Available for Projects — Derby, England, United Kingdom

Strategic Project & Delivery Manager Driving Digital Transformation

MBA, MSc | Agile & Scrum | PRINCE2 | Data Analyst | IT & Digital Transformation | £100M+ Project Oversight across Telecoms, Energy & Infrastructure. Delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and beyond expectations.

300+Projects Delivered
98%On-Time Delivery
12+Years Experience
£100M+
Project Portfolio Overseen
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Project Management

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Agile & Scrum

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Data Analytics

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Digital Transformation

PRINCE2 & Agile Certified MBA, MSc — Results-Driven Delivery
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Oladipo Ajibawo
Project Management
12+Years Experience
£100M+Portfolio Value
About Me

Oladipo Ajibawo, MBA, MSc, SMC — Project & Delivery Manager

Experienced and certified Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex projects across digital transformation, IT infrastructure, Telecoms, and business change. Skilled in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with expertise in stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project lifecycle governance.

I have successfully led cross-functional teams through strategic initiatives using JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet, and Confluence. My experience spans budget management, resource planning, business case development, and executive reporting — ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.

PRINCE2 Certified
Agile & Scrum Master
MBA & MSc Qualified
Jira Fundamentals Badge
ISO 27001 Compliance
IT Governance & Risk
300+ Projects Delivered
8 yrs American Tower Africa
98% On-Time Delivery Rate
Jira Fundamentals
PM Foundations: Teams
Linux Fundamentals
PM Foundations: Budgets
Certificates & Licences

Professional Certifications

Verified credentials and licences from globally recognised institutions across cybersecurity, project management, and technology.

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Duolingo Issued May 2024

Duolingo English Test

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Project Management Institute Issued Apr 2024

Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management

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Project Management Institute Issued Jan 2024

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers

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AttackIQ Issued Jan 2024

Strategic Cybersecurity Management

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AttackIQ Issued Jan 2024

Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK v13

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Linux Professional Institute Issued Mar 2022

Linux Essentials Certification

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CompTIA Issued Dec 2023

CompTIA Security+

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Scrum Master Issued 18 July 2025

Scrum Master Accredited Certification

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Association for Project Management Issued Mar 2025

APM Student Membership

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World Education Services Issued Dec 2021

Verified International Academic Qualifications

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PentesterLab Issued Jul 2022

Unix Badge

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Atlassian Issued Jan 2024

Jira Fundamentals Badge

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My Core Values

Principles that guide every project I deliver

Results-Driven Delivery

Every project is executed with a clear focus on delivering measurable outcomes — 98% on-time delivery rate across 300+ projects.

Data-Driven Innovation

Leveraging Power BI, Smartsheet, and analytics to drive intelligent decisions, reduce reporting time by 35%, and optimise delivery.

Governance & Compliance

Rigorous IT governance, PRINCE2 frameworks, ISO 27001 compliance, and risk management ensuring secure and reliable outcomes.

Stakeholder Partnership

Building trust through transparent communication, executive reporting, and collaborative cross-functional team leadership.

What I Do

Comprehensive Solutions That Drive Business Growth

From strategy to execution — end-to-end project and delivery management services tailored to elevate your organisation's performance.

Project & Programme Management

Full lifecycle delivery of complex programmes using Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, Kanban, and Lean. £100M+ portfolio oversight across telecoms, IT infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation.

Agile & Scrum Delivery

Certified Scrum Master driving Agile transformation. Facilitated sprints, retrospectives, and backlog management for cross-functional teams, achieving 30% efficiency improvements.

Digital & IT Transformation

Led cloud migrations, ERP rollouts (NetSuite), SaaS integrations (Boomi, MuleSoft), and Microsoft 365 enterprise deployments. 97% on-time delivery across 5–7 concurrent workstreams.

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Data Analytics & Reporting

Power BI dashboards, Smartsheet reporting, and Excel analytics for real-time executive visibility. Consolidated data from 40+ active projects, reducing PMO reporting time by 35%.

PMO Setup & Governance

Establishing and operating Project Management Offices with governance frameworks, risk registers, and vendor management. Boosted SLA compliance from 82% to 94% through structured evaluations.

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IT Governance, Risk & Compliance

Enterprise IT governance, ISO 27001 compliance, security protocols, and risk mitigation strategies across multi-site environments protecting digital assets and ensuring regulatory compliance.

My Work

Featured Projects & Success Stories

A selection of transformative projects I have delivered across telecoms, energy, IT, and digital transformation — with measurable results.

