Sara Brown Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Maine, Us

Senior Project Manager for HRMS/Workday Implementation (September 2022 - present) - represent the SOM as Senior Project Manager for the Workday Implementation. Senior Project Manager for HRMS Implementation (March 2021 - September 2022) - as SOM navigates the RFP process for a System Integrator, conducted multiple projects that improved data and process gaps, allowing the project to have a strong foundation when implementation resumes. Worked with state leadership to negotiate a contract that mutually balanced risk with the new System Integrator. Senior Project Manager for Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan/ARPA (August 2021 - Present) - lead the effort to establish a system of processes and controls to deploy $1.3b in federal funds to state agencies and remain in full compliance with all federal guidelines.

Augusta, Maine, Us

Managed projects associated with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services Data Warehouse. Success is dependent on strong stakeholder relationships, scope and schedule management, and technical aptitude. Project and role highlights include:• The implementation of an Oracle Analytics Cloud Services business intelligence program representing over 8000 data attributes, with over 800 users across all state branches and agencies. Project was delivered by a vendor in-scope and on budget, using a hybrid Waterfall/Agile approach. • Retirement of Hummingbird BI application, including the conversion of over 300 end users to the new Oracle Analytics Cloud Services. Project was on schedule, in-scope, and on budget.• Integration of Workday Data to the Data Warehouse. The project was paused while the state sought a new System Integrator for the Worday implementation. At the time of the pause, the project was on scope, budget, and schedule.• Acted as the interim Product Owner, post-production for Oracle Analytics Cloud Services, overseeing the product backlog, user adoption, and product support. Efforts included developing a governance framework for the product.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Worked cross-functionally to gather business requirements for clients, ensuring a clean line of communication between business owners and technical development teams. Responsibilities included mentoring junior analysts and developers. Projects included:• Configuring and implementing a Grant Management system for the State of Maine Department of Education• Providing consultation to an institutional bank to move internal applications to a centralized, auditable, and managed entitlement platform. Worked remotely from field office to establish trust with long-term client regarding new onshore model.

New York City, Ny, Us

Leader in development and implementation of sales processes for a 1200+ sales organization, responsible for maintaining business continuity during New Lexis project, a full re-engineering of infrastructure and product. Improve process and productivity using LEAN and Six Sigma methodology, training, technical documentation, and issue resolution.

New York City, Ny, Us

Provided analysis and operational support for ~60 of the largest legal customers, representing over $150M in revenue. Consistently demonstrated the ability to distill large, complex data points into easily understood and user-friendly analysis, allowing for accurate forecasting and account management.

New York City, Ny, Us

Supported a remote 20+ sales team with all processes, contract management, reporting, and order capture support needed to execute the solution selling motion. Quickly recognized as a star performer, able to deliver meaningful results and predict selling needs, driving sales performance.