Adekunle Onaolapo
@adekunleonaolapo
Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master driving digital transformation and delivery in financial services.
What I'm looking for
I am a versatile Project Manager and Certified Scrum Master with extensive experience delivering digital transformation and financial services projects on time and within budget. I combine Agile and Scrum expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and financial project planning to produce measurable business outcomes.
I have led cross-functional teams across banking, consulting, and fintech environments, increasing team productivity by 50% and accelerating delivery by 25% through Agile adoption, and driving product adoption increases of 30% for SME-focused solutions. I have transformed underperforming branches into profitable operations through cost control, resource management, and customer acquisition strategies.
My technical toolkit includes Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Project, SharePoint and SQL for reporting and analytics, and I emphasize coaching, continuous improvement, and clear communication to align stakeholders and deliver high-value solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Branch Manager / Project Coordinator
TAJ Bank Nigeria Ltd
Feb 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Managed branch operations and coordinated projects to improve profitability and satisfaction, exceeding branch profitability targets by 15% and improving customer satisfaction by 20% through process improvements and staff training.
Project Manager / Scrum Master
Tiege Consult Ltd
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Led digital initiatives to deliver user-centric platforms, increasing team productivity by 50% and reducing delivery times by 25% through Agile/Scrum adoption and tool-driven process improvements.
Branch Manager
Ecobank Nigeria Ltd
Feb 2022 - Feb 2024 (2 years)
Drove branch turnaround from loss-making to profitable by implementing cost control, risk asset management, and customer acquisition strategies, ensuring timely delivery of initiatives within budget.
Senior Relationship Manager
Ecobank Nigeria Ltd
Jul 2021 - Feb 2022 (7 months)
Led relationship officers to achieve sales targets and expand client base, managing credit portfolios to minimise risk and ensuring compliance with bank policies through proactive monitoring.
Project Manager – SME Products
Ecobank Nigeria Ltd
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Managed development and launch of SME financial products, increasing adoption by 30% in the first year and achieving 100% vendor compliance through rigorous project governance and risk mitigation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oxford Home Study College
Diploma in Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Diploma in Project Management covering project planning, execution, risk management, and related PM practices.
Bircham International University
Expert Diploma, Building Technology & Design
Earned an Expert Diploma in Building Technology and Design focused on building technology principles and design concepts.
Federal Polytechnic, Offa
Higher National Diploma, Business Administration
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration covering core business and management subjects.
University of Science, Commerce and Business Administration (ESCAE), Porto Novo
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with studies in business management and administration.
University of Ilorin
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance.
Scrum.org
Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Agile / Scrum
Certified as a Professional Scrum Master (PSM) demonstrating knowledge of Scrum framework and practices.
SCRUMstudy
Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC), Agile / Scrum
Obtained Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) certification covering basic Scrum concepts and roles.
International Organization for Project Management (IO4PM)
Accredited Project Manager Certification (APRM™), Project Management
Accredited Project Manager Certification (APRM™) credential in project management methodologies and practices.
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