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Patrick Brenner

Summary

Versatile Program Manager with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing programs into positive revenue producers with documented strengths in process analysis, development, and management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Bureau Veritas
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
  • Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Collaborated with senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities on Bid and RFP Requests, ensuring the profitability of the future awards.

Senior Project Manager

Bureau Veritas
05.2018 - 07.2022
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.

Lead Project Manager

Bureau Veritas / EMG
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Developed and led multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
  • Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
  • Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Project Manager

Bureau Veritas / EMG
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

The Art Institute of Illinois
Schaumburg, IL

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Value Engineering Initiatives
  • Remote Team Training and Development and Management
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • ProTrack Development

Timeline

Program Manager

Bureau Veritas
07.2022 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Bureau Veritas
05.2018 - 07.2022

Lead Project Manager

Bureau Veritas / EMG
01.2018 - 05.2018

Project Manager

Bureau Veritas / EMG
06.2016 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

The Art Institute of Illinois

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