Surah Bawa

About Surah Bawa

Results-driven Project Manager with 7+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex technology and business transformation initiatives. Proven expertise in managing full project lifecycles from initiation through closure, utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive operational excellence. Skilled at stakeholder engagement, risk management, and translating requirements into actionable project plans that consistently achieve objectives on time and within budget. Strong technical acumen enables effective bridging between technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions

Experience

1. Project Manager

   ECLARO

   Jun 2022 — Present · US

   Project Delivery & Leadership• Lead end-to-end project management for multiple concurrent initiatives across insurance and technology platforms, consistently delivering projects 30% faster through Agile methodology implementation• Manage project portfolios with budgets ranging from $500K to $2M, maintaining 95% on-time delivery rate and achieving 40% improvement in deliverable accuracy• Direct cross-functional teams of 8-15 members including developers, analysts, and QA specialists to execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goalsStakeholder Management & Communication• Partner with C-suite executives and department heads to define project vision, scope, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with business objectives• Facilitate executive steering committee meetings and deliver comprehensive status reports, maintaining transparent communication channels that improved stakeholder satisfaction by 25%• Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences, reducing project misunderstandings and enhancing decision-making efficiencyAgile & Process Management• Establish and lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming sessions• Own product backlog management, prioritizing user stories and creating detailed acceptance criteria that drive successful testing and delivery• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma principles, resulting in 15% error reduction and 10% quality improvementRisk & Change Management• Develop comprehensive risk management strategies that reduced project risks and ensured timely delivery across all initiatives• Create Change Impact Assessments (CIAs) identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies for organizational transformations• Lead change record processes from conceptualization through approval and implementation, fostering culture of continuous improvementTechnical Project Delivery

Education

• University of Abuja

  Bachelor's degree, Economics