I acted as the guiding force behind all technical TV & Cross Platform projects and programs to continue positioning the company as one of the top global media and analytics partners delivering key marketing data and analytics to enterprises. Among my key contributions, I…Worked hand-in-hand with senior leaders to define organizational priorities and align project/program planning.Served as chief liaison providing continued updates on each project, managing changes, and responding to any inquiries. Oversaw technical project/program execution, driving each project to achieve all deliverables in a timely manner, meeting all agreed upon milestones and deadlines. I focused on creating/maintaining master schedules and project roadmaps for the exciting new flagship product. In addition, I created master resource & capacity plans for all projects outlining strategic utilization of engineering and analytical resources and highlighting resource constraints for the entire program spanning multiple quarters.Continued to develop/adapt strategic plans for forecasting projects of all sizes and complexities, in terms of duration and required resource commitments.Directed the full project lifecycle for each initiative, from defining initial scope through to final delivery.Designed strong project controls and closely managed projects’ timelines, while partnering with development managers to ensure technical resources were available just in time for each project. Developed/refined effective risk management strategies and problem-solved/triaged issues that arose and changes that were needed.Leveraged my mastery of Scrum/Agile and Waterfall principles to maximize productivity and minimize risk across all project phases.Collaborated on and authored numerous processes meant to streamline how the new program initiatives were introduced, approved, and prioritized, while at the same time providing visibility and communication to all stakeholders within the company.

I directed a 12-member BI team and six-member Corporate Application team, as well as multiple independent contractors with specialty expertise in Oracle and SQL Server technical areas. I was able to manage all operations and projects virtually, delivering 24/7/365 application support for the client and ensuring all client service-level agreement (SLA) requirements were met. During my tenure with the company, I…Led the BI team to manage, troubleshoot, and develop innovative solutions for Oracle EDW, Cognos reporting platforms. I ensured timely delivery of all corporate Financial, HR, Marketing, and Sales reports vital for client operations on a weekly basis.Optimized the performance of the Corporate Application team operating and maintaining the Oracle EBS platform and other corporate apps.Organized and managed all platform/application projects, instilling an Agile framework to ensure optimal end-to-end execution and delivery. This included tracking/reporting the status of each project, crafting effective risk mitigation strategies, resolving any issues, managing change requests, controlling costs, negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and other key functions.Delivered reports on ADM operations and projects to leaders across all levels through to C-suite team members.Carefully tracked all tickets/requests to assign jobs and balance workflow across both onsite and offshore teams.Was designated as the primary escalation point for applications support and/or projects, while utilizing the One ITSM tool to track any incidents, problems, requests, and changes.Partnered with other internal CGI leaders to conduct regular delivery assurance quality checks.

I was brought in by Nike to spearhead an ever-evolving portfolio of integration engineering and middleware development projects. Projects included electronic data exchange (EDI) solution development initiatives executed in collaboration with the company’s global network of 3PL logistics and warehousing partners, as well as solutions to create seamless integration between Nike’s Global Pay & Time system (SAP & Kronos) and ADP, in addition to other financial institutions.For highlights of key projects, I…Rolled out Africa Distributors including new Warehousing and Logistics Operations.Implemented Nike’s new Global Pay & Time System.

I orchestrated all projects in support of the company’s IT Global Operations function, making a strong impact on the technology infrastructure and ability to scale business capabilities for what was the 3rd largest of the Big Three EDA vendors at that time to continue to be a top competitor. Select enterprise-wide projects included:Windows 7 & BitLocker, Active Directory rollout.Oracle DB migration.MS SharePoint upgrade and migration.Transitioning WAN circuits from Sprint to AT&T.Executing the SoHo implementation.

I instituted Agile-based project frameworks to drive the performance of projects for the transportation & logistics industry leading company’s Infrastructure Project Management Group. I oversaw teams of technical staff producing highest quality deliverables on-time and within strict budget parameters. For other key contributions, I…Crafted and continued to update the enterprise ITIL Operational Level Agreement (OLA) governing the full service design process.Played a key role in introducing project and program governance best practices to take project and program management/delivery capabilities to new levels of performance for the organization.Coached and mentored project management peers and junior PMs, as well as provided key guidance to help with resolving any obstacles encountered during projects. For select projects, I…Implemented a new HA Warehousing and Logistics system for Cisco.Led various Infrastructure improvement initiatives both in-house and at DR centers.