Olumide Awogbami

PMO Professional with expertise in governance, risk, and change management

London, Greater LondonMember since November 25, 2025

PMO GovernanceKPI OptimisationAgile MethodologiesRAID ManagementData AnalysisChange ManagementC-Suite & Board Reporting

About

Highly accomplished PMO professional with experience in governance, risk, and change management across diverse industries including financial services, technology, and pharmaceuticals. Proven ability to design and implement robust PMO frameworks, streamline reporting, and enhance project delivery. Expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies with a track record of reducing project delays and critical risks.

Adept at driving stakeholder engagement and aligning projects with strategic business objectives to ensure successful outcomes.

Experience

Portfolio PMO Analyst - Allianz

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

Designed and implemented a commercial governance forum for Allianz's Business Masterplan (BMP) programme, enhancing traceability and alignment between delivery teams and portfolio management.
Authored a Data Quality Matrix, defining dimensions, identifying gaps, prioritising improvements, and assigning ownership for ongoing data integrity enhancement.
Revamped portfolio reporting outputs to deliver concise, decision-focused insights for stakeholders highlighting key changes, required actions, and current status of initiatives.
Worked with project managers to review risks and issues, ensuring clear mitigation plans, defined owners and timely follow‑up actions were in place.

PMO Lead - Hologic

(2024-10 - 2026-01)

Designed the PMO framework for the International Diagnostics portfolio, ensuring alignment of projects with clinical and commercial objectives.
Developed a project health check tool that improved project delivery metrics by 100%.
Constructed Power BI dashboards for comprehensive tracking of portfolio KPIs, schedule variance, and benefits realisation.
Enhanced data accuracy by automating PMO Reporting within Excel.
Orchestrated workshops to identify and mitigate cross-portfolio risks, thereby preventing project delays.
Integrated PROSCI change management principles into project stage‑gate approval processes, streamlining governance and improving consistency of change delivery.

PMO Lead / Project Manager - Roche Diagnostics

(2022-10 - 2024-10)

Directed PMO function governance for multimillion-pound project portfolio.
Instituted an Agile/Waterfall hybrid methodology, improving delivery cadence.
Trained over 50 project managers, contributing to a 35% reduction in project delivery delays.
Delivered Roche Integration Project, coordinating HR changes and organisational alignment across multiple business units.
Managed Lumira Dx Integration Project, ensuring a timely transition to SAP S/4HANA.
Managed the development and launch of the Financial Management Solution tool using a hybrid Agile-Waterfall methodology, to ensure on-schedule delivery.
Improved project visibility by using Smartsheet dashboards to deliver real‑time reporting and faster decision‑making.

Programme PMO Analyst - Aviva

(2022-01 - 2022-10)

Ensured the PMO governance processes for the API Transformation Programme aligned with the central AVIVA PMO framework.
Integrated RAID management with the Agile delivery process, reducing critical risks by 50% and strengthening escalation protocols.
Connected PMO process areas for holistic analysis across planning, resourcing, risk management, and change management.
Collaborated with the programme manager to maintain rigorous oversight of programme actuals, forecasts and variances, improving financial accuracy and control.

Programme Governance Manager - Global Sustainability Programme - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

(2021-05 - 2022-01)

Developed the governance framework for the Pharma Supply Chain's environmental sustainability goals, aligning global sites to core programme metrics.
Led RAID management, overseeing programme‑wide reporting and escalation processes.
Strengthened stakeholder engagement through effective change management.

PMO Lead/ Planning Manager - Global Fingerprint Serialisation Programme - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

(2019-10 - 2021-05)

Orchestrated PMO delivery for a multi‑market track‑and‑trace initiative, ensuring 100% adherence to serialization deadlines.
Improved schedule adherence by conducting regular plan reviews alongside programme risks, issues and KPIs, enabling real‑time monitoring and informed steering‑committee reporting.
Owned RAID management for the programme, including reporting and escalation processes.

PMO Analyst - Child Resistant Senior Friendly Programme - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

(2018-10 - 2019-10)

Led programme‑wide RAID management, overseeing reporting and escalation processes.
Led cross‑functional workshops to drive stakeholder alignment and secure executive buy‑in for priority markets.
Managed the programme's transition to BAU by defining the Target Operating Model, ensuring a seamless go‑live with no post‑implementation issues.

PMO Analyst / Business Analyst - AIG Insurance

(2017-12 - 2018-10)

Established the operational governance foundation for AIG's first AI innovation hub in EMEA, supporting the development of data-driven insurance solutions and providing PMO and business analysis support across the initiative.

Senior PMO Analyst - Equiniti Group Financial Services

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Designed and implemented standardised PMO controls and reporting across four portfolios— EQPaymaster, Invest, Digital and Boardroom—strengthening governance and reducing compliance variances.

PMO Analyst – Aviva Transformation Portfolio - Vodafone

(2016-06 - 2016-12)

Directed PMO controls for £15M transformation programme.
Ensured Vodafone maintained 100% adherence to Aviva's service‑level agreements.
Collaborated with cross functional teams to enhance integration processes.
Developed a project health‑check tool to monitor performance and provide strategic insights.
Driving PMO governance to ensure project compliance and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
Partnered with project managers to assess risks and implement and monitor mitigation actions.

PMO Analyst – Underwriting Portal Programme - Chubb Global Insurance

(2013-12 - 2016-06)

Oversaw end‑to‑end PMO governance for the delivery of a Casualty and Property Underwriting Platform.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Monitored project timelines and budgets, facilitating successful stakeholder communication.
Drove programme planning and execution, achieving milestones on schedule.
Championed risk management strategies, minimising potential project disruptions.
Supported the programme manager in driving excellence in financial governance by monitoring actuals, forecasts and variances to enable informed decision‑making.
Coordinated training sessions, enhancing user adoption of platform.

PMO Analyst – Apollo Refresh Project - Chubb Global Insurance

(2013-04 - 2013-12)

Coordinated project activities for the Apollo Refresh Project.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of objectives.
Monitor project performance and metrics and report on progress to stakeholders.
Facilitated communication between project teams and stakeholders.
Developed and maintained project documentation and reports.
Identified and mitigated project risks and enhanced delivery efficiency.

PMO Analyst - MGM Advantage

(2012-04 - 2013-04)