Kris Adelmann, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Blaine, Minnesota, United States

The Manager, Implementation Project Management is responsible for overseeing theProject Management implementation team, ensuring successful project delivery, clientsatisfaction, and team management. This role involves strategic planning, managingmultiple project managers, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. It is pivotalin bridging the gap between strategic planning and execution, ensuring that theimplementation projects align with organizational goals and client needs.

Solutran is a leading FinTech company committed to creating game-changing, customer-friendly solutions. We serve health-seeking populations by partnering with the nation’s largest health plans, employers, retailers, and government programs.Senior Project Manager with a highly collaborative style and engage stakeholders to manage conflict, negotiate, and build relationships both within and outside our organization. Tailor projects, apply the project processes, and identify the appropriate tools and techniques to efficiently and effectively deliver projects on time, in scope and within the cost constraints, as well as mentor fellow Project Managers.Primary Responsibilities:- Participate in the development of a PMO, building PMO best practices, and the development and maintenance of Organizational Process Assets. Mentor fellow Project Managers and provide guidance towards their career growth when needed.- Expertly tailor each project by incorporating the appropriate project management plans, documents, processes, tools, and techniques and employ the appropriate processes within the project management process groups of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and control and closing - Develop and maintain project management plans, documents, and baselines (scope, cost, and schedule) for project measurement. Provide project management subject matter expertise in client/prospect related discussions, presentations, or RFP responses.- Engage stakeholders to align scope to meet client requirements, reduce risks, and manage costsImplement risk management practices to ensure risks are identified, prioritized, and managed early and throughout the project lifecycle

eCIFM Solutions Inc. is a world class service provider of Integrated Workplace Management Solutions (IWMS) to a wide range of corporations, educational institutions, and Federal, State, and Local government agencies. eCIFM specializes in successfully implementing the IBM TRIRIGA® IWMS suite of software solutions thorough analysis of clients needs, industries, and best practices. Established Project Manager using project management skills to manage project roles, deliverables, and resources to provide quality projects. Responsible for the project portfolio management process including; status and communication reporting standards, metrics, and calculation, implementing quality management best practices and managing all aspects of internal software application projects and software application enhancements from initiation through delivery. ● Developed and maintained the scope, budget and schedule of the ongoing projects. ● Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and implementing TRIRIGA to ensure that the implementation is scalable and can grow with a business evolving requirements. ● Built and led an effective and collaborative project team and supports Sales and Business generation activities by participating in Sales presentation, responding to RFPs, developing Statement of Works and Project Change Requests.

Twin Cities Campus

The Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program is an emerging program at the University of Minnesota. This program developed a common method to manage physical and facility assets (from design to disposition) across the University (all campuses). Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager in leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously with cross-functional project teams in a large de-centralized and diverse work environment. Experience with large scale, complex project management and system development life cycle. Uses project management skills to manage project roles, deliverables, and resources to provide quality projects. Considers the current and future business environment in the development and application of technology.● Project Manager on the system wide implementation of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) project implementing TRIRIGA which includes functionality for CPPM, Space, Operations and Maintenance, Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and Energy, and Admin.● Worked with clients and technical groups to solve complex problems considering technology capacity, desired business results, by analyzing, documenting and streamlining business processes to best align technology solutions with business strategies. Detailing functional/technical specifications, integrating job aids and process flows with business decisions and rules.● Managed a staff of IT Business Analysts and contractors using a combination of formal and informal feedback channels. Experienced with employee and contractor recruitment, hiring, retention, conflict resolution and staff development.● Led the process of analyzing and streamlining complex client business processes to best align technology solutions with business strategies.

Twin Cities Campus

The Senior Manager leads the Project Coordination team within a matrix-managed organization. The Project Coordination team is responsible for developing and maintaining policies, procedures and templates that support the distributed OIT project management needs, and providing direct oversight/coordination of data and voice project-based work.Provided leadership and strategic direction as the Senior Manager for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Project Management Office. Implemented standard business processes, tools and templates. Managed resources, work assignments, and employee development to create a team environment that promoted and fostered The Office of Information Technology (OIT) values that include team focus, trust, ownership, integrity, caring, hardworking, can-do attitude, and creative problem solving.● Responsible for performance management, resource forecasting, hiring and planning, job development & training, unit organizational structure, resource allocation, skills forecasting and development, direct report coaching & development, and ensuring good customer service. ● Develop and maintain policies, procedures and templates that support the distributed OIT project management needs, and ensure that staff are given the tools and training required for successful project management. ● Analyze and solve complex problems, and manage conflict in an information technology service team setting, within a diverse and complex organization.

Office Of Information Technology

The Vendor Relations role is an integral part of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) which strategically seeks to provide the best price on technology productions and services from the vendors with which the University has contracts, and offer these prices to students, staff, and faculty, by taking advantage of the University’s purchasing power.● Work collaboratively with vendors, purchasing, colleagues, and IT governance groups to ensure that the future road-map / strategic direction aligns to the mission and vision of the University of Minnesota.● Manage the Software License team.As Project Coordination Manager, provided leadership to the Project / Product Coordination and Service Delivery / Order Writing area for Networking and Telecommunication Services. ● Worked with infrastructure alignment team to re-align OIT’s Layer 1 and Layer 2 Common Good and ISO infrastructure services and the departments providing those services in order to support the University’s strategic direction for IT service delivery, increase quality of services, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs.● Developed and maintained business and customer relationships.● Assignment and oversight of data and voice project-based work.

The Office of Communications and Advancement (OCA) is an integral part of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) which seeks to assist OIT by strategically promoting all aspects of information technology and providing opportunities for meaningful involvement of all constituencies/stakeholders.In support of Advancing Excellence in IT at the University of Minnesota, the communication team worked in collaboration with service owners, governance groups, collegiate and departmental partners, to advance IT services and initiatives. I managed the creation of a central communication department to support the central Information Technology Department. I lead the project of creating a service delivery model IT Website by identifying and leading a collaborative project team to implement the site.● Align technology units to ensure delivery of comprehensive and customer-centered communications.● Build, enhance, and protect OIT's image through strategic communications and marketing initiatives. ● Promote continuous improvement throughout the communications and advancement initiative.

The Project Administrator in the Networking and Telecommunications Services (NTS) Department was responsible for the coordinating medium-scale video, wireless, voice, and data network projects.As part of that role, coordinated medium-scale data network projects. The position also performed problem-solving analysis: Analyze, troubleshoot, track, and corrected customer problems. The Customer Service Coordinator role served as a liaison between OIT and University colleges and departments by identifying user needs and requirements. Provided feedback to OIT management regarding issues of importance and concern in units. Worked with colleges and departments to resolve any issues identified.● Manage medium-scale or complex projects that do not fit into standardized work order parameters.● Provide technical expertise in solutions implemented as part of a project. ● Develop and maintain customer relationships.

As a tier 2 level support, the Network Support Analyst, performed problem-solving analysis: Analyze, troubleshoot, track, escalate, and corrected customer problems. The position also performed quality assurance activities and assisted with product development responsibilities. I worked to also review, maintain, and contributed to the development of new standards and procedures as needed.

As an Application Support and Quality Assurance role, responsible for reviewing, testing, and approving system changes, enhancements, releases and upgrades to ensure they functioned in accordance to the business requirements of Gander Mountain. Created, maintained, updated, and incorporated new and existing business procedures. Responsible for host applications support, end user assistance, and system problem resolutions.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

M.S. Management Of Technology (Mot)

The M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT) is a degree program that combines technology and business. The MOT is a management degree.