Jira
Joseph Ajayi
Portlaoise
Summary
Dynamic Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager with over 7 years of experience driving Agile transformations across diverse teams. Proven expertise in enhancing team predictability by 55% and improving morale by 30% through strategic coaching and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in empowering self-managed teams and optimizing workflows using data-driven metrics. Committed to aligning deliverables with organizational goals and fostering collaboration. Ready to leverage skills to deliver high-quality software solutions for prospective employers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
2
2
• Agile Project Management Practitioner (APM-PM)
3
3
• SAFe 6.0 Agilist (Scaled Agile Certified)
4
4
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
5
5
• Certified Tester (ISTQB)
Work History
Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master
House & Home Living Ltd
London
03.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the start-up of House & Home Living, implementing Agile practices to establish compliant operational frameworks, and achieve service readiness within six months.
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, driving a 30% increase in team velocity, and ensuring timely delivery of key regulatory and business milestones.
- Defined and executed a strategic project roadmap, achieving 95% on-time completion of deliverables aligned with industry standards and startup goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create scalable client care pathways, staff scheduling systems, and compliance processes, supporting sustainable service delivery.
Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master
Just Civils and Concrete Ltd.
Luton
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Implemented Agile principles to manage civil engineering and construction projects, delivering 90% of projects on or ahead of schedule, with an average cost savings of 15% per project.
- Led multidisciplinary teams, enhancing collaboration and productivity by 25% through Agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Acted as the primary liaison for clients, project sponsors, and regulatory authorities, consistently achieving 100% stakeholder satisfaction by exceeding quality and safety expectations.
- Proactively mitigated risks, reducing construction-specific challenges by 30%, and streamlining workflows to cut time to completion by 20% on key projects while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Scrum Master (Contract)
Salesforce
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Teamed up with Product Owners and stakeholders to refine delivery workflows, elevating team productivity by 20%.
- Designed an agile metrics framework that improved efficiency by 15%.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in sustainable organizational growth.
- Established a structured approach to Scrum ceremonies, ensuring precise delivery progress updates were communicated to stakeholders; this initiative was adopted by 15 team members, increasing overall project tracking efficiency.
- Effectively addressed impediments and dependencies, optimizing team workflow.
- Developed training materials to educate stakeholders about agile methodologies.
- Worked closely with senior management and other stakeholders during strategic planning sessions for upcoming releases.
- Assisted with release planning and coordinated efforts between multiple teams working on related projects.
Agile Scrum Master/Project Manager
East West Insurance Company Ltd
London
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Led a claims automation project to streamline operations and cut processing times by 40%.
- Spearheaded digital transformation with advanced technology integration.
- Implemented an innovative loyalty program with CRM integration to enhance customer retention and achieve substantial improvements.
- Accelerated project delivery timelines by 20% through effective adoption of Agile methodologies, coaching teams on Scrum practices, and optimizing cross-functional collaboration.
- Directed a transformative product innovation project, creating and launching market-specific insurance products.
- Implemented strategies to resolve interdepartmental bottlenecks, cutting delays by 40%.
Project Manager
Debenhams UK
London
11.2012 - 07.2016
- Delivered retail-focused projects, achieving 95% adherence to timelines and budgets
- Led cross-functional teams to launch new stores and implement customer-centric loyalty programs
- Oversaw resource allocation, risk assessments, and milestone tracking for complex projects
- Enhanced customer experience through omnichannel strategies and personalized marketing initiatives
Junior Project Manager
Crystal Produce and Projects Merchants Ltd.
Lagos
11.2007 - 10.2012
- Assisted in project planning, scheduling, and reporting, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Conducted risk assessments and recommended mitigation strategies, ensuring project success.
- Applied Agile and Waterfall methodologies, adapting processes to project needs.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration
Lagos State University
Lagos, NigeriaExecutive MBA -
South East Technological University
Skills
- Agile Transformation and Coaching
- Effective Communication
- Stakeholder engagement and alignment
- Scrum Framework Implementation
- Metrics and Reporting (Velocity, Burndown Charts)
- Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD)
- Sprint Planning and Retrospectives
- Product Backlog Management
- Conflict resolution and team building
- Software development lifecycle
- Scrum framework expertise
- Kanban knowledge
- Effective Team Collaboration
Affiliations
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
- Agile Business Consortium
- British Computer Society
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- Agile Project Management Practitioner (APM-PM)
- SAFe 6.0 Agilist (Scaled Agile Certified)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- Certified Tester (ISTQB)
Timeline
Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master
House & Home Living Ltd
03.2024 - Current
Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master
Just Civils and Concrete Ltd.
07.2021 - 03.2024
Scrum Master (Contract)
Salesforce
09.2017 - 06.2021
Agile Scrum Master/Project Manager
East West Insurance Company Ltd
08.2016 - 09.2017
Project Manager
Debenhams UK
11.2012 - 07.2016
Junior Project Manager
Crystal Produce and Projects Merchants Ltd.
11.2007 - 10.2012
Executive MBA -
South East Technological University
Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration
Lagos State University
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkPart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSoftware
Azure Devop
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Excel
Miro
Slack
Microsoft Power Point
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Activities
Active member of a local music group, performing regularly at community events and church services. I am skilled in playing piano, bass guitar, drums and vocals, with a passion for leading worship and connecting through music.
Interests
Mixed Martial Arts
Music
Professional Development
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