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Bode Alaran

Bode Alaran

IT Project/Program Manager
Barendrecht,South Holland

Summary

Senior Project management professional with expertise in project planning and execution, utilizing agile scrum and waterfall methodologies to achieve successful outcomes. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, budget management, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability in risk management, vendor relations, implementing security-focused digital transformation initiatives. Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, and SAP.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Freelance IT Program/Project Manager

Fromal Consulting
Barendrecht, South Holland
2017.06 - 2026.03
  • Clients include: Randstad, Vodafone, Tele2/T-Mobile, ODIDO

Agile Project Manager - Freelance

ODIDO
The Hague
2023.09 - 2026.01

1. FTTO (P2P) - Delivered new fixed FTTO secure network transformation, improving resilience, Network segmentation and operational security controls.
2. Delta Integration - Integrated external Fiber networks securely into ODIDO platform ensuring compliance and service integrity, enabling ODIDO to increase market reach.
3. Taishan Cloud upgrade – Upgrade of Third party unsupported equipment’s, preventing operational and security exposure for the B2B Market.
o Responsible for whole project life cycle, design, build, test, PILOT/deploy & handover to operational organization.
o Managed C‑suite and vendor stakeholders ensuring governance and compliance alignment.

Agile Snr. Project Manager - Freelance

T-Mobile
The Hague
2019.05 - 2023.09

1. FTTH P2MP – Introduction of FTTH (P2MP) for the B2B market of T-Mobile. Coordinated network design, development, technical PILOT of solution, development of delivery street and final delivery to Operational organization.
2. SD-WAN - Introduced secure SD‑WAN, replacing legacy MPLS/IP‑VPN and strengthening enterprise network posture.
3. SMART Archive Upgrade - Led platform upgrade addressing security vulnerabilities, ensuring secure lifecycle and compliant decommissioning.
4. IAM - Implemented Identity & Access Management as part of the Security controls, strengthening enterprise access governance for the integrated Company and improving overall Companies Security Posture
5. FMC - Program Mgr. Fixed Mobile Convergence - Focused on integration of fixed services of Tele 2 & T-Mobile.

Snr. Project Manager - Freelance

Vodafone Ziggo
Utrecht
2018.10 - 2019.01
  • Developed program roadmap, milestones, and governance structure to align with General Data Protection Regulation requirements
  • Led end-to-end delivery of GDPR compliance initiatives across IT and business units.
  • Facilitated GDPR gap analysis against regulatory requirements and internal Vodafone policies.
  • Developed procedures and guidelines to be followed when handling personal data in line with regulatory laws.
  • Delivered GDPR compliance program aligning data handling and retention policies to EU regulation. Improving Maturity level of company's security posture.

Program/Snr. Project Manager - Freelance

Randstad
Diemen
2017.06 - 2018.09
  • Led secure enterprise migration to AWS ensuring structured governance, compliance and risk control

Program Manager/Manager Transformation B2B – (Full time)

KPN B.V
The Hague
2015.01 - 2017.06
  • Led Agile transformation for Business market innovation department Large/Corporate customers ensuring structured governance and secure delivery practices. Implemented Scaled Agile (SaFe) Framework
  • Managed secure enterprise communication and innovation programs supporting large business clients.
  • Delivered multiple secure network programs and business-critical service upgrades.

Program Manager/Innovation Manager/Delivery Manager. – (Full time)

KPN Telecommunication B.V
The Hague
2012.01 - 2015.01
  • Program Manager KPN ÉÉN - Developed bundled proposition built upon fixed & mobile services, “All-in-One” managed communications & collaboration package for Large Enterprise & Corporate Market. This was done in two big releases
  • Program Manager VAMO – Introduction of new proposition based on integration of fixed & mobile service. Foundation for further bundling of other propositions.
  • Program responsible; requirement gathering, building team, alignment with stakeholders, defining new operational model, Managed Service Provider Concept and execution.
  • Responsible of offshoring of some innovation activities to off-shore parts

Snr. Project/Program Manager – (Full time)

KPN Telecommunication B.V Business Market
Rotterdam/The Hague
2007.01 - 2012.01
  • Worked on different Projects/Programs, introducing new services for the Business Market, upgrading service and introducing various new functionalities.
  • Project Manager – EU Roaming Regulation Project
  • Senior Project Manager (Business Release management) – Worked on diverse projects for the Business Market

Snr. Project/Program Manager – (Full time)

KPN Telecommunication B.V – EpaCity Solutions
Capelle aan den IJssel
2001.01 - 2007.01
  • Worked on various Projects/Releases for the a dedicated CRM environment called One2Deliver (or Epacity) for delivery/service of all its Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPVPN)-offerings.
  • Worked on various Projects for the KPN IPVPN service offering Epacity.

Education

Masters in Business Administration MBA -

University of Twente
Enschede, Netherlands
1997.01 - 1999.01

Post Graduate Diploma - Specialization Computer Technology

Ogun State University
Ogun State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Compute science

University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Skills

  • Project planning and execution
  • Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
  • Stakeholder engagement & communication
  • Budget & resource management
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Relationship building
  • Risk & issue management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Vendor & contract management
  • Security Governance
  • Change management strategies
  • Security-focused digital transformation

Tools: Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, SAP

Certification

  • PRINCE2 Foundation
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Scaled Agile (SAFe 4.6)
  • Agile LESS Practitioner
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) Training
  • Managing Successful Programs
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Ongoing

Languages

English – Professional
Dutch – Professional Proficiency

References

Available upon request

Work availability

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Timeline

Agile Project Manager - Freelance

ODIDO
2023.09 - 2026.01

Agile Snr. Project Manager - Freelance

T-Mobile
2019.05 - 2023.09

Snr. Project Manager - Freelance

Vodafone Ziggo
2018.10 - 2019.01

Freelance IT Program/Project Manager

Fromal Consulting
2017.06 - 2026.03

Program/Snr. Project Manager - Freelance

Randstad
2017.06 - 2018.09

Program Manager/Manager Transformation B2B – (Full time)

KPN B.V
2015.01 - 2017.06

Program Manager/Innovation Manager/Delivery Manager. – (Full time)

KPN Telecommunication B.V
2012.01 - 2015.01

Snr. Project/Program Manager – (Full time)

KPN Telecommunication B.V Business Market
2007.01 - 2012.01

Snr. Project/Program Manager – (Full time)

KPN Telecommunication B.V – EpaCity Solutions
2001.01 - 2007.01

Masters in Business Administration MBA -

University of Twente
1997.01 - 1999.01

Post Graduate Diploma - Specialization Computer Technology

Ogun State University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Compute science

University of Port Harcourt
Bode AlaranIT Project/Program Manager