Jairus Kagondu Ndegwa

Jairus Kagondu’s Resume JAIRUS KAGONDU NDEGWA Details Project/Product Management - -- Profile_______________________________________________ I am management professional with proven ability to develop and strengthen business units and teams in order to maximise profitability and efficiency. Possessing progressive experience in strategic planning, improving operational efficiency, team building and project management. I am able to quickly understand complex concepts, identify and solve problems, turn ideas into logical strategies, and implement systems that optimize productivity, improve customer experience as well as increase bottom line. I am looking for a challenging opportunity, one which will make best use of my skills and experience and also further my personal and professional development. P.0. Box- - 00100, Kenya Skills - Information Technology - Telecommunications - Product Management - Project Management - Processes and Tools - Risk Enterprise/Compliance - Organizational Processes - Controlling Budgets - Business Improvement - Employee Relations - Customer Facing - Engineering Employment History___________________________________________________________________ New Product Introduction Manager at Greenlight Planet Limited Sep 2018 – Feb 2019     Specializing in working with cross-functionally teams while coordinating product phases Support Successful product launches across all categories Working through piloting to mass production while collaborating with business, new products and research & procurement among other departments. Supporting the long-term competitiveness of the company by the launch and improving of new technology developments. Project Coordinator for Central, East, West Africa (CEWA) SubRegion Customer Team at Nokia Aug 2014- Aug 2018    position holds broad scope of responsibility including overseeing general project management Supporting and assisting the project management team in processes execution, implementing standard project management practices and tool management i.e. SAP ERM, IPM, reporting tools, KPI management. Also responsible for specific project operational tasks, process planning and implementation, reporting and information sharing with all stakeholders, project cost control and time reporting control. Top Achievements  Design and Re-design of new and existing products  Standardised product document, artwork, manual and specification sheets.  Created product repository and increased accessibility & product feedback.  Being part of Go live for 3 systems and further being appointed Key User for the tools.  Managing excellence KPI for all deliverable I manage with above 80% rating.  I have had double-hat roles by having additional roles e.g. PM to close a project, part of development users for company tools. Jairus Kagondu’s Resume Project Manager at Comtec Networks Limited Feb 2013 - Jul 2014  Managing the day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope including; project bidding; making of bills of quantities; creating and executing project work plans; monitoring project costs and budgets; evaluation and supervising subcontractors; project quality control, risk and compliance management; project documentation and reporting; evaluating P&L and costcompletion projections; managing projects SLA’s; monitoring receivables for projects; client & stakeholder management and problem resolution. Top Achievements  Introduced and kept the new of customers while increasing sales.  Initiated cost cutting measures by introducing controls (e.g. saved 10% of fuel cost).  Able to handle other projects with different technologies Systems/Project Engineer at Comtec Networks Limited Feb 2012 - Feb 2013  Resource person for determining project specifications through studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.  I was involved in new equipment design and trials.  Stepped up to handle business line and customer.  Being the most efficient team leader and proficient at delivery Network Operation Centre Surveillance Engineer at Comtec Networks Limited Nov 2011 – Feb 2012  Responsible for network surveillance on 24/7 basis to ensure immediate alarms and problem detection Education______________________________________________________________________________ Ph.D. in Business Administration (Strategic Management), Kenyatta University Ongoing MBA (Strategic Management), Kenyatta University Aug 2017 Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner Sep 2016 Certified GRC Professional (GRCP) Jan 2016 IT and Telecoms Project Management, University of Stellenbosch Business School Sep 2013 B Eng. Electrical and Telecommunications Engineering, Moi University Awards and Leadership positions - Graduate Engineer – Engineer Board of Kenya - Certificate of industrial attachment from directorate of industrial training - Certificate of participation in Technology Students Association - First Aider for Red Cross - Editor-in-Chief for Technology Students Association Magazine - Managing Editor for Technology Students Association Magazine - Organising Committee Member for Moi University - Feed the Hungry Campaign Dec 2012 Hobbies_______________________________________________________________ Swimming, Playing Football