Adebayo Idowu

Transformation Project Manager experienced in delivering Agile, supply chain, and business change initiatives across FMCG, financial services, public sector, and technology environments. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams, managing end-to-end project lifecycles, and delivering operational and commercial outcomes. Skilled in supplier onboarding, commercialization delivery, Agile transformation, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization.

Adept at bridging technical, operational, and business teams to deliver scalable change and sustainable results.

Supply Optimization Project Manager - DIAGEO

(2024-10)

Deliver supply-driven transformation and commercialization projects supporting packaging material development, supplier onboarding, and continuity of supply across multiple categories including glass, PET, closures, corrugate, and labels.

• Lead cross-functional teams delivering supply chain and commercialization projects.
• Manage initiatives involving new suppliers, material transitions, and production location changes.
• Build and manage project pipeline in collaboration with Procurement and Supply teams.
• Provide commercial and operational input during project development phases.
• Develop and manage timelines, resourcing, risk profiles, and mitigation plans.
• Manage stakeholder communication across sponsors, technical operations, and supply network.
• Drive solutions to commercialization challenges while maintaining supply continuity.
• Ensure projects align with standard commercialization governance processes.
• Strengthen collaboration across supply, procurement, and operations teams.

Scrum Master / Project Manager - AVIVA

(2023-06 - 2024-10)

Led Agile delivery and transformation initiatives across Scrum and Kanban teams, supporting product delivery, backlog optimisation, and continuous improvement.

• Facilitated Agile ceremonies and delivery planning across cross-functional teams.
• Partnered with Product Owners to manage backlog prioritisation and roadmap delivery.
• Removed delivery impediments and coordinated inter-team dependencies.
• Supported Agile maturity, process improvements, and delivery optimisation.
• Ensured adherence to Definition of Ready/Done and INVEST principles.
• Delivered stakeholder reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes.

Scrum Master / Agile Project Manager - AMAZON

(2023-12 - 2024-02)

• Supported delivery teams in achieving sprint goals and roadmap commitments.
• Facilitated Scrum events and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
• Managed backlog planning, sprint tracking, and delivery metrics.
• Enabled Agile maturity and stakeholder collaboration.

Project Manager - BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

(2023-01 - 2023-06)

• Delivered operational and field implementation projects.
• Managed subcontractors, delivery schedules, and stakeholder reporting.
• Supported infrastructure and service deployment initiatives.

MSc - Business & People Management

BSc - Transport & Logistics Management