Results-driven Project Management professional with over 16 years of experience in overseeing complex, multi-million dollar IT and Business programs.
Strategic project manager skilled in selecting and implementing the optimal project management framework (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, Product, etc.) to maximize efficiency and achieve project goals.
Demonstrates expertise in building strategic partnerships, driving organizational change, and inspiring teams through effective and authentic leadership.
Proven record of delivering exceptional value by combining strategic vision with precise execution.
Committed to project/program management excellence, driving high-value delivery, continuous learning, and customer satisfaction.
Work History
Kaiser Permanente
Pleasanton, CA
Program Management Principal
06.2008 - Current
Job overview
Led a $150M, 3-year end-to-end Supply Chain Transformation project, resulting in $500M in cost reductions.
Act as a vital liaison between IT and Business teams at Kaiser, overcoming silos and fostering mutual trust, showcasing exceptional cross-functional communication skills.
Accelerated Agile adoption across two mega-programs, coaching numerous teams to achieve high performance and transformative change.
Planned and Facilitated 20+ large-scale PI (Program Increment) planning events for 3 large programs (up to 350 attendees).
Led adoption of a new governance framework to 5 regions, enabling doubled project value
delivery while significantly optimizing resources.
Drove $27B in annual revenue through the implementation of an enterprise-wide analytics platform.
Led the development and launch of the Affordable Health Care program, generating $14B in ongoing revenue.
Secured $204M in funding through the development and presentation of five compelling business cases.
Created and led a thriving Community of Practice for SPL, fostering continuous improvement and adoption.
Sr. IT Project Manager | Sep 2011 – Oct 2017 (6 yrs 2 mos) IT Intermediate Project Manager | Apr 2010 – Sep 2011 (1 yr 6 mos) IT Project Manager Associate | Oct 2009 – Apr 2010 (7 mos) IT Project Coordinator | Jun 2008 – Oct 2009 (1 yr 5 mos)
IndyMac Bank
San Ramon, CA
Operations Manager
07.2005 - 05.2008
Job overview
Managed a group of 7 supervisors who handled teams ranging from 10 to 15 associates.
Coordinated daily activities of processors, underwriters, closers, and other personnel to ensure the timely completion of mortgage loans.
Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
Managed relationships with loan agents, brokers, vendors, and sister offices.
Developed and implemented processes to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, customer service, and compliance with regulations.
Chase Home Finance
San Ramon, CA
Operations Manager AVP
06.2002 - 07.2005
Job overview
Managed 3 supervisors who handled teams ranging from 8 to 10 associates.
Engaged in inter-departmental collaboration for regulatory compliance.
Automated reports to track production results and recommend process improvements.
Provided guidance on regulatory matters related to the underwriting process.
Identified opportunities for improvement in existing systems and processes.
Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Business
06.2021
Skills
Agile Expertise: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and other Agile methodologies
Project Management: PMI principles, Waterfall, SDLC, and hybrid approaches
Financial Acumen: Financial management, business case development, and resource allocation
Stakeholder Management: Vendor management, stakeholder communication, and collaboration
Project Management: Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI - Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Manager, Cognitive Project Management for AI (CPMAI+E)
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