Arinze Uchenwa
@arinzeuchenwa
Project-focused manager with 6+ years of diverse experience.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a project-focused manager with over six years of experience delivering multi-stakeholder programs across various sectors, including academic research, energy consulting, HR/finance, and fintech. Currently, I coordinate a £1M+ EPSRC semiconductor project, where I have successfully published the first national Academic R&D landscape report and organized numerous focus groups and workshops to shape UK research priorities.
My track record includes doubling finance throughput and automating reporting processes, achieving a 50% increase in efficiency while maintaining strict budgetary controls. I have also contributed to the growth of a fintech power-payment product by 20% and delivered over ten successful releases. My expertise lies in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder negotiation, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Coordinator
Queen's University Belfast
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Managed a £1M+ EPSRC-funded program, overseeing a 5-person team and a 25-member advisory council, ensuring all milestones were on schedule and within budget. Published the first national semiconductor landscape report, tracking £64M in referenced grants and reducing report turnaround time by 50%.
Junior Finance Administrator
RPS Group
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Increased monthly invoice throughput by approximately 50%, from 200 to 300, and improved accuracy by 6%. Automated SharePoint, SharpOwl, and SUN ERP workflows, cutting manual entry by 50%.
HR Project Administrator / Finance Administrator
Tetralog Nigeria Ltd
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Led HRIS evaluation with over 200 stakeholders, improving onboarding and records by 30%. Automated reporting processes, reducing preparation time from four to two days.
Product Manager
CitiServe Ltd
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Launched two major releases and over eight feature upgrades, growing the client base by approximately 20% and revenue by 15%. Formed partnerships in the South West and Middle Belt regions, generating over 100 qualified leads.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
King's College London
Career Accelerator, Product Management
2024 -
Participated in the Product Management Career Accelerator program.
University of South Wales
MBA, Business Administration
2022 -
Completed a Master of Business Administration program.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
B.Sc., Banking and Finance
2011 -
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Finance.
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