Stephen Bedsole Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• For a Federal healthcare agency, led the program assessment efforts for the initiative to replatform the acquisitions systems and processes, resulting in program reorganization and replanning efforts to get the program back on track. Worked with the program team and senior leaders in an advisory capacity to identify and gain agreement on product maturity and path forward. Facilitated the assessment of alternatives and coordinated the human-centered design activities needed to successfully… Show more • For a Federal healthcare agency, led the program assessment efforts for the initiative to replatform the acquisitions systems and processes, resulting in program reorganization and replanning efforts to get the program back on track. Worked with the program team and senior leaders in an advisory capacity to identify and gain agreement on product maturity and path forward. Facilitated the assessment of alternatives and coordinated the human-centered design activities needed to successfully demonstrate application readiness.• For a national multifamily owner/operator, led the account and relationship management efforts, leading to account expansion in multiple divisions and business units. As Program Lead on the same account, led analysis and design effort to support Customer Journey mapping and subsequently led the development and implementation of an innovative customer data platform. Efforts followed a human-centered design approach in the assessment of proposed technologies, vendor risk management, and product governance. Led sprint planning and execution processes and managed the strategic communications for the executive steering committee and sponsor.• For a large international financial institution, led a Process, Risk, and Control team to document and define as-is and to-be business processes for a multi-million-dollar HR technology modernization effort to seamlessly replace the legacy ERP platform with a cloud-based digital solution, operational reorganization, and define new processes and procedures. Collaborated with HR and technology experts to facilitate the creation of system and offline processes, identify operational risks, design process controls, and communicate findings to both workstream leads and executive leadership. Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

SEI is a business and technology consulting firm committed to consistent delivery and collaborative partnerships. Founded in Cincinnati in 1992, SEI now employs more than 330 consultants across the United States.With support from our national organization, our seasoned local teams take a holistic approach to new engagements, working with client stakeholders to solve problems efficiently, sustainably, and at scale. No matter the project, our consultants ensure that solutions meet… Show more SEI is a business and technology consulting firm committed to consistent delivery and collaborative partnerships. Founded in Cincinnati in 1992, SEI now employs more than 330 consultants across the United States.With support from our national organization, our seasoned local teams take a holistic approach to new engagements, working with client stakeholders to solve problems efficiently, sustainably, and at scale. No matter the project, our consultants ensure that solutions meet clients’ short-term needs and long-term goals. We support critical client needs in the areas of Data & Analytics, Technology Enablement, Information Security, Strategy & Operations, and Concept to Delivery. Show less

Arlington, Va

Served as a client lead & digital transformation lead for a local consulting firm. Engagements included:• Internal Agile execution and Agile coaching lead to fuel the expansion of the ERP consulting practice, which implemented and upgraded Oracle ERP solutions. Led program implementation using a customized Agile/Scrum methodology, including business requirements, strategic gap analysis, business process reengineering, technical process customization & configuration, data conversion &… Show more Served as a client lead & digital transformation lead for a local consulting firm. Engagements included:• Internal Agile execution and Agile coaching lead to fuel the expansion of the ERP consulting practice, which implemented and upgraded Oracle ERP solutions. Led program implementation using a customized Agile/Scrum methodology, including business requirements, strategic gap analysis, business process reengineering, technical process customization & configuration, data conversion & integration, testing, operational & organizational readiness, release management, and post go-live support. Developed and delivered Agile training & materials across multiple teams and ERP clients, tailoring the delivery process to match ERP solution implementation needs and required timeframes.• As a consultant for a large government sponsored enterprise, led the Agile program for a large cross-divisional effort to redesign the contracting process for customers and implement a new contracting system. Successfully facilitated vendor evaluation and selection, led completion of business case and funding activities, executed project planning and reporting across multiple levels and stakeholders. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as client lead at a key strategic account and as practice leader for technology delivery - Led the execution of complex business and technology initiatives for large financial services institutions. Coordinated training development and offerings, including course development and facilitation. Mentored and developed staff on an ongoing basis as a coach and advisor.Strategic Advisor / Account Lead at Common Securitization Solutions (CSS):Account team lead for initial effort… Show more Served as client lead at a key strategic account and as practice leader for technology delivery - Led the execution of complex business and technology initiatives for large financial services institutions. Coordinated training development and offerings, including course development and facilitation. Mentored and developed staff on an ongoing basis as a coach and advisor.Strategic Advisor / Account Lead at Common Securitization Solutions (CSS):Account team lead for initial effort at key strategic account with projected $3+ million in annual revenue. Led the account team on the ground as ePMO reporting lead and advisor for key stakeholders.Operational Readiness Lead for a Key Strategic Initiative at a Freddie Mac:Led operational readiness activities for the effort to replace Freddie Mac’s Security Issuance and Bond Administration functions through integration with CSS (Common Securitization Solutions).Project Management as a Service Lead at Fannie Mae:Served as Capco contract lead, responsible for realization of $2+ million in revenue through staffing of 10 technical project managers delivering a portfolio of IT application development projects across the client's Operations and Technology organization.Program Management at a Fannie Mae:Embedded Program Manager for multiple workstreams on a $30 million initiative to replace the client’s custom Loan Accounting system.Testing Management at a First Niagara Financial Group:Strategic program testing manager responsible for test design, execution, and documentation for a credit card enhancement initiative. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as Capco contract lead, responsible for realization of $2+ million in revenue through staffing of 10 technical project managers delivering a portfolio of IT application development projects across the client's Operations and Technology organization• Managed Capco's PM services relationship, proposing new resources and determining critical skills and experience required for new PMs• Forecasted project resource demand, analyzed program resource needs, and worked with multiple… Show more Served as Capco contract lead, responsible for realization of $2+ million in revenue through staffing of 10 technical project managers delivering a portfolio of IT application development projects across the client's Operations and Technology organization• Managed Capco's PM services relationship, proposing new resources and determining critical skills and experience required for new PMs• Forecasted project resource demand, analyzed program resource needs, and worked with multiple client functional area needs to coordinate Project Manager resourcing• Successfully managed and implemented 40+ releases from initiation to deployment following client SDLC, Project Quality Office, and Change Management processes• Project application areas included Finance, Capital Markets, Risk, Audit, Legal, Underwriting, and Pricing. • Worked with client to update competency framework for new Project Managers, created training materials, and delivered training to new PMs• Analyzed PM workload to determine appropriate leverage model for PMs and Project Analysts• Worked closely with new PMs to ensure smooth transition into their new roles Show less

