Jessica Scalise
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Scrum Master (ASM) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt who exercises proficiency in leading data driven process improvement initiatives and projects. Strategic leader that effectively aligns tactical initiatives with business objectives by utilizing a widespread skillset in project and product management, process improvement, change management, risk management, contract negotiations, and data analytics. Fiscally conservative visionary that manages annual budgets as well as performance scorecard metrics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement
Entergy Services, Inc.
2021.12 - Current
- Drives the development and execution of strategic portfolios for Finance, Legal, HR, Utility, and External Affairs teams in alignment with company goals. Enabled ~$1.5B in O&M and capital savings initiatives in support of the company's transformation.
- Client Relationship Manager that effectively matches business objectives with products and services to empower the business, cultivate a CI mindset and create sustainable value.
- Supervising a team of three to drive continuous progression of company initiatives and demonstrating progress in key business metrics and employee culture.
- Use expertise and acumen to drive cross functional business connections, matching strategies and long-term goals across the enterprise and communicate those priorities to executive leadership. Reports out of the C-suite on a regular basis.
- Develops strategic roadmaps, using Hoshin planning, and large-scale projects that deliver high value, in alignment with cross functional teams, to execute five-year financial plans. Introduces new systems, tools and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Spearheading a role-based Learning Journey curriculum that will educate employees on critical skills needed to be successful in future project planning and execution.
Director, Project Management Office
Ontada, A McKesson Company
2020.08 - 2021.12
- Played a pivotal role in the design and launch of Ontada, McKesson's oncology research business that provides evidence-development strategies. Specifically designed the Project Management Office from the ground-up to support the business model and forecasted growth.
- Supervised a team of eight direct reports and 135 contractors, responsible for delivering best-in-class project management, process improvement, change management and quality control in the industry. Business grew to over $130M in revenue for 2021 while merging data analytics and product development businesses.
- Worked cross-functionally with Real World Data (RWD), Market Insights, Data Science, IT, Product Management and Strategy teams to provide data driven analytics to biopharmaceutical companies. Creation of the company's four-year strategic roadmap for strategic product, technology, and project progression.
- Designed and managed the largest IT transformational project within Ontada to grow the data lake. Leveraged data from pharmaceutical companies, labs, patient charts, and data repositories to enrich the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and produce actionable intelligence products.
- Developed new, standardized product offerings and processes that connect biopharma, data insights and product delivery in a structured way.
- Designed & managed the roll out of Project Web Application for project and portfolio planning. Aligning project schedule, resource capacity and risk management tracking for the business.
- Implemented the Strategic Anchor Partnership Program with external partners. Creation of a feedback loop approach to working innovatively with multiple stakeholders. Leveraged data analysis, technology, and product development to support multiple company strategies.
- Implemented a DMS for audit facilitation, SOP development, and work instruction to drive standardization and governance across the network.
- Managed an ERP Implementation in JIRA adding project categorization for resource planning, forecasting, financial modeling, intercompany transfers, communication plans, and reporting.
Manager, Project Management Office
McKesson
2018.05 - 2020.08
- Managed the project portfolio of pharmaceutical customers averaging$80M in revenue/$30M AOP business; 40% YOY growth, while managing three internal resources and ten external consultants.
- Developed the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Ontada. Developed best practices, standard workflows and procedure development.
- Accountable for vendor management, contract review/approvals, yearly budget creation in coordination with AP
- Managed an Agile Project Management Tool implementation (Atlassian) designed to enhance product-type billing for customers for our consulting product line.
- Created corporate wide KPIs and process tracking. Standardized reporting, forecasting, quality, and time management metrics (PowerBI)
- Streamlined the Feasibility intake process between sales and operations.
Sr. Program Manager, IT Security & Compliance
Entergy Services, Inc.
2016.08 - 2018.05
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capital and O&M IT projects within scope and budget constraints. Expert large-complex projects impacting ERP, system operations, hardware and software development.
- Certified PM in Agile and Waterfall methods. Expert in PDCA, IT PMO and SDLC stage gate processes. Skilled in: business case development, ROM, forecasting, SOW, portfolio management, proof-of-concept plans, project charters, scheduling, baseline reporting, budget estimation, and quality evaluations.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a cohesive working environment focused on achieving shared goals.
- Created executive-level metrics and presented to key stakeholders. Responsible for the creation, standardization, and reporting of monthly KPIs.
- Established a risk management plan and built an associated risk acceptance model for vulnerability scanning process. Provided project updates to the Governance Board, CIO, CSO, and IT PMO.
- Coordinated audit evidence gathering, routine inspections and participated in regulatory compliance audits.
- Streamlined vendor management, contract negotiation, and ensured contract renewals were managed efficiently for IT and Nuclear Security.
Business Process Architect, Shared Services
Entergy Services, Inc.
2015.05 - 2016.08
- Successfully deployed process improvement methodologies and project work functions utilizing Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen methods.
- Mapped current-state processes using tools such as Visio or BlueworksLive, providing visual representations that facilitated better decision-making regarding improvements.
- Developed and maintained process performance metrics to track improvements over time, enabling data-driven decision-making for future initiatives.
- Responsible for creation of roles and responsibilities, design of service level agreements (SLAs) and operational level agreements (OLAs), leading problem-solving sessions, capturing voice of the customer, development and management of process councils, and recommending best practices to drive efficiency, decrease spending, improve effectiveness, ensure compliance, and enable scalability.
- Spearheaded a Shared Services initiative to benchmark Entergy against other external companies.
Project Manager, Engineered Valves
Cameron International, A Schlumberger Company
2011.06 - 2015.05
- Successfully managed multiple oil and energy projects +$50MM simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals. Projects included actuation improvements and implementation of a formal handoff process for intercompany work.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
- Standardized processes across multiple Cameron facilities by overseeing the deployment and integration of a corporate-wide software solution (SAP).
- Experienced in engineering, planning, scheduling, quality, manufacturing and HSSE practices. Well-versed in API, NACE, ASME, NAFTA, OSHA, ISO, ASTM specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences, Pre-Medical
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2009
Skills
- Executive presence
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Building relationships with key stakeholders
- Critical thinking
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Managing Ambiguity
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Team Coordination and Communication
- Process Improvement
- Project Planning and execution
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
Accomplishments
- Entergy Advanced Leadership Program 2023
- Entergy Enabling the Culture Award 2022
- Sustainability Leadership Member 2021
- Accelerate Cohort for McKesson top 30 leaders 2021
- McKesson Culture of Excellence Award 2019
- Ontada Culture Ambassador Board Member 2019
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) License - 1404321
- Agile Scrum Master (ASM) License - EXN6488812
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 2019
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - 2018
- FEMA Training and Certification - EMI
- Insider Threat Security Specialist (ITSS)
- Certified Emergency Response (CERT)
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement
Entergy Services, Inc.
2021.12 - Current
Director, Project Management Office
Ontada, A McKesson Company
2020.08 - 2021.12
Manager, Project Management Office
McKesson
2018.05 - 2020.08
Sr. Program Manager, IT Security & Compliance
Entergy Services, Inc.
2016.08 - 2018.05
Business Process Architect, Shared Services
Entergy Services, Inc.
2015.05 - 2016.08
Project Manager, Engineered Valves
Cameron International, A Schlumberger Company
2011.06 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences, Pre-Medical
Louisiana State University And A&M College
- Project Management Professional (PMP) License - 1404321
- Agile Scrum Master (ASM) License - EXN6488812
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 2019
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification - 2018
- FEMA Training and Certification - EMI
- Insider Threat Security Specialist (ITSS)
- Certified Emergency Response (CERT)
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