Emily Pye
Summary
Well-versed project manager in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Pronto.AI
08.2023 - Current
- Creates full project plans, identifies key KPIs, and ensures that timelines are met for deploying autonomous haulage trucks in industrial mine and quarry sites
- Manages a team of operators that are deployed to project sites across the country and internationally
- Manages vendor relationships for SW feature requests, HW deliverables and lead times
- Interfaces with all customers from initial scoping calls through to full deployment demos and production runs
- Manages partnerships and grows opportunities within external organizations
- Create Demo plans along with project wrap up reports to provide customers with updates about their production metrics.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and operational specifications.
- Enhanced team performance by conducting regular training sessions and providing opportunities for professional development.
- Developed comprehensive documentation such as user guides and training materials to facilitate smooth handovers at the conclusion of each project phase.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and information sharing throughout project lifecycles.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Created and implemented contingency plans to address potential risks.
- Resolved staff conflicts and identified potential areas of improvement.
Technical Project Manager
Pollen Mobile
08.2022 - Current
- Manages a team of network engineers that deploy small cell radios to provide LTE coverage in remote locations
- Creates full project plans and ensures that timelines are met for cross platform deployments in industrial mine sites
- Creates network architectures and testing plans to confirm that the network is operational for the deployment requirements
- Streamlined project processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and faster completion times.
- Supported and executed simultaneous delivery of various e-commerce and mobile projects.
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Established clear lines of communication between stakeholders by creating detailed status updates that kept everyone apprised of critical milestones throughout each stage of the project.
- Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on time, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
- Served as technical liaison, supporting engineering, management, procurement, sales, and marketing, quality assurance and supply base.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing for software licenses, hardware purchases, and consulting services while maintaining quality standards.
Director of Operations, Acting COO
Darkhorse
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Reported directly to the CEO of the startup with updates regarding the wearable division, communications teams, and SAAS team
- Managed financial reports, company newsletters, external partnerships, and customer relations
- Was heavily involved in assisting the CEO with daily tasks, scrums, and business decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
Product Manager and Head of IOT
Darkhorse
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed the wearable technology and oversaw a team of software engineers that are developing prototypes and commercialized products
- Created effective roadmaps and communication channels within the organization
- Assisted in the marketing, business, and legal decisions of the start up
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Improved product functionality with innovative design solutions, resulting in increased sales conversions.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.
- Reduced project downtime with quality product inspections.
Student Athlete
University of San Francisco
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Completed my third and final year of collegiate soccer for the university before graduating a year early.
Game Operations assistant
University of San Francisco
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted with the set up, take down, and management during the athletic events held at the university
- Assisted with the operational tasks regarding the media and scoreboard set up.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of collegiate operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA2020
Skills
- Public speaking
- Technical project planning
- Roadmap creation
- Project Leadership
- Stakeholder Communication
- Project Management
- Product Roadmapping
- DevOps principles
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Sprint Planning
- International Domestic Shipping
- Risk Management
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Pronto.AI
08.2023 - Current
Technical Project Manager
Pollen Mobile
08.2022 - Current
Director of Operations, Acting COO
Darkhorse
04.2022 - 07.2022
Product Manager and Head of IOT
Darkhorse
06.2020 - 03.2022
Game Operations assistant
University of San Francisco
08.2018 - 03.2020
Student Athlete
University of San Francisco
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of San Francisco
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