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Stacey Mize
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Stacey Mize

Gallatin,TN

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

IT Project ManagerBusiness Operations ManagerIT Project Manager, Projects and TransformationIT Service Owner, Global TelephonyWireless Network Program Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Gallatin, TNNashville, TN
Open to relocation: No

Summary

Detail-oriented Project and Telecom Expense Management (TEM) professional with expertise in telecommunications operations, invoice validation, and vendor management. Skilled in analyzing datasets, identifying billing discrepancies, and enhancing operational controls to drive process improvements. Collaborated with telecom carriers and finance teams to optimize costs and improve service delivery. Proficient in Excel, SAP, ServiceNow, and operational analytics.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Project Manager

Rogers Group, Inc.
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw technology infrastructure projects with a focus on vendor coordination, budgeting, and operational oversight.
  • Created reporting methodologies and KPI frameworks that provided executives clear insights into costs and resource utilization.
  • Analyzed data and reviewed processes to pinpoint operational efficiencies supporting cost containment efforts.
  • Collaborated with vendors and business stakeholders to guarantee precise documentation and adherence to contract terms.

Business Operations Manager

CBRE
Remote
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed operational budgets, purchase orders, vendor relationships, procurement activities, and invoice validation processes across enterprise facilities and technology environments.
  • Conducted financial analysis, vendor reconciliation, and billing reviews to improve reporting accuracy, operational controls, and cost management.
  • Supported ServiceNow platform enhancements through requirements gathering, user story development, workflow testing, and process optimization.
  • Developed executive dashboards, KPI reporting, and operational analytics to improve financial visibility, performance tracking, and decision-making.
  • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate discrepancies, streamline business processes, and enhance service delivery outcomes.
  • Leveraged SAP and enterprise systems to improve operational controls, reporting accuracy, data validation, and resource management.

IT Project Manager, Projects and Transformation

Philips
Remote
04.2021 - 02.2023

Led nationwide SD-LAN deployment projects supporting telecommunications infrastructure across hundreds of healthcare locations.

  • Directed project schedules, vendor coordination, resource planning, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful implementation and operational readiness.
  • Led Telecom Expense Management (TEM) migration activities from Tangoe to Calero, validating telecom inventory records, carrier billing data, and service assets to improve billing accuracy and reporting integrity.
  • Performed telecom billing analysis by cross-referencing carrier records, telecom inventories, provisioning data, and operational documentation to identify discrepancies and improve data quality.
  • Partnered with telecom vendors, carriers, and internal stakeholders to investigate service issues, validate billing information, and support operational governance initiatives.
  • Developed KPI reporting, project dashboards, and operational metrics to support executive decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Coordinated integration activities across SD-LAN, WAN, wireless, and security platforms while maintaining network performance and policy compliance.

IT Service Owner, Global Telephony

Philips
Remote
10.2018 - 04.2021
  • Owned global enterprise telephony services supporting operational performance, service delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Led implementation and optimization of Telecom Expense Management (TEM) platforms, including vendor management, requirements gathering, testing, process enhancements, and operational governance.
  • Managed telecommunications vendors, contract performance, service delivery metrics, and supplier relationships across global operations.
  • Supported telecom invoice auditing, billing validation, inventory management, and reporting processes to improve cost transparency and financial controls.
  • Developed KPI, SLA, and performance reporting frameworks that improved visibility into telecommunications operations, vendor performance, and cost management initiatives.
  • Oversaw ServiceNow ITSM processes including incident, request, change, and configuration management to ensure compliance, service stability, and operational effectiveness.

Wireless Network Program Manager

Sprint
Brentwood, TN
01.2007 - 04.2017
  • Managed large-scale telecommunications infrastructure deployment programs to support nationwide 4G LTE expansion across multiple markets.
  • Directed vendor management, contract administration, and project execution activities to ensure compliance and achieve operational and financial objectives.
  • Developed KPI reporting, executive dashboards, and analytical tools to monitor deployment progress and program outcomes.
  • Implemented standardized reporting processes and performance metrics to enhance operational visibility and streamline team productivity.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve operational issues and maintain project governance standards.
  • Conducted site audits and data validation reviews to enhance deployment quality, schedule adherence, and cost efficiency.
  • Analyzed performance trends using advanced Excel techniques to identify process improvement opportunities.
  • Supported asset tracking, documentation management, and audit readiness activities across multiple concurrent deployment programs.

Education

MBA - Leadership

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
01.2002 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

The University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN
08.1996 - 12.1999

Skills

  • Telecom Expense Management (TEM)
  • Telecom Invoice Auditing & Validation
  • Billing Discrepancy Resolution
  • Vendor Reconciliation & Management
  • Contract Compliance Analysis
  • Telecommunications Operations
  • Cost Optimization & Financial Controls
  • Executive Communication
  • Project management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Budget management
  • Agile methodology
  • Telecom Billing Analysis
  • Invoice Review & Approval
  • Data Validation & Quality Assurance
  • KPI & Performance Reporting
  • Financial & Operational Analytics
  • Vendor & Carrier Management
  • Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
  • Implementation & Deployment Coordination

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Rogers Group, Inc.
08.2024 - 01.2025

Business Operations Manager

CBRE
06.2023 - 08.2024

IT Project Manager, Projects and Transformation

Philips
04.2021 - 02.2023

IT Service Owner, Global Telephony

Philips
10.2018 - 04.2021

Wireless Network Program Manager

Sprint
01.2007 - 04.2017

MBA - Leadership

Lipscomb University
01.2002 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

The University of Tennessee
08.1996 - 12.1999

Technical Skills

  • TEM Platforms: Calero, Tangoe
  • Telecommunications: Telecom Expense Management, Telecom Inventory Management, Carrier Billing Analysis, Vendor Management
  • Analytics & Reporting: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Power Query), SQL, Power BI, Tableau
  • Enterprise Systems: SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow ITSM
  • Project & Workflow Tools: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence
  • Financial Operations: Invoice Auditing, Billing Validation, Vendor Reconciliation, Cost Recovery Analysis, KPI Reporting
Stacey Mize