Emmanuel Alechenu
Ropes Crossing,NSW
Summary
Proficient Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project Manager
NN-HAM Grant (JUTH) Remote
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated the Grants Management activities of the project right from the application submission, participating in the development of proposal budgets, managing the lifecycle of the grant and ensuring accurate donor reporting.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors to secure cost-effective implementation of the project aims.
- Reported regularly to Principal Investigators/Project Directors on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to the project teams.
Administrative Coordinator
REVIVE Nigeria
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Scheduled regular meetings and record decisions.
- Prepared and provided documentation to internal teams and key stakeholders across sites.
- Monitored project progress and addressed potential issues.
- Acted as the point of contact for all team members with the international coordinating team.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
Project Manager
WA-SS-HCCP U01 Project, JUTH
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided day-to-day high-level support to the Principal Investigator/Project Director, assisting in the implementation of project aims and objectives, processes and protocols, in line with best practice.
- Deliver on project events, such as research collaboration meetings, road-mapping workshops and seminars, and coordinate appropriate publicity, ensuring meeting minutes are taken and distributed;
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Acted as a liaison between hospital administration, faculty, and external stakeholders, maintaining open communication and fostering collaboration
- Managed the procurement, deployment, installation of equipment and resources required for implementation of the project.
- Supported the recruitment, onboarding, and development of project staff, ensuring a high level of competency and professionalism.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored and analyzed changes in laws, regulations, and policies related to grants, ensuring compliance and adaptability.
Administrative Manager
ICARE (Nigeria) JUTH Site
09.2018 - 07.2024
- Assessed potential project deliverables and weighed risks, implementing safeguards to avoid pitfalls.
- Participated in the recruitment and overseeing personnel to achieve performance and project expectations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to coordinating team and funders.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Answered calls and responded to communications from coordinating team, project participants and funding institution.
Mentor and Training Facilitator
NUMPERA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated trainings on research administration in universities and research institutions.
- Provided mentorship for other research administrators and upcoming administrators in research management.
- Mentored Research Administrators and Principal Investigators/Project Directors in grants management and research project administration.
- Developed a training guide for career development for research administrators.
- Developed a guiding document for mentoring of research administrators in training and research institutions.
Research Administrator
U54 Project Jos
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials following study timelines and budgets.
- Facilitated the gathering, processing, and shipment of lab samples/specimens.
- Kept and maintained patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research participation.
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily study activities and comply with research protocols.
- Prepared and maintained regulatory documents for clinical trial submissions and approvals.
- Built and strengthened field partnerships to advance group research and awareness of activities.
Project Manager
POC Project
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the project.
- Provided regular (monthly, quarterly and annual) detailed project progress reports and updates to project technical review team.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to funding agency project officers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings of the project team to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Coordinated workshops to collect update the project team on project requirements and funders expectations.
Administrative Officer
APIN Centre | Northwestern University Fogarty Grant
08.2009 - 10.2012
- Managed and maintained administrative systems, databases, and filing systems, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility
- Assisted budget preparation and financial tracking, monitoring expenditures and ensuring compliance with institutional policies
- Prepared reports, presentations, and correspondence for hospital management, contributing to informed decision-making
- Identified and addressed issues by analyzing information and developing effective solutions
- Supervised and trained new employees, providing prompt answers to their questions to enhance their understanding of job responsibilities
- Communicated corporate objectives to different divisions, ensuring alignment with deadlines and project expectations
- Implemented and maintained an efficient record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Participated in selecting applicants for faculty training and development at Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.
Education
Skills
- Highly competent in applying project management principles, best practice processes in relation to various project teams and targets
- Skilful at stakeholder engagement and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Proficient in organising tasks, schedules and projects to ensure smooth operation and reporting project achievements
- Assist with maintaining and updating administrative practices, systems, and procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to gather, collate, and compile information for the team to support informed decision making and planning
- Flexible with time and task, adaptable in approach with agility to learn new skills
- Detailed and meticulous application of project guidelines, rules and administrative procedures
Professional Development
Project management training – Scheduling
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Research Project Manager
NN-HAM Grant (JUTH) Remote
06.2024 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
REVIVE Nigeria
02.2023 - 08.2024
Project Manager
WA-SS-HCCP U01 Project, JUTH
09.2022 - 08.2024
Mentor and Training Facilitator
NUMPERA
02.2022 - 08.2023
Administrative Manager
ICARE (Nigeria) JUTH Site
09.2018 - 07.2024
Research Administrator
U54 Project Jos
09.2017 - 08.2022
Project Manager
POC Project
09.2016 - 08.2022
Administrative Officer
APIN Centre | Northwestern University Fogarty Grant
08.2009 - 10.2012
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