As a client-centric program leader, I have extensive experience leading large-scale technical programs across the healthcare and financial services industries. Known as a program turnaround architect and credited with rapid, ROI-backed advances in organizational capabilities and performance. 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬➟ Reducing ambiguity by developing frameworks and policies that streamline and scale technical programs.➟ Affinity for data and financial analysis resulting in strong stakeholder relationships that drive millions in profits.➟ Developer of best-in-class talent via mentorship, coaching, and professional training. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰With an MBA in Finance and Strategic Management, I started my career in the finance industry. As the Vice President of Underwriting & Credit Risk Management, I was a founding officer of a major regional bank's inaugural Small Business Banking Division, leading a team of underwriters and portfolio managers to conduct credit risk reviews for new borrowers and an existing loan portfolio. From there, my roles became more technical in nature. As a Business System Consultant of Product Development, I led a team to build out custom enhancements on the company's securities trading platform for external clients. Eventually, I pivoted into the healthcare industry as a Business Analysis Manager where my focus was on system enhancements and IT vendor management/governance. I was one of the first technical program managers hired at athenahealth, to execute up to 30 simultaneous custom integration projects to help onboard new enterprise clients. As demand grew, I pitched a leadership role to formalize program management within the organization. Here I standardized the project management process, reduced operational bottlenecks, and significantly improved relationships with clients. While at Steward Health Care, I supported the transformation of and matured the PMO by implementing best practices that reduced project turnaround times by 25% and improved project transparency/communication across the organization. Most recently I took a career sabbatical to travel. I have since relocated to San Diego.𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭You can DM me here or email me at jrlarocca1@gmail.com