Brian Donahue, PMP
Ottawa,Illinois
Summary
Senior Project Manager excelling in delivering tailored healthcare solutions that improve operational efficiency and user satisfaction. Relevant experience in coordinating large-scale projects, managing diverse teams, and driving overall project success. Leveraging strong communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations. Have consistently made significant impacts by ensuring timely delivery of projects without compromising quality standards. Display leadership qualities and decision-making abilities that foster team collaboration and efficient problem resolution.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager, PMO
Inovalon Healthcare
Bowie, Maryland
01.2025 - Current
- Overseeing large scale software deployment, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and effective stakeholder communication.
- Define, plan and manage all project management related activities that are part of the Enterprise/Technology Portfolio; coordinate with external teams, internal teams (Business owners/Product Management, Infrastructure)
- Managed successful migration of ScriptMed pharmacy software to a cloud platform
- Organize and lead project status, prepare and distribute progress reports and correct deviations from plans.
- Focused on EDI as well as custom integration between ScriptMed and contracted vendors
Senior Project Manager, National Upgrade Team
BD Healthcare
East Rutherford, New Jersey
06.2016 - 07.2024
- Oversaw software upgrades for Pyxis ES, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and effective stakeholder communication.
- Coordinated and managed software upgrades for Pyxis ES, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
- Pioneered standardized upgrade methodology, revolutionizing project execution and documentation practices for improved consistency and quality.
- Forecasted and monitored resource utilization, addressing risks and issues proactively to minimize disruptions.
- Maintained clear communication with stakeholders for project scope and deliverables alignment.
- Fostered strong client relationships, aligning project goals with customer expectations and delivering tailored solutions for diverse healthcare environments.
Project Manager, Professional Services
Merge Healthcare a division of IBM Watson Healthcare
Chicago, Illinois
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Led the implementation of PACS and image storage solutions, ensuring project profitability, scope adherence, and efficiency improvements while managing budgets and reporting to executive management.
- Drove implementation of PACS and image storage solutions, ensuring project profitability and scope adherence.
- Delivered measurable improvements in healthcare system efficiency.
- Reviewed and approved project charters, aligning goals, timelines, and expected outcomes.
- Reported project status to executive management, enhancing visibility and decision-making.
Project Manager, Professional Services
Allscripts
Chicago, Illinois
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Managed project plans and resources, ensured timely and high-quality completion, and led a major user rollout while handling documentation and risk management.
- Developed and managed project plans to achieve objectives, ensuring timely completion and quality.
- Completed comprehensive documentation including project plans, meeting agendas, and status reports.
- Managed risks and issues with appropriate escalation, maintaining project integrity.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project scope, ensuring optimal utilization.
- Led 16-month Meaningful User rollout for 30+ clients, achieving significant user adoption.
Senior Implementation Consultant, Allscripts - Professional Services
Allscripts
Chicago, Illinois
07.2007 - 02.2012
- Led EHR implementations, improved system efficiency, and integrated external systems to enhance operations and user satisfaction.
- Led design/build of Allscripts Enterprise EHR for new implementations, enhancing system efficiency.
- Conducted post-evaluations on existing systems, improving utilization and user satisfaction.
- Integrated interface specifications with external systems, streamlining operations across multiple departments.
- Conducted comprehensive post-implementation evaluations, identifying key areas for improvement and driving system utilization across healthcare facilities.
Clinical Training/Implementation Specialist
Integrated Clinical Systems, Inc.
Stockton, New Jersey
06.2000 - 06.2007
- Delivered training, developed materials, validated software, and led demonstrations to enhance client engagement and market reach.
- Conducted on-site training for SQL-based and Java-based reporting tools, enhancing user proficiency.
- Developed and customized training materials, addressing unique client requirements.
- Validated new software releases, ensuring product reliability and performance.
- Led web demonstrations, attracting prospective clients and providing technical support.
- Promoted products at trade shows, expanding market reach and client engagement.
Project Manager / Account Manager
Cyberplus Corporation / EmStat
Austin, Texas
09.1999 - 05.2000
- Executed project plans for Emergency Department software (EmStat), and managed accounts with programming requests and on-site planning meetings.
- Consulted customers on EmStat System for improved efficiency and care quality.
- Executed project plans for customized Emergency Department software.
- Conducted on-site planning meetings with customers.
Systems Consultant
Logicare Corporation
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
02.1994 - 01.1999
- Optimized operations, led system implementations, managed accounts, oversaw relocations, and provided support.
- Optimized Emergency Department operations, enhancing patient flow and resource utilization while reducing costs for multiple healthcare facilities.
- Led customer implementation of LOGICARE Systems, developing timelines, coordinating on-site consultations.
- Directed sales, account management, and consulting, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Electronics
DeVry University
Lombard, ILSkills
- Project Management (Waterfall & Agile)
- Account Management
- Software Implementation
- Healthcare Solutions
- Electronic Medical Records
- Pharmaceutical Research
- Life Sciences
- Pharmacy Management
- ServiceNow
- Azure Dev Ops
- Salesforce
- Risk Management
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, PMO
Inovalon Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager, National Upgrade Team
BD Healthcare
06.2016 - 07.2024
Project Manager, Professional Services
Merge Healthcare a division of IBM Watson Healthcare
05.2015 - 06.2016
Project Manager, Professional Services
Allscripts
02.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Implementation Consultant, Allscripts - Professional Services
Allscripts
07.2007 - 02.2012
Clinical Training/Implementation Specialist
Integrated Clinical Systems, Inc.
06.2000 - 06.2007
Project Manager / Account Manager
Cyberplus Corporation / EmStat
09.1999 - 05.2000
Systems Consultant
Logicare Corporation
02.1994 - 01.1999
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Electronics
DeVry University