Obianuju Udeagbala
@obianujuudeagbala
IT Project Manager and PMO leader driving timely, efficient digital transformations.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an IT Project Manager and PMO leader with 10+ years delivering technology initiatives across financial services and enterprise systems in Nigeria, Ghana, and East Africa. I focus on translating technical requirements into practical solutions that drive business growth and operational excellence.
I have led multi-million-dollar programs including core banking implementations (Temenos T24 R22/R23), achieving 95% on-time delivery and improving efficiency by 20%. I’ve strengthened system stability and advanced digital banking through program leadership for major clients like central and national banks.
I build and mentor high-performing teams, having led 10+ project managers to sustain a 90% on-time project completion rate, and institutionalized PMO governance, Temenos methodologies, and ISO-aligned practices across regional engagements. I also support business development through proposals, cost models, and delivery frameworks.
I am skilled in stakeholder engagement, risk and budget management, vendor oversight, Agile and Waterfall delivery, and quality assurance practices. I am ready to leverage my cross-functional leadership and delivery track record in senior roles to accelerate business growth and operational excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Group Head, PMO
Inlaks Limited
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Provide strategic leadership for regional PMO programs across Nigeria, Ghana, and East Africa, driving 95% on-time delivery and improving efficiency by 20% through standardized governance and Temenos core banking implementations.
Project Manager
Inlaks Limited
Oct 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Delivered 90% of assigned projects on scope and schedule, led T24 core banking re-implementations and system upgrades that drove 40% higher user adoption and 95% UAT pass rates.
Project Manager
Papersoft
Nov 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Led launch of the WAYNBO app achieving 2,000+ downloads, improved delivery timelines by 25%, and increased conversion and satisfaction by 18% through A/B testing and iterative product improvements.
Business Analyst
Upthrust
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Captured and translated business requirements into clear functional specifications and process models, reducing ambiguity and enabling informed development decisions.
Project Manager
Inlaks Limited
Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Managed regional IT projects and PMO activities across engagements, contributing to consistent delivery and PMO maturity during 2018–2020.
Enterprise Application Analyst
Royal Exchange Prudential
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018 (3 years 1 month)
Supported enterprise application initiatives, analyzing requirements and ensuring application stability across insurance systems from 2015–2018.
Application Support Analyst
Wapic Insurance
May 2014 - May 2015 (1 year)
Provided application support and issue resolution for insurance systems, improving system uptime and user support processes.
Financial Analyst
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Nov 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 5 months)
Performed financial analysis and reporting to support operational decisions and training center financial planning from 2011–2014.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration focusing on management and technology-driven business solutions.
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with emphasis on software and systems fundamentals.
Federal Polytechnic Oko
Higher National Diploma, Computer Science
Completed a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Job categories
Skills
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