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Sharron Johnson

Roswell,United States

Summary

Project manager with extensive experience at IBM, specializing in Agile methodologies and cloud computing. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and improve operational efficiency while driving data analysis projects. Recognized for strong leadership and communication skills, consistently meeting project milestones and surpassing stakeholder expectations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Poll Tech, Advance Voting March

State of Georgia Elections
Roswell, GA
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Ensured polling equipment operated in compliance with State of Georgia Election guidelines.
  • Maintained and repaired equipment to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in setup of iPads and resolved issues during polling hours.
  • Ordered supplies, opened and closed polls, and documented lines using Poll Tech iPads.
  • Collaborated with managers to open and close advance polling locations.
  • Served as line monitor while overseeing distribution of iPads to poll workers.

Area Manager

U.S. Department of Commerce
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for full software life cycle implementation for the deployment of a mobility platform for a fast-paced, outcome-based solution for the states of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.
  • Managed the data collection and analyzed outcome for Decennial and Post Enumeration Surveys.
  • Responsible for creating and deploying implementation plans to include training staff, milestones, and quality data collection techniques.
  • Conducted daily stand ups with various teams including IT and Administrators.
  • Managed Surveys in compliance to the U.S. Government policies and HQ Operational goals.
  • Collected and tabulated data using various methods including OCS, ROSCO, handheld devices, laptops, and paper.
  • Responsible for establishing analytical methodologies to meet Operational goals; scheduled and managed soft launches on sampling surveys, and documented results and findings to management.
  • Served as Recruiting Coordinator to implement newly created program called Mobile Questionnaire Assistant. Responsible for developing a recruitment plan to meet staffing requirements for MQA; develop recruitment material, marketing budget, work with 3rd party to launch media campaigns, train staff, develop MQA soft launch, and provide performance reports weekly to HQ.
  • Developed and executed a communication plan that included daily communications to Stakeholders, bi-weekly communications to direct reports, and daily communications to field staff on the progress of the data collections, work schedules and assignments.
  • Responsible for performance plans and management of a direct team of 26 project managers, including both technical and non-technical.
  • This is a full-time telework position with duty hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. During the pre-planning and implementation phase of the survey being flexible to meet deadlines can exceed these daily hours, including some travel and working weekends. High Level government clearance required for this position.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Southern Company (TekSystems)
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 09.2018
  • Led cross functional teams in the Migration of a highly customized HR PeopleSoft 8.54.23 environment to another customized HR PS due to Acquisition of a major utility company
  • Responsible for end-to-end project management including managing budget, schedule, risks, contractor performance, testing, minimizing risk and ensuring system delivery on time.
  • Assembled project team, developed project work plans, and managed the expectations, deliverables and risks for all aspects of this highly visible project. Tracked milestones and deliverables for tools upgrades, establishing development environments, reviewing functional and technical design specs, coordinating testing cycles and defect management. Budget $63M
  • Managed four projects consisting of Microsoft Exchange and Office 365 operating system with compliance to cloud networks, server upgrade, software upgrades, and software training to users on new features and functions.
  • Manage budget, schedule, and track progress on a weekly basis using SharePoint as the collaboration tool. Budget $57M

Technical Project Manager

Jenkon (TekSystems)
Birmingham, AL
11.2014 - 11.2015
  • Conducted end to end project management of large international retail client to deliver SaaS based integrated mobility platform for Software Development Project
  • Managed all phases of application delivery including business analysis, developing use cases, and assisting QA in developing test environments.
  • Performed Scrum techniques using Sprint planning, daily standups, User Stories, and small teams to drive value to clients easier and quicker. Budget $40M

Business Development Manager

Blackboard (ParentLink)
Provo, Utah
10.2014 - 04.2013
  • Developed and drove the sales and marketing execution strategy for the delivery of a mobility solution to K-12 schools in the southeast region of the U.S. Gathered and documented business and functional requirements to technical teams for the development of a mobile smart app for schools.
  • Responsible for responding to Stakeholders; School Boards, Superintendents, and PTA board members on the features and benefits of the Blackboard solution.
  • Technical lead in articulating knowledge for full implementation and installation of SaaS solution with existing network platforms. Responsible for product launch and delivery.

Product Manager

Niche 3
Atlanta, GA
10.2014 - 05.2012
  • Technology Consultant for Microsoft’s Cloud Computing solution called Windows Azure. Provided technical, marketing, and business strategies to over 500 top tier Microsoft Business Partners in North America.
  • Assisted developers in using Windows Azure test environment for deploying applications for their various clients including those clients with HIPPA and PCI compliance.
  • Educated staff on IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and SaaS (Software as a Service). Work across functional teams to develop software delivery timelines and coordinate new software releases. Conducted JAD sessions with teams on requirements on Windows Azure.

