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Justin Clay Smith

Jefferson City,MO

Summary

Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record, adept in stakeholder management and fostering team collaboration. Excellence in driving product development and project delivery, achieving significant successes that driver results. Skilled in software development leadership, machine learning leadership and effective communication, consistently delivered projects on time, enhancing team productivity, morale, and innovation. Self-directed and resourceful leader with 14 years of technology management experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Software Engineering Manager

CARFAX
02.2021 - Current
  • Lead cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Enhance overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Review technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, and alignment with prospective goals and metrics.
  • Manage risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging the sharing of ideas, leading to increased creativity and problem-solving capabilities within the team.
  • Evaluate project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Streamline communication between departments by establishing regular touchpoints, improving collaboration on complex projects.
  • Present progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones.
  • Manage software release cycles with careful planning, coordination, and communication across various departments, when necessary.
  • Align with other engineering leaders to plan, manage and coordinate teams around reaching prescribed development milestones.

Senior Project Manager

CARFAX
05.2013 - 02.2021
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
  • Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective actions for future endeavors.
  • Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Delivered high-quality results by fostering a culture of accountability among team members and setting clear performance expectations.
  • Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
  • Conducted detailed post-project evaluations to identify key learnings and areas for improvement, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Drove organizational change by leading implementation of strategic initiatives, achieving significant improvements in business processes and efficiency.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Employee Management and Growth
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Tactical Product Delivery
  • Product Development
  • Project Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Technology Integration
  • Problem-solving Aptitude
  • Analytical Skills
  • C-Level Engagement

Accomplishments

Led initiative to launch Used Car Listings


Led initiative to migrate all legacy applications to highly available (HA), multi-region, multi-data center infrastructure


Let initial charge to migrate applications to cloud-based infrastructure


Work Smarter competition winner for my idea to institute a leadership development program for proven high performers as a manner to improve succession planning

Certification

Certified Agile Leader (CAL-I) - Scrum Alliance


Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) - Scrum Alliance

Timeline

Software Engineering Manager

CARFAX
02.2021 - Current

Senior Project Manager

CARFAX
05.2013 - 02.2021

MBA - Business Administration

Columbia College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Columbia College

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