Catherine W. Njau
Nairobi
Summary
Experienced project Manager versed in all aspects of project management from inception to completion. Expert in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Proven track record of on-time rollouts that meet all project milestones and surpass quality expectations. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Dataforce by Transperfect
New York
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Maintained relationships with external vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Operations & Technology Manager
Heroes For Change Limited
Nairobi
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Investigate processes to develop maps and determine optimal improvement approaches.
- Oversaw community teams with effective morale-building strategies, cutting-edge training and motivational coaching on established practices, standards and requirements.
- Strategy Formulation and execution framework
- Oversaw installation and onboarding process for H4C Tech Platform
- Perform risk management assessments on all internal projects.
- Collaborate with CEO to define and explore business challenges, creating technical roadmaps based on findings.
- Establish and administer annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Evaluate upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.
- Direct day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and management team with related direct reports.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Control daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives.
- Coordinated daily tasks including recruitment, office upkeep and inventory maintenance.
Project Management Officer
COPY CAT GROUP
Nairobi
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Gathered requirements, defined scopes, allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands.
- Created full-fledged implementation plans, accounting for ROI, cost-benefit and other analyses.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Performed detailed assessments of risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Built and utilized reporting systems to keep customers and management in loop with latest information.
- Sourced additional resources and staff to meet timeline demands.
- Analyzed projects to determine resource requirements and procured necessary equipment and software.
- Managed minimum of 7 projects each month while maintaining adherence to budget, schedule and scope requirements.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve schedule targets.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting.
Project Manager
ROVA DIGITAL (former GreenBell Communications Ltd)
Nairobi
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Made information about projects, corporate strategies and upcoming projects available to stakeholders on quarterly newsletter.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Performed detailed assessments of risks to determine constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
- Created full-fledged implementation plans, accounting for ROI, cost-benefit and other analyses.
- Produced project progress reports each month updating customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Took active role in company growth by consistently providing quality customer service to promote growth and retention.
- Established and oversaw synchronized, cohesive team by inspiring confidence and offering guidance.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
Management Trainee
SEVENSEAS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP
Nairobi
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Supported implementation of the brand and Marketing strategy execution plan in consultation with the Brand & Marketing Executive (B&ME) and Marketing Manager.
- Proactively support B&ME to manage availability of information in appropriate channels, such as emails, websites CRM & Portals.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues and conflicts.
- Planned and implemented team projects to accomplish objectives.
- Shouldered management responsibilities during absence of manager.
- Responded to customer concerns in swift and knowledgeable manner to maintain satisfaction Accomplishments.
- 2015 - Won an international award under Google & International Trade Centre (ITC) for creating a web and mobile platform that would connect 1 million women to global business by year 2020; dubbed She Trades.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
Computer Pride
Nairobi12.2019
MBA - Strategic Management
Daystar University
Nairobi12.2018
Bachelor of Business Technology -
Strathmore University
Nairobi,06.2013
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Contract Review and Recommendations
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Risk analysis and management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project development and life cycle
- Work flow planning
- Policies and Procedures Implementation
- Team Leadership
- Vendor sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
Accomplishments
2015 - Won an international award under Google & International Trade (ITC) for creating a web and mobile platform that would connect 1 Million women to global business by 2020; dubbed SheTrades
2013-2014: Job Centre- Connecting the unemployed in Kenya with jobs - $ 2.5 Million Dollars; a collaboration between Seven Seas Technologies & Safaricom PLC
Certification
Human Centered Design Approach
Acumen Academy
Credential ID 7981-2121220
Advanced Concepts & Application of Project Management
Computer Pride
Credential ID 2018/15660
Timeline
Project Manager
Dataforce by Transperfect
03.2021 - 09.2022
Operations & Technology Manager
Heroes For Change Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021
Project Management Officer
COPY CAT GROUP
10.2017 - 02.2019
Project Manager
ROVA DIGITAL (former GreenBell Communications Ltd)
02.2015 - 08.2017
Management Trainee
SEVENSEAS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP
08.2013 - 01.2015
Certificate - Project Management
Computer Pride
MBA - Strategic Management
Daystar University
Bachelor of Business Technology -
Strathmore University
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