Jeff Scott Email & Phone Number

Topeka, Ks, Us

Topeka, Kansas Area

As the Director of the I.T. Project Management Office, I also manage the I.T. division finances, procurement, H.R. interactions and budget. Successfully design, direct, and launch statewide multi million-dollar technology system, and business supporting integration projects providing technical advancements, software upgrades, and effective process engineering to meet ever-changing business and budget requirements. Our PMO utilizes proven PMI approved Waterfall, Agile, Scrum and Hybrid Project Methodologies.Collaborate with the State CITO, Agency CIO, IRS, regulatory agencies,, department heads, and state officials including the Governor, Governor ’s Office, Kansas Legislators, Agency Heads, Chief Legal Counsel, and Chief of Staff to ensure all goals, timelines, and budgets are met.

Topeka, Kansas

Reorganized, rebuilt and directed taxation compliance enforcement operations for 11 bureaus including collections, legal administration, analysis and discovery, field services, and tax enforcement.Hired, trained, and managed 220 local and regional staff to ensure regulatory compliance and provide business taxation education to businesses and municipalities.Coached the executive team to provide realistic strategic business planning and created a sound budget to ensure the attainment of short and long-term goals.Negotiated and administered third party contracts to aid national tax recovery efforts. Key AchievementsDeveloped and managed the $10.4 million division, produced a return on investment ratio of 1:19, and recovered over $2.9 billion since 2001 (annual collection rate is $184.1 million).Strengthened state compliance operations and received a 100% pass rate for creating sound legislation and testifying before the House of Representatives and the Senate.Produced a fee structure developed for pay plans, petitions for abatement, and two additional federal programs that reduced state obligations and funded the Kansas Department of Revenue. Reduced fraudulent findings by evaluating tax cases and conducting special investigations.

Topeka, Kansas

Selected to direct tax operations for the state and manage the $35 to $40 million budget. Led over 650 employees to obtain valuable achievements for the Channel Management, Electronic Services, Customer Relations, and Compliance Enforcement divisions.Served as the project manager for the successful launch of a $70 million technology program that revamped operations, produced over $6 billon of annual revenues, and reduced expenses by 20%.“My heartfelt thanks for the invaluable service you and your fellow team members have contributed to Kansas and its citizens. As the Kansas BEST program evolved I knew we had compiled an impressive, talented team. Our final meeting further confirmed my confidence in this group and Kansas’ future. The level of dedication and productivity exhibited throughout this process greatly surpassed my expectations. . .Your work is an encouraging first step in Kansas’ journey towards a new way of government; government focused on efficiency, accountability, and the needs of all Kansans. . .Thank you for the commitment you have shown to this administration and to Kansas.” ~ Governor Kathleen Sebelius

Topeka, Kansas

Promoted to manage taxation and human resource operations for the Kansas Department of Revenue.Developed core business process curriculum and conducted end-user training.Directed call center operations and 160 employees that consulted with taxpayers and businesses to resolve taxation cases.

Topeka, Kansas

7 year Multimillion dollar tax system integration Project. From Mainframe silo systems to Oracle window based integrated system.Managed and motivated the IT team to provide effective testing, draft system designs, and conduct risk analysis.Led and implemented the introductory phases of Project 2000 and a new Computer Assisted Collection System for Government, which provided technological advancements for the state.

Managed 26 KinderCare Learning Center facilities and directed 575 staff to provide effective educational practices and produce high enrollment rates.Established, presented and trained a company-wide business training program that increased profitability rates 25% for national centers. Created and managed the $24 million budget and produced goal-surpassing revenues at all childcare locations.

Master Of Science Degree, Business Administration / Management / Marketing / International Business / Business Law

Honoree of the “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities – Graduate Level Distinction” in 2005. Voted M.V.P by business management.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administrations - Organizational Management & Leadership

Recipient of several President’s Awards and Member of the Dean’s Honor Roll, 2000 - 2003

State Certification Of Public Administration / Teach In This Program Also, Public Managment/Administration, Certification Of Public Administration

Recipient of the prestigious Kansas University's CPM “George C. Askew National Award for Excellence in Public Leadership.” My business.

State Tested And Registered As State I.T. Project Manager And Director, Information Technology Project Management