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Damilola Oyekanmi
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IT Project Associate | Operations Manager

Damilola
Oyekanmi

I build the systems that keep teams aligned and projects moving, from operational foundations to the delivery of live technology products.

Let's work together

When you hire me as your project manager, you're not just getting someone to tick off checklists. You're gaining a system that keeps your team aligned and frees you from operational overwhelm.

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Years in Operations & Project Management
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Cross-functional team members led
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Reduction in project delays
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Projects delivered across agency and product teams
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Who I am

I'm an Operations and IT Project Manager who has spent the last few years building systems and delivering outcomes that actually work, not just on paper, but in the day-to-day reality of fast-moving teams.

My career has moved from establishing operational foundations from scratch to formally training in IT Project Management, where I stepped into a live product environment and led delivery from the ground up. Operations taught me what good execution looks like from the inside. Project Management gave me the framework to lead it at scale.

I work closely with decision-makers, build systems that reduce friction, and keep delivery momentum even when things get complicated. I bring discipline, strong judgment, and a people-first approach to every layer of the work.

Stakeholder Management Agile & Waterfall Cross-functional Delivery Risk Management SOP Development Client Relations

Every team reaches a point where the work is bigger than the informal systems holding it together. A project manager is how you close that gap.

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How I Manage Projects

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Clarify the Outcome

Define scope, timeline, and success metrics before a single task is assigned. Ambiguity at the start becomes a crisis at the end.

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Structure the Work

Break projects into clear deliverables and assign ownership. Everyone should know what they own and when it's due.

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Align the Team

Establish communication cadence and shared visibility. A team that knows what's happening doesn't need to be chased.

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Maintain Momentum

Resolve blockers, manage dependencies, and keep stakeholders informed. Delivery momentum is protected, not assumed.

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Experience

Nov 2025 – Mar 2026
Stanix Consulting
IT Project Manager
Project: IrokoEV – Electric Vehicle Platform
  • Coordinated a 20-member cross-functional team across engineering, design, QA, and product.
  • Managed dependencies and sprint deliverables in a hybrid Waterfall + Agile environment.
  • Maintained stakeholder visibility through structured communication and progress tracking.
Aug 2024 – Present
Sozo Studio
Programs & Project Lead
  • Built operational systems from inception, covering onboarding, SOPs, and delivery frameworks.
  • Led end-to-end project delivery across multiple clients as primary point of contact.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, assigned responsibilities, and resolved blockers proactively.
Impact: Reduced project delays by approximately 30%.
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Key Projects

IT Project Management · Live Product

IrokoEV Platform

Electric vehicle platform. Led as Project Manager and primary communication coordinator across the full cross-functional team from design through to launch.

  • Managed a 20-member team across engineering, design, QA, and product in a hybrid Waterfall + Agile environment.
  • Maintained stakeholder visibility across all workstreams through dependency mapping and proactive blocker resolution.
  • Coordinated sprint planning, deliverable tracking, and cross-timezone communication for a distributed team.
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Jira Waterfall + Agile Stakeholder Comms Sprint Management
Operations · System Design

Sozo Studio Operations Build

Built the operational infrastructure of a growing studio from scratch, covering client onboarding, staff onboarding, delivery workflows, and SOP documentation.

  • Designed repeatable onboarding frameworks for both clients and staff, reducing ramp-up time.
  • Created a living SOP library that maintained consistency as the studio scaled.
  • Achieved a 30% reduction in project delays through strengthened communication and accountability.
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Notion Trello Google Workspace SOP Design Process Mapping
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Work Samples

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Sprint Planning Template

A structured template for sprint kickoff, covering goals, backlog items, capacity, and team assignments.

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Project Status Report

A stakeholder-facing progress report showing RAG status, milestones, risks, and next steps.

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Video walkthrough
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Onboarding Automation

A walkthrough of an automated onboarding system, covering triggers, workflows, and team handoffs.

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Tools

Jira
Sprint tracking and backlog management
Notion
SOP documentation and internal workflow
Trello
Operational task coordination
Google Workspace
Cross-team communication and document management
Agile / Scrum
Sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, and iterative delivery
Waterfall
Structured phase-gate delivery for fixed-scope projects
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Insights

Project Management
Why Projects Fall Behind Before They Start

Delayed delivery rarely begins mid-project. It starts on day one when scope, ownership, and success criteria are not defined. Here is how to fix that upfront.

Read on Substack
Project Management
What High-Impact PMs Do Differently

The most effective project managers are not reporting on progress. They are removing the friction that slows it down. The difference is strategic, not operational.

Read on Substack
Digital Operations
How to Build an Operation That Runs Without You

Resilient operations are built on documented systems, not individual heroics. The goal is not to be indispensable. It is to make the work indispensable to the team.

Read on Substack
View all writing on Substack →
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Skills

Project Management

  • Agile & Scrum Methodology
  • Sprint Planning & Tracking
  • Risk Identification & Mitigation
  • Dependency Management
  • Project Delivery & Execution

Digital Operations

  • SOP Development & Documentation
  • Process Design & Optimisation
  • Workflow Mapping
  • Team Onboarding Systems
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Operational Problem Solving

Communication & Stakeholders

  • Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Executive-level Communication
  • Escalation Handling
  • Cross-timezone Collaboration
  • Progress Reporting
  • Expectation Management

Let's connect

I'm open to IT Project Management Associate or Junior roles and Operations Management opportunities. If you're building something that needs operational rigour and delivery focus, let's talk.

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