Amanda Wright Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

As a Project Manager at KPMG, I oversee the implementation of a digital literacy learning and development program for advisory professionals. My role involves creating and managing project plans to build out 60+ learning paths covering various topics such as data analytics, cloud, generative AI, machine learning, and data management tools.I work closely with stakeholders and the L&D team to develop KPMG specific courses and coordinate pilots to ensure that learners are gaining the knowledge needed to succeed in their roles. Additionally, I facilitate live virtual and in-person trainings on generative AI for over 700 advisory professionals.To increase program adoption and completion, I develop and execute communications using various channels such as newsletters and social mediums. I also maintain monthly status reports for leadership consumption.I led the implementation of a skill community engagement model to provide advisory professionals a space to troubleshoot data-related technical issues and stay informed of continuing education opportunities. This involves facilitating and planning skill community onboarding meetings and leading quarterly calls with skill community leadership to provide them with metrics on engagement and membership.I manage one direct report in this role.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

As the project manager of an IT asset management (ITAM/SAM) program I oversaw 6 cross-functional workstreams: architecture, development, integrations, automation, training and governance. Managed a $2M budget, facilitated stakeholder steering meetings and conducted a 3-year plan that drove 10 ServiceNow development efforts. The project team successfully implemented a comprehensive framework to manage technology assets, giving stakeholders the ability to make informed decision about sourcing, inventory and maintenance of assets.Directly managed a security project to effectively measure and report on technology configurations across middleware, network, database, server, storage and software systems. Collaborated with all 6 departments to plan and execute a 3-year development effort to ingest configuration status into a data warehouse. Senior leadership can leverage this data through Tableau dashboards to reduce IT outages and improve security posture.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsible for coordinating and facilitating the technology re-engineering program by partnering with analytics and business teams to identify projects that result in decreased infrastructure spend. Track and report on status against re-engineering targets, risks and issues in steering committee meetings. These savings have allowed us to make investments in new technology, providing advisors with tools to stay competitive in the financial industry.

Oakdale, Mn, Us

Work directly with the senior project manager to synchronize all operations involved in the successful completion of the storage migration project following PMO and corporate project standards. Responsible for the coordination of project activities with various stakeholders including senior management, project manager and team members. Organize meetings and record minutes.

Bloomington, Minnesota, Us

Managed 3-5 software implementations for a HR staffing platform. Evaluated business processes and gathered requirements for project definition. Produced implementation plans which defined customizations, timelines and budgets. Managed deadlines and deliverables while coordinating project activities among functional and technical team members. Maintained constant communication with clients on project updates including status, risks, issues, and escalations. Successfully implemented 6 client within the first 6 months.

Irvine, California, Us

Utilize management information for planning, tracking, analyzing and improving customer support activities. Hands on leader, supervising 3 direct reports. Develop, design and execute continuous improvement projects. Administer project related documentation including charters, test plans, communication plans and requirement definitions. Managed a project to implement EDI order processing. Acted as functional expert and identified customer requirements to deploy a customer portal.

Irvine, California, Us

Played a key role in the successful implementation of IFS Applications 8 within the customer support, marketing and sales departments. Identified process requirements and outlined standards. Classified potential workarounds and customizations where capabilities lacked. Proposed business processes and solutions to fit ERP and CRM applications. Responsible for software testing in workshop scenarios by simulating actual business functions. Developed data conversion requirements and provided input into data conversion plans. Wrote test plans for validating proposed solutions. Developed and executed user training sessions personally in the US and UK; remotely in Asia and South America. Managed a customization project to ensure timely delivery and accurate deployment within the CRM.

Irvine, California, Us

Verified all orders complied with SOX and ISO audit requirements. Provided weekly reporting to management on order entry error rates. Served as an escalation point for customers’ issues and order expediting. Coordinated order processing with accounting, shipping and manufacturing. Implemented an order checking tracking system to give management added visibility. Maintained the team’s 99.5% accuracy goal.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, Us

Managed a $1.5 million account, increased sales by 3% over 18 months. Serviced 25 account locations; forecasted what products would meet their supply needs and increase sales. Arranged subcontracted freight by setting up loads with preferred transportation companies. Created marketing flyers and brochures for customer promotions. Designed company advertisements for a monthly industry magazine. Developed a weekly specials flyer for marketing campaigns. Proposed a project plan for building and designing the company’s website.