Telecoms Infrastructure · American Tower Africa

500+ Telecom Site Build Projects — $5.5M

WaterfallAgileSmartsheet
Smart Energy · American Tower Africa

1,000+ Smart Grid & Solar Deployments

Solar-Li-ionSmart GridIoT
IT Infrastructure · Scenic International Group, London

£500K+ IT & SaaS Portfolio — NetSuite ERP, Azure

NetSuiteAzurePower BIBoomi
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PMO Governance · American Tower Africa

1,500+ Tower Upgrades — Nationwide Telecom Programme

PMOJIRAConfluenceMS Project
18% delivery efficiency gain · 25% rework reduction
Data Analytics · PMO Reporting

Real-Time Power BI & Smartsheet Dashboards — 40+ Projects

Power BISmartsheetExcel
35% reduction in PMO reporting time
Network Operations · American Tower Africa — Lagos, Nigeria

AI-Powered Network Maintenance & Remote Infrastructure Monitoring

Monitored and maintained network infrastructure across 6+ regional sites, ensuring 99.8% uptime through proactive fault detection, performance tuning using Galooli Panorama and Acsys remote access control systems. Reduced site-level outages by 20% and latency by 15%.

Network AnalyticsAcsys SecurityGalooliAI MaintenanceNOC
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Research & Publications

Academic Research & White Papers

Peer-reviewed research and technical white papers spanning cybersecurity, digital transformation, and enterprise risk management.

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Cybersecurity · VoIP Technical Research Paper

Security Analysis and Penetration Testing of a 3CX VoIP Network System

An in-depth security audit and penetration testing engagement on a 3CX Voice over IP network, identifying critical vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies for enterprise telephony environments.

Penetration Testing VoIP Security 3CX Network Analysis
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Cybersecurity · SME Technical Research Paper

Security and Penetration Testing of a Yate Voice over IP Network System for SMEs

Comprehensive security evaluation of Yate-based VoIP infrastructure tailored for small and medium enterprises, covering threat modelling, exploit testing, and hardening recommendations.

Yate VoIP SME Security Threat Modelling Pen Testing
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Digital Transformation · Mobile Case Study Analysis

Scaling Up Mobile Application Development Startups: A Case Study Analysis of Bazaart Photo Editing Application

Strategic case study examining how Bazaart navigated startup scaling challenges — analysing product development cycles, user acquisition strategies, technical architecture decisions, and growth frameworks for mobile-first startups.

Startup Scaling Mobile Development Bazaart Growth Strategy
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Enterprise Security · Risk Framework & White Paper

Enterprise Security Risk Mitigation Framework

Led the development of a comprehensive cybersecurity risk mitigation strategy for a global technology enterprise. The project included a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) aligned with the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard and proposed technical, organizational, and policy-based controls to address threats such as malware, data loss, and social engineering. Outcomes included enhanced system resilience, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity through the implementation of Zero Trust architecture, endpoint protection, and disaster recovery protocols.

ISO 27001 NIST Risk Mitigation IT Governance
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Healthcare · Compliance Policy Framework

Health Information Protection Policy (HIPP) — HIPAA Compliant

Development of a comprehensive Health Information Protection Policy aligned with HIPAA regulatory standards, covering data classification, access controls, breach response protocols, and staff compliance training frameworks.

HIPAA Healthcare IT Data Protection Compliance Policy
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AI Security · ML Research Paper

Hybrid Deepfake Detection Framework & Enterprise Governance

Investigates the growing threat of deepfake-enabled cyber attacks, proposing machine learning detection pipelines and practical organisational countermeasures to protect enterprise identity, communications, and digital trust.

Deepfake Detection Machine Learning AI Security Countermeasures
Electrical Engineering · Hardware Design & Construction Project

Design and Construction of a Domestic Power Availability Warning System

The system is based on an 8051 microcontroller that is capable of alerting the consumers of the presence of power, indicating the condition of a phase and the 8051 microcontroller can be interfaced with an A/D converter to select the best phase from the conditions to be stated. This detection system is capable of alerting the consumers of power on any phase and in situations where there is voltage drop on the phases, the system selects the best phase.

Embedded Systems Power Monitoring Circuit Design Electrical Engineering
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Networking · Video Distribution Technical Research Paper

IP Multicast Video Distribution Networks

Covers PIM protocols, Auto-RP configuration, and failover verification for enterprise-grade multicast video distribution across IP networks.

PIM Protocols Auto-RP Failover Multicast
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Networking · QoS Technical Research Paper

IP Video Delivery, QoS Classification, and H.264 Compression

Examines streaming methods, packet marking, DiffServ QoS architecture, and H.264 codec implementation for optimised IP video delivery across enterprise networks.

