Tolulope Olajide
@tolulopeolajide
I design operating models, structures and governance that turn strategy into measurable organisational performance.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At ChangeVis, I deliver organisation design, operating model and transformation engagements for public, corporate and non-profit organisations. I align structures, roles, governance and capability to strategy, helping improve cycle time by 25% and forecasting accuracy by 15%.
I've strengthened technology delivery at RS Group and redesigned global MSP operating models at Robert Walters Group. My work has improved role clarity, reduced duplication and cut time-to-offer by 30% across EMEA, US and APAC teams.
At RCCGUK, I led national organisation growth and transformation, introducing regional leadership structures, governance forums and clearer decision rights. I improved organisational performance by 30%, delivered £300k in annual savings and supported large-scale adoption of new ways of working.
I advise boards and senior leaders on organisation structure, governance, accountability and capability. I bring 19+ years of experience translating strategy into practical, embedded operating models in complex and fast-moving environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managing Director / Principal Consultant
ChangeVis
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Deliver organisation design, operating model and transformation engagements across public, corporate and non-profit organisations, working directly with senior leadership teams to align structure, roles and governance to strategy.
Chair of the Board of Trustees
HGZ
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Advised on organisation structure, governance and leadership accountabilities, strengthening decision-making and organisational effectiveness. Supported alignment of roles, capabilities and performance measures to strategic priorities.
Board Advisor
Synergy Group
Mar 2025 - Dec 2025 (9 months)
Advised leadership on organisation structure, governance and decision-making frameworks to support growth and integration. Supported alignment of roles, capabilities and performance measures to strategic objectives.
Improved operating model effectiveness across technology delivery teams by aligning processes, roles and governance to support consistent service delivery.
Continuous Improvement Lead
Robert Walters Group
May 2022 - May 2024 (2 years)
Operated within the central management team (Centre of Excellence) for global MSP operations (EMEA, US and APAC), aligning operating model structures, roles and capabilities across distributed teams.
Head of Programme: New Start-ups & Organisational Growth
RCCGUK Head Office
Jul 2017 - May 2022 (4 years 10 months)
Led organisation design and operating model development to support rapid growth across the UK and Northern Ireland, working with board and senior leadership to align structures, roles and governance to strategic expansion.
Operations Transformation Lead (Programme & Change)
RCCGUK Head Office
Nov 2016 - Jul 2017 (8 months)
Led transformation and organisational change initiatives, supporting operating model improvements and aligning roles, processes and capability to evolving organisational needs.
Project Manager – Service Delivery & Client Management
Ahead Partnership Social Enterprise
Jan 2016 - Oct 2016 (9 months)
Reduced delivery cycle times by 25% by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing people impacts and maintaining clear delivery governance. Improved service delivery predictability by aligning stakeholder expectations, timelines and engagement plans.
Head Of Operations
HGZ Christian Centre
Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 5 months)
Reduced operating costs by 20% by leading Lean methods to process and operating model redesign. Mobilised large-scale operational delivery across 150 volunteers by applying structured communications, role clarity and change support.
Programme Manager – Education Transformation Programme
Smallpeice Trust
Nov 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 1 month)
Improved delivery cycle times by 25% by redesigning service processes and stakeholder engagement models.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITIL
ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve, IT Service Management
Currently pursuing ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve certification.
Organisational Psychology
Organisational Psychology, Organisational Psychology
Currently pursuing studies in Organisational Psychology.
ServiceNow
ServiceNow Business Process Analyst, IT Service Management
Certified as a ServiceNow Business Process Analyst.
ITIL
ITIL 4 Foundation, IT Service Management
Certified as ITIL 4 Foundation.
SAP
SAP S/4HANA: Integrated Business Processes, Digital Transformation
Certified in SAP S/4HANA Integrated Business Processes.
Business Analysis Foundation
Business Analysis Foundation, Business Analysis
Certified in Business Analysis Foundation.
Business Analyst & Project Manager
Business Analyst & Project Manager, Project Management
Certified as a Business Analyst and Project Manager.
PRINCE2
PRINCE2 Foundation, Project Management
Certified as a PRINCE2 Foundation.
Lean Competency Systems
Lean Competency Systems level 1B-C Trainer, Lean
Certified as a Lean Competency Systems level 1B-C Trainer.
CIPD
CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Learning and Development, Learning and Development
Completed the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Learning and Development.
Business Process Management
Business Process Management Diploma, Business Process Management
Completed a Business Process Management Diploma.
Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping, Process Excellence
Certified in Value Stream Mapping.
Voice of Customer
Certified Voice of Customer VOC Techniques, Voice of Customer
Certified in Voice of Customer VOC Techniques.
Lean Management
Certified Lean Specialist, Lean Management
Certified as a Lean Specialist in Lean Management.
Lean Six Sigma
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma
Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner, Design Thinking
Certified as an Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner.
Scrum Fundamental
Scrum Fundamental, Agile
Certified in Scrum Fundamentals.
Agile Coach
Agile Coach, Agile
Certified as an Agile Coach.
Prosci
Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Change Management
Certified as a Prosci Change Management Practitioner.
Coventry University
Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace System Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Aerospace System Engineering from Coventry University.
Coventry University
Master of Science, Engineering Business Management
Master of Science in Engineering Business Management from Coventry University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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