Work alongside VP of Product & SVP of Engineering to develop a new organization to accomplish replatforming the Aspira One SaaS offering while managing the SDLC for large scale, high-priority feature releases across the Aspira client base. -+ Owned the inception, development of initial product specifications, & roadmap creation for work to transition the Colorado Landowner Preference Program (LPP) from the Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT), resulting in improved data handling, user experience, and consolidation of draw management processes through collaboration with key internal and client and stakeholders. -+ Took ownership of critical requirement and product specification activities to design a prototype using the new platform concepts, with a goal of streamlining the hunting draw configuration and execution process and extending capabilities across the Aspira client base.

Spearhead the end-to-end product delivery process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define product vision, develop and refine requirements, prioritize features, and author strategic roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Implement and optimize delivery management processes, tools, and metrics to improve efficiency, transparency, and predictability.-+ Enhanced the Job Seeker experience portfolio by collaboratively developing OKRs, identifying high-value opportunities through metric analysis, establishing clear domain-based product roadmaps, and zooming in as needed to participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, story writing, etc)-+ Collaborated with portfolio leadership to conceive and implement a revised monthly operational review with domain leads to improve team accountability, track OKR progress, identify opportunities for optimization, and review key delivery demos.-+ Boosted employer connections with Job Seekers by 2-10% by transforming operations, shifting to an app-first focus, piloting an AI career guidance service, and managing High Quality Marketplace program.-+ Normalized and scaled the workload of the Product Delivery and Velocity team by managing and coaching established practices on cross-functional software deliveries within the portfolio.

Directed a team of technical program managers in collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive the inception and delivery of strategic product releases. Developed, implemented, and coached iterative development processes and best practices to ensure efficient delivery. Communicated development progress, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership and stakeholders.-+ Expanded and developed the program team from 15+ to 40+, refining roles, designing career progression paths, and establishing onboarding and development frameworks to drive consistent value delivery.-+ Collaborated with teams to capture and refine requirements to develop a comprehensive delivery roadmap based on a business model shift that transformed Vrbo into a VR marketplace, resulting in a ~150MM increase in revenue and eventual acquisition by Expedia.-+ Collaborated on the org design of a delivery group reorganization, consolidating teams from Vrbo, Expedia, and Hotels.com into a unified Delivery Enablers group for the EG Marketplace organization.-+ Developed strategic roadmaps for Vrbo inventory migration to Expedia's Order Management system, integrating with a proprietary tax calculation system, operationalizing work with regulators, and improving overall VR compliance with thousands of jurisdictions.-+ Initiated Convergence and Adoption initiative to unify Expedia brands onto one platform, reducing effort for site deployment and custom functionality by 3x.

-+ Developed the delivery planning, scoping, cost estimates, resource deployment, partner management, and the sequencing of 15+ workstreams for the creation of an ExxonMobil MobilOil digital platform. This work served as the model for 6 global lines of business to adopt and deploy sites upon, and resulted in efficiencies in content development and localization, distributed accountability through customized permissions-based access, and a robust digital asset management system.-+ Served as the single point of contact for client and partner communications; managed execution and deployment efforts of partner agencies and third-party vendors, including Avanade, BBDO, Sitecore, and Bazaarvoice.

NOTE: I began my career with HomeAway in January of 2011 and was there until February 2013. My family moved back to Cincinnati after the birth of our son and I took a job with Barefoot Proximity. We were there for 1 year and moved back to Austin, where my employment was picked back up by HomeAway. This entry represents the time I was at HA prior to that time period. Please see the single-entry for Vrbo/Expedia above. Thank you!

Led implementation projects, ensuring successful deployment of Bazaarvoice solutions for clients. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Drove project execution, monitoring progress and addressing issues to ensure on-time delivery.-+ Spearheaded 20+ implementations for BV’s critical Procter & Gamble projects, generating approximately $1M in revenue within a year. -+ Introduced a range of agile methodologies alongside a dedicated team of UI designers and engineers, resulting in a noteworthy 20% increase in project throughput and enhanced delivery predictability and planning practices. -+ Provided consulting expertise and collaborated with various partner vendors on requirements gathering, offering technical implementation guidance for BV’s suite of SaaS products.

I served as the project consulting lead with key stakeholders in Dell’s SMB unit to consolidate all digital work from multiple disparate agencies down to one. I provided strategic delivery leadership on several other large Dell SMB initiatives, which included a partnership with A&E (We Mean Business), SB360 (small business-focused content site), Dell Solution Station (Dell’s response to Best Buy’s Geek Squad) and Dell Labs (work done to rebuild the custom CMS Dell.com runs on). During this time, I was promoted to Sr. PM and tapped to lead projects for Microsoft, Hoover’s and Reliant Energy and provided mentorship and management to other junior-level project managers

I provided digital product consulting expertise and strategic leadership for clients such as Nokia, McCoy’s, Anhueser-Busch, and Dresser Wayne. I also mentored interns, coordinators & analysts by helping to establish a format for a weekly learning session and was recognized with an MVP award for work done both internally and with clients.