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Chandler, Az, Us

Chandler, Arizona, United States

◼️ Oversee a portfolio of US-based Wealth Technology programs worth $11M, driving the execution of initiatives focused on consolidating front-end screens to present a Unified Workflow for multiple business areas.◼️ Integrate with Product Owners and Stakeholders to prioritize epics based on business value, strategic goals, and dependencies, while facilitating the clarification and refinement of Agile epics.◼️ Direct all aspects of Risk Management and Organization control for the Programs, implementing robust strategies to mitigate risks and maintain organizational control.◼️ Administer and report on all aspects of financial management and control for all projects within the program, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.◼️ Achieve significant progress in streamlining the Program Intake and Governance process within four months, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.◼️ Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, product owners, and subject matter experts, to thoroughly understand and gather comprehensive business requirements.

◼️ Superintended a highly skilled team of five Project Managers within the Credit Specialties Insurance Line of Business, fostering collaboration and efficiency.◼️ Achieved significant advancements in streamlining the Program Intake and Governance process within six months, enhancing operational efficiency.◼️ Partnered with product owners and stakeholders to prioritize epics based on business value, strategic goals, and dependencies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.◼️ Slashed team errors on status reports by executing additional controls and checkpoints, significantly improving report accuracy and reliability.◼️ Led comprehensive financial management and control for all projects, maintaining accurate reporting and budget adherence.◼️ Decomposed epics into smaller, manageable units called user stories, detailing specific features or functionalities from an end user's perspective.

Chandler, Az

◼️ Played a pivotal role in a task force, aimed at transforming the Portfolio Process Management (PPM Tool) for improved intake and streamlined governance during funding requests.◼️ Governed various programs within Bank Utilities, overseeing Business Process Management, the Servicemember Civil Relief Act Program (SCRA), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) programs.◼️ Ensured alignment with PMP Methodology and structured and executed an efficient Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).◼️ Crafted agile release roadmaps to facilitate change release delivery, spearheading change planning, readiness assessments, and executing comprehensive communications plans.◼️ Liaised closely with business stakeholders and QA teams to strategize the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process, encompassing defining test scenarios, identifying test data, and setting acceptance criteria.◼️ Devised inclusive pre-production testing plans featuring performance testing, security testing, and pertinent testing activities.◼️ Functioned as the Technology Release Manager, concurrently managing up to six Programs.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

◼️ Oversaw and monitored the project budgets, timelines, and forecasts to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of projects.◼️ Contributed to a $100M program with an annual spend of $21M, developing a strategic deployment roadmap that ensured smooth transitions from domestic to international sites.◼️ Devised and optimized processes for Engineering Information Technology software development, emphasizing significant operational cost savings.◼️ Facilitated global Aerospace Configuration Management Change Request Council, assessing tool modifications, analyzing requirements, and determining cost benefits. ◼️ Implemented change management strategies and site requirements to expedite project completion effectively.◼️ Developed and executed statements of work, conducting GAP analysis to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.

◼️ Successfully delivered projects for American Express, IBM, Honeywell, and Wells Fargo, managing project budgets, timelines, and forecasts to ensure efficient project delivery.◼️ Developed and implemented effective project management methodologies with a strong focus on operational excellence and cost savings.◼️ Led cross-functional teams at American Express, implementing change management strategies and exceeding client expectations by delivering projects on time and within budget.◼️ Managed complex projects at IBM, optimizing resource allocation and fostering collaboration to achieve project objectives.◼️ Developed streamlined processes and administered change management at Honeywell, ensuring project alignment and successful project completions.◼️ Delivered projects within the financial industry at Wells Fargo, focusing on operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement.◼️ Achieved outstanding results throughout career, driving cost savings and exceeding project expectations.◼️ Strategic thinker adept at formulating statements of work, conducting GAP analysis, and ensuring project alignment.◼️ Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, consistently delivering high-quality results and driving successful project outcomes.

◼️ Demonstrated expertise in managing and delivering successful projects as a Senior Project Manager Consulting at Covansys, Inc.◼️ Effectively handled project budgets, timelines, and forecasts to ensure efficient project delivery.Utilized strong leadership and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.◼️ Developed and implemented effective project management methodologies, optimizing resource allocation and driving operational excellence.◼️ Maintained a track record of exceeding client expectations by delivering projects on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality and client satisfaction.

◼️ Demonstrated expertise in leading and delivering successful projects at Electronic Data Systems (EDS).◼️ Effectively managed project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient project delivery.◼️ Leveraged strong leadership skills to successfully lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration to achieve project objectives.◼️ Developed and implemented project management methodologies that drive operational excellence and maximize project outcomes.◼️ Consistently delivered projects on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction and exceeding expectations.◼️ Maintained a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality in all project deliverables.

◼️ Excelled in analyzing business needs and translating them into effective system solutions at Blue Cross of Massachusetts.◼️ Deep understanding of both business processes and technology, successfully collaborating with stakeholders to identify requirements, design solutions, and implement system enhancements.◼️ Leveraged strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage project deliverables, timelines, and budgets, ensuring successful project outcomes.◼️ Proven track record of driving process improvements and optimizing system functionality to enhance operational efficiency.◼️ Delivered innovative, customer-centric solutions that meet the unique needs of Blue Cross and its clients, maintaining high quality and adherence to industry regulations.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Tau Kapps Epsilon Fraternity