Yogev Tal Email & Phone Number

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Il

Sunnyvale, California, Us

As a Senior Director reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager, I built the Program Management Office (PMO) for the Information Protection Group, driving excellence in operations, methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.Key contributions:- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects across the organization- Guide a team of senior program managers to reach high performance execution- Establish processes and tools tailored to project methodologies, ensuring consistent execution and delivery excellence- Lead agile adoption and continuous improvement initiatives, scaling processes to meet the dynamic needs of global teams.- Lead process improvements and quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and achieve measurable outcomes- Lead customer centric operations, to reduce churn and enhance customer satisfaction with our solutions- Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, technical program management, and initiative implementations

Sunnyvale, California, Us

Led multi-product portfolios and strategic initiatives, driving operational excellence and fostering collaboration across R&D, product, and leadership teams. Champion lead the adoption of scalable agile frameworks, optimize the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC), and implement continuous improvement practices to enhance team productivity and delivery speed.Key contributions include:- Scaling agile methodologies, leveraging LeSS and SAFe frameworks.- Streamlining release management cycles for seamless product launches.- Aligning cross-functional teams to deliver high-priority projects under tight deadlines.- Delivered impactful results by enabling innovation, mitigating risks, and creating a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Boston, Ma, Us

Led program management for high-priority initiatives, focusing on driving results across SaaS and on-premise products. Partnered with C-level leadership to align program goals with business objectives, ensuring seamless execution in a dynamic environment.Key contributions include:* Release Management: Delivered large-scale software releases under tight deadlines * Customer Responsiveness: Coordinated rapid responses to customer needs* SaaS Program Launch: Program manage the launch of a new SaaS product* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated across engineering, product, and executive teams to ensure successful program outcomes.Successfully navigated complex challenges to deliver value, improve customer satisfaction, and establish a foundation for long-term program success.

Boston, Ma, Us

Led programs spanning multi-site engineering teams, driving scalability, efficiency, and innovation across the R&D organization. Played a pivotal role in aligning technical execution with strategic business objectives, delivering impactful results in a dynamic, global environment.Key contributions include:* Scaling R&D Operations: Expanded and structured the R&D organization, building strong, independent scrum teams across multiple locations.* Program Management Leadership: Directed cross-functional programs, ensuring timely delivery while managing complex dependencies across teams.* Agile Enablement: Championed agile methodologies and mentored teams to foster collaboration, efficiency, and adaptability.* Global Collaboration: Oversaw the Ukraine R&D site, ensuring alignment with global objectives and maintaining high delivery standards.* Leadership Development: Led and coached scrum masters and project managers, strengthening the program management function.Results:* Successfully scaled R&D capacity to meet growing organizational demands.* Delivered high-priority programs under tight deadlines while fostering a culture of innovation and learning.* Improved cross-site collaboration, ensuring seamless execution and enhanced team performance.

Boston, Ma, Us

Drove end-to-end management of the software development lifecycle, focusing on process optimization and agile transformation. Acted as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the R&D organization.Key Contributions and Responsibilities:* Process Optimization: Led R&D process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and delivery speed.* Agile Transformation: Served as an agile coach, empowering teams to adopt agile principles and practices effectively.* Project Delivery: Managed outsourcing projects, ensuring successful delivery of complex software development initiatives.*Cross-Team Collaboration: Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to meet evolving project requirements and expectations.Results:* Delivered projects on time and within scope while driving organizational alignment with agile methodologies.* Enhanced team collaboration and productivity through agile coaching and process improvements.* Established a foundation for long-term agility and efficiency within the R&D department.

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, Us

• Active member in Project management institute• Editor of PMI monthly magazine

Hod Hasharon, Il

• Lead organizations to increase profitability by scaling development processes, mentor management, and implement methodology changes• Outsourced Project management• External Suppliers Management • Agile business transformation• Lecturer on project management and Agile methods

Richardson, Texas, Us

SMS Division• Lead international projects for T1 customers• Customer Facing Experience• Agile Methodology adoption Lead

Richardson, Texas, Us

SMS Division• Manage a large (60 people) group of Engineering teams (Dev, Tier 4, QA)• Manage inbound projects for T1 international customers worldwide (i.e. Telstra, T-Mobile, Vodaphone, Soft-Bank Japan)

Richardson, Texas, Us

MMS Devision• Team lead of 8 developers (Java)• Analyze, Develop, and Integrate MMS product into Customer Environment

Chesterfield, Mo, Us

Java based developer & Team lead

Java based development, Windows platform

C++ based development, Windows platform

Bs.C, Computer Science

Mba, Information Technology & Project Management

Pmp, Advanced Project Management Methodologies

Personal & Managerial Coach, Personal Decision-Making Skills

Systems Analyst, Software Development