Dynamic project manager with a strong track record of successfully leading and delivering projects in diverse industries. With over 7+ years of experience, I possess a comprehensive understanding of Project management methodologies and best practices. Skilled in driving project success from initiation to closure, I excel in stakeholder management, risk assessment and resource allocation.
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Maryanne Mbiu
Project Manager/Scrum Master
Kyle,SD
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Frost BankSan Antonio, TX
Scrum Master
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- · Successful implementation of complex software upgrade project, coordinate a cross-functional team of 20 members and delivering the project three weeks ahead of schedule, resulting in improved system performance and increase user satisfaction.
· Implementing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan for a sensitive project, ensuring effective communication and buy-in from all stakeholders resulting in smoother project execution, reduce conflicts, and enhance collaboration.
· Lead the development and launch of a new product line collaborating with cross-functional teams from R&D, marketing, and manufacturing resulting in a 25% increase in company revenue.
· Implemented robust risk management strategies across projects, resulting in a significant reduction in project risks and a 15% decrease in project delays.
· Conduct regular quality reviews and audits to identify and address any deviations or deficiencies.
· Utilize project management tools, Jira, Trello, to track progress, manage tasks and maintain transparency.
· Led and mentored agile team via empowerment and support.
Minnesota State UniversityMankato, MN
Project Support Officer
02.2017 - 07.2021
Job overview
- · Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
· Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
· Applied Agile techniques such as burndown charts velocity tracking and retrospective actions,
· Monitor project health and optimize team performance
· Effectively communicating project progress, updates, and issues to stakeholders
· Optimizing resource utilization to maximize project value within budget constraints
· Assigned tasks, provided guidance, and motivate team members
· Track the progress of weekly, monthly, and quarterly objectives while monitoring operating costs, budgets, and resources
· Resolved conflicts and facilitate problem-solving within agile teams, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
· Monitored project milestones and deliverables.
· Produced and distributed project documents.
Connections ShelterMankato, MN
Program Team Lead
04.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- · Proactively identified and managed project risks in an agile context, ensuring timely risk mitigation
· Collaborated closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide regular updates, and manage expectations
· Facilitated sprint planning and backlog refinement sessions to define project scope and prioritize work
· Developed project plans, work breakdown structure and schedules affectively allocating resources and setting realistic milestones
· Motivating team members, recognizing their contributions, and resolving conflicts
· Apply agile principles and frameworks, scrum, and Kanban, to guide project planning and execution
· Facilitate effective communication channels ensuring transparency and timely resolution of issues
· Ensured compliance with relevant policies, regulation, and quality standards
· Practiced servant leadership providing guidance, support, and removing obstacles to enable team success.
· Collaborated with executive team to ensure program alignment with organizational objectives.
· Led meetings with external and internal teams to align on project goals.
Costa CoffeeManama
Project Manager
01.2015 - 09.2017
Job overview
- · Developed project plans, work breakdown structures and schedules effectively allocating resources and setting realistic milestones
· Implemented agile project managements methodologies within the organization, leading to improved team collaboration, faster project delivery, and a 30% reduction in project cycle time
· Successfully managed a global team of 20 members across multiple time zones, fostering effective collaboration and achieving s 15% improvement in team productivity through a streamlined communication and resources allocation
· Provided clear direction, delegated tasks, and facilitated effective teamwork to achieve project milestones
· Supported backlog grooming activities to refine and estimate user stories for upcoming sprints
· Facilitate scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospectives
· Prepared and maintained project documentation including project charters and status reports
· Engaged with stakeholders including product owners, executives, and development teams to gather requirements set expectations and ensure alignment
· Provided project governance support and reporting
· Oversaw the development and launch of new products from concept to market resulting in a 15% increase in sales within the first year
· Assisted in the evaluation and selection of vendors and subcontractors.
· Reviewed project proposals to determine feasibility.
Education
Minnesota State UniversityMankato, MN
Bachelor of Science from Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
University Overview
Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia, AR
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration and Management
University Overview
Skills
- Software Process Management
- Risk Identification
- Team Engagement
- Scrum Processes
- Project Management
- Customer Interaction
- Sprint Planning
- Agile Principles
- Project Planning
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Timeline
Scrum Master
Frost Bank
07.2023 - Current
Program Team Lead
Connections Shelter
04.2018 - 01.2019
Project Support Officer
Minnesota State University
02.2017 - 07.2021
Project Manager
Costa Coffee
01.2015 - 09.2017
Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science from Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Southern Arkansas University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration and Management