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Boston, Ma, Us

Connecting organizations and their people to a common program management methodology, facilitating development of customized program processes, communication strategies and governance.- Consulting services include organizational engagement and discovery, facilitation of program management process development, process flows and roles and responsibilities, implementation through change management practices, on going program management.- Ongoing master budgeting, scheduling and portfolio management, executive communications, full project schedule and cost estimation, project endorsement and initiation.Additional capabilities include:- Organizational redesign - workplace strategy, planning and implementation - corporate level change management - retail branch strategy development - customer branding and marketing coordination - IT platform management - return to work strategy development, planning and execution.Disciplines/Industries - Corporate Real Estate, Financial Services, Commercial Banking

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Strategic partnership with Northstar Project Management and Real Estate Services, supporting Takeda Pharmaceutical Company.In partnership with Northstar Project and Real Estate Services, provided Program Management services to Takeda Pharmaceutical US lab and office real estate portfolio. Facilitated multi year and annual planning activities, delivered estimation and scheduling at the project and program levels, managed the master budget and schedule, facilitated process adherence and capital project endorsement and initiation, authored/delivered executive communications and program metrics, managed cross company lab equipment request process development.

Natick, Massachusetts, Us

Developed and delivered Middlesex Savings Bank’s Client Experience Program. Coordinated across divisions to establish a programmatic approach to delivery and executive governance model. Facilitating strategic direction setting and program delivery. Resulting in implementation of enhanced digital marketing, standardized branding, curated art and Community Walls, consisting of imagery of the surrounding community. Managed engagement and development of MSB’s branch expansion strategy. In partnership with bank executive team, real estate division and bank location analytics vendor. Developed executive level program approach and decision support materials to achieve approval on most favorable expansion locations. Followed by Program/Project Managing the delivery of six new and renovated branches, in partnership with cross company/discipline teams and vendors.Delivered Return to Work Program, directing alignment with COVID-19 protocols, returning employees to work within MA mandates and delivering the Cleared4Work tool, an automated/daily symptom assessment tool and badge scanning technology to increase building safety for MSB employees.

London, London, Gb

Developed and delivered departmental key metrics (KPIs) to measure health of RE function and portfolio, focusing improvement efforts and supporting rollup of executive scorecards, in partnership with peers and executive team.Implemented Performance Excellence capability within the organization, Rollout of process improvement program using lean management methods, establishing work standards, improvement hubs leading to culture of constant improvement. Built Portfolio Inventory Tool, key data set for all corporate and operational sites, enabling proactive portfolio management.Delivered Property Services 2018 Business Continuity Plan and annual exercise, resulting in key changes to resiliency plan, customer support models and alignment of critical staff in case of business disruption.

Boston, Ma, Us

Delivered Oracle system redesign. Partnered with full complement of business disciplines and IT team to align portfolio management technology with how businesses utilized space. Resulted in increased data accuracy, redesigned user interface, enhanced analytics/reporting and workflow efficiencies.Developed business case and program managed delivery of North Carolina IT Workplace program, renovating traditional office space to open collaborative, agile ready work space. In partnership with IT leaders, implemented Fidelity’s largest mobile seating program supporting IT associates evolving work styles. Led leasing portfolio strategy. In partnership with occupying businesses and the real estate leasing group, developed business cases and facilitated decisions through client engagement, multiyear plans and lease terms/negotiation to develop optimal solution. Consistent track record of making the right decisions for the business and the health/ performance of the leased portfolio.Developed and implemented low cost mobility programs, allowing businesses to grow in existing footprint. Increased mobile population by 700 associates, resulting in reduction of 350 seat demand while containing real estate costs.

Boston, Ma, Us

Built and executed the 2013 site strategy five-year plan in partnership with matrixed team, accountable for workplace and workforce strategy and financials, leading to annual/operating plan, budget and corporate location plan.Led Albuquerque site expansion, doubled capacity and renovated workspace to support growing businesses. Resulted in expanded client coverage model and increased collaboration capabilities for 500 new employees. Led consolidation of Boston headquarters into 245 Summer St. location, facilitated co-location of business lines and ideal workflow models, reducing the Boston footprint and enabled full exit of Devonshire property ahead of impending sale.

Boston, Ma, Us

Led matrix team in rolling out discretionary IT portfolio management process. Driving adoption and adherence to the use of new tools, investment committee/decision structure and benefit management plans across lines of business. Developed and delivered the 2010 through 2012 site strategy five-year plans, solidifying corporate workforce plans, real estate actions and budget ($256M). Annually program managed major strategic initiatives within the plan.Planned/executed organizational transformation and migration strategy, achieved expanded business models, labor market penetration, labor arbitrage and state incentive opportunities. While reducing vacancy across the portfolio.Managed exit of Marlborough campus, including program planning/execution, stakeholder management/partnership, communication/change management and development of strategic direction with Steering/Executive Committee.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Managed, coached and developed a team of six Director/Senior project managers, program managed the collective delivery of 90 discretionary projects and over 30 technology enhancements to front line phone and branch associates.• Successfully delivered multi-year retail desktop strategy program, representing 26 major deliverables/builds in support of phone and branch associate desktop technology. • Secured discretionary funding through development of Rep Desktop and CRM Business Cases, articulating alignment of business goals, proposed capabilities, KPI’s, benefits, NPV and ROI on investment.

Boston, Ma, Us

Honed management skills through coaching and developing a team of six Director/Senior Project managers, who managed the delivery of 90 discretionary projects and over 30 desktop technology enhancements to front line associates.Delivered multi-year financial representative IT enhancement program, consisting of 26 deliverables in support of driving efficiency and sales capabilities.Secured discretionary funding through development of Business Cases, articulating alignment of business goals, proposed capabilities, KPI’s, benefits, NPV and ROI.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Managed and coached a team of consultants responsible for designing and delivering training and programs to improve interaction quality and accuracy with Brokerage and Premium clients.