Project Manager

Active involvement in policy making and strategic direction of the Board. Defined goals, set targets and evaluated performance of Healthwatch employees. Supported the board with decision-making process in evaluating policies and programs of National Health Service (NHS) and third parties of health providers.

Developed and maintained engagement with key external organizational partners across European Territorial Cooperation projects targeting the transition of various funded projects and the impact of Brexit on the secured funding. Provided advice on various accessible resources and funds that will allow projects continuity post Brexit. Supported partners to ensure they understand and follow UK Government framework when claiming UK funding.

Drove operational excellence in a complex and high paced start-up environment (decentralized finance platform). Oversee global employee operations and commercial operations to drive external investment and African market adoption. Researched suppliers across African market and prepared for tender applications for software development companies. Responsible for pre-contract preparation and report writing. Evaluated and negotiated best deals and awarded winning contract. Track record of monitoring and evaluating suppliers’ performance against KPIs and contractual deliverables. Dispute resolution between supplier’s organizations, management team and in house development teams. Competent in contract closure, retention and disposal of commercial records/assets and managing the post costing process. Unlocked employee potential to drive performance of a cross-cultural team of over 70 employees.

Sourced, tracked and followed up sales opportunities using all available tools including internal CRM system. Participated in the development of innovative solutions that differentiated Pundix in the EMEA region. Worked closely with operational teams to develop and propose optimal business solutions for clients. Developed commercial management processes and control measures designed to minimize risk and maximize operational performance of contracts. Developed effective relationships externally and internally with operational teams to ensure business expansion across London, Dubai and West Africa hubs.

Provide clear and accountable leadership by guiding start-ups businesses through growth and development. Accountable for the development and delivery of strategic and annual business plans and budgets across regions. Lead high-value income development across various Fintech start-ups. Acted as the 'spokesperson' for start-ups during crowdfunding process. End to end project delivery for World Bank FADAMA2 in West Africa. Managing agreed service levels for projects staying within cost, quality and safety envelopes. Clear, pragmatic and manageable plans for service delivery using operations management disciplines to provide leadership to a cross-functional team.