Yusuf Alimi

Experience

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  Manchester City Council

  Dec 2013 - May 2014

  Graduate Researcher

  Headed a team of graduate researchers on the health and environmental benefits of river valleys in East Manchester.Ensured the research report was adopted and its recommendations taken into consideration for a proposed increase in budgeting for the river valley facilities.Identified, tagged and classified vegetation and greenery within the river valleys and their importance to environmental and public health.Recorded and developed reports on data collected from studies.

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  EcoGreen Projects/Environmental Solutions

  Jul 2015 - May 2016

  Project Manager

  Regulatory Compliance: Enforced health safety and environmental policies and procedures across all organizations to foster a productive workplace environment and propel project success.Operations Management: Tracked and evaluated EHS laws to identify operational impacts and devise strategies accordingly that streamlined business processes and achieve set objectives.Resource Allocation: Enhanced turnaround time for project delivery by 12% via effective allocation and utilization of resources across projects’ completion.System Modifications: Outlined requirements for new/existing system modifications, crafted status reports, and presentations, and delivered project demonstrations for senior managers, partners, and stakeholders. Show less

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  Avantgarde Management Services

  May 2016 - Nov 2022

  Planned and executed 20+ projects with budgets from $50K to $15M while meeting time and budget constraints for company and clients, such as the Lagos State Government for their waste management and emergency services , telecommunication companies as well as the Nigerian Stock Exchange.Led top-performing Agile team to increase project efficiency by 15% via integration of swarming around features and other high-collaboration approaches, such as paired programming and Kanban including sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives while training teams and clients on effective Agile processes.Managed and integrated the ISB Global SAP ERP system into the existing company environment that optimized operational efficiency and improved overall user experience. Led a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA remediation project, addressing data migration challenges, configuration inconsistencies, and system performance issues post-migration from SAP ECC.Managed the reconfiguration of key S/4HANA modules, including FI (Financial Accounting), CO (Controlling), SD (Sales and Distribution), and MM (Materials Management), ensuring full compliance with new system requirements and optimizing processes.Spearheaded the deployment of SAP BusinessObjects (BOBJ) for advanced reporting and analytics, utilizing Web Intelligence (WebI) and Crystal Reports for real-time, accurate insights.Led the development of customized dashboards in SAP BOBJ Dashboards (formerly Xcelsius) to provide leadership with real-time visibility into KPIs, significantly improving decision-making speed and accuracy.Led all aspects of technical development from conception to deployment while coordinating with cross-functional team, resulting in innovating technical offerings and achieving desired results while simultaneously managing offshore development teams, coordinating testing (SIT/UAT), cutover activities, and hypercare support. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - Nov 2022

  • Project Manager

    May 2016 - Oct 2017
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  Olympia Trust Company

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Led the full-cycle implementation of SAP ECC (FI/CO, SD, MM, and PP modules) across multiple business units, improving operational efficiency by 30%. Coordinated a cross-functional team of consultants and developers to configure and integrate SAP FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling) modules, ensuring seamless financial reporting and budget management.Collaborated with the procurement team to implement the SAP MM (Materials Management) module, optimizing inventory management and procurement processes by automating stock replenishment.Integrated SAP PP (Production Planning) module with existing supply chain systems, resulting in a 20% reduction in production downtime and increased on-time delivery performance.Managed over 10,000 general clients and over 300 Tier 1 Issuers using JIRA as a project management tool, delivering bespoke solutions to improve customer experience and process efficiency. Successfully reconciled 96% of discrepancies in over 200,000 accounts due to the acquisition of two companies.Acted as the primary liaison between clients and technology teams (software development, QA, and business analysts), ensuring clear communication of business needs and timely delivery of solutions. Provided regular updates to key stakeholders.Leveraged client feedback surveys using Asana to measure project performance, achieving an 83% overall customer satisfaction rate. Used these metrics to identify areas for process improvement and ensure adherence to internal standards. Show less