Abiodun Aina
Project Manager
East Gwillimbury, Ontario
Summary
Results-driven Implementation Project Manager committed to reengineering and delivering consistent and strategic end-to-end business process solutions. Analytical professional well-versed in coordinating and prioritizing project tasks, managing timelines and maintaining project plans to communicate status to clients and senior management. Offering over 12 years experience in Telecom's passive infrastructure development and maintenance. Communicative leader with proven track record of proactively identifying and resolving problems with creative solutions. Privileged to have worked in diverse cultures with an intense understanding of people’s management to drive project delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Implementation Project Manager
American Tower Corporation
Lagos
12.2020 - Current
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Managed fourteen project vendors in Agile environment, applying the best methodology for stakeholders engagement and exceptional leadership skills.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and reduced compliance risk, through inept understanding of the company's policy and processes.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
- Created implementation methodologies, bill of quantities, project profitability appraisals, cost control during project execution and exceeding customers expectation without compromising quality.
Senior Project Manager
Biswal Nigeria Limited
Lagos
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Managed the Pioneer Liquefied Petroleum Gas power solution in Sub Sahara Africa.
- Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Collaborate with software design team for efficient running of the Remote monitoring system
- Ensure all processes conforms with the safety procedures as defined in the HSE Policy for the LPG solution.
- Ensure all site meets the required standards and regulation as stipulated by the department of petroleum resources.
- Conduct due diligence and facilitate effective risk management process to minimize uncertainty.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
Acting Head of Project
Comenergy CI
Abidjan
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
BTS Rollout Manager
Comenergy CI
Abidjan
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed and coordinated the Turnkey Site Build (MTN/IHS BTS ROLLOUT 2014)
- Direct Management of other projects (Collocations, 3G&BB Upgrade, Power Transferred, Energy Swap)
- Collaborate closely with the technical unit to ensure all designs generated as per the customers requested, and ensuring proper change management system.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for sub contractors, field supervisor and project team to drive timeline adherence without compromising quality.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Built over 300 cell sites and deployed all active infrastructure to support customers integration on schedule
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Operations and Deployment Supervisor
Comenergy CI
Abidjan
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Continually monitoring and improving the overall performance of MTN and Orange Cote D’Ivore site maintenance.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Support 99.94% Uptime power availability in over 2,000 maintained cell sites.
Trainee Passive Field Support
Trailford Enterprise
Lagos
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and best telecoms industry practice.
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Installations of hybrid power System, deep cycle battery, SAM2 and all its component.
- Maintenance of Deep Cycle batteries.
- Hybrid Maintenance using the SAM2 Remote Management and Hybrid Control System.
- Site build (All power and electrical installation on freshly built site).
- Site Survey, inspection and assistance.
Education
PGC - Project Management
University of Liverpool
Liverpool, England02-2017
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Ado Ekiti
Ekiti State, Nigeria10-2008
High School Diploma -
OBOKUN HIGH SCHOOL
ILESA, NIGERIA 1994.08 - 2001.06
Skills
- P>Risk mitigation planning
- P>Documentation Management
- P>Reporting template development
- P>Waterfall methodology
- P>Critical Thinking
- P>Quality assurance
- P>Organization and Time Management
- P>Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Manager Supervision
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Project Implementation
- Project Management
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsWork from home optionTimeline
Implementation Project Manager
American Tower Corporation
12.2020 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Biswal Nigeria Limited
12.2019 - 12.2020
Acting Head of Project
Comenergy CI
01.2015 - 11.2019
BTS Rollout Manager
Comenergy CI
04.2014 - 12.2015
Operations and Deployment Supervisor
Comenergy CI
10.2012 - 04.2014
Trainee Passive Field Support
Trailford Enterprise
08.2010 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
OBOKUN HIGH SCHOOL
1994.08 - 2001.06
PGC - Project Management
University of Liverpool
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Ado Ekiti
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