Leslie Lukesh Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Calabasas, California, Us

My current engagement with GSG is focused on providing Strategic Planning services to the Enterprise Technology Team at Dodge & Cox.

I am supporting and caring for my family while building my skillset and searching for my next opportunity.

New York, Ny, Us

JPMorgan Chase & Co. recruited me to establish a product delivery team and streamline operations. In just 4 months, I built a collaborative team, fostering belief in the organization's vision. During my tenure, I transformed dynamics, driving a collaborative mindset and improving team retention. I facilitated a transition to product-centric teams using Agile methodologies. While managing 5 VP-level reports and leveraging resources, I elevated release frequency by 50%, cut costs by $1M+, and boosted budget efficiency by aligning digital roadmaps with a streamlined process to support 4 product owners and 25+ team members.

San Francisco, California, Us

I led large-scale programs in regulatory change management, contributing to a $14M budget with 100% adherence. Pioneering change, I accelerated decision-making processes and introduced a self-sustaining data mining and analysis process. Reporting to the SVP, I improved audit teams' satisfaction by 100% after implementing robust risk mitigation processes and controls. I empowered team members to understand change impacts, leading a steering committee that proactively addressed outstanding issues ahead of schedule while also overcoming bureaucratic hurdles.As VP, Program Management Manager (2009–2015), I ensured nationwide project success, contributing to a $40M budget program and establishing the program's PMO. Promoted due to my contributions to the successful Wachovia/Wells Fargo merger during the 2008 recession, I oversaw 100+ projects, mitigated downtime for 180K+ accounts, and ensured cross-functional alignment. Breaking down silos, I contributed to a technical debt reduction project involving 200+ applications, saving $5M through vendor contract negotiations and PMO implementation.

San Francisco, California, Us

Recruited to create a software deployment team and later promoted to QA/Test Manager. I managed Enterprise Projects from initiation to completion, including operations, infrastructure, development, vendors, and staff. I worked on small to multi-year projects with various upward reporting requirements. Held four managerial positions, leading teams ranging in size from 5 to 50 individuals. These teams included managers, leads, mid-level staff, and consultants.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History