KNILLER AJWANG OUMAH

• Liaises with the Country Head of each opcos to extend support in the achievement of objectives and roadmaps where needed.
• Leads the follow-up with the Country Heads and the Heads of Departments (HoDs) of the opcos to generate accurate & insightful regular reports, dashboards and provide feedback to the VP, Operations, Group departments and other key stakeholders.
• Supports the opcos on the implementation of large projects. Assists with the assessment, analysis, project plan and follow up.
• Supports in identifying problems and issues and assists in finding solutions. Drafts action plans and monitors implementation and effectiveness of the adopted actions.
• Manages multiple end-to-end transformation and improvement programs – identifies areas of improvement, defines change strategy, training, and organizational readiness assessment; drives communication, training, and change activities to ensure focus on behavioral change.
• Acts as the OKRs champion in the opcos, Supports in drafting the departmental OKRs and follows up on the progress.
• Builds a continuous improvement (CI) environment to support ongoing programs of change in the opcos establishes internal governance and controls to monitor change and CI effectiveness.
• Supports the VP, Operations and the relevant Country Head where needed in preparing presentations to the client and in the implementation of initiatives that help increase the level of client satisfaction.
• Works collaboratively with different departments/business stakeholders in the opcos scope to equip them with the skills to better manage and sustain change.

Increased monthly project revenue for the organization through proper project monitoring and control.

Ensured monthly invoicing is done to ensure sustainable project cashflow.

Enhanced team cohesion and coordination among various projects to achieve effective resource management.

Formulated the Quality inspection checklist in the Fiber Optics department for project monitoring and quality control.

Oversaw the O&M process improvement to reduce fuel losses, Missed PM penalties and reduce MTTR.

• Achieved and maintained strong stakeholder relationships by delivering exceptional service and addressing client needs proactively
• Improved project revenue and margins for the first half of 2024 through strategic financial planning and operational enhancement
• Coordinated all project plans and ensured that all critical paths activities were clear, achievable and aligned with project milestones
• Led the project team to successful completion of power, fiber and site construction projects within project timelines, budget and quality through proper team leadership and mentorship
• Determined resource requirements and their availability through proper resource planning throughout the project, optimizing resource allocation and project efficiency
• Carried out risk identification in various projects, created a risk analysis plan to ensure the risks were mitigated to prevent and reduce impact to the project
• Managed change process in the various projects to prevent scope creep and project going over budgets
• Created and implemented comprehensive technical inspection and quality assurance procedures to ensure project deliverables met high standards of quality and performance
• In charge of creating detailed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and Profit and Loss (P&L) statements for various projects, controlled and monitored spendings against budget to ensure financial discipline and project profitability
• Carried out efficient project reporting to various stakeholders at different levels to maintain trust and ensure information is shared at all times
• Enhanced and effectively maintained good relationships with various departments for successful projects delivery
• Complied with all Health and Safety policy provisions to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensured all projects were fully compliant with local authority and statutory provisions including permit acquisitions and regulatory standards

• Successfully built a Fiber Optic department in Sierra Leone, including resource recruitment, team training and mentorship, acquisition of suppliers and subcontractors leading to the successful establishment of the Fiber optic Business Line in Camusat Sierra Leone
• Maintained customer relationships and drove business Development for the company
• Managed financial results and company financial performance with various department heads to ensure the company met its financial projections for the year
• Monitored and supported operations in collaborations with project managers to ensure project goals and objectives were successfully met
• Guaranteed safety of people and property including compliance with EHS requirements at all times
• Led the International procurement process for various projects by collaborating and maintaining good relationships with various suppliers

• Actively led the tender committee for tender preparation for various projects within the organization
• Trained and coached other managers on using and understanding various project management tools for efficient project planning, monitoring and reporting
• Successfully managed and delivered the National Optic Fiber Backbone (NOFBI 2E) project across various counties in Kenya
• A total of 300+Kms
• Successfully completed the rehabilitation and extension project for ICTA, from Eldoret in Uasin Gishu county to Nadapal in Turkana County

• Established the project scope and arranged activities in a logical sequence to ensure efficient progress and achievement of project milestones
• Created project plans including project budgets to manage project expenditure and ensure financial control
• Identified potential project risks, developed strategies and implemented mitigation procedures to minimize their impact on the project
• Tracked project performance, assessed progress against milestones and communicated updates to stakeholders

• Established project goals, deliverables and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations
• Tracked milestones and progress and made adjustments to timelines and resources as needed to ensure the project stayed on schedule
• Conducted quality checks and ensured project deliverables adhered to both clients and industry standards
• Oversaw project spending, ensuring that expenditure remained within project budgets
• Lead project Liaison addressing customer inquiries and facilitating effective communication between parties
• Fostered strong enduring relationships with customers through consistent engagement and high-quality service