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Greg Kauffman

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Dynamic/passionate Senior Manager with a proven track record at Fox Sports, leading cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and achieve project milestones. Expert in process improvement and team development, consistently exceeding performance targets. Skilled in troubleshooting and fostering collaboration, driving high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Project Management

Fox Sports
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - 03.2026
  • Led the Fox Sports app team from its inception in 2017 ~ 20 engineers (currently 3M+ users with multiple stints as #1 sports app)
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Streamlined management of competing priorities to ensure focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.

Manager, Project Management

Fox Sports
Cincinnati, OH
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Managed 4 direct reports (QA lead, Data Analyst, 2 Scrum Masters)
  • Served as Scrum Master for two squads (Fox Sports app and API team)
  • Guided the app team to launch the new Fox Sports Super 6 contest and served as question creator/admin for the contest
  • Led the Fox Sports App team to deliver a new Fox Sports App experience / revamp (2021 People's Voice Webby Award Winner for the new app)
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives enhancing viewer engagement and revenue growth.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and complete sprint committed work within two-week sprints.
  • Facilitated team retrospectives which led to many process adjustments innovative solutions (Flow time, Slack rules/etiquette/reminders/scheduled messages, PR Review guidelines etc.)

Senior Platform Producer

Fox Sports
Cincinnati, OH
03.2014 - 07.2021
  • Was hired as our office's first Project Manager - guiding both Fox Sports and "What If Sports" features (6 squads)
  • Additionally, served as a QA tester for all of our products
  • Introduced/implemented Scrum to our teams (previously Waterfall methodology)
  • Facilitated all sprint ceremonies for several squads (Daily Standup, Retrospective, Refinement, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demos, Bug Triage
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects
  • Led cross-functional teams to meet tight deadlines, maintaining high team morale throughout
  • Helped lead our team to an Emmy Award in 2018 for our FIFA World Cup support (Outstanding Trans-Media Sports Coverage)

Supervisor

UPS
Cincinnati, OH
07.1994 - 03.2014

Driver Supervisor (August 2009 - March 2014)

  • Trained, managed, dispatched full time delivery drivers. Grew and developed new business through sales leads/customer meetings, while maintaining current customer base. Dispatched routes daily for 60 delivery drivers

Human Resources Supervisor (August 2002 - August 2009)

  • Responsibilities included vendor management, staffing for all functions, driver training facilitation, employee retention, employee relations, interviewing/hires, recruiting, safety reenforcement, unemployment hearings, recognition/ retirement events, payroll, policy violations investigations

Hub Operations Supervisor (July 1994 - August 2002)

  • Was responsible for all safety, service, and performance entities within my workgroup. Managed approximately 100 hourly employees and 10 supervisors. Implemented a monthly recognition program for my employees

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH

Associate of Arts - Marketing Management

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Human resources management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Team development
  • Performance tracking, evaluation, reviews
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Business development

Timeline

Senior Manager, Project Management

Fox Sports
07.2024 - 03.2026

Manager, Project Management

Fox Sports
07.2021 - 07.2024

Senior Platform Producer

Fox Sports
03.2014 - 07.2021

Supervisor

UPS
07.1994 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Wilmington College

Associate of Arts - Marketing Management

Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Greg Kauffman