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Algenon Willis

Poughkeepsie,NY

Summary

Accomplished PMO Manager with a proven track record at IBM Corporation, adept in program implementation and fostering effective relationships. Spearheaded initiatives that surpassed cost-saving targets by 20% and reduced IT cost structure by 25%. Skilled in matrix management and leadership, consistently delivering strategic project outcomes and driving business transformation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

PMO Manager - Technology Business Management

IBM Corporation - CIO Office
01.2018 - 11.2024
  • Manage a team of program and project managers and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles
  • Continuously improve project management toolkits and methodologies
  • Define and drive the overall vision, strategy and key deliverables for the project/program
  • Provide Program Management and project team oversight
  • Establish project benchmarks and performance metrics
  • Work with finance business partner to manage quarterly project OPEX & CAPEX
  • Translate the project vision into program high level scope, design and executables
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and growth mind-set behavior
  • Oversee the portfolio of projects, supporting prioritization of initiatives based on strategic objectives, risk assessment, and resource availability.
  • Monitor project performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), providing regular updates to executive leadership on progress, risks, and issues.

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Sr Manager, Hybrid Cloud

IBM Corporation - CIO Office
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Manage team of 60 IT professionals to deliver complete set of Cloud Infrastructure Services.
  • Develop Cost Model to allocate internal customer service charges
  • Managed 30M of IT spend

Cloud Platform - Program Executive/Manager

IBM Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Manage team of 20 IT professions to deliver initial internal Cloud Hosting offering
  • Reduced migration and application deployment cycle time by 60%
  • Developed Agile management structure and metrics to accelerate program deliverables by 30%
  • Surpassed cost saving targets by 20% in first year

Operations Executive - Blue Harmony Project

IBM Corporation
05.2008 - 01.2013
  • Developed management system that led to successful international project implementations
  • Drafted action plans , led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project plan schedules
  • Managed 100M budget to achieve company budget objectives
  • Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
  • Developed slides and other forms of media to present project progress to the executive team

Program Manager - SAP Ledger

IBM Corporation
04.2006 - 05.2008
  • Established a cross organization team of over 100 professionals assigned to roll out World Wide implementation of SAP ledger
  • Planned, organized, directed IT operations to ensure optimal return on investment
  • Managed Audited 25 work plans and offered recommendations for improvements
  • Served as the single point of contact for project scheduling changes

Business Transformation Portfolio Mgr

IBM Corporation
10.2004 - 03.2006
  • Drove overall IT cost structure reduction of 25%
  • Developed new analytic process to allow senior management to understand the impact of each project.
  • Established cross organization governance model
  • Partnered with Manufacturing and IT Organization to develop an integrated change management process

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics

Mount St Mary College
Newburgh, NY
2000

Skills

  • Program Implementation
  • Matrix Management
  • Budget Administration
  • Complex problem solving
  • Project Management
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Building Effective Relationships
  • Cost Control
  • Agile Practices
  • Analytical Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Analytical Skills
  • Oral Communication
  • Business Process

Accomplishments

    Leadership

  • Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.
  • Implemented common program management systems resulting in operational efficiencies
  • Launched several budget planning initiatives to drive 10% annual reductions
  • Mentored and developed several top talent staff members
  • Certifications

  • PMI
  • PMI -ACP Certified
  • Certified Technology Business Management Executive

Affiliations

PMI Hudson Valley Charter

Timeline

PMO Manager - Technology Business Management

IBM Corporation - CIO Office
01.2018 - 11.2024

Sr Manager, Hybrid Cloud

IBM Corporation - CIO Office
01.2014 - 01.2018

Cloud Platform - Program Executive/Manager

IBM Corporation
01.2013 - 12.2014

Operations Executive - Blue Harmony Project

IBM Corporation
05.2008 - 01.2013

Program Manager - SAP Ledger

IBM Corporation
04.2006 - 05.2008

Business Transformation Portfolio Mgr

IBM Corporation
10.2004 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics

Mount St Mary College
Algenon Willis