Responsible for programs that provided strategy and direction for product and IT software development with budgets ranging from $500k to over $10 million. SCRUM master for groups of 10 or more. Used Agile methodology to expedite development and business engagement. As Director of the internal Project Management Certification Program, developed, managed and delivered project management training to SME's throughout the business in order to augment project coordinator competency and "teach the business to fish" encouraging continuous throughput of deliverables throughout the business.

Provides facilitation and leadership to executives, team and stakeholders.Creates and executes project and program level work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements for $468M portfolio.Identifies and minimizes exposure and risk on projects and programsDevelops and manages project resourcing, sequencing within program.Ensures strategic alignment of portfolio.Leads steering committee meetings and facilitates collaborative decision-making process effectively.Manages internal and external communication.Resolves issues and risks with executive team.Manages multiple moderate to highly complex IT projects of various durations within portfolio. Manages project managers and business analysts within portfolio.Communicates confidential and difficult/sensitive information appropriately.Possesses solid understanding of process improvements and soft requirement gathering.Develops strategic vision and plans in conjunction with Executive team, Business Sponsors, External Partners and Information Technology.Updates supporting tracking systems with all relevant project and program data.Provides critical business direction and decisions for multiple projects and initiatives.Completes schedule, risk, scope and cost management for program.

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Creates and executes project and program level work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsManages supply chain program and other projects/programs as requiredIdentifies and minimizes exposure and risk on projects and programsDevelop and manage project and program budgetEnsure all project legal documents are completed and signedFacilitate team meetings effectivelyFacilitates steering committee meetings and decision making process effectivelyCommunicates relevant project information to sponsors and project teamResolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashionManages multiple moderate to highly complex projects of various durations Reports on status of project accurately and timely including key issues, delays in timelines, and timely escalation to key stakeholders and sponsorsUnderstands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. Possesses solid understanding of process improvements and soft requirement gatheringDevelops strategic vision and plans in conjunction with Business Sponsors, External Partners and Information TechnologyUpdates supporting tracking systems with all relevant project dataProvides critical business direction and decisions for multiple projects and initiatives

Teaching on line project management, communication, business and supervisory management courses as requested.

Consult to help organizations set up, execute and manage a variety of programs, product SKU's, and projects ranging from quality program implementation, customer service programs, digital shopping and trade, membership programs and e-learning programs.Coordinate multiple projects across time zones through virtual and face to face environmentsProficiently utilize VPN, VoIP; webx, Vidyo, and a variety of applications and technology to manage complex projects and programs.Responsible for the business case, strategic plan and lifecycle management.Apply innovative skills and creativity to maximize resource efficiencies in resource strained environmentsResponsible for vendor acquisition and managementCreate planning and communication tools to inform and engage stakeholders consecutivelyManage $1 million time sensitive project portfolios to complete projects on time and within budget