Uchechukwu Ugorji

UCHECHUKWU UGORJI Phone Number: - Email:-PROFILE Highly experienced Project and Program Manager with a proven track record in strategic planning, project execution, and impact evaluation. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects.Developed strong project planning and control skills with proven expertise in understanding business and change requirements. Holds an MBA and an Engineering degree, showcasing strong leadership and analytical skills. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and effective communication. CORE COMPETENCIES & KEY SKILLS Project Management ▪ Program Management ▪ Project Planning & Development ▪ Risk Issue Management▪ Project Control & Scheduling ▪ Business Requirement ▪ Change Management ▪ Impact Monitoring ▪ Negotiation ▪ Stakeholder Management ▪ Sustainability ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ Project Appraisal ▪ Contract Management ▪ Quality Management ▪ Budget Management ▪ Communication ▪ Leadership & Teamwork CAREER Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer | Present Lawton Lighthouse LLC, UK • Led sustainability and innovation strategies, enhancing resource efficiency and stakeholder engagement. Implemented key sustainability projects, reducing operational costs by 15%. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability and innovation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. • • Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist/ Senior Project Manager | Dec 2019 – 2024 Nigeria Electrification Project, Rural Electrification Agency, Abuja, Nigeria • Led Project Management, Impact Monitoring, Evaluation, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Components on the Nigeria Electrification Project, financed by Africa Development Bank. Restructured the Nigeria Electrification Project ($550 million) co-financed by the World Bank and African Development Bank. Led planning and design of the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) & NEP 2 projects Designed and implemented the M&E framework/Systems for Nigeria Electrification Project. Developed and Managed Project Workplans, Implementation Monitoring Framework, and Budget Management system Led Contract & Risk Management Portfolio • • • • • Portfolio Director | Oct 2019 – Nov 2020 FUNEMA Group, South Africa • • Managed investment decisions and deal structuring for early-stage startups Developed Risk assessment and Due diligence model for portfolio companies Business Impact & Project Management Lead | Oct 2018 – Oct 2019 Finance Life Technologies Ltd. (RIBY) Lagos, Nigeria • • Led business development and strategy planning for financial inclusion projects Secured funding and led M&E for projects impacting over 1.5 million beneficiaries 1/2 • • • • Led business development Led Project Management Office Led project planning, process development, maintained project documentation Led project monitoring and project governance Lead Business Consultant | Mar 2013 – Oct 2018 MNSS Ltd. Lagos, Nigeria • • • • • Coordinated Business Development, Planning, and Strategy implementation Led the Management Consultancy and Business Services portfolio Managed Learning & Development Portfolio for clients. Led Start-Up Development, Venture Building & Management Team Led the M&E Unit to design, develop, and implement M&E frameworks for project impact and sustainability EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MBA Global Business: Oil and Gas Management | Apr 2011 – Apr 2012 Coventry University London Campus, London, United Kingdom B. Eng. Petroleum Engineering | Jan 2000 – Jul 2005 Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS • • • • • • • Management & Strategy Institute Association of Business Process Management Professionals International International Association of Administrative Professionals International Association of Engineers International Safety Quality Environment Management Association Project Management Institute CIPD CERTIFICATIONS • • • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt PRINCE2® Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP ®) (in lieu) TECH SKILLS • • • • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites Proficient in CRM systems, Database Management systems, and Data Analysis Applications Proficient in Project Management & Planning tools, Smartsheet and similar applications Quick Learning and Adaptation to Relevant Software Applications Reference available on request 2/2