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Irene Kinaro

@irenekinaro

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IT Project Manager and Business Analyst driving technology solutions, product growth, and operational efficiency.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead cross-functional IT and product initiatives, drive innovation and change, mentor teams, and deliver measurable business impact.

I am an accomplished IT Project Manager and Business Analyst with six years of experience delivering complex technology projects that drive business growth and operational efficiency. I specialize in translating business requirements into comprehensive project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing full project lifecycles.

I have led software implementations, managed project budgets from $500,000 to $2 million, and achieved on-time, on-budget delivery for over 90% of projects. My work includes product launches, integrations (APIs, payment gateways, SMS/USSD solutions), process automation, and quality assurance improvements that produced measurable efficiency and revenue benefits.

I champion innovation through research, proof-of-concepts, workshops and partnerships, and I emphasize stakeholder communication, change management, and user-centered design to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with strategic objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager

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Equity Group Holdings Plc

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years)

Led planning and delivery of multiple IT projects with budgets of $500k–$2M, achieving on-time/on-budget delivery for 90%+ of projects and implementing risk mitigation and quality assurance processes.

Project Management Agile Budget Management Risk Assessment Process Improvement QA Jira Azure DevOps

IT Innovation & Research Analyst

Equity Group Holdings Plc

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)

Researched emerging technologies, led POCs and innovation initiatives, established partnerships and IP protection, and implemented process optimizations that improved operational efficiency.

Research Proof of Concept Innovation Strategy Automation Workshops Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Confluence

ICT Business Analyst

Equity Group Holdings Plc

Nov 2019 - Aug 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Streamlined user experience during brand mergers, led e-commerce platform launch, implemented fraud and data-protection controls, and contributed to an Idea Management System to drive product improvements.

Business Analysis GDPR Compliance API Integration Change Management Stakeholder Management Zendesk

User Retention Specialist

Finserve Africa

Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Onboarded 300+ merchants to payment APIs, improved social media engagement by 40%, and designed retention campaigns that increased customer value and partner performance.

Customer Retention Campaign Management API Support Reporting Trello

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Oxford

Certificate, Crisis Management

2023 - 2023

Completed a Certificate in Crisis Management at the University of Oxford in 2023.

International Institute of Business Analysis

Professional Certificate, Business Analysis

2021 - 2022

Completed professional training in Agile Analysis, ITIL, and CBAP-related coursework with the International Institute of Business Analysis between 2021 and 2022.