Stacey Rosen, CAPM
Medina,OH
Summary
As a seasoned project management professional with over a decade of experience and certifications from reputable institutions including PMI, I bring a strong organizational acumen and motivation to every project. My expertise lies in overseeing all aspects of large-scale projects, from budgeting and financials to administration and strategic portfolio management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT PMO Program and Project Manager
Signet Jewelers
05.2022 - Current
- Oversee and manage day-to-day operations within the IT Project Management Office (IT PMO), leveraging extensive expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in PMO processes, training, and tools
- Spearhead the implementation of project management tools and software while supervising implementation projects to ensure seamless integration and alignment with organizational objectives
- Direct the execution of PMO processes and policies, offering expert guidance to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Collaborate across the IT landscape to define, prioritize, and refine project management tools and processes, driving continuous improvement and optimizing project outcomes
- Produce comprehensive management-level reports and portfolio-level insights, detailing project status, health, milestones, deliverables, budgets, risks, changes, and issues
- Serve as the administrator for project management tools, including ServiceNow Project PPM, Resource Management, Jira, Confluence, as well as various project planning and budgeting platforms
- Deliver tailored training programs and guidance through virtual sessions, technical documentation, content management, and customized training materials
- Empower teams with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate project management tools effectively, fostering a culture of excellence and proficiency within the IT PMO.
IT Project Manager III
Signet Jewelers
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Guide and lead strategic IT and IT PMO projects and initiatives, and manage cross-functional teams to ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
- Define project requirements and scope related to various IT initiatives across multiple project workstreams with senior project managers, solution delivery directors, business leaders, and other key stakeholders
- Create and manage detailed work plans that identify and sequence the resources, activities, and tasks needed to successfully complete projects
- Anticipate, manage, and mitigate risks and issues as well as navigate project changes
- Lead, define, and manage several successful ongoing process automation projects and initiatives within the IT PMO.
IT Project Coordinator, Consultant
Westfield Insurance
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Work closely and collaborate with Project Managers across multiple IT projects
- Coordinate various weekly team status meetings and track progress
- Assist in identifying risks and issues, and track strategies
- Compile and submit analysis for Change Requests (both for scope and resource changes across multiple projects)
- Compile weekly progress reports to the Program; maintain and update Project Plans across multiple projects
- Track changes to budget, forecast and planned work and provide updates to monthly reports on project health, budget variances and changes to staffing/ resources
- Analyze and track data points for various projects as it relates to reporting metrics and statuses.
Project Coordinator, Portfolio Management
Valmark Financial Group
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Assist in project planning, budgeting, vendor selection, and quality assurance efforts
- Assist the Project Manager in supervising the work of team members and tracking overall work progress
- Build and maintain project plans utilizing MS Project, conducting weekly status report meetings
- Define clear targets and objectives and communicate them to team members
- Actively monitor timelines and flag potential issues to be addressed
- Maintain and manage risk assessments and risk logs, as well as issue and decision logs
- Assess vendor products, contracts and maintain positive vendor relations
- Conduct and document weekly status review for upper management
- Identify and work to remove barriers for successful completion of overall project
- Coordinate all working team meeting efforts, track and maintain decisions and issues that arise and escalate to senior management as needed.
Education
Certification in Project Management - Project Management
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, United States12.2015
Skills
- Change Management
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Multi-channel Retail
- Information Technology
- Intellectual Property
- Brand Licensing
- Software Licensing Management
- Legal Compliance
- Proficiency in program management, especially within IT PMO environments
- Comprehensive project management skills, covering strategic portfolio management, meticulous project planning and change management
- Crafting effective communication strategies and adept management of vendor relationships
- Specialized knowledge in information technology and proficient handling of risk, incidents, and issues
- A proven track record in stakeholder management and precise project budgeting and forecasting
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-workstream projects
- A commitment to ensuring quality assurance and delivering comprehensive project reports
- Strong relationship-building skills and proficiency in conducting marketing research
- Mastery of Waterfall, AGILE, SCRUM, and SAFE methodologies
- Negotiation skills in contract discussions and experience in process implementation and improvement
- Advanced proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, Smartsheet, TeamGantt, Rally, ServiceNow PPM SME, Jira, and Confluence (Atlassian Suite)
- Advanced software skills including Adobe, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, Lucid Charts, MS Excel, MS Access, and CRM systems
- Resource management, ERP implementation, software implementation, PMO governance, training and development, and business process improvements
- A diverse industry background spanning finance, insurance, software/technology, corporate communications, licensing/brand management, legal/executive support, and communications/marketing
Certification
- Project Management Certification, Baldwin Wallace University, 12/2015
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute, 02/2017
Timeline
IT PMO Program and Project Manager
Signet Jewelers
05.2022 - Current
IT Project Manager III
Signet Jewelers
12.2019 - 12.2022
IT Project Coordinator, Consultant
Westfield Insurance
10.2017 - 12.2019
Project Coordinator, Portfolio Management
Valmark Financial Group
10.2012 - 10.2017
Certification in Project Management - Project Management
Baldwin Wallace University