Ejila Makangu

Senior Project Manager @Welocalize

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Ejila Makangu is a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager known for her ability to successfully lead teams and execute large-scale projects. With a background in business and management, Ejila has spent the past decade managing projects across various industries, including IT, localisation, and healthcare. She is adept at coordinating resources, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Ejila is recognized for her strong communication skills, strategic planning capabilities, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ejila's commitment and dedication have led to successful project completions, making her a valuable asset to any team.

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Work Background

WelocalizeSenior Project Manager

Apr. 2022

Qalhata TechnologiesHead of Operations

Jan. 2021Manchester Area, United Kingdom- Orchestrating the successful delivery of SaaS solutions, ensuring utmost client satisfaction and value realization. - Overseeing end-to-end operations encompassing strategy formulation, process optimization, and cross-functional team management. - Collaborating closely with development and customer success teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-value SaaS product offerings. - Crafting and executing strategic initiatives that align operations with long-term organizational objectives, driving growth and market leadership. - Identifying operational inefficiencies and streamlining processes to enhance overall efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration. - Cultivating a dynamic workplace culture that champions innovation, continuous learning, and data-driven decision-making. - Nurturing client relationships through strategic initiatives, fostering trust, and ensuring alignment with evolving client needs. - Proactively engaging in business development efforts, forging partnerships and alliances that expand market reach and influence.

FreelanceFreelance Localization Specialist (EN<>FR / EN<>LIN)

Apr. 2009Chester, England, United Kingdom- Main focus on translation, interpreting, subtitling, Editing & tutoring services. - Securing long-term contracts and building partnerships with governmental agencies, private companies and individuals including: • HBO - Vice Media – 2016 – Present • The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – 2016 – Present • Translators Without Borders (TWB) – 2015 – Present • LinguaPros, Inverness, USA – 2014 – Present • Flory Multilingual Communications, Nigeria – 2014 – Present • RCCG – Everlasting Father Assembly, Leeds – 2013 – 2018 • Switalski’s solicitors, Wakefield – 2010 – 2011 • RDITS Interpreting & Translation, Huddersfield – 2009 – 2011 - Specialisations: social sciences, immigration, public health, current affairs, education, science & legal content.

WelocalizeEnterprise Project Manager

Sep. 2020 - Apr. 2022Chester, England, United Kingdom- Account management and project scheduling (including planning, scoping requirements gathering, client validation). - Risk analysis and contingency planning - Establishing and nurturing relationships with customers, internal teams, and external suppliers. - Actively seeking ways to optimize delivery, client satisfaction, quality, and profitability - Financial reporting using data analysis tools, Power BI, as well as upkeep of finance systems - Process documentation and knowledge management (for accounts and platforms) - Upkeep of finance systems

JCI Chester (PO)President

Jan. 2020 - Dec. 2021Chester, England, United KingdomStarted running a non-profit organisation from scratch, working with a team of volunteers. Our focus is on finding trainers and organising events to support entrepreneurs & grow the entrepreneur mindset within the Chester region.