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Gifty Ajayi

@giftyajayi

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Program and Project Manager driving multi-stakeholder technology and startup programs.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leading multi‑stakeholder programs that combine technology and startup ecosystem building, with emphasis on hands‑on delivery, cross‑cultural collaboration, and measurable impact.

I am a dynamic Program & Project Manager with 6+ years delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder projects across technology, telecoms, and retail sectors. I design, plan, and execute programs that build communities, enable startup ecosystems, and deliver measurable impact, combining Agile and Waterfall approaches and strong stakeholder management.

I am certified in Scrum Master, AgilePM, PRINCE2, and APM PMQ, with proven experience in curriculum and training delivery, donor‑style reporting, budget and resource management, and event coordination. I thrive working across cultures and geographies, driving adoption through community engagement and producing clear governance packs and KPI dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager

Current

Herbert Retail

Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led nationwide transformation projects for retail and telecom clients (Co-op, O2, Spar, Iceland, Currys), designing roadmaps, coordinating multi-site training, and delivering governance packs and KPI dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Program Management Stakeholder Management Roadmapping Training Delivery KPIs Jira Confluence Change Management

Project Manager

Herbert In-Building Wireless

Dec 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years)

Managed end-to-end telecom programmes with cross-functional global teams and external partners, delivered curriculum-style onboarding, tracked budgets and milestones, and acted as primary stakeholder contact.

Onboarding Budgeting Stakeholder Engagement Milestone Management Confluence

Project Manager

Comcast Technology Solutions

Oct 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Delivered SaaS and integration projects across Europe for clients including BT, NBCU, and Deutsche Telekom, acted as Scrum Master, led Agile ceremonies, and reported adoption and KPI metrics to executives.

SaaS Delivery Agile Scrum Jira Integration Event Coordination Metrics

Software Test Analyst

Sparta Global

Aug 2017 - Oct 2017 (2 months)

Conducted QA on digital platforms for The Prince's Trust, validating user-focused system functionality and ensuring accurate delivery of requirements.

QA Testing ISTQB Test Planning Functional Testing