QoS H.264 DiffServ Streaming
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Telecoms · Open Source Technical Research Paper

Open Source and Hosted Cellular Solutions

Comparative analysis of OpenBTS, OpenBSC, and Asterisk against hosted VoIP solutions, evaluating cost, scalability, and deployment complexity for SME telecoms environments.

OpenBTS OpenBSC Asterisk VoIP
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Telecoms · Mobile Networks Technical Research Paper

Mobile Network Evolution: GSM, UMTS, HSPA, and LTE

Full 2G to 4G architecture comparison covering GSM, UMTS, HSPA, and LTE technologies with detailed data rate tables and evolutionary analysis of mobile network standards.

GSM LTE UMTS HSPA
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Cybersecurity · ISO 27001 Critical Analysis

Critical Analysis of Security Requirements for ZenithTech Corporation

A critical analysis of information security requirements under ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27002:2022 frameworks, applied to ZenithTech Corporation's enterprise security posture and compliance strategy.

ISO 27001 ISO 27002 Security Analysis Compliance
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Cybersecurity · OWASP Case Study Research

Investigating and Mitigating OWASP A02:2025 Security Misconfiguration: A Case Study of HealthLearn Platform

Investigates and mitigates OWASP A02:2025 Security Misconfiguration vulnerabilities within the HealthLearn Platform, providing actionable remediation strategies and security hardening recommendations.

OWASP Security Misconfiguration HealthLearn Vulnerability Mitigation
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Career History

Professional Experience

Over 12 years of progressive leadership across telecoms, IT, energy, and digital transformation.

Operations Coordinator

Mcjay Recruitment Consultancy Limited · London, UK
Jun 2025 – Present

Coordinating day-to-day operational activities for a London-based recruitment consultancy, supporting client engagement management, scheduling, and administrative workflows to ensure efficient and timely delivery of recruitment services.

Process Engineering & Efficiency Compliance & Risk Management Resource & Shift Optimization System Transformation
Operations Recruitment Client Management

Project Manager

American Tower Corporation · Lagos, Nigeria
May 2021 – Apr 2025

Led full lifecycle delivery of 300+ telecom site builds and 1,000+ smart grid infrastructure deployments valued at $5.5M. Achieved 98% on-time delivery rate and reduced energy OPEX by 22% through solar–Li-ion hybrid rollouts. Maintained CAPEX within 5% of baseline and increased tower uptime to 99.5%.

$5.5M PortfolioSmartsheetHybrid DeliverySmart GridSolar-Li-ion

Project Coordinator, PMO

American Tower Corporation · Lagos, Nigeria
Sep 2019 – Oct 2021

Coordinated nationwide telecom programmes involving 1,500+ tower upgrades and 200+ new site builds. Increased delivery efficiency by 18%, reduced rework by 25%. Boosted vendor SLA compliance from 82% to 94% through structured evaluations and Power BI executive dashboards.

1,500+ TowersPower BIPMO GovernanceVendor ManagementPromapp

Network Analyst

American Tower Corporation · Lagos, Nigeria
Mar 2017 – Aug 2019

Monitored and maintained network infrastructure across 6+ regional sites ensuring 99.8% uptime. Reduced site-level outages by 20% using Galooli Panorama and Acsys remote access systems. Improved latency by 15% through data-driven network performance analysis with Power BI and Excel.

99.8% UptimeGalooliAcsysNOCNetwork Analytics

IT Project Manager

Scenic International Group Limited · London, UK
Jun 2014 – Sep 2016

Delivered £500K+ IT infrastructure and SaaS portfolios including NetSuite ERP, Boomi integrations, and Azure/Power BI systems. Led Agile teams of 10–15 members achieving 30% operational efficiency improvement. Maintained 97% on-time delivery across 5–7 concurrent workstreams with budgets of £300K–£2.5M.

£500K+ PortfolioNetSuite ERPAzurePRINCE2ISO 27001MuleSoft

Student Support Assistant

University of Sunderland · Sunderland, UK
Nov 2014 – Jan 2015

Conducted telephone surveys with graduates to collect post-graduation employment and education data for the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) questionnaire while maintaining data accuracy. Updated and managed student records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations. Achieved 97% of the target response rate within the deadline by working efficiently under pressure and maintaining a professional approach.

Data Collection Student Records Data Protection DLHE Questionnaire 97% Response Rate

Electrical Engineer

Lafarge Africa Plc · Ewekoro, Nigeria
Jun 2010 – Dec 2010

Assisted in planning and execution of electrical maintenance projects across cement production lines. Reduced downtime by 20% through collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork. Supported installation and testing of high-voltage equipment, control panels, and motor drives aligned with HSE and ISO 9001 standards.