Regional Technician

U.S. Department of Commerce
Tampa, FL and Chelsea, AL
09.2009 - 05.2011
  • Responsible for surveying 425k households in compliance with the United States Census Bureau’s 2010 Census data collection guidelines in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brooksville, and Ocala Florida.
  • Successfully adhered to deadlines and schedules, managing budgets, minimizing risks and /issues.
  • Responsible for forecasting the number of resources required for each Census operation.

Worldwide Business Development Executive, Program Manager

IBM
Atlanta, GA
01.1998 - 08.2009
  • Program Manager for the sales and marketing of IBM’s Telecommunication customers to manage large complex project for Cloud Computing with IBM’s Smart Business offerings to telecommunications industries in Asia Pacific; India, China, Australia. Work location in Beijing, China.
  • Lead Implementation expert to deliver a $700M services offering platform for China’s Shanghai and Guangdong Telecommunications Divisions on time and within schedule.
  • Successfully launched an e-commerce kiosk solution using Scrum Agile methodology for the Retail Industry with call center functions, Lotus Collaboration features, based on Unified Communications from Cisco.
  • Technical expert to deliver ERP application solutions for Financial Industries including AIG, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Nationwide, State Farm and Allstate.
  • Lead project management to installed Cisco’s Unified Communications platforms for IBM’s Financial Industries worldwide.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Houston
Houston, Texas
05-1982

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Blinn College
Brenham, Texas
05-1980

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Certified project manager and scrum master
  • Leadership and management
  • Oral and written communication
  • Agile methodologies
  • Cloud computing expertise
  • Lean Six Sigma certification
  • Analytical skills
  • Database management
  • Operating systems proficiency
  • Programming languages knowledge
  • Application software proficiency
  • Project management tools
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Data analysis
  • Compliance management

Certification

  • Certified PMP (IBM)
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma (University of Houston)
  • Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance)
  • Certified Agile Consultant (Scrum Alliance-pending)
  • Software Development Life Cycle Trained and Experienced (IBM)
  • Business Process Management (functional, technical, and business requirements (IBM)
  • Systems Development Life Cycle and Methodology (IBM)

Volunteer Experience

  • Minerva Foundation, 2009-01, Present, Former Board Secretary and currently Board Member for a non-profit organization designed for communities in Fulton, Cobb, and Cherokee counties in providing programs and services to educate and develop in areas of health, economic, and education endeavors. Work with community leaders in establishing programs to help disenfranchise members of their communities become educated on programs and services that meet their need.
  • Foster Care Support Foundation, 2010-03, Present, Volunteer for help Foster Care Parents in the state of GA select and identify clothing needs for their foster children. Assist in working in the warehouse to place items of clothing, donated by various local retail stores and the general public. Work weekends in the month of March annually for the special event to help junior and senior girls in the Foster Care system to select prom attire.
  • Neighborhood Center for Youth, 2014-09, 2019-01, Volunteer to help 14 – 18 elementary and middle school children a mentoring program to help with reading, math, and science.
  • Scrum Alliance, 2015-10, Present, Serve as a freelance Scrum Master/Project Master to provide tips and techniques on best practices and lessons learned on projects I have managed.
  • Disaster Relief, My service through non-profit organizations in Texas and Georgia dates back as early as 1980 for Hurricane Allen in Houston as a church volunteer to provide water and food for the community, then in August 1983 in Houston for a volunteer with IBM to provide ice, generators, and water to storm victims, to working in GA for victims of Hurricane Andrew and the major earth quack in Haiti to set up temporary hospital, provide computers, and organize agencies for donations. For 2 days I volunteered at George R. Brown in Houston, Texas to provide clothing for Hurricane Harvey victims during a visit to assist with family members.

Affiliations

  • Member – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Member – Women in Technology
  • Member – Autism Speaks, Inc.

Timeline

Poll Tech, Advance Voting March

State of Georgia Elections
03.2024 - 11.2024

Area Manager

U.S. Department of Commerce
01.2019 - 04.2023

Senior Technical Project Manager

Southern Company (TekSystems)
03.2016 - 09.2018

Technical Project Manager

Jenkon (TekSystems)
11.2014 - 11.2015

Business Development Manager

Blackboard (ParentLink)
10.2014 - 04.2013

Product Manager

Niche 3
10.2014 - 05.2012

Regional Technician

U.S. Department of Commerce
09.2009 - 05.2011

Worldwide Business Development Executive, Program Manager

IBM
01.1998 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of Houston

Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management

Blinn College

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

University of Houston

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