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Contract project manager working with EPMO Portfolio Manager in delivery of multiple projects, including $30MM+ Finance Systems program impacting all areas of the Finance organization. • LDTI Implementation/Finance Systems program – Oversaw execution of program objectives and project roadmap delivery with a team of individual workstream/business project managers.• Led project to implement customized solution to onboard an asset class to a 3rd party accounting platform, automate posting to the general ledger, and produce regulatory reporting.• Drove execution of Finance activities across a cross-functional team of senior leaders to complete a company acquisition and implement associated operational and reporting changes.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Contract project manager responsible for multiple IT projects in a hybrid Agile environment as part of a long-term, enterprise-wide, Finance modernization program with a $50MM annual budget. Led a cross-functional team to define, prioritize, and achieve annual project goals amidst multiple program-level pivots and non-aligned priorities with principal external partner. Annual project budgets were $4MM-$7MM. PMO followed PMI methodologies.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Senior leader responsible for B2C performance and product strategies for employer’s highest visibility assessment product, the ACT test. Collaborated with B2B and International colleagues on product roadmap development and communication. Designed and analyzed market research to identify customer problems and potential solutions, developed targeted marketing strategy, and evaluated customer satisfaction. Forecasted and monitored volumes and revenue for main product and ancillary services. Led cross-functional teams responsible for product development and delivery for a diverse customer base. Managed product change for feature, operational, and system updates.

Iowa City, Ia

Leader of newly-created team of Contract Coordinators responsible for managing contracts and business relationships with clients offering scholarship, fellowship, and grant programs. Lead contract negotiator for highest priority clients and program manager for multiple concurrent programs for diverse clients. Created team processes and procedures to ensure continued successful delivery of contract requirements following a complete department restructure. Developed proposals and costing to acquire new clients and for new contracts with exiting clients, including successfully recompeting a five-year federal government contract. Facilitated on-going process and quality improvement work among all department teams.

Iowa City, Ia

Managed client relations, contracts, and program operations for scholarship, fellowship, and grant programs awarding more than $3M annually, managing scope, schedule, and budget for multiple programs concurrently. Successfully recaptured consecutive five-year federal government contracts worth more than $1.5M each. Optimized application processing methods, resulting in 15% reduction in labor expenses. Led new client acquisition and on-boarding. Subject matter expert for creation of two online application systems and a data management system; also responsible for on-going maintenance and enhancement for one of the online application systems. Mentored new Coordinators.

Iowa City, Iowa Area

Iowa City, Iowa Area