Jon Buschke
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record of collaborating across all organizational levels to deliver complex systems that consistently meet or exceed strategic goals. Expertise in Information Technology includes the implementation and management of diverse systems, such as SaaS, COTS, .NET, Java, Oracle, Mainframe, and iSeries. A strong background in Business Process Consulting, problem definition, large program transitions, and architecture/design detailing enhances the ability to effectively lead teams of over 100 consultants. Adept at managing Agile projects through methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe variants, with a unique capacity to bridge business, project management, and technical domains for comprehensive communication and risk forecasting.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager
PAUL HASTINGS
Los Angeles, CA
04.2019 - 06.2026
- Elevated project success rates through effective mentoring of senior project managers and analysts. Achieved improved project delivery by guiding project managers towards best practices. Cultivated high-performing teams through strategic mentorship and direction.
- Assisted in developing, integrating and managing applications: Salesforce matter management system, Aperio, Big Square Analytics, Clocktimizer, Intapp Time, Office 365, and Workato.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex legal projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhancing collaboration among stakeholders across departments.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align expectations and address concerns proactively.
Senior Program Manager
TEKsystems
Agoura Hills, CA
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Led program management efforts for Bank of America's servicing replacement project. Oversaw a complex multiyear initiative exceeding $400M, managing thousands of deliverables and tight timelines. Guided the migration from a custom AS400 platform to the industry-leading Black Knight financial solution.
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate timeline and scope activities.
- Implemented customer feedback loops to refine project outputs, increasing user satisfaction.
Delivery Manager II
TEKsystems Global Services
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed portfolio program and senior project management for clients such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and GE Healthcare. Oversaw technology stack implementation, including Java, .NET, Pega, Oracle, Informatica, Crystal Reports, iSeries, RPG, and SQL Server. Directed help desk initiatives along with build and release management, scheduling, and planning activities.
- Oversaw portfolio management of TEKsystems consultants driving agile transformation initiatives at Bank of America.
- Oversaw budget management, scope definition, and timeline adherence across multiple Statements of Work and Fieldglass requirements. Guided teams to ensure consistency and alignment with Fieldglass standards and multiple Statements of Work.
- Achieved successful management of portfolio for Bank of America mortgage projects, enhancing loss mitigation and consumer servicing outcomes. Delivered effective technology solutions for SBO2000 servicing and mortgage originations, improving project delivery. Enhanced PMO shared services by optimizing processes and collaboration among teams.
- Wells Fargo Portfolio Management including: CyberArk, Enterprise Security, IAM, Exadata Gateway, PMO, Content Management, User Experience
- Managed Program for GEHC ShiftSelect Solution Scalability and Stabilization.
- Implemented agile methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Practice Manager
SURREX PROJECT SOLUTIONS
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Provide Program, Senior Project Management and Business Analysis expertise to clients including: Bank of America, DIRECTV, Port of Long Beach, Medtronic, DaVita, Westcore Property Management, HCG, AllSector, Entertainment Partners, Red Bull, ATK, Clay Lacy and SuccessFactors.
- Oversaw complete software development lifecycle (SDLC) for SharePoint-based rights licensing system for DirecTV.
- Directed all phases of SDLC for SharePoint work portal to enhance efficiency in DaVita's formulary exception workflow.
- Directed all phases of SDLC for Greenflag (.NET) projects to enhance operational efficiency at Port of Long Beach.
- Led the end-to-end management of Westcore Property's SharePoint conduit, focusing on optimizing data flow between accounting and property systems.
- Directed project oversight for Medtronic on two critical initiatives.
- Directed project management initiatives for a high-visibility project at Bank of America.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during DIRECTV HD launch, facilitating communication and alignment to achieve project objectives.
- Facilitated comprehensive requirements gathering and analysis for multiple client projects.
- Develop processes and standards for new company.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Woodland Hills, CABachelor of Science - MIS & Accounting
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- PMP
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT
- ACCOUNTING
- SDLC
- Program Management
- PMI
- Project scheduling
- Scope management
- Requirements gathering
- Meeting facilitation
- Cross-functional coordination
Certification
- Six Sigma Greenbelt
- ITIL v3 Foundation
- PMP (June 2006 to June 2011)
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead Project Manager
PAUL HASTINGS
04.2019 - 06.2026
Senior Program Manager
TEKsystems
08.2017 - 02.2019
Delivery Manager II
TEKsystems Global Services
04.2013 - 07.2017
Practice Manager
SURREX PROJECT SOLUTIONS
03.2007 - 03.2013
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - MIS & Accounting
LaSalle University
Additional information
- Technical Summary
- Project Management of: Saas, Large COTS systems, Cloud Migrations, Custom web applications, Conversions & Interfaces, Business Process, Accounting Processes, Sales and Marketing, Operations, QA/QC Processes, SharePoint, RFI's, RFP's, Entire SDLC, SOW's
- Methods & Frameworks: Agile, Six Sigma, PMI, ITIL Foundation. CMMI, Extreme, RUP, Waterfall
- Systems: Salesforce
- Legal Systems: Custom Salesforce Matter Management System, Aperio, Big Square Analytics, Clocktimizer (Foundation Scoping), Intapp Time, Office 365, Workato
- SAP -Financials and reporting
- Web Based - Distribution, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Scheduling
- Custom - Java, Oracle, .net, SharePoint, RSS (Revenue Stream System), WDS2 (Inventory, Purchasing, Order Entry, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Sales Analysis, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Warehousing), Custom applications for Mfg./Distribution/Financials including MRPII module
- JD Edwards - Inventory, AR, AP, General Ledger, PC
- Tools: PowerBi, SSRS, MS Office, Visio, MS Project, SQL Navigator, Monarch, FoxPro
- DBs: Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, AS400, Access, FoxPro
- Cloud: Azure, AWS
- Testing: Quick Test Pro, Test Director, Custom