Ibiyemi Ibitoye
@ibiyemiibitoye
Results-driven Program Manager and Agile Coach with 10+ years experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Program Manager and Agile Coach with over 10 years of professional experience, including 7+ years specializing in Agile transformation, Scrum project management, and team coaching. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, driving enterprise-level Agile adoption, and aligning delivery practices with business goals to accelerate value delivery.
At Walmart Global Technologies, I spearheaded the Agile transformation across 12+ teams, achieving a 40% improvement in sprint velocity. My coaching has empowered over 100 team members in Agile best practices, and I have successfully led enterprise-wide Agile release planning sessions, reducing dependencies by 25%. I am passionate about fostering high-performing Agile teams and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Throughout my career, I have managed strategic programs using SAFe and Lean Portfolio Management principles, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives. I am committed to driving stakeholder collaboration and enhancing team performance through effective communication and innovative practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Program Manager / Agile Coach
Walmart Global Technologies
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Spearheaded Agile transformation across 12+ cross-functional teams, improving sprint velocity by 40% and reducing delivery cycle time by 30%. Coached over 100 team members on Agile best practices, servant leadership, and SAFe principles, leading enterprise-wide Agile release planning sessions.
Project Manager / Scrum Master
LendingClub
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Led end-to-end delivery of 8+ Agile projects focused on digital lending, payments, and customer experience, consistently delivering on time and within scope. Facilitated Agile ceremonies for 5 Scrum teams, improving team efficiency by 35% and increasing sprint velocity by 40%.
Project Manager
SoFi
Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Managed the delivery of over 10 high-impact FinTech projects spanning personal loans, credit card platforms, and mobile banking, ensuring alignment with business goals. Oversaw cross-functional project teams of up to 30 members, implementing Agile and hybrid methodologies to reduce project timelines by 20%.
Scrum Master
University System of Maryland
Dec 2014 - Present (10 years 7 months)
Drove successful completion of Agile sprints by resolving blockers within 24 hours, maintaining a sprint completion rate of 95%. Led all Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, and Retrospectives, ensuring consistent delivery of project goals.
IT System Support
African Business Roundtable
Mar 2012 - Present (13 years 4 months)
Provided technical support for over 100 end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues to maintain business continuity. Installed, configured, and maintained Windows-based desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices, reducing equipment downtime by 30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Management, Management
Currently pursuing a Doctor of Management degree, focusing on advanced leadership and organizational management principles.
Bowie State University
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration
Completed a Master of Public Administration, gaining expertise in public policy, governance, and organizational management within public sector contexts.
University of Ilorin
Bachelor of Science, Science
Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, building foundational knowledge in core scientific principles and analytical methodologies.
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