Versatile Senior Manager specializing in program and project management, skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company. Experienced manager growing team members through training and mentoring.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manger, Client Services Implementations
CVS Health
09.2015 - Current
Managed Contract, Legal and Regulatory requirements for major client as part of overall program implementation including processes and tools for oversight and management
Managed 16 month, multi-million-dollar client implementation across multiple areas of the business and IT
Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity demonstrating successful behaviors, mentoring and knowledge sharing
Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Develop and implement repeatable, sustainable processes for both environment and release management to maintain quality deployment of software to all environments
Engagement Manager
AP Professionals
01.2015 - 09.2015
Met with clients to understand needs and develop proactive solutions.
Facilitate engagement between client and IT teams to ensure total satisfaction
Utilize process modeling and mapping to elicit business and system requirements, and use cases to clearly represent current and future business process
Perform gap analysis with client teams to ensure solutions are complete and concise
Identify priority of deliverables based on stakeholder and leadership values and input
Maintain executive reporting for use with internal and client leadership.
Project Manager, Contract
Randstad
08.2014 - 01.2015
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases of technology solutions for annual Sales conference
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments while actively leading testing and implementation
Managed delivery team for mobile application technology solutions for annual sales meetings including design, build, test and implementation with internal and vendor team resources
Served as liaison between business, vendor and IT teams to ensure requested changes are delivered on time and within budget
Facilitated discussions and acted as client representative on requirements and deliverable meetings to ensure high quality outcomes
Track and report project deliverables, milestones and status utilizing MS Project and other tools as defined by company and department policies
Develop and facilitate end user testing of systems and apps with stakeholder and vendor teams to ensure quality of deliverables.
IT Manager, Business Analysis
Catamaran
05.2013 - 07.2014
Provide leadership to a team of 6 Business Analysts in support of 4 applications
Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs
Led systems analyst for major client Implementation rebates platform in condensed timeframe for regulatory compliance
Manage application portfolio, facilitate process gap analysis sessions with stakeholders and IT to ensure satisfaction of delivered solutions
Champion team member’s goals, measurements and action plans through coaching, mentoring and daily interaction on projects and deliverables
Understood key product management roadmap objectives and requirements to develop product technology strategy.
Scrum Master/Project Manager
Edgenuity, Inc.
10.2012 - 05.2013
Successfully managed 2 Scrum teams simultaneously – 9 developers, 3 Quality Assurance Analysts and 2 Business Analysts on major product replacement project
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Provide leadership and guidance for Scrum Master team implementing Agile principles across IT disciplines
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Create executive reporting for deliverables, milestones and overall project health
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Provide coaching and feedback to Scrum teams regarding requirements, design and test coverage to ensure cross team compatibility of modules and solutions.
IT Manager, Quality Assurance
The Apollo Group
02.2012 - 10.2012
Facilitate Quality Assurance resources and provide project support for major implementations
Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs
Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
Reviewed and provided feedback on QA deliverables, milestones and outcomes
Created defect reporting of metrics for daily, weekly, milestone and project deliverables
Facilitated testing with both internal and external client technology teams
Expedited resolution of defects and removal of impediments during Agile sprints.
Maintained deep technical knowledge of Learning Management Systems parameters in order to facilitate authoritative communications with customers and internal stakeholders
Led and assisted technical integration and upgrade projects for clients by working with consultants and developers
Managed delivery of new Learning Management System as project manager for all technology deliverables
Provided weekly Sr Executive reporting on project status and health, including risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation strategies
Ensured all internal Sarbanes Oxley controls were met for project deliverable audits
Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others