Mike Labarge
Project Manager
Orlando,FL
Summary
Customer-oriented Program Manager with over 30 years of experience in strategic planning and complex problem-solving. Expert in networking, marketing, cross-functional communication, employee supervision and process improvements. Decisive leader ready to leverage background in program management to expand organizational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Program/Project Manager
Ericsson
Plano, TX
03.2010 - 05.2023
- Managed large scale Telecom Projects
- Projects/Programs ranged from new Site Build, Carrier Add, Decommissioning, Warranty Support
- Created project plans with established timelines and managed the workflow throughout the project lifecycles
- Provided project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
- Responsibilities also included managing Customer expectations and escalations, Budget Forecasting, Tool Adherence, managing Financials and driving Project Teams. Providing Project Status Reports, Governance Reporting.
Program Manager
Medical Billing Services & Solutions
Coral Gables, FL
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Responsibilities included bringing Project Management Methodology into the corporation
- Establishing and maintaining the Project Management Office (PMO) and providing mentorship to Junior Project Managers
- Conducting ROI analysis and establishing project budgets
- Construction/Re-location Projects included consolidation of five business units into a state of the art Operations Centre and re-location of current headquarters.
- IT projects comprised of upgrading billing software, deploying a corporate wide VoIP Telecom System including Call Centers, Off Shoring some of our daily tasks, Client Dashboard design and integration, SharePoint implementation
Project Manager
Nortel Networks
Sunrise, FL
04.1994 - 10.2007
- Managed large scale international Telecom Projects
- Responsibilities included Project scheduling, tracking, project planning, resource management, cost tracking, and risk management-mitigation for project in the Caribbean and Latin America markets
Education
MBA - Mini-MBA Professional Development Program
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX12.2015
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Devry
Toronto, Ontario06.1984
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Preparation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Governance
- Cost Management
- Process Improvement
- Customer Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- PMP Certified since 2013
- Leaders Core Curriculum completed in 2023
Timeline
Program/Project Manager
Ericsson
03.2010 - 05.2023
Program Manager
Medical Billing Services & Solutions
12.2008 - 12.2009
Project Manager
Nortel Networks
04.1994 - 10.2007
MBA - Mini-MBA Professional Development Program
The University of Texas At Dallas
Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Devry