Prince Alayo
Northampton
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven professional with a solid foundation in Business Analysis and Project Management, backed by a robust academic background from a prestigious Russell Group university. Prince combines theoretical expertise with hands-on experience to exhibit exceptional analytical prowess and astute commercial acumen. With a proven track record in a FTSE 250 company, he has excelled in stakeholder management, strategic planning, and communication, leveraging these competencies to successfully execute multiple office deployments. His tenure in the financial services sector underscores his ability to thrive in regulated environments. Prince is distinguished by his exceptional soft skills, characterised by a proactive approach, keen enthusiasm, and a relentless pursuit of learning opportunities, all of which have been instrumental in driving business growth across diverse organisational settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
- On the Change+ Graduate Programme
Project Analyst
Virgin Money
10.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the end-to-end management of procurement operations, resulting in a 20% reduction in processing time for purchase orders
- Developed and maintained project plans in Microsoft Project, optimising resource allocation and ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and improving project delivery effectiveness
- Leveraged advanced analytical capabilities to analyse data and craft insightful reports using Excel spreadsheets, empowering informed decision-making and driving operational excellence
- Managed the Risk, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) process using a combination of
- Excel and JIRA, ensuring proactive identification, mitigation, and resolution of project risks, demonstrating a proactive approach to risk management - Diligently tracked, monitored, and communicated key actions, obtaining progress updates to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
Project Analyst
Grayce UK
04.2021 - 09.2022
Project Manager
Royal Mail Group
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed a team responsible for the collection and review of base data across multiple offices
- Ensured data integrity and accuracy by implementing quality control procedures
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail and analytical prowess, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting strategic adjustments to optimise operational efficiency
- Facilitated meetings with key stakeholders to gather project requirements and ensure alignment
- This ensured the successful completion of the project
- Utilised strong communication and interpersonal skills to build consensus among stakeholders
- This fostered a collaborative environment that facilitated successful project completion
- Demonstrated keen problem-solving abilities and operational acumen, implementing targeted solutions to enhance workflow efficiency and maximise productivity within tight timeframes
- Played a pivotal role in the structural revision of 10 delivery offices across the Midlands area, contributing valuable insights and expertise to drive organisational transformation and optimization
- Exhibited a proactive and resourceful approach to project management, ensuring timely and efficient execution of initiatives despite challenging circumstances.
PMO Analyst
Royal and Sun Alliance
11.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepared clear and concise meeting minutes that captured key decisions and action items, ensuring all stakeholders were aligned on project goals
- Consolidated data from eight workstreams to provide weekly program progress reports, enabling informed decision-making by program leadership
- Led proactive meetings to assess and strategize the implementation of 'Should have' and 'Could have' items within the program, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards
- Exhibited rigorous risk management practices and a commitment to continuous improvement, fostering a culture of accountability and resilience within the program
- Implemented proactive measures to mitigate slippage of critical milestones within the program, leveraging diligent monitoring and strategic intervention to address high and low-level project components.
Education
Agile Project Management Practitioner Examination -
APMG International BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis 4.0 -
2022 -
Chartered Institute
MSc - Management
2020
BA (Hons) - Business Enterprise
University College Birmingham
2018
Skills
- SKILLS & INTERESTS
- Microsoft Office
- (Excel, Projects
- Word, Powerpoint)
- Stakeholder
- Management
- Business Acumen
- Data Entry
- Reporting
- Change
Certification
Agile Practitioner
BCS Business Analyst
Timeline
Project Analyst
Virgin Money
10.2022 - Current
PMO Analyst
Royal and Sun Alliance
11.2021 - 06.2021
Project Analyst
Grayce UK
04.2021 - 09.2022
Project Manager
Royal Mail Group
04.2021 - 11.2021
Consultant
Agile Project Management Practitioner Examination -
APMG International BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis 4.0 -
2022 -
Chartered Institute
MSc - Management
BA (Hons) - Business Enterprise
University College Birmingham