AFOLAYAN EMMANUEL

Project Management Professional

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About

Results-driven Project Management Professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in IT and telecommunications, specializing in end-to-end project lifecycle management and operational strategy. Expert in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership, consistently delivering projects on-time and within budget, evidenced by a 26% reduction in delivery overruns and a 25% increase in business efficiency. Adept at leveraging modern PM tools and frameworks to drive strategic alignment and achieve organizational goals.

Work Experience

Project Manager

Huawei Technologies

Jan 2021 - Present

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Led large-scale IT/Telecom project implementations, overseeing end-to-end lifecycle management and ensuring alignment with strategic goals, scope, budget, and schedule.

  • Spearheaded large-scale IT/Telecom project implementations, consistently achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate while aligning with strategic goals, scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Implemented Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) that improved team efficiency and reduced project cycle time by 25%, simultaneously cutting project delivery overruns by 26% through data-driven metrics and risk control tools.
  • Managed and mentored cross-functional teams of up to 15 members across diverse technology areas, enhancing productivity and delivering IT projects that increased business efficiency by 25% through improved workflows.
  • Drove comprehensive stakeholder communication and reporting, including developing KPIs, tracking deliverables, and compiling post-implementation reviews to ensure continuous improvement and strategic alignment.

OSS Engineer

Huawei Technologies

Nov 2017 - Dec 2020

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Delivered high-availability OSS infrastructure services for multi-client networks, optimizing operational efficiency and system performance across Nigeria.

  • Delivered high-availability OSS infrastructure services for multi-client networks across Nigeria, ensuring robust system performance and reliability.
  • Supported operational reporting and data analysis efforts, providing critical insights that led to enhanced infrastructure optimization.
  • Collaborated with regional teams to meet stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs), troubleshoot complex issues, and facilitate seamless system upgrades.

Network Engineer

CWG Plc (Computer Warehouse Group)

Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

Lekki, Lagos, NG

Managed enterprise network operations, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and lifecycle planning for data center infrastructure.

  • Managed comprehensive enterprise network operations, including configuration, troubleshooting, and systems upgrades to maintain peak performance.
  • Oversaw data center operations, ensuring continuous uptime and optimal performance metrics through strategic equipment lifecycle planning.
  • Supported client-facing IT service management projects and conducted internal training sessions on network protocols, enhancing team capabilities and client satisfaction.

Network Engineer

Bravissimo Technology

Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Designed and maintained network architecture for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) clients, supporting infrastructure rollouts and system evaluations.

  • Designed and maintained robust network architecture tailored for SME clients, ensuring reliable and scalable connectivity solutions.
  • Coordinated critical infrastructure rollouts and actively participated in comprehensive system audits and evaluations to uphold network integrity.
  • Supported project documentation and facilitated timely stakeholder status updates, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on project progress.

Education

Information Management

Ahmadu Bello University

Dec 2025

Zaria, Kaduna, NG

Information and Communication Science

University of Ilorin

Sep 2014

Ilorin, Kwara, NG

Certificates

Google Agile Project Management Certificate

Google

Certified Associate in Scrum Fundamentals (CASF)

SCRUMstudy

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

Scrum.org

Dec 2024

Languages

English

Skills

Project & Program Management

  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
  • Strategic Planning
  • Execution
  • Data Reporting
  • KPI Tracking
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Budget Management
  • Risk Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Capacity Building
  • Proposal Writing
  • Grants Support

Tools & Software

  • Jira
  • MS Project
  • Smartsheet
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Confluence
  • MS Office Suite

Network Engineering

  • OSS Infrastructure
  • Network Operations
  • Configuration
  • Troubleshooting
  • System Upgrades
  • Data Center Operations
  • Uptime Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Equipment Lifecycle Planning
  • IT Service Management
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Architecture Design
  • Infrastructure Rollouts
  • System Audits
  • Evaluations