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Francisca Ihekaire

Francisca Ihekaire

Summary

Professional and versatile Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Product owner expert with over 9 years’ experience in executing complex projects within diverse industries. Expert in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Also, coordinating cross-functional teams, optimizing processes for efficiency, and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges through the use of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or a combination of these methodologies. Proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high quality standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager (Contract)

Integrated Resources
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.

Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner

Dovina Technology
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
  • Led agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure team alignment and continuous improvement.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner

International Proactive Security
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Advocated for developing critical features in beginning steps to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Assessed business value of new features prior to implementation.
  • Partnered with software development team to design custom applications and trackers to meet client needs.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards related to the product portfolio.
  • Gathered detailed use cases and requirements through regular on-site visits, virtual meetings and customer advisory board sessions.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to inform product decisions and improvements.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations / Policy

City College of New York
New York, NY
05-2020

Certification - Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute
11-2020

Certificate - Certified Scrum Product Owner

Scrum.Org
01-2020

Certificate - Certified Scrum Master

Scrum.org
03-2018

Skills

  • Agile and Project management methodologies
  • Interpersonal and intrapersonal
  • Research, Reporting, and budget management
  • Organization, Time and risk management
  • Servant leader and Team player
  • Verbal and written Communication
  • Proposal and report writing
  • Facilitation and collaboration
  • Training, Coaching and mentoring
  • Empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Active listening and vision
  • Technical and analytical thinking
  • Stakeholder engagement and management
  • Product backlog prioritization
  • Customer Centric and Value driven delivery
  • Cross functional team management
  • Business and financial acumen
  • Continuous learning and innovation
  • Active listening and storytelling
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Multi- unit operations management
  • Presentation and cross- functional coordinator
  • Project development and lifecycle

Timeline

Project Manager (Contract)

Integrated Resources
01.2023 - 11.2024

Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner

Dovina Technology
01.2020 - 01.2023

Project Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner

International Proactive Security
01.2016 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - International Relations / Policy

City College of New York

Certification - Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute

Certificate - Certified Scrum Product Owner

Scrum.Org

Certificate - Certified Scrum Master

Scrum.org
Francisca Ihekaire