Electrical EngineeringISO 9001HSEIndustrial Automation

Education

MBA — Business Administration (International Business) London School of Commerce, London, UK
MSc — Telecommunications Engineering University of Sunderland, UK
BEng — Electrical & Electronics Engineering University of Ilorin, Nigeria
How I Work

A Proven Methodology for Exceptional Results

My comprehensive six-phase approach ensures every project is delivered on time, within budget, and exceeds expectations. Transparency and collaboration are at the heart of everything I do.

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Discovery & Strategy

Comprehensive research to understand your goals, audience, and landscape. WBS, risk registers, and strategic roadmaps built in Smartsheet and JIRA to set the stage for success.

Market AnalysisUser ResearchStrategic Roadmap
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Design & Prototyping

Intuitive, visually compelling solutions through stakeholder collaboration. Interactive prototypes developed before full build to reduce costly rework and ensure stakeholder alignment.

UI/UX DesignPrototypesDesign System
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Development & Integration

Leading cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-performance solutions. API integrations, clean code practices, and rigorous QA ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability.

Clean CodeAPI IntegrationTesting & QA
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Launch & Deployment

Managing every aspect of launch — from final testing to go-live. Milestone-driven Smartsheet dashboards ensure smooth, zero-downtime deployment with full stakeholder visibility.

DeploymentPerformanceLaunch Support
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Monitoring & Optimisation

Post-launch continuous monitoring using Power BI and real-time dashboards. Data-driven improvements to maximise ROI — delivered 35% reduction in reporting time for stakeholders.

AnalyticsA/B TestingOptimisation

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What They Say

Trusted by Industry Leaders Across the Globe

Hear from the organisations I've helped transform and the measurable results they achieved.

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"Oladipo delivered our smart grid programme on time and under budget. His Smartsheet dashboards gave us complete visibility throughout. Energy OPEX dropped by 22% — an outstanding result for our business."

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Engineering DirectorAmerican Tower AfricaTelecoms Infrastructure
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"His PMO governance framework completely transformed our delivery process. Rework reduced by 25%, delivery efficiency up 18%. His structured approach to vendor management was a game-changer."

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Programme DirectorTelecoms Infrastructure CompanyLagos, Nigeria
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"Oladipo led our NetSuite ERP rollout and Azure migration with exceptional professionalism. 97% on-time delivery, full ISO 27001 compliance, and a 30% improvement in operational efficiency."

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CEOScenic International GroupLondon, United Kingdom
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"The Power BI dashboards Oladipo built reduced our PMO reporting time by 35%. His ability to consolidate data from 40+ active projects into clear executive insights is unmatched in my experience."

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Head of PMOInfrastructure OrganisationLagos, Nigeria
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"A true strategic partner in digital transformation. Oladipo managed 5–7 concurrent workstreams while maintaining quality and stakeholder satisfaction across every project simultaneously."

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Operations ManagerEnergy & Infrastructure FirmUnited Kingdom
£100M+
Project Portfolio Overseen
98%
On-Time Delivery Rate
22%
Energy OPEX Reduction
99.5%
Tower Asset Uptime
Engagement Options

Transparent Engagement For Every Need

Choose the model that aligns with your project goals. All engagements include my commitment to quality, transparency, and measurable results.

Consulting
Starting at
£500 / day

Ideal for organisations needing expert project management consultancy and advisory support.

Engagement: Flexible / Part-time

  • Project Health Audits
  • PMO Setup & Governance
  • Risk Register Review
  • Agile Coaching & Training
  • Stakeholder Reporting
  • JIRA & Smartsheet Setup
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Custom

Tailored partnerships for large-scale digital transformation, PMO build-out, or long-term programme delivery.

Timeline: Custom — Long-term

  • Everything in Programme Manager
  • Digital Transformation Strategy
  • IT Governance & Compliance
  • Data Analytics & Power BI
  • Multi-Site Infrastructure Delivery
  • SLA & Uptime Guarantees
  • Team Training & Onboarding
  • Strategic Consulting Included
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PRINCE2 & Agile CertifiedVerified professional qualifications
Free Initial ConsultationNo obligation discussion

Flexible engagement models · Remote & on-site options · UK & International projects welcome

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PRINCE2 & Agile Certified MBA, MSc Qualified 98% On-Time Delivery
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Availability Open to new projects
300+ Projects
Engagement Remote & On-site UK
98% On-Time
Projects UK & International
£100M+ Portfolio