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Chester, Ct, Us

Providing project management leadership to several strategic initiatives focused on Human Capital Management (HRIS) platform optimization, growth, learning, employee retention, while introducing automation and efficiency improvements across the enterprise.* Developed an execution plan to configure and introduce a new enterprise Learning Management System, including tactical plan for migration of legacy learning systems data, existing courseware, collateral, enrollment history, certifications. Includes Project planning, configuration, reporting, third party vendor management.* In concert with HR, Payroll, and third-part professional services, provided project management leadership to evaluate existing HRIS platform deficiencies, while taking action to optimize / improve performance and impacts to time reporting, payroll, compensation, benefits enrollment, and applicant tracking.* Perform New HRIS vendor capabilities assessment, created evaluation criteria, risks, ROI, and recommendation for replacing current HRIS platform. Created new HRIS vendor evaluation / decision matrix to assist in final decision.* Created acquisition plan playbook to standardize acquisition lifecycle processes from inception to closure.

Branchville, Nj, Us

Successfully collaborated with VP of Large Accounts, Innovation, Marketing, CX, IT, Enterprise Architecture, Security, outside vendors, delivery leads, and Agency Partners to initiate, plan, validate, execute and deliver on a number of high impact, business and technology based initiatives employing SAFe and Hybrid methodologies; contributing to 21% year-over-year ($33 M) new business growth, total DPW increase of 22%, and 92% retention rate. Other supporting work included business case development, cost estimates and budget management. Other projects focused on enhanced user experience, process efficiencies, cost savings, with tangible benefit realization. Initiatives includes all project artifacts and governance - Project estimate requests, plans, vendor management and evaluation, risk management (RAID log) - full project lifecycle / program management, reporting, TEAMS site and SharePoint creation and management. Projects completed or underway include:* Market research, validation and design of a multi-year, Large Accounts Commercial Lines growth strategy, including addressable market strategy, segmentation analysis, road map outlining tactical investment priorities targeting new coverage-offerings, supporting technologies, tools, 3rd party opportunity pipeline development, enablement of RPA and other digital capabilities.* Directed a functionally diverse-enterprise team that researched, designed, developed and introduced an integrated digital Risk Management Solution, delivering curated and actionable risk management content to help commercial lines customers avoid risks* Oversight of an enterprise wide vendor support change / transition impacting all Personal and Commercials lines platforms, applications, maintenance, and D2D operations; involving approximately 100 new on/off shore technical resources* Collaborated with SVP and Actuarial team to develop a new model to accelerate and improve their candidate onboarding and actuarial modeling processes

Branchville, Nj, Us

Enterprise Project Manger (contractor) charged with managing the successful SAFe based development and implementation of multiple projects, status reporting, budget control, change management, conflict resolution, deployment and benefit realization. The largest, now deployed is an enhanced enterprise-wide, Small Business-Commercial initiative, focused on delivering segment growth through an excellent user experience. Targeted at Underwriters, Agency Partners, Support personnel, and policy holders, the Small Business platform introduced a new intuitive user interface, with features, automation capabilities, screens, and workflows; following extensive usability testing. This multi-phased initiative led to the modernization of Selective's Core system, and includes 15 unique product configurations shared across several lines of business. Other projects include the development and introduction of a new Cyber Security Product for the protection of small and medium market commercial customers across 28 states. Served as the primary project interface, interacting with IT, Operations, Claims, State Filings-Compliance, Corp. Communications, Training, and multiple third party vendors.

Senior project manager responsible for the planning, development and delivery of an enhanced enterprise CRM solution, including data migration and integration of MS Dynamics 365; providing advanced contact management, metrics and analytic capabilities, and higher degree visibility of customer interactions, from opportunity to new sales and renewals. Provided Project oversight of requirements, solution design, project artifacts - including controls, SharePoint site, communications, risk management, vendor management, K.P.I.s and reporting. Project execution was managed across a matrix team of internal business, IT stakeholders, and 3rd party onshore and offshore implementation partners.

