Principal Project Manager
Current• Accountable for driving all aspects of ERP system implementation, customization, and upgrade projects • Manage up to 12 concurrent projects for public and private sector clients and administer budgets reaching $500,000 • Engage up to 25 stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to coordinate activities and achieve client timelines • Define project scope, allocate resources, gather requirements, fulfill change orders, and assess and mitigate risks• Prepare SOWs, arrange licensing agreements, and gain approval for timesheets and invoices• Partner with consultants and developers to tailor solution designs according to client specifications • Devise and present customized training programs to educate clients on the system features and functionalities • Coordinate validation pilot initiatives to confirm all training and objectives were accomplished before the go-live • Transfer the client to the support team upon project completion and investigate and rectify escalated system issues Key Achievements:✔ Orchestrated the full cycle delivery over 120 ERP projects for international clients from a wide range of industries including finance, aviation, government, telecommunications, insurance, manufacturing, and food and beverage✔ Introduced formalized processes for segmenting, prioritizing, and closing support tickets to streamline issue resolution times, strengthen customer satisfaction, and significantly reduce the backlog of outstanding tickets✔ Inherited 4 accounts with implementation projects delayed in the configuration phase and successfully got the projects back on track to avoid any major concerns ✔ Secured multiple million dollars in new revenues by gaining client approval for additional modules and expanded scope ✔ Enhanced data tracking and record management by standardizing documentation for reporting and budgeting ✔ Instituted checklists for the validation, cutover, and go-live processes to prepare clients and maximize efficiency