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John Stearns MBA, PMP, CPhT
Senior Project Manager
San Jose,CA
Summary
Talented project management professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver with an exceptional commitment to exceeding client expectations. Brings six years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Engaging and friendly in managing work quality, key milestones, and deliverables. Applying creative and analytical approaches to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training, and empowering teams to meet and exceed company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Senior Project Manager , IT PMO
Stryker Corporation
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Associate Project Manager, IT PMO
Stryker Corporation
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw a multi-site consolidation/co-location initiative impacting 23 branch locations to support sales and distribution of Class III medical devices with estimated potential revenue of $504 million in 2022.
- Co-managed $7.3 million initiative to migrate commercial ERP system to Azure Cloud
- Successfully led $250,000 expansion project to build Mako SmartRobotics training center.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending CapEx and OpEx adjustments where necessary.
- Assisted in program resource planning, including staffing selection and training.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in complex projects with overlapping policies.
Quality Assurance Representative/Project Lead
Stryker Neurovascular
Fremont, CA
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Led Divisional Rework and Relabeling Program. Reworked 13,000 commercial and clinical products for a total cost avoidance of nearly $13.5 million during the Covid pandemic.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assist with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Owned internal and supplier driven non-conformances and managed timely closure of NC/CAPA's within Trackwise QMS.
- Created, routed and approved controlled documents in Windchill PLM.
- Reviewed lot history records to ensure good documentation practices were adhered to.
- Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods, comparing against company quality standards to achieve acceptable product.
- Kept inspection journals and daily summary logs as required.
- Owned internal and supplier driven non-conformances and managed timely closure of NC's within Trackwise QMS.
- Wrote/Reviewed/Approved Work Instructions.
- Proofread IFUs to meet new EU-MDR requirements.
Technical Director (Consultant)
AZLN Mediawerkz
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Planned & managed events and meetings, including large scale productions.
- Prepared and reviewed reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and finished documents.
- Supervised and supported productions from development to production to post production.
- Hired cast & crew, negotiated contracts with vendors, clients, and partners.
- Led multi-national project teams, managing diverse personnel across varying levels of technical expertise.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Managed implementation of new technological improvements, including AI driven post-production software (Izotope RX, Izotope Ozone), resulting in increased efficiency.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
Lead Audio Engineer (Consultant)
AZLN Mediawerkz
San Francisco, CA
10.2015 - 10.2020
- Produced & edited marketing material for on air, digital and social promotion.
- Maintained AVID systems & Brand SOP's.
- Utilized phone patching, Skype connection and SourceConnect to facilitate remote connection with clients through Pro Tools sessions.
- Ingested media & shoot footage.
- Assisted producers, editors, creative directors & vendors
- Edited compilation and sizzle reels.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Set up, maintained, and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for live events.
- Executed field and studio audio at highest level of quality, meeting producer and client expectations.
Content Editor
Digital Panda Productions
San Francisco, CA
07.2004 - 10.2012
- Evaluated project requirements and content standards for each project in order to produce copy in line with creative structure.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Utilized Adobe InCopy & Adobe InDesign to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by virtual and in-person collaboration.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 02.2022 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 06.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA 08.2012 - 06.2013
Skills
Project Management
Agile Methodology
Quality assurance
Schedule Management
Client relationship management
Requirements gathering
Staff leadership and supervision
Correction action planning
Process Improvement
Project planning and development
Functional & Business Requirements
Software Development Lifecycle
Change Control Processes
Advanced problem solving
Strategic planning
Key Performance Indicators
Business Partner Relationship Management
Risk Assessment Analysis
FDA regulations
Standard operating procedures
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- American Society for Quality
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Project
Adobe Acrobat
Trackwise QMS
Windchill PLM
ServiceNow
Planview
ServiceNow
PowerBI
Certification
Agile Hybrid Project Pro (PMI-AHPP)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Senior Project Manager , IT PMO
Stryker Corporation
03.2023 - Current
Associate Project Manager, IT PMO
Stryker Corporation
03.2022 - 03.2023
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Capella University
02.2022 - 07.2022
Agile Hybrid Project Pro (PMI-AHPP)
02-2022
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Capella University
06.2021 - 12.2021
Quality Assurance Representative/Project Lead
Stryker Neurovascular
11.2020 - 03.2022
Project Management Professional (PMP)
10-2020
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
05-2020
Technical Director (Consultant)
AZLN Mediawerkz
08.2019 - 10.2020
Lead Audio Engineer (Consultant)
AZLN Mediawerkz
10.2015 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Biology
Foothill College
08.2012 - 06.2013
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
09-2009
Content Editor
Digital Panda Productions
07.2004 - 10.2012