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Roseville, Ca, Us

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

Supporting Visionworks and Retail

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

As the Director of Enterprise Capability PMO Services, I am responsible for driving increased operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and financial performance. I successfully manage and deliver complex technical projects with enterprise impact for multiple Shared Service Organizations, including Finance, HR, Marketing, SAP, Salesforce, Infrastructure, and Office of Information Security. I strengthen project execution and continuous improvement by setting strategic direction for the maturity of the ECPMO, implementing streamlined processes, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.Aligning project delivery with strategic goals, I ensure the successful achievement of key objectives by influencing quality planning and financial decision-making. Additionally, I play a vital role in fostering a high-performance culture and driving individual and team growth by coaching and mentoring a team of 20 project delivery resources including BA’s, PM’s, PgM’s, and a Portfolio Manager.

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

In my role as Senior Manager of Enterprise Capability PMO Services, I spearheaded successful transformation efforts within the eyewear line of business. By designing, directing, managing, and implementing portfolio and project management services, I ensured the successful execution of initiatives, resulting in improved project execution rigor, oversight, and successful delivery. I optimized resource allocation and drove cross-functional alignment by collaborating with leadership and stakeholder groups, driving strategic direction and ensuring accountability for critical dependencies.By streamlining delivery processes and increasing team efficiency through the implementation of Lean IT continuous improvement techniques, I achieved streamlined operations, innovation, and adherence to quality standards. Navigating a complex matrixed organization, I successfully drove project outcomes and achieved business objectives by building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

As an IT Program Manager, I inspired and empowered team members and stakeholders, driving a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. This resulted in increased productivity, team engagement, and overall project success. I developed and managed program portfolios and roadmaps, efficiently allocating resources and optimizing efficiency across multiple projects to achieve organizational objectives. By implementing Agile delivery methodologies and serving as an Agile Coach within the Infrastructure organization, I improved project execution, accelerated delivery cycles, and increased adaptability to changing business needs, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and project outcomes. Building and maintaining relationships with VSP application teams, I ensured successful project outcomes and fostered collaboration between business and IT stakeholders.

Rancho Cordova, Ca, Us

As a Senior IT Project Manager, I successfully managed high-profile projects involving IT Infrastructure, Networking, System Administration, and Application Teams with budgets up to $1.5M. By delivering projects on time and within budget that exceeded customer expectations, I ensured high customer satisfaction and project success. Bridging communication gaps between application and IT teams, I drove increased project efficiency, collaboration, and delivery of high-quality solutions. Mentoring and coaching project team members in industry best practices and Agile methodologies, I improved project success rates, enhanced team performance, and increased customer satisfaction. Leading project team meetings with effective tools and techniques, I facilitated value-added discussions, efficient decision-making, and proactive risk mitigation, resulting in improved project communication and stakeholder alignment.

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, I enabled seamless execution and achieved high customer satisfaction by successfully leading end-to-end technical projects involving IT infrastructure, networking, system administration, and cloud-based architectures. Meticulously defining project objectives, creating comprehensive schedules, and enforcing rigorous quality control, I ensured the successful achievement of project goals. Through optimized resource allocation and effective cost management strategies, I successfully managed medium to large-scale infrastructure services projects and programs with budgets ranging from $500k to $1M.

Sacramento, California, Us

In the role of Infrastructure Manager, I ensured uninterrupted information technology infrastructure and shared services for the California Earthquake Authority. By effectively managing the company's network infrastructure and leading a 1st and 2nd level support team, I consistently met service level agreements (SLAs) and exceeded customer satisfaction. Collaborating with senior leadership, I drove notable improvements in business infrastructure, engaging 3rd party vendors to negotiate and manage contract maintenance agreements and SLAs. I executed internal Infrastructure projects beyond the scope of the CEA PMO organization, serving as a Project Manager with specialized expertise and driving the implementation of Agile Project Methodology across the IT Organization. Notably, I significantly contributed to elevating organizational Scrum Maturity by taking on the role of Scrum Master, coaching and guiding the Scrum Team to achieve higher levels of performance and efficiency.

San Francisco, California, Us

As the Lead Business Systems Analyst, I successfully led hardware and software projects impacting North America. By employing a combination of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I ensured the seamless integration of new technologies and systems while adhering to project timelines. I developed comprehensive support documentation and delivered engaging classroom-style training sessions, empowering the Support Services team with the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver exceptional customer support and promptly resolve issues. Applying strong negotiation skills, I developed comprehensive maintenance agreements and SLA agreements with vendors, optimizing cost savings, minimizing downtime, and fostering positive vendor relationships, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and improved service delivery.

Frisco, Texas, Us

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New York, New York, Us

Associate'S Degree, Electronics Technology

Associate'S Degree, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications