SUNDAY OLUFEMI ODEBIYI B. Tech.,MBA, MPM, MAPM, PMP®

Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Email: sundayodebiyi@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundayodebiyi/

I am an Emotionally Intelligent Project Management Professional (PMP®) with over 2 decades industry experiences with good understanding of predictive/waterfall, agile/scrum, Prince 2, project control framework-governance, and Hybrid PM approaches; and expertise in Team/stakeholders, communication, contract, and procurement management, with servant leadership and Information Technology skills, and ability to communicate at all business levels, with proactive and strong problem-solving skills. I am a multi-disciplinary professional with experience in private and public sectors, including financial services and government; proficient in Architectural and Construction Project and Programme Management (simultaneously managing multiple projects), Business Development, Business and Data Analytics, Research and Training/Facilitation.

Key Skills:

Soft Skills: Problem Solving, Listening, Communication, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Can-Do Attitude

Hard Skills: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Auto-CAD, Aphex, InDesign, Teams/SharePoint, Zoom, MP- Drive/SHARE, Business Collaborator (BC)

EDUCATION/ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

MBA, Management, Graduate School of Management, Globis University, Tokyo, Japan- 2011

B. Technology, Architecture, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria - 2000

WORK EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, UK MAY 2023 TILL DATE

Assist. Project Manager (Major Projects/Smart Motorways)

Role: Overseeing the performance of external delivery teams (contractors & design consultants)by ensuring high standards of governance:; taken through Stage Gate Assessment Reviews-(SGARs), quality assurance, health and safety, and technical compliance of project control framework-(PCF)product delivery across the supply chain & NH via excellent stakeholder management for complex, high risk/impact, high-profile civil engineering schemes on the all-lane running smart motorways: National Emergency Area Retrofit (NEAR) Programme(M1 J32-35a:13EAs; M1 J30-3:10EAs & M1 J28-30:18EAs)

Delivery/Project Control & Management:

§ Led a weekly project progress meeting which helped to ensure timely multiple pcf-product delivery

§ Managed product delivery process & project control framework governance (Client-Partner Interface)

§ Interfaced between Alliance, SES,OD area teams (Snr Users), sponsors for quality assurance & sign offs

§ Collaborated with project teams in knowledge sharing, lessons learnt for continuous improvements

§ Covered PM delegated duties: e.g. produced project commencement, completion& end-stage reports

§ Led Consent to Implement (CTI)Process with OD/signatories ahead of Open for Traffic (OfT)

§ Coordinated the preparation of NEAR programme monthly sub-committee presentation pack

§ Organized stakeholder meetings/workshops & where applicable prepared/shared meeting notes

Customers:

§ Conducted Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RACI) through SMP for effective stakeholder engagements

§ Efficiently managed stakeholder relationships via effective communications with positive outcomes

§ Collated/analyzed performances of monthly customer audit Reports for NEAR committee presentations

§ Interfaced/collaborated with Stakeholder & Freedom of Information Teams for timely customer feedback

Construction Site & Safety:

§ Conducted site safety inspection, produced safety risk assessment report

§ Led weekly meetings and engagements with contractor (OSAP)

§ Reviewed Road Safety Audit Designers’ Response Report to enhance road users’ safety

Commercial:

§ Collaborated with programme planner to align baselines on work program(P6) for early delivery

§ Owned (identified, analyzed, reported) pcf risks & escalated early warnings for early mitigation

§ Followed up with commercial team on cost forecast reviews of the engineering contract (NEC)

§ Reviewed Estimate(forecast) at completion (EAC)against cost actual cost (for cost performance)

Key Achievements:

§ Achieved governance (SGARs) milestones for all pre-construction, construction & post-construction stages

§ M1 J32-35a(13EAs) was open for traffic on 29 November well ahead of 31 March 2025 commitment

§ M1 J30-31(10EAs) was open for traffic on 10 December well ahead of 31 March 2025 commitment

§ M1 J28-30 (18EAs) was open for traffic on 10 March ahead of 31 March 2025 commitment

§ Achieved completion of all 3 schemes under budget (>10% cost saving) & ahead of schedule

§ Recognized by senior leadership for Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Teamwork Customer Service & passion

ORTHEL CONSULTANTS, NIGERIA (Consultancy) DEC. 1998 TILL DATE

Architect/Project Manager: Independent Construction/Project Management Consultancy:

Conceptualized, designed and prepared construction documentation of Architectural Projects
Effectively scheduled resources & work programmes (Gantt Chart) using Microsoft Project
Managed project progress (Inspection, Monitoring & Evaluation)

FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK, LAGOS, NIGERIA OCT. 2018-OCT 2022

Project Manager/Architect, Property Development and Facility Management Department:

Regional Team Lead: Overseeing Planning, Design & Construction Management, Contract Management, routine facilities’ Maintenance (60+ properties, Multi-Million Asset/Portfolio) & vendor engagements:

