Julie Gilbert
Brentwood,Tennessee
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record at Optum and NaviHealth, excelling in multi-project planning and critical thinking. Expert in scope management and cross-functional communication, I've led teams to deliver projects within budget and schedule constraints, significantly enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency. Skilled in requirements gathering and problem-solving, my approach has consistently driven project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects
Optum
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained schedules for up to 3-5 medium to large-level complexity projects simultaneously to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Collaborated with 5-10 cross-functional teams per project to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
- Directed changes to project scope and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects
NaviHealth
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Accountable for up to 5 large, diverse and complex projects simultaneously in the healthcare industry in the areas of information technology, quality improvement, strategic objectives and goals.
- Maintained ability to expertly communicate, organize and problem solve, while tracking and managing multiple tasks with competing priorities. Solid experience in providing executive level presentations and status reporting.
- Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
- Took initiative, prioritized work, managed time and responded effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
Project Manager, Implementations
NaviHealth
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Successfully managed 3-5 medium and 1-2 high-level complexity projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and dependencies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Coordinated with 5-10 cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Projects
NaviHealth
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked collaboratively with Project Managers for 3-5 medium to high complexity projects.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
- Facilitated requirement gathering sessions across 5 multi-faceted, interdepartmental teams resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables for all stakeholders.
Senior Business Analyst, Business Analytics
NaviHealth
12.2014 - 03.2017
- Engaged with 10-20 cross-functional business subject matter experts and process owners to understand business needs and define requirements for assigned projects.
- Developed operationally defined requirements both textually and visually to communicate business solutions used by at least 5 cross-functional teams for design and delivery.
- Assured deliverables were approved and quality was achieved as planned.
Senior Business Systems Analyst, Implementations
Healthways
03.2011 - 11.2014
- Set strategic priorities and took ownership of up to 5 medium to large-level complexity initiatives, independently driving for results.
- Collaborated to provide recommendations on the most appropriate solution to a business problem and/or need.
- Gathered, documented and maintained business requirements to recommended solutions that best addressed customer needs.
Data Analyst
Healthways
03.2008 - 03.2011
- Collaborated with at least 5 stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources for approximately 3 repeatable processes.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions for 5-10 clients at minimum.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques over tenure.
- Provided actionable insights through comprehensive reports and dashboards, supporting strategic initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06-1998
Skills
- Analytical Thinker
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Project Planning Expertise
- Scope Change Control
- Stakeholder Needs Assessment
- Client Relationship Management
- Creative Solution Development
- Interdepartmental Communication
Certification
Alabama Registered Nurse Licensure (Active/In Good Standing)
PMP Certification (In Progress)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects
Optum
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager, Strategic Projects
NaviHealth
08.2021 - 01.2022
Project Manager, Implementations
NaviHealth
01.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Business Analyst, Strategic Projects
NaviHealth
03.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Business Analyst, Business Analytics
NaviHealth
12.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Business Systems Analyst, Implementations
Healthways
03.2011 - 11.2014
Data Analyst
Healthways
03.2008 - 03.2011
Alabama Registered Nurse Licensure (Active/In Good Standing)
PMP Certification (In Progress)
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Auburn University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
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