Rotimi Dada

A dynamic, and self-motivated Project Manager with an MSc International Business Management degree from the University of Lincoln. Success overseeing project delivery according to specified requirements; encompassing scope; employing contracting methodologies within the project schedule and finance using Asana and Trello. Keen to use strong analytical and problem-solving skills, progress reporting and stakeholder buy-in through compelling communication in a Project Management Role with a leading organization.

SPDF UK LTD - February 2024 - Current

Junior Project Manager, London

• Monitored the project lifecycle of a 10-apartment renovation project, including directing the change of floor coverings, re-decoration of interiors, power installations, floor refurbishments and roofing works 
• Supervised on-site work to verify that efficiency, quality, and safety requirements were fulfilled; customer complaints were reduced by 50%
• Streamline project workflows and processes to ensure project completion within the original budget and timeframe by adopting time-tracking systems and change control, resulting in a 15% reduction in project timeline inefficiencies
• Showcased deliverables that exceeded project objectives by 10 % at different milestones, through presenting high-level project reports every 2 weeks to senior management, stakeholders, and PMO up the board level

Project Coordinator, Lincoln

• Directed a team of 300 people in coordinating activities for a large event of 18000 people to ensure smooth execution and timely completion, allowing for a seamless workflow and successful event delivery
• Developed a comprehensive communication plan that included 24-hour updates to 19 key stakeholders regarding progress against goals and objectives
• Spearheaded the RFI and RFP processes for 20 external vendors including requirement and contract creation

ICT Assistant Project Manager, Lagos

• Led a small team in the development and launch of the company website used in facilitating payment transactions worth over $1,000,000 every quarter
• Provided support for 7 phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including design, build, test, deployment and maintenance within 3 months of employment
• Introduced RAID logs to track and manage project elements, identify potential risks, clarify assumptions, address emerging issues, and manage dependencies, resulting in a 13% increase in project resilience
• Identified and resolved an average of 95% of bugs and usability issues before launch by conducting thorough testing and iterations, ensuring a seamless user experience

Project Administrator, Lagos

• Slashed project inefficiency and overall costs by 25% and 10% respectively by streamlining the processes and improving resource allocation in the implementation of a CRM system
• Employed change management, ensuring a smooth transition for end-users and bolstering user adoption rates by 20% within the first month of deployment
• Captained a 95% satisfaction rate and a 42% increase in revenue by collaborating with the internal audit team to lead a benefit review 3 months after project closure

MSc International Business Management – University of Lincoln Jan 2023-Jan 2024

Relevant Modules and Grades:

Management (72), International Business (70), Accounting (70), Strategy and Planning (71)

Final Project Topic: Fostering Financial Inclusion through the Adoption of Electronic Payment Systems

• Microsoft Excel to convert questionnaire data into a Likert scale and carry out statistical analysis such as Mean, Standard deviation and also create a graphical representation of data
• Analyzed data using SPSS to carry out a multiple regression analysis in determining the relationship between dependent variables (Performance efficiency, external conditions, Facilitating conditions and Trust) and an Independent variable ( Forstering financial inclusion through adoption of electronic payment systems)
• Delivered a comprehensive project report writing of 15000 words in the space of 3 months
• Recommended in order to improve the financial inclusion in Nigeria, the banking institutions would need to improve the performance level of their electronic payment platform (Mobile banking, ATMs and POS)
• Made important recommendations to policymakers and relevant companies

Final Project Topic: Amelioration of Arsenic Toxicity with the use of Selenium