Project Management Office & Transformation Leader

Adechina Kegnide

Driving operational excellence and data-driven governance across Europe Middle East and Africa. Expert in aligning Project Management methodologies with strategic execution to maximize business value.

Adechina Kegnide

About Me

PMP-certified Strategic Operations and Project Management Office Leader with over 12 years at Ericsson. I specialize in driving operational excellence, project governance, and data-driven decision-making. My expertise lies in aligning Project Management methodologies, delivery models, and financial frameworks to optimize portfolio performance and enable strategic execution.

Core Expertise

Specialized skills developed over a decade of leadership

Program & Portfolio Management

Ensuring delivery excellence across scope, schedule, and budget using EPMM/CPPM methodologies.

PMO Governance

Establishing governance models and standardized delivery processes driving efficiency and compliance.

Change & Transformation

Leading change initiatives with DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma principles to enhance agility.

Analytics & BI

Advanced proficiency in Power BI, SAP, and Snowflake for KPI tracking and executive reporting.

Process Optimization

Deep understanding of service delivery models and O2C lifecycle optimization.

Multicultural Leadership

Leading virtual and geographically dispersed teams across Europe Middle East and Africa with collaboration and integrity.

Career Journey

A decade of impact at Ericsson and beyond

Oct 2019 – Present

Projects Analytics & Reporting Manager

Ericsson

Led transformation programs in analytics and performance management across PMO hubs. Redesigned KPI frameworks influencing project profitability and resource allocation efficiency.

Oct 2017 – Sep 2019

Customer Project Planner

Ericsson

Coordinated project planning and risk compliance for large-scale deployments, improving on-time delivery (OTD) and first-time-right (FTR) rates.

Oct 2014 – Sep 2017

Internal Project Manager

Ericsson

Managed internal governance and compliance projects, embedding risk controls and streamlining O2C workflows.

Jul 2009 – Sep 2014

Project Tool Administrator

Ericsson

Designed and maintained PMIS systems, automated purchase-order to invoice flow, and trained global teams.

Education

2019

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Edinburgh Business School

2009

MSc in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering

Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Project Business Professional (PBP)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Generative AI Leader (Google Cloud)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Leading Digital Acceleration (Stockholm School of Economics)

Technical Skills

Tools and technologies I use to drive results

Power BISAPChronosSnowflakeExcelPythonSQLProject Management (PMP)Lean Six SigmaAgileDigital TransformationStrategic Planning

Portfolio

Showcasing strategic projects and digital transformation initiatives. Detailed case studies are currently in preparation.

Project Case Study 1
Project Case Study 2
Project Case Study 3

Get in Touch

Have a project in mind or looking to collaborate on strategic transformation? I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and sharing insights on PMO governance and data-driven leadership.

Email

Available via LinkedIn

Phone

Available upon request