Key Accomplishments:

Planned, designed & managed several commercial bank buildings (construction/fit outs)-start to finish
Effectively managed medium projects budgets & schedules in a waterfall- matrix organizational structure.
Managed team to block time and cost overrun: Slashed up to 50% of TAT and saved circa £90,000.
Led team to improved overall audit process/outcomes (Collaborating with external Auditors)
Identified, analyzed & managed risks (Impact Analysis): Averted business risks (control & governance).
Facilitated/led regular project team meetings for continued tracking and monitoring (on site/teams)
Designed works programme & project-tracking system to enhance multiple project evaluation
Managed the development of project plans and detailed stage plans in conjunction with delivery partners.
Negotiated and managed contracts to deliver outcomes which consistently drove value for money

EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN NIGERIA, ABUJA, NIGERIA AUG. 2016-OCT 2018

Project Consultant, Grassroots Grant Project-(GGP) Scheme:

Nation-wide Programme Coordination: Leading on multiple donor/grant portfolio through procurement (selection and contract management), stakeholder (implementing partners’) management, on-site project auditing (monitoring & evaluation) and reporting, media PR, Ambassador’s speech writing:

Key Accomplishments:

§ Introduced evaluation technique that eased implementation process, & administration.

§ Successfully completed, commissioned, and handed over grant contracts projects.

§ Convinced H.O to approve a workshop I anchored, to educate/ease scheme’s administration.

ADONIS HEALTH SYSTEM, (HMO/MSO) ABUJA, NIG. Jan 2015-Aug. 2016

General Manager, Administrative & Corporate Services

Thematic Lead in creating enabling working environment for quality operations:Initiation & production of working documents (ISO standards): management profile, operation manual & condition of service.

Key Accomplishments:

§ Initiated and developed organization-wide operation procedures & condition of service for staff.

§ Planned and designed in-house recruitment process document (as a new business)

§ Developed a business financial plan that saved the company from external consultancy fee.

FRENZ LTD (PCD/PARKLAND GOLF COURSE) ABUJA, NIG. APR. 2011-JAN. 2015

Project and Business Development Manager:

Project, Business & Financial Planning, Business Development, Management: Evaluation of a multiplex public project; ISO 9001:2008 implementation & compliance; Employee evaluation; Marketing Strategies

Key Accomplishments:

§ Introduced a new business reporting method adopted for a circa £15 Million project.

§ Enhanced a real-time management tool that helped man-hour billing & and resourcefulness.

§ Developed a start-up manual/strategy for smooth running of a new golf course.

Other work experience prior to 2011 available on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundayodebiyi/

CERTIFICATES, TRAININGS, HONOURS AND AWARDS

Full Member, Association of Project Management (APM)-March 2025

Highways Common Induction-Certificate October 2023

Construction Design & Management (CDM-2015) Certificate-September 2023

IOSH Managing Safely-September 2023

Prince 2 Practitioner Training Certificate (Exam/Certification in view)

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified-2022

Scrum Fundamental Certified-2022

Six Sigma White & Yellow Belts Certified-2022

ISO 9001:2008 Implementation-Audit certificate, Standard Organization of Nigeria-2013

Professional Member of Nigerian Institute of Management-2012

Honorary Academician of Social Sciences (International Academy of Social Sciences, USA)-2011

Fellow of American Academy of Project Management-2011

Certified International Project Manager (CIPM), American Association of Project Management-2011

Member, Project Management Institute (International)-2010

Globis Scholarship Award, Graduate School of Management, Globis University Scholarship (Japan)-2009

Certificate in Health Safety and Environmental Management (HSE), MMC, Lagos, Nigeria-2005

Graduate Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects-2005

/JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
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/Odebiyi S.O and B. Ibiyeye (2020).Repositioning Architecture for Sustainable Development: Redesigning Indigenous Building Practices. Paper Presented at The Nigerian Institute of Architects; 60th Annual General Meeting and Conference “AGM 2020”; Friday 27th November 2020. Makurdi, Benue State,Nigeria.
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/Odebiyi S.O.(2017). Trado-modern Architecture: Key to Sustainable Development in Africa? Proceedings of the Colloquium 2017(Biennial General Meeting/Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Architect). November 22-25, 2017. Held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria.
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/Odebiyi S.O.(2011). Pathway to Sustainable Development in Africa: Urbanizing Nigerian Settlements. Proceedings of the Archibuilt 2011(Nigerian Institute of Architect) workshop. pp129-140.
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/Odebiyi S.O.,(2010). Sustainable Housing Development in Africa: Nigerian perspective. "International Business and Management” Vol.1, No.1, 2010. Pp 22-30.
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/Odebiyi S., O. Subramanian and Braimoh A.,(2010). Green Architecture: Merits for Developing Countries. Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences (2010) Vol 2, No 2.pp.746-767.