Francisca Ihekaire
PMP. SCRUM. CSPO
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
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
Education and Certification
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Reading, taking a long walk, swimming, listening to music, and travelling.
Reading opens my mind to broader perspective. Taking a long walk helps clear my mind and keep me fit and healthy. I love swimming and wish to become better in it. Music from all genres is like a food to my soul and traveling helps me see in world in real time.
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
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