VALERIE NJEI
OBS Business School
Ingolstadt
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Project Management professional with over eight years of experience in accounting, financial management, budgeting, and operational coordination, complemented by an MSc in Project Management from OBS Business School, Barcelona. Experienced in supporting project planning, monitoring budgets, analyzing KPIs, managing stakeholders, and improving organizational processes. Strong analytical and organizational skills with proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, prepare high-quality reports, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Passionate about contributing to sustainable development initiatives within international organizations such as GIZ, the European Union, and the United Nations.
Work History
Academic Project Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Developed a business case for an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to forecast electricity demand and optimize energy distribution for European utility companies.
- Coordinated project planning from initiation to completion.
- Conducted stakeholder and market analysis to identify commercial opportunities.
- Performed financial modelling resulting in projected annual savings exceeding €320,000.
- Prepared project schedules, financial forecasts and implementation plans.
- Managed project risks and evaluated mitigation strategies.
- Delivered project reports and presentations to academic stakeholders.
- Collaborated with multicultural teams using Agile project management practices.
Accountant
7 Years 7 Months- Managed financial operations while coordinating cross-functional activities supporting business performance and strategic decision-making.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Produced monthly management reports and KPI dashboards.
- Coordinated internal stakeholders across finance and operations.
- Improved financial control processes and operational efficiency.
- Conducted variance analysis and budget monitoring.
- Supported internal audit and compliance activities.
- Reduced reporting errors through process improvements.
- Assisted senior management with strategic financial decisions.
Education
MSc - Project Management
MSc - Accounting, Auditing and Control
BSc - Economics
Skills
Project Coordination
Project Planning & Scheduling
Budget Monitoring & Cost Control
Stakeholder Management
Financial Analysis
KPI Monitoring & Reporting
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Risk Assessment
Agile Project Management (Scrum)
Process Improvement
Cross-functional Collaboration
Performance Reporting
Microsoft Project
OpenProject
ProjectLibre
Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
PowerPoint
Word
Agile (Scrum)
KPI Reporting
Financial Modelling
Budget Management
Leadership
Communication
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Team Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Time Management
Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Eight years of professional financial management experience.
- Successfully managed budgeting and financial reporting activities.
- Completed an international MSc in Project Management.
- Developed an AI-based energy management business solution.
- Strong experience working with multicultural environments.
- Proven ability to analyze data and improve operational performance.
Interests
Sustainable Development
International Cooperation
Digital Transformation
Renewable Energy
Data Analytics
Volunteering
Certification
- Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)
- IBM SkillsBuild
- Introduction to Data Science Specialization
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
French — Fluent
German — B1
Timeline
Academic Project Manager
OBS Business School
04.2025 - 05.2026Read More
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