MATTHEW RITI, PMP

Ensured accurate oversight of IT Services portfolios by managing and reporting on programs and projects, while maintaining precise resourcing and demand management forecasts.
* Achieved strategic alignment for a $130 million portfolio by directing financial targeting and budget oversight to meet organizational goals.
* Transformed project management capabilities by defining, designing, and implementing PMO services, including the migration to Microsoft's ePPM software through business process reengineering and technology integration.
* Realized significant cost savings of $1.5 million by regularly reviewing portfolio investment performance against financial baselines and aligning with organizational financial targets.
* Enhanced project management practices by developing capabilities and processes that met business needs and advanced targeted PPM maturity levels through strategic improvements and innovative best practices.
* Facilitated professional development for 20 new Project Managers by designing and executing effective onboarding and training strategies to enhance PMO disciplines.
* Increased timely project closures and budget adherence by analyzing quality review findings and collaborating with leaders to implement effective solutions.
* Promoted successful system upgrades and Agile Scrum deployments by conducting QA and UAT testing.
* Aided future portfolio planning by utilizing Generative AI for data analysis to identify trends and support predictive analytics.
* Spearheaded business strategy by developing and monitoring KPIs, while crafting fiscal plans and goals.
* Drove project success by leading cross-functional teams, steering committees, and forums to foster effective stakeholder collaboration.

Increased project completion rates by 25% by directing the implementation of a new Project Management Office, enhancing project governance and oversight.
* Facilitated successful deployment of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) by providing comprehensive support for all facets of the implementation process.
* Achieved seamless migration of over 100 Lotus Notes databases by directing their transition to SharePoint and other internal systems, ensuring minimal disruption.
* Defined clear project objectives, timelines, and milestones by developing a project management roadmap that guided project execution.
* Guaranteed compliance with organizational standards by overseeing quality assurance testing processes to ensure all software met required criteria before deployment.
* Delivered reliable IT solutions by managing the complete project lifecycle, including software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases.

Transformed the global organization into a project-based structure by pioneering the establishment and deployment of a Project Management Office.
* Increased team productivity by 30% through the development and implementation of new processes and systems.
* Achieved a 50% increase in resource efficiency by optimizing resource allocation through process re-engineering.
* Realized $1M+ in cost savings over five years by developing and transitioning to a proprietary Global Trade Order Management System.
* Enabled proactive issue resolution by implementing risk mitigation strategies that identified potential problems early, preventing major delays or budget overruns.
* Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining consistent communication and transparency regarding project status updates and changes in scope, schedule, or budgets.