Kingsley Chinedu

Results-oriented transformation leader with over 15 years of experience in project scheduling and management, agile projects, engineering management, and a proven track record of guiding digital transformation. Agile coaching and enterprise scaling across highly regulated industries, including oil and gas, software as a service (SaaS), and energy industries. Adept in Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, XP, Lean), and SDLC optimization, with hands-on experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach, and Business Analyst. Expert in backlog refinement, portfolio management, change management, and stakeholder engagement—driving operational excellence and strategic alignment through data-driven insights. Proficient in Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, and Power BI to enhance workflow visibility, risk mitigation, and performance metrics. Known for mentoring leadership, fostering psychologically safe environments, and delivering impactful outcomes in high-velocity, cross-functional settings. Adept at leading cross-functional teams globally, translating customer insights into actionable roadmaps, and managing full product lifecycles from ideation to launch, using Agile frameworks. Known for blending business acumen with technical depth to deliver high-impact outcomes across enterprise platforms.

• ICP-ACC: Agile Coaching Certification
• IC-AGILE - ICP-ENT: Enterprise Agile Coach
• ICP-ATF: Agile Team Facilitator
• ServiceNow II
• Certified SAFe Advanced Scrum Master 6.1 (SASM)
• SAFe ART Training: SAFe Agile Release Trainer
• PMI: Project Management Certification
• Network+: Network Analyst Certification
• Primavera P6 Project Management Certification
• AWS Solution Architect Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified SSGI Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt
• Psychological Safety and Emotional Intelligence Certification
• Change Management Certification
• Azure DevOps (ADO) – Trainer License/Expert

English, Full Professional

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Passionate about chess, reflective walks, and outdoor activities such as road trips and community events that enhance team productivity and shared values., Passionate about chess, reflective walks, and outdoor activities such as road trips and community events that enhance team productivity and shared values.

Agile Transformation for Compliance and Permitting Process in HSC&E BP Oil and Gas | 04/2023 – 10/2024. Enterprise Agile Implementation: Spearheaded a comprehensive agile transformation initiative within the Health, Safety, Compliance & Environment (HSC&E) team in a highly regulated industry environment., Compliance & Regulatory Optimization: Streamlined compliance and permitting processes to ensure that all regulatory requirements were met promptly, utilizing agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban to drive continuous improvement., Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with diverse, cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align transformation objectives with business goals, thereby enhancing workflow transparency, reducing bottlenecks, and enabling rapid adaptation to evolving regulatory demands., Operational Efficiency & Data-Driven Decision Making: Implemented agile frameworks and iterative feedback loops, resulting in improved operational efficiency and faster resolution of compliance issues.

• Achieved over 70% ROI within a short timeframe, resulting in recognition from upper management and receipt of financial rewards for outstanding performance.
• Stabilized teams and transformed low-performing units into high-performing, cohesive groups by fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and shared strategic thinking.

Code Launch, Improving Inc-Code Launch Event, Houston, Texas, 2024-01-01, 2024-10-31, Played a key role in a startup competition to assist both first-time founders and experienced serial entrepreneurs by matching finalists with professional software development teams., Coordinated event logistics and facilitated collaboration among entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and local organizations during the finale event, thereby driving community engagement and increasing visibility for emerging startups., Applied agile and project management principles to enhance program execution and ensure effective communication between technical teams and business sponsors.

AGILE COACHING | ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION | SCRUM MASTERY | AGILE DELIVERY | LEAN-AGILE TRANSFORMATION CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM COLLABORATION | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | BACKLOG MANAGEMENT | KANBAN IMPLEMENTATION

PROGRAM INCREMENT (PI) PLANNING | CONTINUOUS DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT | WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION | METRICS AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS | STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT | ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT | AGILE FRAMEWORK ADOPTION

RISK MITIGATION AND INCIDENT TRACKING | TEAM DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP | STRATEGIC PRIORITIZATION | PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND TEAM BUILDING | PROCESS IMPROVEMENT | COMMUNICATION AND FACILITATION