Description

Seasoned Project Manager with expertise in leading complex projects and orchestrating all phases of project life cycles, from initial concept and planning through execution, monitoring, and closing. Proficient in leveraging project management methodologies such as to drive project success and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Recognized for the ability to manage cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently exceeding stakeholder expectations.

Adept at strategic planning and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of available resources to achieve project goals. Skilled in risk management, identifying potential issues early, and implementing effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact. Analytical skills in the comprehensive analysis of project data, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Talented in stakeholder management, maintaining open lines of communication with clients, vendors, and team members to ensure transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Record of driving process improvements and enhancing project efficiency through the adoption of industry best practices and innovative solutions. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging team members to expand their skills and capabilities. Proficient in project management software and tools, including Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Salesforce, ensuring effective project tracking & reporting. Dedicated to achieving excellence in project delivery, leveraging a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and leadership acumen to drive organizational success and deliver value to clients and stakeholders.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Cognizant
Analyst – PMO
September 2016 - April 2018 (1 year and 7 months)
• Project Management: Initiated, strategized, designed, implemented, and maintained project initiatives that adhered to organizational objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Program Evaluation: Developed program assessment protocols, both formal and informal, for continuous evaluation and improvement, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
• Solution Development: Managed business requirements gathering and designed functional solutions for projects, ensuring that business needs were accurately captured and addressed.
• Productivity Enhancement: Leveraged knowledge of productivity and project tools, including Jira and the Microsoft Office Suite, to streamline project management processes and enhance team productivity.
Netcom Learning
Assistant Manager – Project Management
June 2023 - Today (3 years)
• Strategic Alignment: Align product and technical roadmaps with overarching business goals, enabling the company to stay ahead of the competition and meet strategic objectives efficiently.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate client relationships throughout project lifecycles, ensuring timely responsiveness and effective issue resolution to maintain high client satisfaction.
• Cross-functional Communication: Provide clear and concise project status updates, fostering effective cross-functional collaboration and communication across diverse teams.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor teams on Agile best practices, promoting continuous improvement and achieving project success.
• Problem-Solving: Collaborate with core and execution teams to identify areas requiring escalations, and define corrective actions.  Agile Methodology Implementation: Implement agile methodologies and utilize project management tools, increasing transparency and streamlining project delivery, resulting in a 15% boost in productivity.  Process Improvement: Lead transformative process improvements, significantly enhancing project and team efficiency by achieving a 20% reduction in project completion times.
Cloud That Technologies
Business Analyst – Process Engineering, Automation and PMO
April 2022 - June 2023 (1 year and 2 months)
• Stakeholder Alignment: Drove project execution aligning stakeholders across departments, ensuring project goals were met.
• Team Management: Involved team members proactively in planning, decision-making, and execution efforts, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration that improved overall project outcomes.
• Process Enhancement: Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently advocating for and implementing process enhancements that resulted in significant operational efficiencies.
• Task Delegation: Provided direction and leadership to project teams, delegating and allocating tasks for optimal performance.  Team Collaboration: Partnered with cross-functional teams (product, business, data, risk management) to design and implement new processes, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness by 30%.  Continuous Improvement: Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the team, proactively identifying and implementing process enhancements that led to a 25% increase in productivity.  Customer Management: Assisted the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables and maintaining effective stakeholder communications, leading to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.  Agile Application: Applied SCRUM/Agile methodologies to enterprise-level application development projects, streamlining workflows and improving project efficiency by 40%.  Project Delivery: Ensured successful project delivery within scope and quality, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate.