Raymond Gelpke
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
PMO professional with strong background in project management and organizational leadership. Known for driving operational improvements and successfully managing complex projects. Focused on fostering team collaboration and delivering high-impact results. Skilled in strategic planning and resource management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PMO Leader
Rithom Consulting
01.2024 - Current
- Fostered strong working relationships within cross-functional teams, enabling seamless collaboration and timely information sharing.
- Reduced project costs by conducting thorough analysis of financial data to identify areas of inefficiency and overspending.
- Facilitated change control processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives.
- Mentored junior project managers, enhancing their skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Improved the organization''s project management maturity level through continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Established a PMO framework for increased efficiency in project execution and resource allocation.
- Optimized project delivery by implementing standardized project management methodologies and best practices.
Senior Project Manager
Apps Associates
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Presented regular status reports to executive leadership, providing insights into progress made toward achieving key milestones.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
Senior Project Manager
Accenture
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Led cross-functional teams in successful completion of multimillion-dollar projects, ensuring they met all scope, time, and budget requirements.
- Oversaw development and implementation of training programs for junior project managers, building pipeline of future leaders.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Program Manager
Ally Bank
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
Senior Project Manager
Skanska USA
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the organization''s benefit.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Championed innovative approaches when faced with complex problems or opportunities requiring non-traditional thinking.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01-2001
Skills
- Project scheduling
- Scope management
- Risk assessment analysis
- Business partner relationship management
- Agile methodology
- Creative problem-solving
- Portfolio management
- Salesforce
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Partnered with the Change Management organization to integrate their process into the Salesforce implementation process.
- Work with business process and development teams to design, implement, and deploy Salesforce solutions to clients in various industries at the enterprise level.
- Defined, planned, and executed a cloud-based solution for a real-time monitoring application of a jobsite’s environment through a mobile device.
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) #00420937
- Salesforce Certified Associate
- Salesforce Certified AI Associate
Timeline
PMO Leader
Rithom Consulting
01.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Apps Associates
06.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Project Manager
Accenture
06.2018 - 05.2022
Program Manager
Ally Bank
04.2016 - 05.2018
Senior Project Manager
Skanska USA
05.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
New Jersey City University
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