Elizabeth Ruben
Durham,NC
Summary
A PMP-certified, Scrum Master, and Scrum Owner-certified project manager with over 15 years of experience in managing complex projects. Expertise in bridging communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. Proven track record in end-to-end project management, strategic planning, and efficiency improvement. Strong analytical and communication skills drive high-performance results.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Project Management Office
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.2021 - Current
- Manage a four-person team. We manage high-priority projects for the institute to ensure the projects meet the accepted criteria within time and budget constraints.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and guidelines to guide fellow staff members in achieving project success.
- Develop acquisition packages to procure goods and services for the NIEHS and lead technical evaluation panels to evaluate offers.
- Developed a Project Management Community of Practice to teach NIEHS staff project management skills and techniques.
- Ensure consistent and high-quality project management for the institute.
Information Technology (IT) Project Manager
National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Research Triangle Park, NC
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Executed project management functions for high-priority initiatives across Institute.
- Developed acquisition packages for critical Information Technology products and services.
Program Analyst
National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.2009 - 12.2018
- Executed project management functions for Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT).
- Conducted research and analysis on pertinent issues affecting DERT.
Program Manager
SAS Institute Inc.
Cary, NC
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Created and managed successful program which enabled the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and subject matter expertise on items of general interest.
- Created and managed training which provides employees with on-line technical training regardless of location.
- Created and managed training which provides on-line technical training to SAS employees and partners.
- Certified SAS Consulting staff and Partners to ensure that they could successfully install the SAS V9 Intelligence Platform software.
Marketing Specialist
SAS Institute Inc.
Cary, NC
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Advocated product and requirements management processes to the Product Management team.
- Trained Product Managers in following methodologies and using internal applications.
- Performed Product Manager activities for internal application, which included soliciting requests for enhancements, prioritizing them, and collaborating with the development team to add the enhancements to the application.
Product Manager
SAS Institute Inc.
Cary, NC
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Specified market requirements by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.
- Managed product development activities across development, marketing, sales, documentation, and technical training teams through market requirements, product contract, and positioning.
- Managed three OLAP Viewers and Data Visualization products.
- Managed activities for over 30 SAS Solutions which needed data visualization components.
Technical Consultant
SAS Institute Inc.
Cary, NC
01.1998 - 12.2002
- Liaisoned with regional sales and consulting teams in a pre-sales capacity to ensure that client technical needs were met.
- Matched resources to engagements, scheduled consulting engagements, and wrote project proposals.
- Identified training needs for consultants in the OLAP technical realm.
International Systems Analyst
Research Triangle Institute, Center for International Development
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.1994 - 12.1998
- Designed and developed geographic and executive information systems (GIS and EIS) for analyses in policy and planning issues in population, health, education, environment and natural resources, and other fields.
- Wrote user manuals, developed training materials, and designed and conducted training programs on how to apply such tools primarily in Spanish.
- Contributed to preparation of technical reports and proposals.
- Worked primarily in Bolivia, El Salvador, Barbados, and Pakistan for USAID, Asian Development Bank, and World Bank projects.
Education
MS - International Development and Appropriate Technology
University of Pennsylvania
PhiladelphiaBA - International Studies, Minor: Business Administration
The American University
Washington, D.C.Skills
- Project management
- Standard operating procedures
- Team leadership
- Contract management
- Acquisition planning
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
Certification
- PMP, Project Management Institute, #1230140 since January 2009
- Certified Scrum-master, Scrum Alliance
- Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Allliance
- ITIL 4 Foundations Certified
Associations
- Member of Toastmasters
- Project Management Institute, National and North Carolina Chapters
- Returned Peace Corps Volunteer DC and NC Chapters
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Manager, Project Management Office
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
01.2021 - Current
Information Technology (IT) Project Manager
National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
12.2018 - 01.2021
Program Analyst
National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
01.2009 - 12.2018
Program Manager
SAS Institute Inc.
01.2006 - 12.2008
Marketing Specialist
SAS Institute Inc.
01.2005 - 12.2006
Product Manager
SAS Institute Inc.
01.2002 - 12.2005
Technical Consultant
SAS Institute Inc.
01.1998 - 12.2002
International Systems Analyst
Research Triangle Institute, Center for International Development
01.1994 - 12.1998
MS - International Development and Appropriate Technology
University of Pennsylvania
BA - International Studies, Minor: Business Administration
The American University
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