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Alan Nalliah

Corinth,Texas

Summary

Accomplished Senior Project Leader with a proven track record at Builders First Source, adept in Agile methodology and fostering robust client relationships. Spearheaded major ERP and IT initiatives, driving cross-functional teams to exceed project milestones while championing change management and risk mitigation strategies. Renowned for exceptional communication and team leadership, consistently aligning projects with strategic organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Builders First Source
Dallas, USA
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide project leadership on S/4 HANA ERP project to ensure timely and effective execution.
  • Managed cross-functional teams (onshore and offshore) to ensure efficient project execution.
  • Responsible for developing project plans, milestones, and key project deliverables, and monitoring progress throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive the process of gathering or confirming requirements, define the implementation project scope, and develop engagement timelines and resources as needed.
  • Ensure projects are managed against the requirements of the scope of work, and manage applicable deliverables.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from team members on processes and workflow efficiencies.
  • Completed thorough risk assessments, and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks at the project and program level.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.

Enterprise Project Manager

Builders First Source
Dallas, USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Build and maintain the project portfolio for the EPMO team utilizing Smartsheet.
  • Designed and implemented project phases for the EPMO team, and reporting is tracked within Smartsheet.
  • Implemented Driver Optimization Programs with 300+ installations throughout the United States.
  • Lead projects from the original concept through final implementation by defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
  • Implement and train change agents with change management for project implementation.
  • Assist with the creation and standardization of enterprise project management documentation (Change Control, Project Intake Form, Project Status, Issue Tracking, Pre- and Post-Implementation Checklist, Project Closure Checklist, Change Control).
  • Worked with Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish project milestones and meet demanding timelines.
  • Created risk mitigation strategies for identified risks associated with projects.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.

IT Project Manager III

Builders First Source
Dallas, USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Manages and oversees all aspects of the development and implementation of large, medium, and highly complex multi-platform initiatives.
  • Lead projects from the original concept through final implementation by defining project scope and objectives, developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
  • Implement project management practices, build project plans for IT and business-related projects, and identify the timing and resources required to achieve deliverables.
  • Negotiates with department managers, company leadership, and other stakeholders when necessary regarding the support of required personnel.
  • Secured continuous project scope alignment with business objectives and made modifications to enhance effectiveness toward intended result.
  • Executed proof of concept implementations to validate product feasibility.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development (junior PMs).
  • Collaborates to develop and appropriately execute a communication strategy, including stakeholder analysis, ongoing communications, and adoption plans.
  • Analyzes dependencies across the IT project portfolio and develops mitigating actions among dependencies.
  • Assess risk, create a risk mitigation plan, and ensure that mitigating actions are taken to ensure successful project completion.
  • Proactively review project estimates at the end of each phase to refine resource estimation.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to align projects with organizational goals and strategies.

Education

Bachelor Science - Management Information Systems

College, University
University Of Central Oklahoma
05-2004

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

College, University
Oklahoma City University

Skills

  • Communication
  • Motivator
  • Agile methodology
  • Multi-project management
  • Client relationship management
  • Adaptability
  • Change Management
  • Risk Management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership

Personal Information

Title: Senior Project Manager

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Builders First Source
01.2023 - Current

Enterprise Project Manager

Builders First Source
01.2020 - 01.2023

IT Project Manager III

Builders First Source
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor Science - Management Information Systems

College, University

Some College (No Degree) - Project Management

College, University
Alan Nalliah