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Princeton, Nj, Us

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Senior level portfolio, program, and project management professional leading the development and implementation of portfolio management office infrastructure within the Data & Analytics as well as Commercial Marketing and Sales divisions.+ Stood up the portfolio management office within Data & Analytics along with processes and technology (Monday.com and Power BI) to identify and select value-added projects that are aligned with corporate strategy and then execute those projects throughout the portfolio management lifecycle. This includes Intake and prioritization, demand management, resource capacity planning, project planning and scheduling, risk and issue management, and scope change control. Processes were determined based on maturity level and readiness of the D&A organization to adopt new ways of working. Managed a portfolio of 50+ projects across commercial, clinical, and corporate initiatives.+ Lead the implementation and management of the Omnichannel PMO which consisted of the establishment of a new “next best action” decision engine for a leading brand along with more enhanced orchestration capabilities aimed at optimizing the Sales Rep to HCP customer experience. Managed a team of project management professionals who successfully delivered the creation of the AI based decision engine and new orchestration capabilities on-time and within budget.

Greater New York City Area

Practice leader developing and delivering portfolio and program management professional services to clients within the Financial Services and Life Sciences industries.+ Developed the program management governance model for the firm’s proprietary “Powered Enterprise” ERP implementation methodology. Adapted JIRA and CONFLUENCE tools to support program management processes.+ Helped drive the practice’s penetration and growth strategy into Life Sciences and Healthcare markets.+ Directed the development of the firm’s Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) strategy.+ Fostered creative thinking amongst practitioners and staff by eliciting ideas to create process improvement service offerings that solved specific and emerging business issues by industry. Offerings included but were not limited to Pharmaceutical Clinical Study Portfolio Management, and Merger & Acquisition Integration.

Greater New York City Area

Oversee the development and operations of Program Advisory Services. Provide leadership in the management of the firm's PPM practice with focus on the NE US region.+ Led engagement team and client through an enterprise-wide process harmonization effort within Quality and Compliance for Major Pharmaceutical company.+ Led the design and implementation of operational PMO for clinical trial data analysis division of Major Pharma company. Worked with third-party software developer in the parallel implementation of supporting tool with workflow automation.+ Led the review and future state organizational design of the IT division of Major Auto Manufacturer.+ Led the development and implementation of a PMO that governs major line of business acquisitions for Major Food Service Company.

Princeton, Nj

Internal principal consultant within the U.S. corporate research and development headquarters providing operational improvement consulting services to all sectors including Financial Services, Healthcare, Industry, Energy, and Infrastructure.+ Directed sub-practice within $5MM Process and Production Consulting organization focused on program and project management as well as LEAN process improvement, innovation, and strategic business modeling services.

Princeton, Nj

Senior executive operating boutique consulting firm delivering transformative operational effectiveness, business process improvement, enterprise risk, and program and project management services.+ Developed and marketed targeted program management service offerings aimed at resolving emerging business issues for clients. Created proprietary methodologies to use in support of services offerings. Drove 1st year revenue to over $1MM.+ Established strategic partnerships with project portfolio management software providers and other complementary firms.

New York, Ny

+ Grew and directed program/project management/process improvement practice group generating over $5.7 million per year in revenue.+ Contributed to thought leadership in the development of the firm’s program and project management methodologies,which included enterprise program management, program and portfolio management, project office management, and project assurance. Methodologies were aligned with the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK®.+ Co-led analysis of firm’s worldwide published survey on global project management trends. Identified relevant correlations in the survey results that supported the benefit of project management and the need for project management services. Delivered presentations of the findings to international audiences.+ Fostered creative thinking amongst practitioners and staff by eliciting ideas to create process improvement service offerings that solved specific and emerging business issues by industry. Offerings included but were not limited to Pharmaceutical Clinical Study Portfolio Management, Merger & Acquisition Integration, and Internal/External Audit Management.+ Led multiple million dollar proposal efforts in support of executing strategy around firm services. In each case, mobilized team of practitioners across the firm’s advisory group to form a cohesive and winning team.+ Provided career development, coaching, and mentoring for all practice members and other practitioners who sought mentorship under the firm’s formal coaching program.+ Developed and directed program management and risk management training to practice members and others within firm to support service offerings.+ Instituted and directed the development of internal PMP certification training resulting in nearly 100% of all group practitioners obtaining PMPs.+ Cultivated and managed strategic joint alliances with leading software companies. Worked with these firms to develop and market joint service offerings and engagement delivery to clients.

Mba

Activities and Societies: Co-founder: Entrepreneurs Association

Bba, Dual Major: Finance & Marketing

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Mu, Exchequer