Information Technology Project Manager
Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Led and managed of over $50M in Telecom Projects using the following methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, SAFe and Lean Agile. Direct and manage project development from requirements to deployment.• Designed comprehensive project timelines and milestones, and approved requirements within the first 30 days of each project, aligning with "Speed to Market" goals by deploying code within 50 days. Played a key role in controlling changes in project scope, proactively identifying potential crises, and devising contingency plans.• Led weekly project status meetings, effectively communicating project expectations to a large team of members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Identified and resolved issues within project teams to ensure smooth progress.• Developed structured workbooks for each project, serving as a centralized repository for application contact names, numbers, issues, schedules, budget details, and general project information. Tracked project milestones and deliverables efficiently using the project management tools.• Conducted project retrospectives, providing valuable insights and establishing recommendations to identify both successful and unsuccessful project elements in Agile and Waterfall projects, contributing to continuous improvement in project management processes.