Steven Akpofure
@stevenakpofure
Agile Delivery Manager driving enterprise digital transformation and predictable delivery.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an Agile Delivery Manager with over 9 years' experience leading enterprise-scale technology programs across aviation, financial services, and consulting. I specialize in Agile/SAFe delivery, digital transformation, and IT modernization, guiding cross-functional Scrum teams, facilitating PI planning, and embedding Agile governance to improve velocity, throughput, and quality.
I have led multi-team programs, managed vendor coordination and RFx/procurement, and maintained delivery tooling and metrics (JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps). My track record includes delivering predictable outcomes through hybrid delivery models, strong stakeholder engagement, and continuous process optimization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed agile-based transformation projects for large banking and fintech clients, overseeing ~4 scrum teams and improving delivery predictability through SAFe coaching, PI planning, and tooling while tracking velocity and defect trends.
IT Project Manager
USAA
Jul 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 5 months)
Led cross-functional IT projects in insurance and financial services, managing scope, timeline, budget, and hybrid delivery approaches to deliver features and enhancements on schedule.
Oversaw large-scale program delivery for Fortune 100 banking and insurance clients, coordinating multiple streams and vendors while instituting agile practices and managing escalations and release planning.
Agile Delivery Manager
FlyDubai
Mar 2010 - Jan 2015 (4 years 10 months)
Led SAFe release trains for Order & Distribution, Invoicing and Offer Management, facilitating PI planning, Scrum of Scrums, and governance to improve throughput and operational quality across 3–4 scrum teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Management
2019 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management, focusing on management principles and applied business practices.
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Non-degree Program, Cybersecurity
2018 - 2019
Completed a non-degree program in Cybersecurity covering foundational security concepts and practices.
The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife
Associate of Science, Computer Science
2006 - 2008
Earned an Associate of Science in Computer Science with coursework in programming and computer fundamentals.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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