria
2002

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Portfolio, Program, and Project Management
  • Agile and Scrum Methodologies
  • Continuous Improvement Planning
  • Project Scope and schedule analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Operations, Reengineering, and Process Governance
  • Workflow development Planning
  • Team Building & Coaching
  • Data Analytics
  • Vendor Planning, Contract Review, and Management

Affiliations

Professional Member, Project Management Institute-Atlanta Chapterr(12/2022 – Present)

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional License 3388601
  • Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

KAAV INC
04.2021 - Current

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

Epsilon
05.2018 - 03.2021

PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT

Mortek Solutions
02.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

University of Benin

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