Technical owner of applications supporting: Business Development, Product Implementation, Health Management, Provider Solutions and Corporate ApplicationsPartner with leaders across technology and Wellmark operations to deliver technology solutions that support corporate strategy.Accountable for all aspects of application delivery, from business case development and outcome definition through technical delivery to the hands of the user.Collaborate with executive sponsors, legal and vendor executives on 3rd party application Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work and implementation planning.Coach delivery teams from inception through delivery; providing guidance and challenging teams to pursue innovative solutions that drive value, reduce costs, improve member experience and align to corporate strategy.Lead and manage cross-functional delivery teams, set clear expectations, evaluate team member performance and coach team members for success leveraging a strength based approach.Operate a fully scalable model for technology resourcing, partnering with local and global vendors. Forecast and staff for resource needs in alignment with portfolio investment plan and technology strategy. Create and maintain technology roadmaps for maintenance and enhancement of applications.Serve as a change agent by applying knowledge and industry best practices of technology, health care, and financial services industries.

Led and managed corporate cross-functional project teams who take project from inception through completion; established requirements, mapped and designed new processes; implemented, monitored, and measured; managed project costs effectively; facilitated timeliness and schedules for project completion.Managed sourcing, contracting, and implementation of selected vendors. Ensured vendor management responsibilities were understood and accepted by the project sponsor and technology throughout the project and delivered appropriate turnover of vendor responsibilities at the close of the project. Participated in development of project methodology standards and operational procedures.

Technology contractor specializing in analysis, web application help text, technical writing, training development, report development, data mapping and project management.