Paul (Nwoza) M.

Project Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present
1 year 8 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Project Manager

Sana Commerce DMCC

  • Manage 15+ full-cycle B2B e-commerce implementation projects, achieving 95% on-time delivery and meeting all client-specific requirements within budget
  • Serve as primary point of contact between internal teams, clients, and strategic partners, maintaining 100% stakeholder engagement through clear communication and expectation management
  • Develop and execute Agile-based project plans, mitigating risks and dependencies to ensure zero major delivery delays across all active projects
  • Enhance operational efficiency by implementing process optimization initiatives and lessons-learned frameworks, reducing recurring project issues by 30% year-over-year
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
1 year 1 month
Accra, Ghana

Project Manager

Inlaks Ghana

  • Directed and managed multiple end-to-end Temenos T24 implementation projects, overseeing project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality assurance
  • Collaborated closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, ensure alignment with business needs, and deliver solutions that meet client requirements
  • Led cross-functional teams, provided guidance, and fostered collaboration among team members to achieve project milestones and deliverables within set timelines
  • Conducted risk assessments, identified potential project risks, and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
  • Standardized project documentation and reporting processes, ensuring consistency across multiple Temenos T24 engagements and enabling efficient knowledge transfer within project teams
  • Streamlined project resource allocation and budgeting for three concurrent Temenos T24 deployments, reducing operational costs by 18% over 12 months through adoption of centralized tracking tools and real-time financial reporting
Mar 2021 - Feb 2024
3 years
Accra, Ghana

Project Manager

TechMahindra (Orane Consulting)

  • Led end-to-end project management for SAP S/4HANA implementations; defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with C-level stakeholders to ensure 100% alignment with strategic business goals
  • Managed project resources, including allocation, scheduling, and performance evaluations resulting in streamlined project execution and on-time delivery
  • Reduced project risk exposure by 27% through monthly risk assessments and automated issue tracking, resulting in 98% of identified issues addressed within agreed SLAs
  • Chaired weekly steering committee meetings, providing transparent reporting on progress, risks, and milestones to executive stakeholders, maintaining 100% engagement and securing ongoing project buy-in
  • Facilitated cross-functional integration of SAP Activate methodology, expediting project lifecycle by 25% and consistently delivering SAP S/4HANA transformation projects within scope and budget across teams of up to 30 stakeholders using SAP Solution Manager and MS Project
May 2016 - Feb 2021
4 years 10 months
Accra, Ghana

Project Consulting Associate (Techno-Functional Consultant)

Persol Systems

  • Directed and successfully delivered full-cycle Temenos T24 implementation projects for Republic Bank Ghana and Apex Bank Sierra Leone, managing scope, schedules, and budgets exceeding USD 3M while achieving 100% on-time delivery
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 25 members across business, IT, and vendor groups, ensuring project milestones and deliverables met within planned timelines and quality standards
  • Streamlined project resource allocation and budgeting for three concurrent Temenos T24 deployments, reducing operational costs by 18% in 12 months through centralized tracking tools and real-time financial reporting
  • Instituted standardized documentation and reporting processes across all T24 projects, enabling 25% faster knowledge transfer and reducing onboarding time for new project members
  • Mitigated delivery risks through structured risk assessment and stakeholder alignment, resulting in zero critical delivery failures and consistent executive stakeholder satisfaction scores above 90%
Nov 2013 - Apr 2016
2 years 6 months
Accra, Ghana

Finance Officer

African Concrete Products

  • Processed $5,000 weekly inventory transactions in SAGE Accounting software via Stores Issue Vouchers, reducing data entry errors by 40% YoY and ensuring accurate inventory valuation
  • Managed full-cycle accounts payable: Matched/reconciled supplier invoices & receipts, prepared/disbursed timely payments via cheque, and maintained complete documentation for audit compliance
  • Streamlined financial reconciliations for debtors and creditors within SAGE, directly supporting efficient monthly financial closures and audit readiness
  • Ensured accurate financial records by coding transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining rigorous documentation, supporting the Chief Accountant and overall finance operations

Summary

I have led full-cycle projects in B2B e-commerce, Temenos T24, and SAP S/4HANA implementations, consistently meeting deadlines and budgets while improving operational efficiencies. I work directly with diverse teams and stakeholders to develop Agile plans that reduce risks and streamline processes, achieving significant performance improvements across multiple engagements.

My background in project management is built on solid math and operations principles, which helps me optimize resource allocation and cut costs. I bring practical insights from various industries, utilizing clear communication and process improvements to ensure successful project outcomes every time.

Languages

English
Advanced

Education

Aug 2009 - Aug 2013

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics · Mathematics · Kumasi, Ghana

UCAM - Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia – Exeed College

MBA, Operations and Project Management · Operations and Project Management · Spain

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