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Middletown, Ct

Drives the alignment and results on key IT initiatives and mentoring staff in best practices in software implementation and project management methodology. Hands-on senior project manager working closely with the business in understanding the business drivers and interpreting needs into IT initiatives and requirements. Performs multiple activities including project management, business analysis, developing and tracking metrics, facilitating decisions & issue resolution, verifying testing and validation scripts, and conducting post implementation reviews. Initiatives emphasize system integration and streamlining business’ workflows. Develops and manages risk assessments, develops policies and procedures with standardized tools/templates for consistency in compliance and reporting.

Armonk, New York

Administered a structured PMO environment and oversaw the IT organization’s portfolio management program. Drove adoption of leading practices and technology and promoted the value of IT in support of the organization's strategic direction and priorities. Directed and mentored strategic and tactical initiatives across multiple disciplines with emphasis on driving interoperability, maximizing investments, and transforming business processes to increase productivity. Led governance sessions with executive leadership, project sponsors, and business units on a regular basis. Centrally managed IT’s project resource allocations and personally facilitated project tollgates and post implementation reviews. Primary recruiter for managing contractors and solution providers. Managed staff of 35 over 4 IT areas – Strategic Services (PMO), General Finance/ Administration, Revenue Cycle, and WCHN’s Health Information Exchange. Led annual IT capital budgeting process and managed budget expenditures of approximately $8-15 million for capital and operating budgets of $6-10 million.

Developed and managed IT’s project management office and e-business group. Responsible for the development, mentoring, and implementation of an effective PM methodology process based on PMBOK methodologies. Accountable for the overall execution of IT project management activities and provided subject matter expertise and guidance on projects that involve major change for the business areas (i.e., process improvements, work redesign.) Developed and maintained project management methodology, process framework, techniques, and developed standardized tools and templates based on best practice. For e-business, responsible for the development of the e-business roadmap and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives in support of the roadmap. Managed staff of 9 consisting of 6 project leaders and 3 web developers. Recruited and coached staff and was primary IT recruiter and contact for hiring external consultants for project management and software implementation activities.

Led Danbury Health Systems (DHS) which includes Danbury Hospital, Danbury Office of Physicians Services (DOPS), and 35 affiliates in the organization-wide mission of achieving Year 2000 compliance. Managing a staff of 40+ internal and external resources to implement Year 2000 initiatives across multiple disciplines. Major disciplines monitored include IT, Clinical Engineering, Facilities, Security, Materials Management and Purchasing. Responsibilities include developing “best practices” in project management and Year 2000 guidelines, implementing a formal awareness campaign to all levels of the organization, monitoring Year 2000 compliance strategies, determining priorities across multi-disciplinary teams, and auditing the overall process to ensure due diligence and consistency. Successfully achieved Year 2000 Readiness within time frame specified

Held various IT positions throughout the 14 years. In managerial role since 1993. Managed a staff of 8 full time employees and 25 consultants to implement concurrent strategic projects. Responsibilities include developing/maintaining budgets, hiring and recruiting, prioritizing projects, and allocating resources. Vendor Management responsibilities. Projects were consistently implemented on time, within budget and successfully met expectations.

Mba, Management And Organization

Bba, Dual Concentration Mis/ Marketing

BBA - Management Information Systems, Marketing and MBA - Management & Organization