WHAT I DO: I successfully execute projects for clients by ensuring that business analysis, QA, development and operational resources are working together on discreet clearly defined tasks that deliver benefits to the company and their clients.WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with clients from the Financial Services & Healthcare industry including:Bioreference Laboratories - Director of the PMOCitigroup / Lava Trading - Product Manager and Project ManagementThomson Financial - Project ManagerReuters - QA and business developmentSalomon Brothers - Development ManagerWHY IT WORKS: Executing strategic projects affecting the enterprise requires resources from multiple departments. In addition to working as a project and program manager, throughout my career, I have been employed as an application developer, business analyst, development manager, QA manager, product manager and technical writer/documentation specialist. Understanding these varied disciplines positions me to better identify and manage project risk and to provide guidance and mentoring for team members.WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: Each company’s success is as a result of the skills and talents of its employees. Corporate and organizational structures have evolved and together they create the company’s distinct corporate culture. While project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall impose rigor that when followed ensure a greater likelihood of success, my experience allows me to recognize when company’s culture accomplishes these tasks in a slightly different manner. Mindful that the goal is successful project execution, I tailor the project’s execution to work within the company culture. Alternatively, if a project’s goal is to implement a new execution methodology such as Agile, I can mentor the team. READY TO TALK? Feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn, drop me a line at jhays@comcast.net or call me directly at 973-865-4902.