CHASE GRIFFIN
Garland,USA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Project Manager (PMP) with 10 years of experience leading regulatory, technology, and business transformation projects. Known for streamlining operations, enhancing compliance frameworks, and delivering complex initiatives on time and within budget while maintaining strong stakeholder alignment
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
National Life Group
06.2019 - Current
- Lead enterprise-scale initiatives ($5M+) within IT and operations, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost alignment.
- Implemented a low-code/no-code Agent Onboarding platform, streamlining contractor intake and improving time-to-hire from 3 days to 1 hour
- Managed $1.2M small-project portfolio during first 2 years, from initiation through execution.
- Delivered an Endpoint Security SaaS solution, strengthening cybersecurity posture and compliance with state regulations.
- Oversaw transition of company-wide 401(k) plans to new provider, introducing mobile app access and enhancing employee experience.
- Partner with PMO Center of Excellence to align efforts with enterprise project management standards.
- Coordinate global teams (onshore/offshore) to execute on deliverables, mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
Project Lead
Republic Finance
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Executed on company-wide payment initiative that resulted in first ever debit card acceptance in 100+ branch locations.
- Implemented 1st ever company-wide employee relief program in response to the historic Louisiana floods.
- Managed compliance driven securitization effort that helped ensure external company funding was obtained.
- Adhered to Regulatory Body (CFPB) industry requirements for financial service organizations.
Project Coordinator
Republic Finance
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Worked closely with Project Managers to assist with administrative tasks (Status reporting, project scheduling, etc.)
- Maintained an organized system of records including documents such as contracts, invoices, change orders.
- Monitored project milestones and deliverables.
- Facilitated meetings with project teams to discuss progress, brainstorm solutions for challenges, and develop action items.
- Reported project progress and updates to key stakeholders.
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to project personnel.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Leadership
Tennessee Temple University
Chattanooga, TNBachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Computer Information Systems
Tennessee Temple University
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Project Procurement
- MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Visio
- Project Planning
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- SaaS Implementations
- Legacy System Decommissioning and Modernization
- Portfolio Management
- Change Control Processes
- API & Batch file integrations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Management
- IT Infrastructure
- Vendor Management
- Risk Assessment
- Requirements Analysis
- Scope Management
- Sprint Planning
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Supplier management
- Stakeholder Engagement
Websites
Accomplishments
- Implemented a low-code/no-code Agent Onboarding platform, streamlining contractor intake and improving time-to-hire
- Implemented debit card POS hardware and integrated software across 100+ enterprise locations
- Executed on a “Go-Paperless” digital transformation effort that resulted in conversion of over 1M company loan documents to digital format
- Executed on full transition of 1000+ employee 401(k) plans to a new provider resulting in improved customer experience and greater financial transparency
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
National Life Group
06.2019 - Current
Project Lead
Republic Finance
05.2018 - 05.2019
Project Coordinator
Republic Finance
01.2015 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Computer Information Systems
Tennessee Temple University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Leadership
Tennessee Temple University