Mariam Okanlawon

Mariam Okanlawon

$15/hr
IT Project Manager | Scrum Master
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Experience:
2 years
Mariam Okanlawon Technical Project Manager | Scrum Master ​ +234 -) • - • LinkedIn Profile PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven leader with 2+ years of experience driving complex digital projects from concept to launch, on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. I lead high-performing Agile teams that don’t just ship code, we deliver products that move the needle. Known for turning chaos into clarity, aligning stakeholders fast, and unblocking teams before they stall. Whether it’s launching enterprise platforms, streamlining delivery pipelines, or scaling adoption across 500+ users, I bring structure, speed, and strategy to every phase of the product lifecycle. SKILLS ●​ Project Planning, Resource Management, Conflict Resolution, Risk Management, Scope Management, Leadership, Problem Solving, Stakeholder management, Team Management, Budgeting and Cost Control, Project Documentation. ●​ Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile (Scrum), Sprint Planning, Review, Retrospectives. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER/ SCRUM MASTER ​ Stanix Consult | Mar 2025 - Jun 2025(Contract) ●​ Led a cross-functional team of 7 to deliver an online learning web application MVP in 7 weeks, achieving a 95% sprint completion rate and earning 98% stakeholder satisfaction. ●​ Directed a team of 4 project managers to unify project documentation standards. This initiative cut down rework by streamlining communication and accelerated delivery timelines by 15% ●​ Conducted risk assessments at each project phase, identifying and mitigating 5+ potential blockers, which helped maintain 100% project continuity and prevented scope delays during the MVP launch. ●​ Coordinated user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders, resolving 100% of critical bugs within 48 hours. PROJECT MANAGER ​ Terracta Agro-Allied Enterprise | Dec 2024 - Present ●​ Spearheaded project planning for a new transportation initiative, aligning stakeholders around a clear vision that unlocked an additional revenue stream, resulting in a 20% boost in overall sales and positioning the company for growth ●​ Coordinated a design team to produce high-conversion marketing and product assets that directly contributed to a 15% increase in customer retention, by ensuring on-brand, data-informed execution aligned with project goals. ●​ Negotiated with vendors and third-party service providers to reduce procurement delays and saved the company 12% in operational costs during the project lifecycle PROJECT MANAGER​ Echo Influence Media | Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 ●​ Led an 8-person creative and marketing team to deliver multi-industry campaigns, boosting social media reach by 20%, driving a 23% increase in client revenue and achieving a 95% on-time execution. ●​ Conducted targeted client discovery and delivered solution-focused pitches that uncovered hidden needs, resulting in a 20% boost in project sign-ups and stronger long-term client engagement. ●​ Collaborated with SEO consultants to optimize digital campaigns, improving website visibility and contributing to a 25% increase in organic leads within 60 days. PROJECT MANAGER​ CSDC System Solutions | Aug 2022 - Jul 2024 ●​ Delivered a full scale ERP system for 500+ housing administrators, transforming fragmented real estate workflows into a unified digital system which boosted operational efficiency by 80% and increased revenue by 25% within the first quarter.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ●​ Implemented Agile delivery frameworks, reducing bottlenecks and boosted team delivery efficiency by 15%, resulting in faster release cycles and improved cross-team alignment. ●​ Directed a full UI/UX and development overhaul of a government revenue e-payment platform, reducing user complaints by 40% and increasing mobile usability scores by 30%. ●​ Facilitated hands-on stakeholder workshops post-ERP delivery, to help 500+ housing administrators master system workflows in under 2 months, driving a 35% surge in adoption and confident day-to-day usage. ●​ Advised and Implemented the transition to a cloud-based infrastructure, cutting server procurement and maintenance costs by 50%, accelerating deployment and delivery of tech solutions, and freeing up time and resources for higher-impact work. SELECTED PROJECTS Skill Plug – Online Learning App Scrum Master / PM | Mar – Jun 2025 ●​ Drove the successful delivery of an online learning MVP in just 7 weeks by owning sprint documentation, leading all Agile ceremonies, and actively unblocking team members to sustain 95% sprint velocity. Fostered a high-morale focused team environment that eliminated scope creep and earned a rise in stakeholder satisfaction. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE A Breast Cancer Prediction Model Scrum Master / PM | Mar – Jun 2025 ●​ Managed the development and delivery of a machine learning-powered predictive model for early breast cancer detection in women, cutting diagnostic wait times by up to 50% and lowering screening costs by minimizing unnecessary clinical evaluations. TOOLS ●​ Jira, Notion, GitHub, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, Asana, Google Suite, Slack, Trello, Figma EDUCATION B.SC Computer Science Lead City University, Nigeria​ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION WORKFLOW SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE​ Asana 2025 AWS CLOUD PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATE​ Amazon Web Services 2024 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE​ Google 2024
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