KYLE ECKHEART
Information Technology
Glenwood,IA
Summary
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with relevant experience in coordinating large-scale projects, managing diverse teams, and driving overall project success. Strong in initiating and planning stages of project management, leveraging strong communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations. Display leadership qualities and decision-making abilities that foster team collaboration and efficient problem resolution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Communication Innovators
01.2024 - Current
- Oversaw numerous security installation projects across various organizations.
- Handled procurement processes for all hardware components and software licenses within project assignments.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to secure timely project approvals.
- Utilize online sources for weekly status updates to maintain project timelines and adherence to scope.
- Coordinated with team to address all RA's and implement necessary project changes.
- Provided training to security personnel on application of project software.
- Created project lifecycle management framework to ensure team alignment.
Senior Project Manager
Omaha Public Power District (TEKsystems)
04.2020 - 12.2023
- Oversaw numerous network engineering projects leveraging various applications and hardware to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify stakeholders, scope assignments, and establish efficient teams to meet project deadlines.
- Implemented measures to prevent scope creep and maintain balanced budgets.
- Effectively supervised a team of network engineers amidst the modern era pandemic.
- Developed new strategies for coping with extra challenges.
- Ensured teams remained focused throughout projects.
- Devised innovative strategies for maintaining project timelines during challenging periods.
Project Manager - Data Center Migration
TD Ameritrade
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Oversaw several IT teams for data center migration.
- Outlined specific roles, responsibilities, and timelines to streamline the migration of infrastructure as well as applications.
- Delivered organizational development within a full-time project management office.
- Collaborated with various business, leadership, and support teams to meet budgetary and timeline goals.
- Directed comprehensive IT teams to achieve stringent deadlines.
- Conducted weekly meetings to maintain focus on achieving scheduled milestones.
- Collaborated with global teams to ensure maximum uptime.
Technical Project Manager
West Corporation
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Assisted large enterprise clients in enhancing network efficiency.
- Formed and nurtured robust client-centric relationships with various enterprise clients.
- Facilitated seamless communication between business units through daily, weekly, and monthly updates to stakeholders regarding charter progress.
- Developed communication strategies to help nontechnical client resource managers in supporting their clients.
- Created detailed technical agendas to facilitate migration processes.
- Formulated various network strategies in collaboration with internal teams and external data center engineers, ensuring high-quality client services.
Project Manager - Data Center Consolidation
West Corporation (TEKsystems)
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Contracted for migration and project management of telecommunications between data centers.
- Facilitated the specification of client communication types for optimal technological solutions.
- Transferred client circuits and VPNs.
- Established governance charters and defined key milestones.
Independent Technology Consultant
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided consultation, design, and implementation of area networks for local businesses.
- Executed and preserved outdoor wireless managed network aiding local enterprises in reaching non-traditional network zones.
- Created and managed local inventory databases to guarantee up-to-date data access.
- Integrated various workstations into a fully operational network.
Vice President of Operations & Towers/General Manager of Information and Technology
Communication Services, Inc.
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Directed NRIN activities from August 2012 to December 2014.
- Developed quarterly and annual financials, ensuring productive and effective revenue margins.
- Implemented evaluation systems boosting team retention.
- Oversaw daily operations of local and wide area system employees.
- Designed and sustained microwave infrastructures enhancing enterprise development.
- Engineered and deployed an aerial network for Nebraska to streamline communication among emergency management agencies.
- Spearheaded planning and execution of numerous technology projects.
- Generated detailed reports outlining progress.
- Supervised fiscal management for major initiatives and allocation of resources.
- Diminished company exposure and risks on projects.
- Directed quality control measures, ensuring adherence to evolving deadlines.
Skills
- Project plan development
- Meeting facilitation
- Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (Excel)
- Scope management
- Contingency and mitigation planner
- Problem solver
- Skilled trainer
- Cross-functional communication
- Client relationship management
- Multi-project management
- Development and implementation of policies
- Infrastructure
- Application development
- Quality assurance
- End-to-end testing
- Networking enthusiast
- Excellent technology communicator
- Superb collaborator
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Concordia College
Moorhead MNTimeline
Senior Project Manager
Communication Innovators
01.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Omaha Public Power District (TEKsystems)
04.2020 - 12.2023
Project Manager - Data Center Migration
TD Ameritrade
08.2018 - 04.2020
Technical Project Manager
West Corporation
11.2016 - 08.2018
Project Manager - Data Center Consolidation
West Corporation (TEKsystems)
07.2015 - 11.2016
Independent Technology Consultant
12.2014 - 07.2015
Vice President of Operations & Towers/General Manager of Information and Technology
Communication Services, Inc.
08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Concordia College
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