FOLAKE DOSUNMU

Achieved alignment of enterprise project portfolios with long-term corporate objectives through strategic management. Cultivated a culture of accountability and high performance among project managers across multiple programs. Delivered portfolio roadmaps that effectively synchronized with 3-5 year strategic plans. Facilitated communication and resolution for senior stakeholders, including board members and regulatory agencies.

• Managed and coached 8–12 project managers, improving delivery quality and increasing on-time execution from 68% to 91%.
• Developed standardized PMO frameworks (charters, RAID logs, dashboards, KPIs), reducing project variability by 35%.
  Implemented governance and review cycles, decreasing project risks and issues by 45%.
• Optimized cross-project resource planning, increasing utilization efficiency by 20%.
• Served as senior escalation lead, resolving project roadblocks with an average recovery time reduction of 30%.
• Strengthened financial oversight, improving forecasting accuracy from 70% to 96% across programs.
  

Achieved alignment of global program portfolios with clinical and operational priorities through effective direction. Drove collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring project contributions to strategic goals. Fostered accountability within cross-functional teams, enhancing project ownership. Delivered comprehensive PMO tools and dashboards, standardizing reporting processes for improved insights.

• Oversaw a global portfolio of programs supporting R&D, clinical, and operational objectives, with a combined budget of $750M+.
• Aligned portfolio prioritization with VP-level strategy, increasing strategic project investment ROI by 22%.
• Led cross-functional teams of 50+ stakeholders across clinical, regulatory, digital, and commercial units.
• Improved benefits-realization tracking, increasing realized value from 55% to 85% over two years.
• Developed PMO SOPs, templates, and governance processes that reduced project approval cycle time by 33%.
• Delivered change-management programs impacting 2,500+ employees, increasing adoption rates by 60%.
• Negotiated external vendor contracts, reducing outsourced project costs by 18%

Directed operational execution of enterprise programs in alignment with organizational strategies. Enhanced governance through effective risk management and the implementation of standardized project management practices. Spearheaded initiatives to identify inefficiencies and drive data-informed enhancements. Managed cross-functional teams to ensure streamlined workflows and punctual project completion.

• Implemented predictive analytics for risk assessment, reducing schedule overruns by 60% and generating $5M in annual savings.
• Introduced sustainability metrics into PMO practices, increasing stakeholder visibility and reducing unplanned project delays by 50%.
• Strengthened communication and governance workflows, improving cross-functional alignment scores by 30%.

Assisted teams in executing multidisciplinary programs transitioning from research to clinical development. Aided in the creation of integrated project plans and dashboards to support leadership decision-making. Contributed to establishing a program management center of excellence for standardizing methodologies and processes. Supported alignment between leadership and project teams through structured governance.

• Built and scaled a global PMO across five international offices, raising project success rates from 65% to 92% within 24 months.
• Managed a $500M portfolio, delivering 100% of projects on time and 10% under budget, achieving 98% customer satisfaction.
• Led and developed a team of 25 project managers, increasing promotion rates by 40% and achieving 95% retention.
• Implemented a stakeholder-engagement framework that increased sponsor satisfaction by 45% and reduced scope-creep incidents by 70%.
• Built comprehensive dashboards and resource models that improved executive decision-making efficiency by 50%

Directed global project teams to align initiatives with corporate strategy for successful outcomes. Developed comprehensive risk frameworks and governance workflows that improved decision-making processes. Established a PMO center of excellence that optimized processes and enhanced reporting capabilities. Championed operational enhancements that elevated transparency and operational efficiency.

• Led global project teams executing 15+ major development initiatives aligned with corporate strategy.
• Developed governance and risk frameworks that improved executive approval turnaround time by 25%.
• Introduced workflow improvements increasing team productivity by 20% and visibility into critical-path milestones.

Assisted teams in executing clinical and development programs across various functions. Collaborated with scientific and operational teams to meet project milestones. Supported planning, budgeting, and risk management for enterprise portfolios.

• Managed development programs with budgets up to $250M and teams of 15+ cross-functional members.
  Mentored and supported 5 employees to create strong workplace culture Supported enterprise portfolio planning and forecasting, improving budgeting accuracy by 18%.