Tope Popoola
Anna
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex projects in Agile/Scrum environments. Proven expertise in planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Skilled in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging tools like Jira to drive project success. Adept at stakeholder communication, risk management, and continuous process improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Houston Airport Systems
Houston
11.2019 - Current
- Led the planning and implementation of a $50M terminal expansion project, delivering it 3 months ahead of schedule and 10% under budget
- Applied Agile/Scrum methodologies, organizing and facilitating Daily Standups, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives for 5 project teams
- Collaborated with product owners and stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Utilized Jira to track project progress, assign tasks, and monitor deliverables, achieving 100% on-time task completion
- Identified and mitigated risks, reducing project delays by 20% through proactive issue resolution
Senior Business Analyst
BlueCross BlueShield
Remote
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives, improving team productivity by 25%
- Created and managed detailed project plans and budgets for a $10M portfolio, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and within scope
- Collaborated with developers and stakeholders to define project requirements, resulting in a 30% improvement in delivery accuracy
- Provided regular project status reports to senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals
- Implemented process improvements, reducing operational inefficiencies by 15%
Project Scheduler
Source Group Limited
Remote
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Developed and maintained detailed project schedules for 10+ concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery
- Utilized Jira and Microsoft Project to track progress and assign tasks, reducing scheduling errors by 40%
- Collaborated with project managers to identify and mitigate risks, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delays
- Facilitated communication between teams, ensuring all stakeholders were informed and aligned on project goals
- Monitored team performance and provided guidance, fostering collaboration and high-quality results
Business Analyst
Wipro Limited
Remote
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Supported Agile transformation initiatives, contributing to a 10% increase in project delivery efficiency
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Conducted detailed requirements gathering sessions, improving project accuracy by 20%
- Prepared business cases and feasibility studies, supporting strategic decision-making
- Provided training and support to junior analysts, enhancing team performance and productivity
Education
B.Sc. - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Nigeria07.2008
Skills
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
- Project Management
- Jira
- Sprint Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Risk Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Confluence
- Microsoft Project
- Change Management
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- SQL
- Power BI
- ITIL Framework
- Cloud Computing
- DevOps
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Houston Airport Systems
11.2019 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
BlueCross BlueShield
09.2016 - 10.2019
Project Scheduler
Source Group Limited
06.2015 - 09.2016
Business Analyst
Wipro Limited
06.2012 - 06.2013
B.Sc. - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Similar Profiles
David CharlesDavid Charles
Custodian at City of Houston - Houston Airport SystemsCustodian at City of Houston - Houston Airport Systems
Ion VaduvaIon Vaduva
Semi-Skilled Laborer at Houston Airport System - Bush Intercontinental AirportSemi-Skilled Laborer at Houston Airport System - Bush Intercontinental Airport
Shaina FosterShaina Foster
Customer Service Representative III at Houston Airport System - William P. Hobby AirportCustomer Service Representative III at Houston Airport System - William P. Hobby Airport
Alexander Coleman Jr.Alexander Coleman Jr.
Bowl Desk Attendant at Main EventBowl Desk Attendant at Main Event
Eva TorresEva Torres
Elderly Caregiver at Visiting Angels Home CareElderly Caregiver at Visiting Angels Home Care