Nelson Eke
Houston,TX
Summary
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Highlights Recognized as an expert in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows. Focus on promoting exemplary presentation, project management & risk oversight skills. Proficient in strategic planning and effective communication, demonstrated through mastery of software programs. Committed advocate for sustainable communications, with a drive to design environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Project Manager / Asset Project Manager
Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Houston, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Spearhead Asset Management and project deliveries as the primary focus of this role
- Facilitate daily asset delivery meetings, followed by comprehensive project status reviews and progress updates with the development team
- Successfully achieve process alignment during the asset maintenance phase, introducing the concept of a parking lot and reviewing backlogs to enhance developer bandwidth for addressing change requests and internal asset projects
- Implement strategic mitigations to overcome various migration blockages encountered during asset migration processes
- Effectively manage projects previously stalled due to technical debt risks by conducting thorough reviews, understanding their scope, and implementing risk management measures
- Play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient delivery of IT assets, managing projects effectively, improving processes, mitigating risks, and collaborating with remote teams to achieve organizational objectives
- Initiated a Data Cleanup project for the asset team, addressing data source discrepancies arising from process inefficiencies in alignment with the development team fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
- Utilize communication and collaboration tools, such as video conferencing and project management software, to facilitate seamless remote work and effectively manage and coordinate remote teams.
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
- Reduced software development timeframes by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the development process.
IT Project Manager
Boeing
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Ensured meticulous organization of development activities by breaking them down into epics, stories, and tasks, meticulously documented in JIRA
- This approach facilitated clear communication with Developers and Quality Assurance teams, enabling effective tracking and monitoring of progress
- Spearheaded efforts to identify necessary resources, ensuring optimal allocation to meet project goals and objectives effectively
- Led the coordination and successful completion of projects within the IT department, demonstrating a commitment to meeting project objectives and deadlines
- Contributed to the development of project communication plans, facilitating transparent and efficient communication channels throughout the project lifecycle
- Developed and managed comprehensive IT project plans and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adherence to project timelines
- Played a pivotal role in collecting pertinent information to formulate project scope, schedule, and budget baselines, drawing upon a deep understanding of the system development lifecycle
- Collaborated with team members to identify and document project risk metrics, playing a key role in developing key performance indicators for various run services, including the creation of services scorecards
- Provided valuable assistance incorporating quality management systems for IT projects, contributing to enhanced project outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Oversaw quality assurance testing processes, ensuring that all software met organizational standards before deployment.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for IT project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Championed change management initiatives by incorporating feedback from end-users into future project plans and improvements.
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Cotiviti Healthcare
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed and monitored scrum processes within Agile Methodology, guiding the team and organization on effective Agile/Scrum practices and values
- Defined and implemented communication mechanisms to meet the needs of team members and stakeholders, ensuring a high degree of effectiveness in project communications
- Independently enhanced overall project success via conducting thorough post-project evaluations, resulting to 30% improvement in project outcomes and incorporating lessons learnt into future efforts.
- Created precise budgets based on resource requirements , enabling optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of project phase and achieving 15% cost efficiency
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Skanska Construction
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Escalated project and process roadblocks, risks, and constraints
- Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of construction work.
- Conduct regular inspections and collaborate with quality assurance teams.
- Acted as a single point of contact for project status, maintaining communication with stakeholders and senior management
- Addressed problems through risk management and contingency planning, presenting solutions and options to management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
- Obtain and manage necessary permits and approvals.
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Xerox/Cox Communication
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Facilitated sprint reviews, retrospectives, and planning, collaborating with the development team to aid in daily standups when necessary
- Educated and reinforced scrum framework and agile methodology to team members and stakeholders
- Worked closely with IT personnel and business partners to identify and maximize opportunities for product and service improvements
- Shielded the scrum team from external interference for optimal productivity and success in the Agile process
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum master’s to define solutions and drive progress
- Ensured alignment of project strategy with business objectives and made modifications to promote efficient project completion.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Technical Project Coordinator/Project Scrum Master
Convergys/Comcast
07.2012 - 11.2015
- Enforced appropriate and timely reporting, artifact creation, and successful project phase gate reviews to maintain program adherence to the KP Solution Delivery Lifecycle PM policy
- Provided regular project progress and execution updates to the project manager
- Highlighted areas of risk and concerns, assessed impacts, and offered solutions and alternatives
- Facilitated Scrum framework activities such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
- Collaborated with product owners, team members, technologists, and other scrum master’s to define solutions and drive progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Petroleum Engineering
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Science & Information Systems
Skills
- Agile Scrum Master
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate
- Team Foundation Server (TFS) (Waterfall & Agile)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe DevOps & Azure DevOps
- Systems Dev Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Primavera (P6 PPM) Application
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- Data Collection & Analysis
- IT Project Plans & Deliverables
- AS/400
- JIRA
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Project & Power BI
- Bluebeam PDF Creation
- Quality Management Systems
- Root Cause Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- IT Service Management
- Budget Management
- Technical Documentation
- Technical Support
Accomplishments
Aligned IT projects with overall business objectives and contributing to the organization's strategic goals.
Negotiated and used contract management skill to improve process alignment between external vendors that lead to timely delivery of services and products.
Certification
- Agile Scrum Master
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM1)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe DevOps
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Affiliations
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Phi-theta Kappa
- National Science Foundation Scholar
- American Association of Drilling Engineers
Work Availability
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Senior IT Project Manager / Asset Project Manager - Hewlett-Packard (HP)
08.2022 - Current
IT Project Manager - Boeing
06.2019 - 08.2022
Project Manager/Scrum Master - Cotiviti Healthcare
07.2017 - 03.2018
Project Manager/Scrum Master - Skanska Construction
05.2016 - 06.2017
Project Manager/Scrum Master - Xerox/Cox Communication
12.2015 - 05.2016
Technical Project Coordinator/Project Scrum Master - Convergys/Comcast
07.2012 - 11.2015
Texas Tech University - Bachelor of Science (BS), Petroleum Engineering
Houston Community College - Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Science & Information Systems