Alvin Chikaeze
@alvinchikaeze
Detail-oriented IT Project Manager with expertise in Agile methodologies.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly structured and meticulous IT Project Manager with a proven track record of managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams. My experience spans various industries, including telecommunications and energy, where I have successfully implemented solutions that optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency. I thrive in collaborative environments, fostering teamwork and communication to achieve project goals.
Throughout my career, I have managed multi-million dollar project budgets and have been instrumental in driving process improvements that have resulted in significant cost savings. My certifications in Agile Project Management, Scrum Master, and Product Ownership underscore my commitment to delivering high-quality results. I am passionate about leveraging technology to streamline operations and improve business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Project Manager
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Managed end-to-end EDI projects, ensuring seamless data exchange and optimized business processes. Led cross-functional teams, ensured compliance with data governance, and spearheaded process improvements, resulting in significant cost savings. Managed project budgets up to $4 million and facilitated Agile Scrum ceremonies.
IT Project Manager
Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Managed end-to-end EDI projects, optimizing data flow and streamlining business processes. Led cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with data governance standards. Spearheaded process improvement initiatives, resulting in significant time and cost savings.
IT Project Manager (Contract)
PepsiCo
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Managed 3rd party vendors and IT teams to ensure project deadlines and deliverables were met. Implemented a social listening customer experience management platform while maintaining communication with offshore employees.
IT Project Manager (Contract)
PepsiCo
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Managed third-party vendors and IT teams to ensure project deadlines and deliverables were met. Implemented a social listening customer experience management platform and communicated status updates with offshore employees.
Client Service Project Manager (Contract)
Salesforce
Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Presented products to C-level executives and managed complex project cycles while enhancing customer relations. Trained peers on internal systems and ensured adherence to quality standards in project deliverables.
Energy Business Project Manager (Contract)
Cube Energy
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 (11 months)
Developed communication plans and executed territory sales plans. Designed an energy audit system leading to a significant reduction in energy usage and consistently closed high-value deals.
Client Service Project Manager (Contract)
Salesforce
Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Presented products to C-level executives and managed complex project cycles while enhancing customer relations. Trained peers on internal systems and ensured adherence to quality standards in project deliverables.
Business Project Manager (Contract)
AT&T National Business
Feb 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Increased knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure while generating customer-specific solutions. Managed project deliverables and applied agile methodologies to ensure project efficiency.
Business Project Manager (Contract)
AT&T National Business
Feb 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Increased knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure and generated customer-specific solutions. Managed service contracts and applied agile methodologies to improve project efficiency.
Energy Business Project Manager (Contract)
Cube Energy
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020 (11 months)
Developed communication plans and executed territory sales plans, leading to significant energy usage reductions. Achieved superior B2B sales through networking and cold calling.
Field Sales Project Manager (Contract)
Just Energy
Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 (3 months)
Designed customer sales applications and managed a team of sales representatives. Collaborated with marketing to improve brand engagement and significantly increased the customer base.
Field Sales Project Manager (Contract)
Just Energy
Dec 2018 - Mar 2019 (3 months)
Designed customer sales applications and managed a team of sales representatives. Collaborated with marketing to improve brand engagement and increase customer base significantly.
DevOps Consultant/Junior Scrum
MThree Consulting
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Developed skills in Linux and cloud services, designed CI/CD pipelines, and assisted development teams with Scrum methodologies. Acted as a liaison between teams to ensure compliance with Scrum practices.
DevOps Consultant/Junior Scrum
MThree Consulting
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Developed skills in Linux and cloud services while assisting the development team with Scrum methodologies. Created CI/CD pipelines and streamlined processes for improved efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Texas State University
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences, Applied Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences with a minor in Business Administration.
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Software and tools used professionally
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