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Ebenezer Falola

@ebenezerfalola

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Experienced management consultant specializing in project and program delivery.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that foster innovation and allow me to drive impactful projects in technology and transformation.

Management Consultant with over a decade of experience in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, specialising in technology transformation, digital strategy and agile delivery. Led complex initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, government bodies and multinational organisations across the UK and Middle East.

Career Highlights

Deloitte UK - Technology & Transformation

Delivered SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP transformations on time and within budget.

Managed major projects in Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Growth (ITRG).

Developed winning bids, contributing to Deloitte’s high success rate.

Led AI-driven solutions in sports technology and business operations.

Digital Strategy & Agile Delivery

KSA Airport: Led digital strategy, enhancing passenger experience.

KSA Luxury Island: Managed licensing & permitting, ensuring compliance.

Scottish Government: Led a 14+ person Scrum team, driving agile releases.

Global Media Firm: Managed ServiceNow interaction channels, improving UX.

Data Governance & Compliance

Retailer: Delivered a £2.5M GDPR migration across 334 stores.

Oil & Gas Multinational: Designed a Value Realisation Framework, optimising performance.

Supermarket Chain: Led Natasha’s Law compliance efforts.

Skills & Certifications

Core Skills

Project & Agile Management: SAFe, Scrum, PMO, Risk & Bid Management

Technical Expertise: SAP S/4HANA, ServiceNow, AI, Data Governance

Digital Transformation: Smart Cities, IoT, Cloud Migration, Compliance

Certifications

SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master, Azure AI Fundamentals

Salesforce AI Associate, Deep Learning AI (Gen AI, LLMs)

ServiceNow Certified, PRINCE2 Foundation

Interests & Thought Leadership

Sports & AI

Former Premier League academy footballer and playing semi-professionally.

Manages athletes digital presence & sponsorships, growing accounts to 5M+ followers.

Volunteers at European Football Combines, developing AI-driven sports solutions.

Smart Cities & Innovation

Passionate about AI & IoT in urban development & sustainability.

Developed AI frameworks for urban planning & sports technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technology & Transformation Manager

Current

Deloitte

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Led complex technology transformations for clients in both private and public sectors, ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. Managed PMO setup and SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP implementation.

Project Management PMO Stakeholder Management Agile Methodologies Compliance Projects Digital Strategy Team Leadership Budget Management

Project Manager – Licenses & Permitting

KSA Luxury Island

Managed the operational licensing process for diverse assets, ensuring compliance with Saudi laws and aligning licensing timelines with project milestones while managing risks.

Project Management Licensing Risk Management Team Leadership Regulatory Compliance Communication Strategic Planning

Digital Strategy Lead

KSA Airport Company

Led strategic planning for IT project portfolio assessment and reviewed the organization's existing cloud migration strategy. Conducted stakeholder interviews to enhance digital capabilities within the airport.

Digital Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Data Governance Benchmarking Strategic Planning Compliance Team Collaboration

Scrum Master

The Scottish Government

Led a Scrum team to implement agile methodologies, managing project scope and priorities while overseeing production releases and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Scrum Methodology Agile Project Management Team Leadership Production Releases Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Communication UAT

Lead BA & Planning Lead

Multinational Mass Media and Entertainment Conglomerate

Led the agile delivery of ServiceNow's Interactions channel, managing the BA team and collaborating on user story creation for optimal user experiences.

Agile Methodologies ServiceNow Team Management Project Delivery User Experience Design Communication Process Improvement Project Planning

Consultant

Agile Solutions UK

May 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Provided data warehousing solutions and developed high-performance data integration solutions for enterprise data warehouses using Informatica PowerCenter.

Data Warehousing Informatica Data Integration SQL Data Governance Communication Project Management Testing

IT Project Manager

Large Consumer Electronics Retailer

Managed multiple teams for GDPR-compliant processes across web and mobile channels, ensuring on-time delivery and overseeing data migration projects.

Project Management GDPR Compliance Data Migration Team Management Stakeholder Engagement Process Optimization Budget Management Communication Risk Management Agile Methodologies

ETL Developer

Major Retail and Commercial Bank

Performed data profiling and analysis for associated banks, developing ETL mappings and managing code migration using Informatica PowerCenter and SQL.

ETL Data Profiler Informatica SQL Code Migration Data Analysis Team Collaboration Process Improvement Communication Technical Documentation

Compliance Project Manager

Major Supermarket

Led a cross-functional team to develop a strategic compliance plan, securing stakeholder buy-in and managing communication regarding compliance with Natasha's Law.

Compliance Management Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning Risk Mitigation Team Collaboration Business Case Development Regulatory Compliance Project Management Communication Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Hertfordshire

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

2011 - 2015

Grade: Second Class Honours (First Division)

Studied Information Technology, focusing on various aspects of IT systems, programming, and data management. Achieved a strong understanding of technology applications in business environments.

Davenant Foundation School

A-Levels, General Studies

2004 - 2011

Completed A-Levels with a focus on Information Technology, Physical Education, and Leisure and Tourism, providing a well-rounded educational background.