Program Associate
Current• Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous support and assessment of operational plans and strategies • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance• Provided qualitative and quantitative analysis for program planning and evaluation to ensure that programs effectively meet business needs• Monitored ongoing and planned business projects to ensure that business strategic goals met; identified roadblocks towards achieving milestones, and provided recommendations to meet business and clients' needs.• Established and maintained effective communications and working relationships with business partners and stakeholders to provide project updates, clarify implications and recommend strategies to mitigate risks;• Utilized project management methodologies to ensure that projects are effectively planned, managed, and executed• Assessed impacts of change requests, and made decisions and/or recommendations on changes to project plans, business models, and processes• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives• Made decisions independently and collaboratively on project-related challenges