Consulting Senior Project-Portfolio Manager overseeing Prudential Insurance technology transformation initiatives supporting their Long Term Care portfolio. Led IT transformation solutions development and deployment (full SDLC), to integrate new take-over policies and ensure accurate group re-rate, alternative benefit quotes, premium amounts, rider provisions, and associated calculations and policy holder communications. Managed business requirements, communications, stakeholder reviews and sign-off; leading to high level design (HLD). Managed risks, and all reporting. Created project artifacts including Charters, Scope-deliverable documentation, Schedules, RACI. RAID Logs, Communications Plan, and enforced Project Governance. Improved off-shore / On-shore development relations, and reduced code defect remediation cycle time. Operated in a highly matrix-ed environment consisting of third party contractors / service providers, offshore IT Development, existing client IT, Senior Actuarial and Operations teams, to maintain an integrated project team, with sustained rigor and rhythm. Served as primary point of contact to Prudential Senior Leadership.

Led business transformation efforts to restructure and relaunch a 55 year old, small-cap design / build construction and property maintenance company. Scope included organization assessment, re-branding, market expansion strategy, creation of marketing collateral / tools, internal communications, and website.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Led PMO efforts to drive change, consistency, simplification, and adoption of Enterprise / Operational Risk / Governance improvement programs (portfolio) in accordance with Dodd-Frank and other Regulatory recommendations; supporting a $200 billion global divestiture. Implemented PMO framework - including artifacts, templates, standards, guidance /policy, change management / communications, and reporting. Provided support of Scenario Analysis, Risk Assessment; portfolio management of 30 projects, - MRA, MRIA responses, evidence reviews with Internal Audit, Supervisory Affairs, Legal, Tax, and others, to ensure alignment with compliance requirements. Prepared program reviews, managed RAID logs. Assisted with staffing assessment, contracts and CAPEX / OPEX budget control.Collaborated with Managing Director to introduce enhanced Enterprise Risk Governance Procedures to better define committee structures, lines of authorization, communications, decision making, escalations, meeting protocols, and improve the risk organizations effectiveness. Assumed Business Analyst role, assessed requirements, conducted vendor evaluation - selection, and collaborated with IT to develop, test, train and deliver a simplified and automated board risk reporting solution. Reduced book-close production time (by > 50%), and improved accuracy and analytics. Project Manager - for enterprise wide re-engineering of GE Capitals' Record and Information Management (RIM) Platform; to facilitate the successful global accountability, inventory, retention, and control of physical and electronic records / data, their classification, archiving, exceptions, recall and successful transfer during GE Capital divestiture.

Provided end to end project management, governance, road map development, staff management, training, and business advisory counsel to ETS Senior PMO Director responsible for managing the full life cycle of technology and non-technical projects in excess of $100 million. Led the project planning (design through delivery) including execution, conflict escalation/resolution, contingency planning, executive reporting and solution delivery phases across a diverse functional set of business, educational, technology experts and the College Board, to enable a new Advanced Placement Program. Project Managed direct PM staff and professional services team in excess of 30. Monitored adherence to service level agreements and provided corrective action responses (CAPA) in the event of outages and audits. Sucessfully led the project planning, redesign, digital transformation of the CLEP Global Assessment, from paper to digital-computer based delivery system. Utilized Agile and Waterfall Solution Development methodologies

Consulting Director / Advisor overseeing planning and development for capital projects, for a Tier-2 MWBE start-up services provider of landscape, construction and maintenance services; directly supporting Fortune 500 companies, large real estate / asset management companies, state governments, and municipalities

Provided strategic, account and project oversight for managed care, interactive, patient education, brand marketing communications support and collateral for ENDO and Astra Zeneca clients; focused on pain management, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and mental health. Researched and developed value propositions, brand messaging, introduced programs and initiatives focused condition management, including NCQA and Physician Quality Reporting. Developed visual aids, conducted advisory boards and Key Opinion Leader Summits to increase visibility of brands and their value elements, while promoting appropriate use of medicationsHired, on-boarded, and directed agency support staff, vendors, and contractors including strategic, account coordinators, research/copywriters, editorial, traffic, project manager, and art in support of tactical-project execution

