Sam Katzen
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced and results-driven project manager with a proven track record of successfully leading digital transformation initiatives. Leveraging a robust skill set in project management, product ownership, and cross-functional collaboration, Dedicated to advancing organizational capabilities and driving innovation. Combining strategic vision with hands-on expertise, Excels in navigating complex challenges and delivering tangible results. Ready to bring a passion for transformative change to any forward-thinking organization poised for growth and excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Technology & Data
United Nations Global Compact
05.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the development, implementation, training, and support of organizational wide digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead and managed cross functional teams to address organizations technology and digital needs.
- Directed multiple initiatives as project manager of both internal colleagues and external partners to advance organizational digital offerings.
- Lead, managed, and successfully launched two of the organization's main digital value offerings the Local Network Hub and UNGC Academy e-learning platform
- Worked and lead cross functional teams to identify organizational digital forthcoming's and implemented solutions to meet these needs
- Served as product owner for vast array of organizations digital solutions, including public website, Zoom, Slack, Asana, and low-code solutions
Project Coordinator, Technology & Data
United Nations Global Compact
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Identified solutions and prepared proposals to improve organizations digital pain points.
- Manage, maintain, and update UN Global Compact public-facing digital properties. This includes supporting implementation of content and features on the main UN Global Compact website and peripheral properties
- Led and managed organizations digital needs for flagship webinar sessions
Digital Consultant
United Nations Global Compact
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Lead the development of C4Cs COP 22 High Level Meeting on Climate Change. Built and maintained the event’s registration site, acted as a focal point for all participants
- Provided support for survey design, distribution, as well as data analyzation for key organization projects such as the Annual Implementation Survey
Strategic Events Consultant
United Nations Global Compact
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Managed the development and content of company’s mobile application for the UNGC flagship events that over 1000 CEOs from around the world attended
- Increased application adoption rate from participants by 35% from year prior
Education
BBA - Business Management
Pace University
New York, NYSkills
- Contract Management
- Product Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Key Performance Indicators
Timeline
Project Manager, Technology & Data
United Nations Global Compact
05.2019 - Current
Project Coordinator, Technology & Data
United Nations Global Compact
12.2017 - 05.2019
Digital Consultant
United Nations Global Compact
07.2016 - 11.2017
Strategic Events Consultant
United Nations Global Compact
01.2016 - 07.2016
BBA - Business Management
Pace University
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