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Katie Fox

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Talented Sr. Project Manager brings proven abilities in end-to-end project management. Expert in identifying and mitigating risks, reaching milestones and managing deliverables. Highly organized leader with great attention to detail. Proven history of successful leadership within project teams and PMO.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Project Manager

Gen10
Minneapolis , MN
05.2022 - Current
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
  • Conducted post-project evaluations in order to assess effectiveness of strategies employed.
  • Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.

Sr. Project Management Contractor

State of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
04.2019 - 04.2022
  • Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
  • Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
  • Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
  • Managed risks and resolved issues in a timely manner.
  • Developed scope, budget, timeline, and resource plans for projects.
  • Defined project success criteria and monitored progress against them.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure collaboration on projects.
  • Monitored project performance through KPIs and metrics.
  • Led regular meetings with project teams to review status updates.
  • Provided guidance to team members on best practices in project management.
  • Created comprehensive reports detailing project timelines, milestones, resources, costs, deliverables, risks.

PMO Leader

Casey's General Stores
Ankeny, IA
02.2017 - 04.2019
  • Developed and managed PMO governance processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify trends, recommend corrective actions and drive process improvement initiatives.
  • Reviewed project plans for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established standards.
  • Provided guidance on the use of project management tools and techniques to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality requirements.
  • Coordinated resource planning activities to ensure optimal utilization of resources across all projects.
  • Created reports documenting progress against milestones while providing visibility into overall program status.
  • Identified opportunities for continuous improvement by analyzing historical data related to completed projects.
  • Monitored compliance with organizational policies related to project management processes, procedures, and best practices.
  • Provided training and coaching support for new team members and existing staff as needed.
  • Led cross-functional teams through all phases of the project life cycle from initiation through closure.
  • Managed vendor relationships and contracts ensuring timely delivery of contracted services and products.
  • Developed strategies and tactics designed to improve operational effectiveness by leveraging available resources more efficiently.
  • Implemented change management protocols intended to facilitate successful adoption of new technologies and processes.
  • Trained and mentored project managers on project methodologies and resource planning.
  • Facilitated operational checkpoint activities throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Partnered with department directors for key process improvements.
  • Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  • Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.

Sr. Project Management Contractor

Collabera
Des Moines, IA
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans to be shared with stakeholders.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project.
  • Identified potential risks associated with projects and developed mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop realistic expectations for deliverables.
  • Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and budgets.
  • Created detailed reports on project status, issues, risks and opportunities.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations during all stages of a project's lifecycle.
  • Maintained up-to-date records for all current and past projects.
  • Assessed project risks and devised mitigation strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.

PMO Leader

Duke University
Johnston , IA
07.2012 - 02.2015
  • Developed and managed PMO governance processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Reviewed project plans for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established standards.
  • Provided guidance on the use of project management tools and techniques to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality requirements.
  • Conducted regular reviews of team performance against goals to assess progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated resource planning activities to ensure optimal utilization of resources across all projects.
  • Provided training and coaching support for new team members and existing staff as needed.
  • Collaborated closely with senior leadership to define strategic objectives and align them with tactical initiatives in order to maximize ROI on investments in technology solutions.
  • Managed vendor relationships and contracts ensuring timely delivery of contracted services and products.
  • Implemented change management protocols intended to facilitate successful adoption of new technologies and processes.
  • Facilitated operational checkpoint activities throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Established initial project budgets and regularly tracked actual costs to projected costs.
  • Managed creation of disaster recovery plans for business continuation.
  • Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.

Project Manager

DuPont Pioneer
Johnston, IA
01.2008 - 07.2012
  • Presented findings from data analysis in a clear, concise manner that was easily understood by stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
  • Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
05-2001

Skills

  • Agile Methodology
  • Client Relations
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Reliability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Requirements Writing

Certification

  • PMP
  • Agile Certification
  • Scrum Master Certification

Accomplishments

  • Prestigious award for Managing all international expansion projects at DuPont Pioneer
  • Honored with award for Best team Performance at DuPont Pioneer

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager

Gen10
05.2022 - Current

Sr. Project Management Contractor

State of Iowa
04.2019 - 04.2022

PMO Leader

Casey's General Stores
02.2017 - 04.2019

Sr. Project Management Contractor

Collabera
03.2015 - 09.2016

PMO Leader

Duke University
07.2012 - 02.2015

Project Manager

DuPont Pioneer
01.2008 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

Grand View University

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