Grant Metheny
IT Project Manager
Morganton,NC
Summary
Seasoned IT Project Manager lends unique oversight for critical info technology programs. Resourceful, tech-savvy approach honed over more than 8 years toward handling complex hardware and software installations. Lends experienced knack for IT equipment planning, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. Provides expert navigation to avoid risk associated with cost, allocation and technical considerations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
IT Project Manager
CommScope
Hickory, North Carolina
05.2017 - Current
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Worked closely and listened to team members' feedback to identify issues and resolve conflicts.
- Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
- Organized internal audits and led efforts to determine and remedy
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Planned Agile best practices and encouraged team cohesion, overcoming impediments, and hurdles to productivity.
Field Artillery Officer
United States Army National Guard
Fayetteville, NC
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Coordinated soldier employment and training.
- Planned field operations involving 75 personnel
- Developed policies and goals for unique missions and instructed all soldiers.
- Maintained and reported on over 6 million dollars worth of equipment assigned
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Directed command and control operations during training and combat conditions.
IT Project Specialist
CommScope
Hickory, NC
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Analyzed project and program data trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Wrote, updated and maintained project documentation.
- Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
- Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL 05.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Problem-Solving
Risk mitigation planning
Critical Thinking
Project planning and development
Business process re-engineering
Mergers and acquisitions knowledge
Functional & Business Requirements
Software Development Lifecycle
Certification
Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Certified Scrum Professional®-ScrumMaster
11-2021
Project Management Professional (PMP)
02-2020
Field Artillery Officer
United States Army National Guard
08.2018 - 08.2023
IT Project Manager
CommScope
05.2017 - Current
IT Project Specialist
CommScope
01.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
DeVry University
05.2011 - 06.2015
Secret Security Clearance
05-2011