Project manager skilled in delivering value through Agile project management. Expertise in managing timelines, leading meetings, identifying risks, and removing blockers. Strong communication with business partners to gather requirements and collaborate with developers, testers, and architects for successful project delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Engr Cslt-Tech Proj Mgmt
Verizon
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
05.2019 - 02.2026
Led cross-functional collaboration among Business and GTS stakeholders to ensure effective program execution.
Managed, tracked, and resolved all phases of program from design through implementation.
Collaborated with project teams to enhance processes, resulting in improved quality for customers.
Project Highlights:
Directed rebranding initiative for Verizon Up to myAccess, impacting approximately 35 million lines across 16 million accounts.
Oversaw price adjustments for M&M 4.0 plans, increasing rates by $4 per line.
Implemented pricing strategy for smartwatch embedded voice lines, raising rack rate by $5.
Senior Analyst/IT Business Operations
Verizon
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
01.2012 - 05.2019
Developed requirements for IT system enhancements across multiple applications, including PeopleSoft and Verizon tools.
Contributed to agile project team for telematics transition to VZTime by creating Jira stories and executing test cases.
Participated in agile team for VZW/VDSI transition to VZTime, addressing defects and ensuring implementation success.
Senior Technical Analyst/IT Finance
Verizon
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
01.2009 - 01.2012
Oversaw IT Capital Reporting with an emphasis on IT Capital Labor.
Managed all IT PeopleSoft Labor Project Codes and associated costing.
Executed month-end book close and reporting for capital and labor.
Led team during PeopleSoft 9.1 upgrade for IT Finance, enhancing system functionality.
Developed requirements for enhancements to PeopleSoft Capital Labor System and security role management.
Managed PeopleSoft security roles and generated month-end close reports efficiently.
Senior Analyst Financial Systems
Verizon
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
12.2005 - 01.2009
Delivered training and support for PeopleSoft General Ledger module, enhancing user proficiency.
Coordinated month-end close processes across various modules to ensure timely reporting.
Established allocations setup, chartfields, and security roles within PeopleSoft to optimize functionality.
Conducted Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) testing for PeopleSoft General Ledger, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Developed requirements and conducted system testing for enhancements to PeopleSoft General Ledger.
Monitored journal entry activity to ensure month-end deadlines were met.
Performed routine reviews and maintenance on PeopleSoft Workflow configuration to ensure optimal performance.
Conducted quarterly online training seminars on PeopleSoft queries, and Excel journal templates for all employee levels.
Coordinator Finance/GL Finance
Verizon
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
01.2004 - 01.2006
Managed reconciliation of diverse general ledger accounts and execution of month-end close procedures.
Education
Master of Management -
University of Phoenix
01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
University of Phoenix
01.2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Phoenix
01.2006
Cittone Institute
01.1990
Skills
Program and project management
Release train engineering
Team collaboration
Problem solving
Effective communication
Deadline orientation
Time management
PeopleSoft expertise
Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Scrum
JIRA
Recognition
Recognizing You Award, Verizon, 2022, for playing a vital role in the organization on the Agile & Portfolio Management team
Recognizing You Award, Verizon, 2016, for 2016 labor code structure, PAR Implementation for VDSL
Recognizing You Award, Verizon, 2015, for new processes and driving efficiencies
Recognizing You Award, Verizon, 2014, for system enhancements
Recognizing You Award, Verizon, 2012, for PeopleSoft 9.1 project