Abiola Ayodele, Project Manager in Helsinki, Finland
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Abiola Ayodele

Verified Expert  in Project Management

Bio

With 5+ years of project management experience, Abiola has guided business transformation, product delivery, and software development across financial services, fintech, and technology. Specializing in digital transformation, he manages product lifecycles and large-scale enterprise solutions. Utilizing his expertise in Agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership, Abiola aligns technology with business strategy to drive efficiency, scalability, and growth, ensuring impactful results.

Project Highlights

DMO Bonds Offering Automation
Directed the development and implementation of Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) bonds offering automation, transforming the bond issuance process through digital innovation.
Enterprise Reengineering
Orchestrated an enterprise process reengineering initiative, streamlining operations and automating workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve scalability.
Digital Transformation
Spearheaded an enterprise-wide digital transformation and oversaw the development of software, mobile apps, middleware, and digital products and services, optimizing processes and boosting efficiency by 40%.

Expertise

  • Agile Delivery
  • Azure DevOps
  • Jira
  • Project Management
  • SAFe 6
  • Scrum Master
  • Software Development
  • Software Engineering

Work Experience

IT Project Management Consultant

2023 - PRESENT
VisCorner Technologies
  • Optimized Agile workflows for a fintech team, reduced project delays by 25%, improved sprint efficiency, and ensured seamless product delivery.
  • Spearheaded the development of a financial app, managed sprints, backlog, and releases, and ensured on-time delivery with a 30% faster go-to-market timeline.
  • Managed the end-to-end development of a SaaS platform, implemented DevOps automation, reduced deployment time by 40%, and improved uptime.

Project Manager | Agile Coach

2021 - PRESENT
Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS)
  • Directed the end-to-end delivery of enterprise and customer-driven software projects, managed cross-functional teams, mitigated risks, and ensured 80% on-time project completion.
  • Implemented project governance frameworks, improving resource allocation, reducing project overruns by 30%, and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Managed the development and implementation of Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) bond offer automation and digitized processes to enhance efficiency and accessibility.
  • Led enterprise-wide Agile adoption, streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration across teams, resulting in a 73% improvement in delivery speed and operational efficiency.

Program Manager | Scrum Master

2020 - 2024
Interswitch
  • Spearheaded Agile transformations by mentoring five dynamic teams, significantly boosting performance through the adoption of Scrum and SAFe methodologies.
  • Championed a culture of continuous improvement by leading targeted workshops and retrospectives to identify and resolve process bottlenecks, enhancing team efficiency and accelerating project delivery.
  • Fostered cross-functional collaboration, accelerating the development of user-centric solutions and increasing stakeholder satisfaction and operational excellence across the organization.
  • Directed the strategic management of three major project clusters, successfully delivering digital promotional systems and USSD/SMS solutions that have powered over 15 high-impact campaigns across Africa.

Project Manager | Digital Partnerships

2017 - 2020
Coronation Insurance
  • Managed the second phase of the company’s digital transformation journey, driving the development of scalable digital and sales platforms across web and mobile interfaces, which significantly enhanced customer engagement and service delivery.
  • Led strategic digital partnerships, driving a 215% increase in revenue and efficiency. Optimized collaboration, streamlined processes, and enhanced engagement through data-driven strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and long-term.
  • Managed full lifecycle IT projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery while enhancing system efficiency.

Project History

DMO Bonds Offering Automation

https://subscribedmo.dmo.gov.ng/

Directed the development and implementation of Nigeria's Debt Management Office (DMO) bonds offering automation, transforming the bond issuance process through digital innovation.

I managed the end-to-end project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring seamless automation of bond offers. I collaborated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to streamline digital delivery, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and investor access. I reduced manual processing time, improved operational accuracy, and optimized the bond subscription experience.

Enterprise Reengineering

Orchestrated an enterprise process reengineering initiative, streamlining operations and automating workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve scalability.

I conducted a current state assessment across 200+ stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in core business operations. I designed a target operating model (TOM) to streamline workflows, automate 50+ processes, and enhance cross-functional collaboration. I led technology integration, reducing turnaround time by 40%, eliminating redundant tasks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. I delivered a 25% cost reduction, improved scalability, and transformed business operations for sustainable growth.

Digital Transformation

https://www.coronation.ng/institutional/about-us/coronation-insurance/

Spearheaded an enterprise-wide digital transformation and oversaw the development of software, mobile apps, middleware, and digital products and services, optimizing processes and boosting efficiency by 40%.

I managed the end-to-end delivery of enterprise software, mobile applications, middleware, and digital services, modernizing operations across 10+ business units. I directed process automation, integrating cloud-based solutions and AI-driven tools to streamline workflows and enhance customer engagement. I spearheaded the optimization of 50+ business processes, reducing manual effort, improving scalability, and cutting operational costs by 30%. I led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation, driving digital innovation and long-term business agility.

Education

2023 - 2024

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Digital Business and Management

Novia University of Applied Science - Finland

2017 - 2019

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Babcock University - Nigeria

2009 - 2013

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Babcock University - Nigeria

Certifications

OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT

SAFe 5

Scale Agile

AUGUST 2022 - PRESENT

Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)

Scrum.org

AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT

Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)

SCRUMstudy

AUGUST 2021 - PRESENT

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

GoLeanSixSigma.com

Skills

Tools

Zoom, Jira, Trello

Paradigms

Agile Software Development, Agile, Agile Delivery, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Azure DevOps, Management, Lean

Industry Expertise

Health Insurance

Other

Digital Transformation Program Management, Project Management, Scrum Master, IT Project Management, PMO Governance, Software Development, SAFe 6, Team Management, Project Management Office (PMO), SAFe 5 Advanced Scrum Master, Software Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Teamwork, Customer Success, Program Management, Agile Sprints, Backlog Grooming, Project Estimation, QA Testing, Sprint Backlog, Sprint Planning, Microsoft Teams, Technology Strategy & Architecture, Data Structures, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analytics, IT Consulting, Product Design, Business Transformation, Agile Coaching, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Digital Transformation, Project Delivery, Data Science, Algorithms, Product Owner, Communication Management, Contract Management, System Architecture, Distributed Systems, IT Product Management, Quality Assurance (QA), IT Support, IT Strategy, Programming, Networks, System Design, Technical Project Management, Mobile Development, Web Development, Digital partnerships, Business Partnerships, Bancassurance, Business & Digital Transformation

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