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Hi, I’m William Semahah, an IT Project Management professional with over a decade of delivering enterprise-wide banking and technology transformation projects. I excel at governance, cross-functional leadership, and aligning IT strategies with business goals, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive value. Throughout my career I’ve led core banking transformations, regulatory compliance initiatives, and vendor management, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and compliance. I’m passionate about transparent communication, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams that deliver on time and within scope.…Hi, I’m William Semahah, an IT Project Management professional with over a decade of delivering enterprise-wide banking and technology transformation projects. I excel at governance, cross-functional leadership, and aligning IT strategies with business goals, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive value. Throughout my career I’ve led core banking transformations, regulatory compliance initiatives, and vendor management, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and compliance. I’m passionate about transparent communication, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams that deliver on time and within scope.

William Semahah

Project Manager, Programmer, Web Developer, +2

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Hi, I’m William Semahah, an IT Project Management professional with over a decade of delivering enterprise-wide banking and technology transformation projects. I excel at governance, cross-functional leadership, and aligning IT strategies with business goals, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive value. Throughout my career I’ve led core banking transformations, regulatory compliance initiatives, and vendor management, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and compliance. I’m passionate about transparent communication, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams that deliver on time and within scope.…Hi, I’m William Semahah, an IT Project Management professional with over a decade of delivering enterprise-wide banking and technology transformation projects. I excel at governance, cross-functional leadership, and aligning IT strategies with business goals, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive value. Throughout my career I’ve led core banking transformations, regulatory compliance initiatives, and vendor management, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and compliance. I’m passionate about transparent communication, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams that deliver on time and within scope.

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Hi, I’m William Semahah, an IT Project Management professional with over a decade of delivering enterprise-wide banking and technology transformation projects. I excel at governance, cross-functional leadership, and aligning IT strategies with business goals, using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration to drive value.

Throughout my career I’ve led core banking transformations, regulatory compliance initiatives, and vendor management, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and compliance. I’m passionate about transparent communication, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams that deliver on time and within scope.

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Work Experience

IT Project Manager at Government of New Brunswick

January 1, 2023 - Present

Lead governance for multiple IT projects, ensuring compliance with PM standards and policies; manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables across enterprise initiatives. Direct project lifecycle activities, including planning, execution, stakeholder communication, risk identification, and change control. Coordinate project audits and checkpoints, driving adherence to regulatory and security standards. Collaborate with vendors, analysts, and technical teams to deliver strategic solutions aligned with government digital transformation goals. Deliver clear and persuasive project reporting, including executive dashboards, audit responses, and status updates.

Project Manager at Consolidated Bank Ghana

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Oversaw Core Banking Transformation initiatives post-bank merger; led project governance and stakeholder coordination for system unification. Lead business analysis and project leadership for system integrations (SWIFT, ACH, Wire Transfers), achieving a straight-through processing rate of 98%. Designed and delivered a Trade Finance Management System and Microsoft SharePoint-based automation solution for compliance and internal approvals.

Project Manager at Sovereign Bank Ghana

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Managed the full project lifecycle for the implementation of trade finance modules within the core banking system, from planning and design to UAT and go-live. Led the digital transformation of trade operations by managing end-to-end process reviews and introducing workflow automation for trade documentation. Coordinated business requirements gathering and gap analysis sessions with operational teams to inform system configuration and policy alignment. Developed robust stakeholder communication plans, including weekly governance updates, executive steering committee reporting, and training schedules. Managed third-party vendor relations for the successful configuration and deployment of compliance and risk monitoring tools within trade operations.

Project Lead at National Investment Bank

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Spearheaded integration of SWIFT/Wire payment platform into the bank’s core systems, leading to a significant reduction in manual processing and delays. Served as business analyst and project coordinator for regulatory compliance system implementation, improving audit readiness and data accuracy. Restructured the Trade Finance Unit by defining new roles, workflows, and controls, leading to measurable improvements in service turnaround time. Developed use cases and test scripts for UAT phases; facilitated training and knowledge transfer sessions to build internal capacity. Collaborated with finance, operations, and IT to streamline customer onboarding and reduce KYC validation time through systems enhancements.