Dedicated on-site Pfizer - Johnson & Johnson consultant to ensure the appropriate managed care marketing strategies for all supported over the counter brands were in place. Managed marketing and business management projects across interdepartmental groups including, but not limited to, consumer marketing-promotions, professional marketing and sales, and finance. Constructed and delivered brand operating plans for 2007. Successfully integrated strategies through the Johnson and Johnson acquisition of Pfizer Consumer Health.Successfully collaborated, developed, validated and implemented a prescription Rx– to–OTC switch strategy supporting Pfizer’s market-leading allergy medication. Project managed and delivered economic models, interactive consumer education and loyalty/incentives platform. Achieved double digit uptake /acceptance from managed care organizations. Researched, and expanded the over the counter strategy into 2008 to include many of the Johnson and Johnson over the counter products including Pepcid, Tylenol, Listerine, and St. Joseph Aspirin

Successfully co-managed marketing projects/initiatives and expanded managed care business relationships. Developed and introduced a strategic and tactical road map, including development of programs, tools, training and execution plan for Astra Zeneca's CV, Gastrointestinal, and Oncology franchises, for existing and emerging brands. Managed monthly and quarter end budgets, P&L, outlook and business planning effortsSuccessfully project managed the re-launch of Astra Zeneca's ARB product, with a new evidence based strategy, training, tools, and execution plan for National Account Managers. Produced a National Product Pre-launch Conference, with over 1200 in attendance. Reversed negative trend; achieved positive single digit sales and market share turnaround, inside of 6 to 8 months of re-launchEstablished a partnership with the Case Management Society of America to redirect disease management quality initiatives supporting adherence to medications; targeted at heart failure and oncology patients.

Director of Access Analytics & Financial Operations Recruited to the Managed Care Leadership Team responsible for setting business strategy, and scale up of a start-up business unit. Provided managed markets–category research, access analytics, reimbursement insight, program management and support to multiple Enterprise Account Leads. Played an integrated account role in the organizations growth - focused on client portfolio: Pfizer, Novartis, TAP, AstraZeneca, GSK, BMS and others. Direct disease category expertise in Sleep, Pain, Allergy / Upper Respiratory, GI, Cardiovascular, and Oncology. Implemented a financial reporting structure to provide visibility into revenue and expense management. Summarized financial results and business outlook for the Managing Director, and Leadership Team. Doubled company revenues year over year, to $3.8 million, while successfully managing P&L, and client portfolio growth within a new business unit start-up

Financial Manager - Global Supplier Management Task Force:Collaborate with 20 cost experts on a global turn-around initiative, aimed to reduce / optimize costs / promote collaboration /and business efficiency across healthcare, real estate transformation / consolidations / corporate moves /workspace planning-buildout, SG&A, travel and living, telecom, IT, procurement, and tax, through renegotiation of contracts, eliminating waste, tighter controls, outsourcing, and termination of services. Realized a multi-year cost savings of more than $400 million. Honored with Finance Directors Circle Award, Honorable Mention Business Unit President’s Award Sen. Project Lead - Global Sales, Customer Care and Business Continuity:Spearheaded an enterprise-wide business process re-engineering effort to increase productivity, product delivery, and customer responsiveness. Gathered requirements, analyzed data, created plan of action; secured global adoption-acceptance an sponsor. Established communications rhythm, developed, trained, deployed an integrated SAP-Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution, including disaster recovery plan to several of Lucent-Avaya’s Global Customer Care Centers, serving US and EMEA sales and service operations; serving over one million business customers, VARs and 1500 sales and customer care agents (end users) globally. Directed international and domestic development / support teams, exceeding 60 professionals. Achieved 99% up-time performance, and exceeded SLA targets.Financial Liaison to the CIO:Responsible for oversight of $900 million budget - CAPEX - infrastructure / OPEX project planning, global outsource agreement oversight, control, and financial reporting. Reduced year over year expenses, maintained service levels without compromise to performance. Partnered with department directors, strategic vendors in executing against our strategic priorities and road map.

Master Certification, Project Management

B.S. Business Admin., Business Admin. & Law