Stafford, Va

Responsible for all aspects of program / project management engagement for large scale consulting projects as a part of start-up consulting firm, including business development contract fulfilment, pricing and revenue generation• Created and managed program and project plans, sent out updates, and determined critical success factors • Facilitated the communication of project status, activities, and issues through regular conference calls and status reports• Led project planning… Show more Responsible for all aspects of program / project management engagement for large scale consulting projects as a part of start-up consulting firm, including business development contract fulfilment, pricing and revenue generation• Created and managed program and project plans, sent out updates, and determined critical success factors • Facilitated the communication of project status, activities, and issues through regular conference calls and status reports• Led project planning sessions with executives and managers to determine desired outcomes, available resources, time constraints, and major milestones• Managed customer relationships from initial contact through contract negotiation, project start-up, fulfilment, and billing, including on-going relationship management. Work with customers to set expectations and delivery dates• Developed marketing proposals for potential customers. Analyze areas of greatest potential impact/value • Create cost/benefit analyses, scope of work documents, and metrics for successful completion Show less

Greater Denver Area

At Aurora Loan Services (a division of Lehman Brothers), managed all aspects of the customization and implementation of an Automated Underwriting (AU) system, effectively combining commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) with custom in-house development to implement an integrated solution.• Procured project resources, including managing project budget, staffing levels, and outside vendors• Directed staff on collection of business and technology requirements, validated requirements with… Show more At Aurora Loan Services (a division of Lehman Brothers), managed all aspects of the customization and implementation of an Automated Underwriting (AU) system, effectively combining commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) with custom in-house development to implement an integrated solution.• Procured project resources, including managing project budget, staffing levels, and outside vendors• Directed staff on collection of business and technology requirements, validated requirements with business and IT staff, gained signoff from appropriate stakeholders• Managed user acceptance testing (UAT) team, validating that systems have been developed to defined requirements. • Managed risks and issues associated with process and technology changes, continually evaluating potential for increased risk, gaining approval for risk thresholds, and managing changes in risk portfolio acquired as a result of system implementation and associated process changes• Determined compliance requirements for systems prior to implementation and ensure that appropriate testing and documentation occurred to mitigate risks• Planned communication to all stakeholders, including senior management, staff, customers, and other third parties. Determined the appropriate message to each party, as well as the most effective means of communication• Evaluated processes for potential offshoring opportunities. Performed cost/benefit analyses, risk analyses, required resources, and project impact assessments Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led operational risk management and process documentation efforts for the Multifamily division. Coordinated and executed process documentation efforts for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiative, creating Multifamily standard for SOX-related process documentation. • Determined impacts and designed new processes to comply with accounting standards FAS 133, FAS 149, FIN 45, and FIN 46• Managed strategic projects for the Operations and Technology division. Led multiple projects… Show more Led operational risk management and process documentation efforts for the Multifamily division. Coordinated and executed process documentation efforts for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance initiative, creating Multifamily standard for SOX-related process documentation. • Determined impacts and designed new processes to comply with accounting standards FAS 133, FAS 149, FIN 45, and FIN 46• Managed strategic projects for the Operations and Technology division. Led multiple projects simultaneously, supervising both direct reports and matrixed project staff on new product, process, technology, and strategy projects• Served as area lead in the new product offering process in the Multifamily division, designing future state processes, determining integration points with existing processes, determining resource constraints, and documenting organizational impacts for new products and execution paths• Managed the creation of a unified Business Process Architecture for Freddie Mac, analyzing and categorizing processes to create a front-to-back process view of the organization• Facilitated requirements and strategy sessions with both large (30-40 people) and small (5-10 people) groups at the division and department level• Created complex models to evaluate the short and long term financial and strategic impact of potential actions (new products, acquisitions, improvements, technology implementations, policy changes, etc.)• Functioned as division liaison for corporate steering committees on process modeling standards and business process management tool selection Show less

Arlington, Va

Mba, Business/Commerce, General

Ba, Business Management

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Education record