Jennifer Weigel-Shaffer Email & Phone Number

Madison, Wi, Us

Madison, Wi, Us

Founder and host of a podcast that explores topics between GenX and Z underscoring the transformative impact of women supporting women. - Responsible for content creation, episode planning, production, editing and distribution across multiple platformsMentor UW-Madison Project Management Certificate candidates -Responsible for reviewing mentee's project(s) to ensure applied learning of principles and practices in order for certificate obtainment

Madison, Wisconsin

Spearheaded enterprise-wide agile transformation initiatives, collaborating closely with leadership to align strategies with business objectives. Drafted and presented enterprise architecture designs to enhance agility, implemented operating models and methodologies like Agile-Scrum and Kanban, and provided coaching and consulting to improve leadership, talent management, and Agile practices. By fostering a culture of transparency and adaptability, facilitated organizational change, supported by agile metrics and KPIs for data-driven decision-making. Efforts included conducting maturity assessments, establishing community of practices and managing diverse initiatives across various domains, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to driving successful agile transformations.Note: Position eliminated due to company-wide restructuring and cost-saving initiative

Led strategic initiatives aimed at driving organizational change and growth. Managed a large scale new product innovation effort. I provided leadership to cross-functional teams throughout design, development, marketing and implementation to ensure transparency and alignment across the organization. Additionally, I conducted risk assessments, developed mitigation strategies, and managed project dependencies to safeguard project outcomes. By focusing on delivering tangible business value and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, I played a key role in driving successful outcomes (and having ‘FUN’ while doing it).

Orchestrated the successful execution of complex initiatives within diverse project portfolios - ranging from $200K to multi-million dollar budges. Leveraging expertise in project management methodologies - working with all levels of management. Led cross-functional teams through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery - managing project scope, timelines, and budgets while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Through meticulous planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement, I consistently delivered results that exceeded expectations and contributed to the overall success of the organization.

Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), driving strategic direction and ensuring alignment between project portfolios and organizational objectives. Oversaw project planning, execution, and delivery. Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic priorities and optimized resource allocation. Implemented project workflow efficiency models that enhanced delivery effectiveness. Provided leadership, coaching, and management for a team of Project Managers and Business Analyst, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Managed a diverse portfolio of projects encompassing significant initiatives such as company acquisitions, system implementations, new system development, new product development, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (Bs)

Masters Certificate Project Management

Business Process Improvement - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt