Nkechi Badey

Almost 10 years of experience delivering complex technology and digital transformation projects across enterprise environments. Led cross-functional IT teams through end-to-end project performance achieving 95% on-time delivery with budget variance of ±5%, applying structured governance frameworks including steering committees, stage gates, and real-time performance dashboards. Solid project management and business analysis expertise spanning full project lifecycle governance, Agile/Scrum delivery, risk and change management, and stakeholder reporting.

Competencies in requirements engineering, process mapping, gap analysis, use case development, and solution validation. Consistently translates ambiguous business problems into actionable, clearly documented requirements, bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams and driving solutions that deliver measurable value. MBA Program - Asper School of Business UM, Certified Product Owner and Scrum Master; completed a CMI-accredited training in project management and agile business analysis.

Operations & IT Project Manager - Almond Careers - United Kingdom

(2022-07 - 2026-04)

• Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise IT and digital transformation projects, achieving 95% on-time delivery with budget variance maintained within ±5%, across Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Directed cross-functional teams of up to 15 members, including business analysts, developers, infrastructure engineers, and third-party vendors, aligning technology solutions with organizational strategy and business objectives.
• Established structured project governance frameworks comprising stage gates, executive steering committees, RAID logs, and real-time performance dashboards, improving reporting transparency and reducing decision-making turnaround time by 20%.
• Managed full project lifecycle financials using MS Project and financial forecasting tools, strengthening cost controls and reducing financial risk exposure by 18% through proactive variance tracking and mitigation.
• Delivered executive-level status reports, risk assessments, and performance insights to C-suite and board stakeholders, enabling data-driven strategic decisions on scope, resourcing, and investment priorities.
• Coordinated vendor selection and contract negotiations, ensuring SLA compliance and on-budget delivery from third-party technology providers.
• Championed adoption of Agile/Scrum practices across delivery teams, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming to improve team velocity and delivery predictability.

IT Business Analyst - Almond Careers Limited - United Kingdom

(2018-02 - 2022-06)

• Conducted comprehensive business, gap, and impact analyses to support system implementations and process modernization initiatives, resulting in a 30% improvement in operational efficiency.
• Elicited, documented, and validated business and functional requirements through stakeholder interviews, workshops, surveys, and prototyping; produced BRDs, FRDs, user stories, and use case specifications aligned with BABOK standards.
• Developed detailed process maps and workflow diagrams (BPMN/MS Visio) to identify inefficiencies, eliminate redundant steps, and design optimized future-state processes.
• Implemented proactive RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management practices, reducing critical project risks and escalations by 40% and maintaining continuity of delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Developed and executed comprehensive stakeholder and change management strategies, increasing adoption of new systems and digital solutions by 35% through targeted training, communication plans, and user acceptance testing coordination.
• Collaborated closely with development and QA teams to define acceptance criteria, support UAT planning and execution, and ensure delivered solutions met defined business requirements and quality standards.
• Produced data-driven business cases, feasibility studies, and solution options assessments to support investment decisions and technology procurement.

Administrative Manager - Investment Standards Limited - Lagos, Nigeria

(2010-04 - 2018-01)

• Oversaw company-wide administrative operations across HR, Finance, and IT functions, driving process standardization, policy compliance, and cross-departmental workflow efficiency.
• Managed executive scheduling, resource planning, budgeting, and financial record-keeping, developing reporting frameworks that improved financial visibility and decision support for senior management.
• Led staff training, delegation frameworks, and performance management initiatives, optimizing team productivity and professional development across administrative functions.

English Conversation Facilitator - A & O Support Services - Winnipeg, MB, Canada

(2026-04)

• Facilitate interactive English learning sessions for adult newcomers, adapting instructional approaches to diverse learning styles and driving measurable improvements in learner communication confidence and integration.

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration - Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba (2027-08)

Master of Information Management - Information Management - Ahmadu Bello University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Ahmadu Bello University