Angelina Nugent
Frisco
Summary
Innovative and forward-thinking Team Lead and Release Train Engineer with 5.5 years of experience in digital transformation Project / Program Management. Specialized in leading diverse cross-functional teams to deliver state-of-the-art digital solutions. Excels in developing strategic program visions, optimizing processes through data analysis, and driving high-impact initiatives in fast-paced tech environments. Adept in aligning stakeholder goals with technical capabilities, ensuring seamless project execution. Eager to contribute to Amazon’s dynamic and creative production landscape through strong leadership and a commitment to excellence in IT Project/Program Management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Management Lead: Release Train Engineer
Accenture
Dallas
02.2025 - Current
- Designed innovative solutions/ processes to enhance transparency, team performance and cross-team alignment
- Manage work for 25+ cross-functional teams totally in over 250 people, across 5+ countries
- Define scope and built out the program roadmap to enable the development teams to create a seamless quarterly plan that aligned with the program roadmap
- Guided the program through 3 successful releases and HyperCare
- Leads 3 day quarterly planning for the clients largest portfolio (5 different programs, 350+ people, 30 teams)
- Standardized ways of working and metrics for the program to streamline progress transparency, clarify expectations and drive better decision making
Program & Project Mgmt. Specialist / Team Lead
Accenture
Dallas
08.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded digital innovation projects for Fortune 500 companies, transitioning traditional systems to advanced cloud-based platforms.
- Led multinational Scrum teams (31 members across 3 countries) with a focus on servant leadership and high-performance outcomes.
- Selected to oversee key client projects, reflecting exceptional leadership and project management skills.
- Implemented SAFe Agile methodologies, boosting team efficiency by 30% and enhancing timely project delivery by 10%.
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps and release plans, balancing global business needs and technological resources.
- Managed complex project portfolios, advising on story refinement and prioritization for optimal project progression.
- Authored precise user stories and criteria, setting clear objectives for cross-functional engineering teams.
- Orchestrated collaborative planning sessions, translating large-scale initiatives into actionable project increments.
- Conducted effective Sprint Demos to align stakeholders and solicit feedback on new features.
- Championed continuous improvement by leveraging insights from retrospectives and program analytics.
Business & Integration / Talent & Culture Analyst
Accenture
Dallas
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented change management strategies for business agility transformations, including comprehensive workstream plans and change playbooks.
- Created an agile role and skills framework in alignment with Scaled Agile Framework principles.
- Coordinated with external providers to develop personalized online learning channels focused on agile methodologies.
- Utilized analytics tools for evaluating client's progress in business agility.
- Assisted in developing strategies to increase employee satisfaction levels.
- Achieved certification in Leading SAFe 5.0.
Education
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2019
Skills
- Designing and executing strategic digital project roadmaps
- Deliver complex solutions through research, gathering requirements, and managing project work
- Proficient in release planning and team management
- Expertise in working with cross-functional teams
- Facilitating effective workshops, status meetings, and team collaboration to drive product vision
- Fostering strong stakeholder relationships through transparency and strong communication
- Proficient in Azure DevOps, Miro, JIRA, Lucid, Trello
- Advocating and implementing Agile Best Practices
- Analysis and development of actionable business insights through key metrics
Certification
Current Certifications
- SAFe RTE Certification
- Accenture Agentic AI
Prior Certifications
- SAFe Scrum Master Certification
- SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Certification
Timeline
Product Management Lead: Release Train Engineer
Accenture
02.2025 - Current
Program & Project Mgmt. Specialist / Team Lead
Accenture
08.2021 - Current
Business & Integration / Talent & Culture Analyst
Accenture
08.2020 - 08.2021
BBA - Computer Information Systems
Texas State University