Ijeoma Gilbert, Pmp®
About Ijeoma Gilbert, Pmp®
Ijeoma Gilbert is a Senior Project Manager at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio, with a background in engineering and business analytics. She has extensive experience in project management and stakeholder engagement, supported by her education in engineering and management.
Work at American Electric Power
Ijeoma Gilbert has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at American Electric Power since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects within the organization, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and project delivery in Columbus, Ohio. Her experience in project management enables her to effectively navigate complex project requirements and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
Education and Expertise
Ijeoma Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Benin, completed between 2001 and 2005. She also earned a Diploma in Computer Engineering from the same university from 1997 to 1999. In addition, she completed a Nanodegree Program in Business Analytics from Udacity in 2020 and a specialization course in Strategic Management and Innovation from Copenhagen Business School. She has further enhanced her skills through MITx Courses in Management in Engineering.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
Ijeoma Gilbert has a diverse background in engineering and project management. Before her current role, she worked as a Project Manager at Apex Systems in 2022 and as a Senior Electrical Engineer at Point Engineering Limited and Desicon Engineering Limited from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Deputy Project Electrical Lead for the Shell Southern Swamp Associated Gas Project at Saipem from 2011 to 2016. This extensive experience has equipped her with strong negotiation skills and effective stakeholder management.
Skills in Data Analysis and Visualization
Ijeoma Gilbert possesses strong skills in SQL and Tableau, which enhance her data analysis and visualization capabilities. These skills allow her to interpret complex data sets and present insights that support project decision-making and strategy development. Her proficiency in these tools is an asset in her project management role, enabling her to drive project success through informed data-driven decisions.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to her current position, Ijeoma Gilbert held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Business Manager at Westmoor Dental Center from 2020 to 2022, where she managed business operations. Her engineering roles included significant positions at Point Engineering Limited and Desicon Engineering Limited, where she focused on electrical engineering projects. This combination of engineering and management experience supports her current project management responsibilities.