Brandon Matthews Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Adelphi, Maryland, Us

Responsible for the strategic oversight and execution of UMGC's enterprise-wide project management framework, I lead initiatives that are pivotal in driving the university's transformational strategy. My focus on integrating advanced methodologies underpins our commitment to operational excellence and strategic alignment with educational objectives.➤ Strategic Project Management Framework Implementation: Direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive project management strategy that aligns with UMGC's overarching goals.➤ Methodology Integration for Optimization: Champion the adoption of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and data-driven methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery and operations.➤ Alignment of Projects with Strategic Goals: Ensure that all project initiatives are clearly aligned with the strategic objectives of the university, supporting the mission to enhance educational technologies and improve student outcomes.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

At Prudential, I led the strategic project management and technology enablement across the globally distributed finance and actuarial organization, driving critical business success. My role centered around spearheading a transformation program that refined organizational structures and processes, enhancing agility and efficiency at every level.➤ Strategic Project Management: Directed technology and project management strategies that improved the operational efficiency of finance and actuarial systems globally.➤ Transformation Leadership: Initiated and led a transformation program, employing advanced methodologies to overhaul governance and operational structures, ensuring enhanced organizational agility.➤ Performance Optimization: Engineered the development and implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and process improvements, which significantly accelerated service delivery and optimized overall performance.➤ Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Enhancement: Established and cultivated enterprise-wide platforms that elevated technological and project management expertise across an 800+ user community, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Led the development and execution of a comprehensive program management strategy at Prudential Financial, focusing on enhancing 'mission-critical' financial and actuarial systems in line with the Dodd-Frank Act requirements. My leadership was instrumental in consolidating systems and ensuring robust compliance through meticulously designed governance frameworks.➤ Strategic Program Oversight: Directed the development and execution of strategies to develop, consolidate, and stress test critical financial systems, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.➤ Governance Framework Implementation: Led the design and implementation of robust program governance frameworks, enhancing system reliability and ensuring regulatory adherence.➤ Partnership and Leadership: Fostered strong business partnerships, providing expert guidance on program management principles and resolving issues effectively through proactive leadership and clear communication.

New York, New York, Us

At New York Life, I orchestrated the strategic design and implementation of an advanced project management organizational structure, significantly enhancing product development and aligning it with the company’s strategic goals. My leadership extended to closely working with technology teams to deliver solutions that enabled and supported life insurance products, highlighting the dual focus of my project portfolio on both product and technology initiatives.➤ Strategic Project Management Structure Design: Developed an organizational structure that not only enhanced product development but also streamlined the integration of enabling technologies, driving strategic goal achievement.➤ Technology and Product Integration: Led the adoption of technological innovations that transformed communication and knowledge-sharing, crucial for the efficient progression of both product and technology-related projects across the life insurance lifecycle.➤ Operational Efficiency and Innovation: Initiated strategies that markedly enhanced operational efficiency, laid the groundwork for robust product innovation, and reduced time-to-market.

Newark, Nj, Us

At Horizon BCBS, I spearheaded the strategic implementation of regulatory compliance programs, with a particular focus on aligning the organization with the Affordable Care Act requirements. This crucial role encompassed managing extensive updates to both business processes and systems through a meticulously defined project management lifecycle and SDLC. This role required advanced strategic planning and operational agility, enabling Horizon BCBS to efficiently meet evolving regulatory demands while upholding a high standard of service delivery and compliance.➤ ACA Compliance and Regulatory Leadership: Directed initiatives to ensure stringent adherence to the Affordable Care Act, effectively transforming key business processes and systems to comply with federal regulations.➤ Strategic Financial and Resource Management: Implemented robust controls for capital budgeting and streamlined the development of initiative roadmaps and project prioritization, enabling targeted resource allocation for essential compliance-related projects.➤ Operational Excellence and System Enhancements: Oversaw the overhaul of operational systems and procedures, guaranteeing that all adjustments not only met regulatory standards but also enhanced organizational efficiency and service delivery.

New York, Ny, Us

At Cornell University, I managed critical IT infrastructure, mobile device management (iOS, Android), and software development projects, guiding them through all phases of the project management lifecycle with rollouts impacting a user community of over 1500 individuals. My leadership was pivotal in developing new processes, metrics, and documentation that significantly enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project Management Office (PMO).➤ Comprehensive IT and Mobile Device Project Management: Directed multiple projects from inception to completion, focusing on IT infrastructure and mobile device management, ensuring seamless rollouts to a large and diverse user community.➤ PMO Efficiency Enhancement: Spearheaded the development of innovative processes, metrics, and documentation, improving project delivery times and accuracy, which in turn advanced the PMO’s maturity and capability.➤ Collaborative Development: Actively collaborated as part of a team to adopt best practices in project management, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement that supported the university's strategic technology goals.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management

Master Of Arts - Ma, Diplomacy And International Relations

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science