Vincenzo Dragone
Senior Project Manager
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Test and Development
Rivian
Wittmann, AZ
05.2020 - Current
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Formulated integration system process flows based on stakeholders' specifications.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Communicated technical information both verbally and in writing in simple terminology.
- Utilized statistical methods and Six Sigma techniques to conduct experiments, analyze data and perform root cause analysis.
- Scheduled available resources to conduct assessments and prototype testing globally.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
- Managed fleet of over 60 vehicles spanning across 12 different teams.
Project Manager, Mobile Service
Tesla
Tempe, AZ
11.2013 - 05.2020
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Developed standardized processes using Lean and Kaizen methodologies averaging in 35% growth quarter over quarter
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 12.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
Strategic planning
Project development and life cycle
Cost reduction strategies
Work flow planning
Unsurpassed work ethic
Training and Development
Excellent Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Drives Efficiency
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, Test and Development
Rivian
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University
12.2019 - 12.2021
Project Manager, Mobile Service
Tesla
11.2013 - 05.2020