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Debbie Howley

Potomac,MD

Summary

Experienced Project Management Professional with a proven track record of 15+ years in delivering diverse projects. Specializes in consulting for SaaS platform implementations and managing large-scale, complex enterprise projects in global environments. Adept at driving cross-functional collaboration, providing clarity in ambiguous situations, optimizing processes, and achieving project outcomes that align with client objectives and organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager - Senior Project Manager

Asurion
01.2012 - Current
  • Manage large, complex projects for Contractual Client product delivery within our Enterprise systems and SaaS platform, using PMP methodologies
  • Coordinate and manage 50 to 200+ resources across the globe to ensure time zone obstacles are removed and leveraged for the most project efficiency
  • Assist the team in adhering to the proven delivery model and to ensure sure the work gets done with quality and on time per the requirements
  • Successfully manage Contractual Commitments, including Change Management and Risk Mitigation during all phases of project delivery
  • Facilitate communication, address executive questions and concerns, and maintain deadlines
  • Train and mentor individuals on best practices to ensure quality and successful delivery
  • Schedule and facilitate project status updates, calls, and meetings across departments globally
  • Engaged as a subject matter expert in the development of strategic plans for projects of high business complexity
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep projects on track
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase
  • Spearheaded process improvement initiatives that resulted in increased productivity and streamlined workflows across departments
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goal

Accomplishments

  • ServiceBench Client, Implemented our first European/AWS SaaS platform for our first UK Client
  • Managed multimillion dollar implementation, over 4+ years with multiple phases, overseeing 200+ resources across the UK, India, Asia and US., Facilitated GDPR approval with Asurion for our first European Client Launch
  • Asurion Severity Program, Successfully lead a special team to improve the Major Appliance Customer claim experience., Reduced program severity by $10M and reduced customer escalations from 3.2% of Claims to
  • Asurion Retail Transformation Model, Managed the implementation of Retail Transformation platform that was Digital focus, Cloud-based solution that improved online claim experience and reduced call-in volume as per the strategic plan

Performance Awards

  • Asurion, Achievers Award, Client Services Team Award, Service Excellence Award, Sprint Nextel, Excellence Award, Nextel Inner Circle, Circle of Excellence Award
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Education

Business Management -

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

APEL Program -

American University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Waterfall & Agile Methodologies
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Change Management
  • Project Planning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Vendor Management
  • Project Multitasking Abilities
  • Project Management

Affiliations

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • Asurion Data Steward

Performanceawards

  • Achievers Award
  • Client Services Team Award
  • Service Excellence Award
  • Excellence Award
  • Nextel Inner Circle
  • Circle of Excellence Award

Timeline

Project Manager - Senior Project Manager

Asurion
01.2012 - Current

APEL Program -

American University

Business Management -

Montgomery College
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