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Amanda Galella

Brewster,New York
Amanda Galella

Summary

Established project management team leader excelling in executive alignment, crossorganizational consensus building and change management implementation. Extensive experience successfully executing highly complex project deliverables, timelines and budgets. Valued for collaborative approach and consistently cultivating a positive project atmosphere.

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Regeneron

Director, Business Transformation Lead
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

ENFUSION

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
04.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide project management oversight and best practices for enterprise-level large asset management client
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external key stakeholders
  • Communicate overall program status to internal & external stakeholders
  • Resolve or escalate issues to maintain delivery expectations
  • Coordinate and execute project plan and delivery based on scope and timelines agreed
  • Serve as a coach and mentor to team members on project management best practices

BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES

EXECUTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
05.2017 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Managed and executed multiple projects in order to enable new markets, funds, strategies and capabilities on behalf of the Front Office and Client Service to provide clients with alpha generation and mitigate risk
  • Managed large scale program initiatives with multiple workstreams and dependencies to transform Middle & Back Office processes & technology
  • Oversaw a team of Project Managers working across all functions and life-cycle of project management
  • Served as a coach and mentor to colleagues on development of critical thinking skills, identification and integration of best practices, and project management excellence framework
  • Led continuous improvement efforts with senior leadership, clients and vendors to surface business needs, identify potential solutions and ensure successful implementation and change management
  • Established and managed project and PMO governance framework, inclusive of developing tracking and oversight processes to ensure projects were prioritized, resourced and executed efficiently
  • Developed and oversaw communication channels to ensure stakeholders were consistently looped and senior leaders were updated regularly on comprehensive project portfolio
  • Led oversight team that managed team priorities, maintained project management schedules and monitored overall performance metrics, responsible for leading a forum to surface project challenges and provide team support to ensure project goals were achieved

BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES

STRATEGY & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
12.2011 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Served as strategic thought partner to the Head of Business Operations overseeing, Accounting, Investor Services and Legal departments
  • Responsible for setting priorities, prioritizing key meetings, managing executive meeting preparation, ensuring follow-ups, overseeing internal and external communications and managing all information flow
  • Planned and directed all administrative, financial and operations activities
  • Responsible for the management of executive support staff
  • Managed a portfolio of key projects on behalf of the Head of Business Operations during a large restructuring effort, responsible for leading organizational design and people retention initiatives
  • Managed all aspects of annual budget review process, department and employee year-end reviews, and oversaw all communications from executive management
  • Managed day to day relationships with key vendors and outsource partners for Business Operations services
  • Developed & implemented processes to monitor & report vendor performance, including SLA/KPIs and scorecards to gather metrics and improve vendor governance
  • Served as key liaison between Business Operations and vendors on day to day issues, escalations, and resolutions

BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES

INVESTOR SERVICES
05.2008 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Managed team of 8 and oversaw processing and reporting of investor transactions, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and associated money movement
  • Responsible for development, assessment, ongoing people management and regular reviews for team
  • Led complex projects including account events and fund launches, responsible for all planning and facilitation activities required to support from an investor services perspective
  • Developed and implemented new processes and procedures to improve function efficiency and execution goals
  • Proactively identified organizational gaps and worked collaboratively to develop and implement solutions and tracked/measured resolution success metrics over time

GLEACHER FUND ADVISORS, LP

MARKETING AND INVESTOR RELATIONS
01.2005 - 05.2008

Job overview

  • Developed and ran the marketing and investor relations program for an institutional $500m fund of hedge funds
  • Managed marketing strategic plan and goals, including developing and executing marketing plans
  • Led initiative to design and develop marketing materials and communication campaign, including development of relationships for a new investment strategy and fund
  • Responsible for all client relationship functions, working directly with clients, investment consultants and third-party administrators
  • Managed all investor activity and communications, including standard and specialized reporting

Education

University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH

Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05.2001

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Goal setting
  • Relationship building
  • Project / Program / Portfolio Management
  • Program development and leadership
  • Change Management
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Training / Mentoring / Developing Staff
  • Client & Vendor management
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Director, Business Transformation Lead
Regeneron
03.2022 - Current
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
ENFUSION
04.2021 - Current
EXECUTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES
05.2017 - 04.2021
STRATEGY & RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES
12.2011 - 05.2017
INVESTOR SERVICES
BRIDGEWATER ASSOCIATES
05.2008 - 12.2011
MARKETING AND INVESTOR RELATIONS
GLEACHER FUND ADVISORS, LP
01.2005 - 05.2008
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
Amanda Galella