+ Years of professional experience
Scot E. Hanley
Dawsonville,GA
Summary
Results-driven management and consulting professional with a proven track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives and optimizing business processes. Recognized for exceptional team collaboration skills and consistently achieving targeted results. Demonstrated reliability in adapting to evolving business needs, utilizing data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Passionate about leading corporate transformation efforts and improving underperforming areas in diverse industries. Specialized in leading large-scale data management and integration initiatives.
Overview
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Work History
President
Ainlé Enterprises, Client - First Citizens Bank
09.2022 - Current
- Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision to excel in Data Warehousing Project Management sales and delivery.
- Forged strong relationships with industry partners to enhance business networking opportunities and increase market share.
- Improved customer satisfaction with exceptional project management skills and timely delivery of products and services.
- Conducted extensive gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in current processes, ultimately increasing efficiency and reliability of the entire system.
- Built & managed the project plans, schedules, metrics and reported to executive committees
- Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
Executive Technology Program Manager
AlphaSix Consulting, Client- CDC
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex data management problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
- Trained team members in best practices for data handling, improving overall productivity and data integrity.
- Optimized operational efficiency by redesigning processes, systems, and workspaces for increased productivity
Director, PMO, DevSecOps & QE
Synovus Financial
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Curtailed costs by 40% for QE department by migrating from Microfocus to ADO, implementing application governance, and implementing use of PowerBI for financial and cost analysis
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Mentored junior developers and engineers through onboarding process and long-term team contributions.
- Monitored development efforts to maintain high levels of quality control and reduce impact of unforeseen issues.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Lead Program Manager & Director
Intellinet Consulting
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Consulting at IHG- Oversaw global strategy to deliver Intercontinental Hotel Group’s 'Smart Room' across various countries and 24 time zones in record time via Cisco Meraki Big Data Cloud solution.
- Consulting at IHG- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities as part of the Smart Room program.
- Consulting at IHG - Bolstered customer satisfaction by 33% average via global modernization of broadband/WIFI
- Consulting at Synovus Financial- Overhauled IT Delivery Process and updated company's PMO to diminish expenses, maximize internal customer satisfaction, and expand project investment portfolio for optimum returns
- Consulting at FHI360- Principal leading global data governance program start-up for FHI360: steering, data quality, data model and related governance activities
Lead Program Manager & Senior Principal
W Group
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Served as Executive Program Leader at UMass Memorial for planning and implementation of $50M, three-year patient digital health transformation strategy.
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
- Led staff of 10 Principal consultants to envision, plan, draft, and organize strategy for growth and patient experience, including Epic and Cloud implementations.
- Engaged with customers, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
Executive Program Manager & Chief Strategist
Hamilton-Ryker
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Solely created the vision, strategy, pro-forma, business plan, and operating model to disrupt the regional consulting market via selling my unique project management methodology to new and current clients.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform data-driven decision-making processes during program development stages.
- Championed innovative approaches for problem-solving, leading to breakthrough solutions in complex situations.
- Built new relationships with top-tier organizations, including Coca-Cola and Regions Bank; drafted value propositions, negotiated terms, and initiated ramp up engagement activities.
Lead Program Manager & Vice President
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
06.2010 - 09.2013
- Masterminded new BLUE-Plan IT Strategy across IT and business-related operations to optimize IT Delivery COE’s.
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
- Reorganized over 600 personnel and supervised staff of 100 members, while managing $14M budget.
- Deployed IBM Netezza to enhance Big Data performance, that boosted speed for managed care analytics by 300%.
- Proposed and established IT PMO and Data Governance Centers of Excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & US Army Officer Commission
Columbus State University
Columbus, GANo Degree - Earth Science with Computer Applications
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TXSkills
- Strategic Technology Planning
- Strategic visioning
- Strategic planning
- Strategic Project Portfolio Oversight
- Organizational leadership
- Program Management
- Project management
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Cost reduction
- Budget management
- Sales Experience
- Contract management
- Data-Driven Project Analysis
- Data Management Programming
- Large-Scale Data Management
- Informatica Expertise
- Data Warehouse Management
- SQL Database Management
- Data Lake Management
- SQL Server Development
- Oracle PL/SQL Expertise
- Data Governance
- Power BI Proficiency
- Software Application Development
- DevOps Practices Development and Implementation
- Workflow Streamlining
- Agile Project Management
- Waterfall Project Management
- SDLC Methodology Expertise
- Acquisition Integration Management
- Digital Strategy Development
- AI Applications
- Azure DevOps Implementation
- Proficient in Azure Boards
- Cloud-Based Project Tools
- Jira Project Management
- Proficient in Confluence
- Expertise in Microsoft Applications
- Salesforce Platform Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Handled several high-level projects simultaneously, successfully delivering each of them in less time than was expected as party of leading a corporate spin-off.
- Achieved Azure DevOps migration from legacy platform by completing transition plan with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 8 direct staff members and ~100 indirect staff members in a professional services organization.
- Achieved dramatic cost reduction by introducing Azure DevOps for Quality Engineering tasks.
Certification
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) & Kerzner / PMI Award Winner
- ITIL Foundation v3 Certification
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Advanced Six Sigma Training International Institute for Learning
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
- Certified in Behavioral Analysis and Performance Management by Aubrey Daniels International
- Completed SAFe certification training
- Currently working on Power BI Certification
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Scrum Alliance
- Former Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer of the Chattahoochee Valley
- Military Officers Association of America – Member
- US Army Ordnance Corp – Lifetime Member
International Project Manager of the Year 2008, PMI EF / IIL
Leading the spin-off of TSYS from Synovus financial on time and under budget including change management across dozens of technologies and thousands or business procedures.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Coding and Programming
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as white water kayaking and trout fishing in the Georgia Mountains
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid sick leaveQuote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
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Timeline
President
Ainlé Enterprises, Client - First Citizens Bank
09.2022 - Current
Executive Technology Program Manager
AlphaSix Consulting, Client- CDC
11.2021 - 02.2025
Director, PMO, DevSecOps & QE
Synovus Financial
07.2018 - 11.2021
Lead Program Manager & Director
Intellinet Consulting
10.2016 - 07.2018
Lead Program Manager & Senior Principal
W Group
06.2015 - 10.2016
Executive Program Manager & Chief Strategist
Hamilton-Ryker
09.2013 - 06.2015
Lead Program Manager & Vice President
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
06.2010 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & US Army Officer Commission
Columbus State University
No Degree - Earth Science with Computer Applications
Southern Methodist University
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