Ababacar Sonko

About Ababacar Sonko

Highly driven leader with a strong analytical mindset, adept at fostering innovative ideas through clear communication and building interpersonal relationships. Business Administration graduate with comprehensive knowledge spanning various business functions, including HR, finance, marketing, and IT. Skilled in project management, team building, customer support, and computer troubleshooting. Additionally, I leverage my spare time as a freelance graphic designer, specializing in creating banners, event fliers, and more.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Octave

   May 2025 — Present

   Serve as Project Manager within the PMO, overseeing software implementation projects ranging from $100K to $1M in value across multiple customers. Manage 5–15 concurrent projects depending on complexity, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. Execute projects using Hexagon’s Smart Services Methodology (SSM), with focus on quality outcomes and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle. § Manage end-to-end project activities including planning, budgeting, scheduling, scope and risk management, reporting, and resource alignment. § Generate weekly/monthly project reports for internal and external stakeholders; ensure proper documentation and compliance with retention policies. § Partner with Sales and Services leadership to address escalations and drive successful customer outcomes. § Conduct team performance evaluations and maintain high levels of billable utilization in line with organizational KPIs. § Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving high satisfaction and referenceable implementations across industries. § Apply both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to meet unique project needs and ensure delivery excellence.

Education

• North Carolina Central University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management

  2017 — 2019

• Wake Technical Community College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2015 — 2017