Nik Arini
Macomb,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional seeking a leadership position that fosters collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking. Committed to leveraging strong teamwork and creative problem-solving abilities to drive organizational success while continuously enhancing managerial skills. Passionate about inspiring teams to achieve excellence and contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values leadership and creativity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Program Manager/Application Owner
General Motors
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all applications in the Planning space within the IT Global Portfolio Planning organization.
- Manage development teams on enhancements, as well as the development of new applications/products in the PLM Planning space. Led cross-functional teams to deliver IT programs, aligning with strategic business objectives.
- Managed project budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control.
- Developed and implemented project management methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Established key performance indicators to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.
- Create, edit, and prioritize with our business partners all epics, features, and user stories in our planning space backlog.
Design UI Program Manager
General Motors
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Oversaw multiple design teams across various vehicle programs.
- Enabled team members to ideate, design, and produce themes and graphics for in-vehicle infotainment systems.
- Tracked program timing, and manage resource allocation across several individual projects based on the brand.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to gather requirements and address project challenges.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhancing collaboration across departments.
Senior Business Project Manager
United Healthcare Group
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced project delivery times.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and support successful project outcomes.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless integration of project requirements into existing processes.
Senior IT Project Manager
United Healthcare Group/Optum
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed UX/UI, front-end, and back-end development teams on website and application initiatives for Premium Interactive Experience, Electronic Payment and Statements, Virtual Visits, Link, CDML, and Enterprise Database Platform applications.
- Forecasted developing product owner/client needs, and improves innovative solutions to meet them.
- Worked together with my Scrum Master to facilitate daily Scrum meetings, sprint planning, sprint demos, retrospectives, and backlog grooming Scrum events.
Education
Master of Management - Project Management
WALSH COLLEGE
Troy, Michigan06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Public Relations
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Allendale, Michigan04.2007
Skills
- Azure Cloud Development
- PLM
- UX/UI
- Animation
- HTML
- CSS
- Jira
- UAT Testing
- Scrum
- Agile
- IAM
- CRM
- Cyber Security
- Sonar
- Waterfall
Key Achievements
- Increased team productivity by 30% within one year through agile methodologies.
- Managed seven cross-functional teams, delivering 15 major projects annually.
- Successfully reduced project delivery times by 20% using scrum processes.
- Led development of 10 applications, enhancing capabilities significantly.
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Scaled Agilst (SA)
Timeline
IT Program Manager/Application Owner
General Motors
02.2022 - Current
Design UI Program Manager
General Motors
09.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Business Project Manager
United Healthcare Group
06.2018 - 09.2018
Senior IT Project Manager
United Healthcare Group/Optum
03.2015 - 06.2018
Master of Management - Project Management
WALSH COLLEGE
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising & Public Relations
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY