FRANCIS KANGWA
10101 Ndola
Summary
Experienced in project management coordination, strategic planning, and contract management and procurement. I have successfully coordinated project management works such as budgeting, Contracts & procurement/materials handling and a myriad of commercial operations activities in internationally funded development projects worth more than $105million. This has nudged to promote a personal belief in continuous professional development in MSc in Project Management. Upholding personal integrity in work and social life and I have an open mind to learning new ideas. I am a firm believer in Change Management.
Work History
TEAM LEADER - INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
LIMESTONE RESOURCES LTD
01.2021 - Current
- Monitors contract performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure compliance to contract terms and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with contractors and vendors in all procurement processes.
- Manage and repair office equipment, machinery and spares
- Initiate procurement processes for stock replenishment.
WORKS SCHEDULER/Project Planner
LIMESTONE RESOURCES LIMITED
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
- Made appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Plan and produce bill of materials for all projects jobs prior to initiating procurements.
- Ensure planning to save 20% of costs by prudent resource utilization through planning.
PROJECT COORDINATOR
NDOLA LIME CO
06.2010 - 02.2019
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Coordinate all stakeholder meetings for project delivery.
- Manage service contracts and supervise delivery as per scope.
- Manage project material storage worth $105million, procurement and resource allocation.
Education
Master of Arts - PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
11.2023
EXE.DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
05.2023
- Completed University-level Coursework: [CONTRANT MANAGEMENT- MANAGING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS], UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON, UK. JUNE 2016
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Business Administration And Management
02.2014
HIGHER DIPLOMA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - Business Administration And Management
08.2012
CERTIFICATE PROJECT PLANNING MANAGEMENT -
06.2008
Skills
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Issue Resolution
- Daily Workflow Improvement
- Supervision of team performance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Procurement and contracts
- Budgeting and resource mobilisation
Timeline
TEAM LEADER - INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES - LIMESTONE RESOURCES LTD
01.2021 - Current
WORKS SCHEDULER/Project Planner - LIMESTONE RESOURCES LIMITED
01.2020 - 02.2021
PROJECT COORDINATOR - NDOLA LIME CO
06.2010 - 02.2019
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY - Master of Arts, PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY ATHENA, - EXE.DIPLOMA IN PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT, Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS EXECUTIVES - GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business Administration And Management
ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS EXECUTIVES - HIGHER DIPLOMA BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business Administration And Management
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA - CERTIFICATE PROJECT PLANNING MANAGEMENT,
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