Sulaiman Sesay
Chelsea,MA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully leading complex IT projects and high-performing agile teams. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, timeline optimization, negotiation, and risk management, resulting in timely project delivery within scope and under budget. Proficient in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, as well as versatile with tools such as Trello, Asana, DevOps, and ServiceNow. Skilled in aligning technology solutions with business goals, fostering collaboration, and driving results in dynamic environments. Renowned for adaptability, reliability, and excellence in stakeholder communication and project execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Project Manager
HouseWorks Home Care
10.2024 - Current
- Managed all internal projects related to or involving IT resources, which required high level, cross-functional collaboration and communication throughout the entire business.
- Increased project efficiency by 15% by managing staff duties and overseeing workflow
- Resolved staff issues by providing guidance, acting as escalation point for all team members
- Lead acquisition and data migration projects worth up to $5 million from initiation to deployment, managing scope and resources
- Improved project delivery by 20% by tracking milestones and adjusting schedules
- Enhanced stakeholder communication for 10 high priority projects by establishing comprehensive plans
- Delivered status reports to senior management by summarizing project data
- Oversaw the delivery of 15 IT projects annually, involving 50 team members
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders, aligning project goals with business needs.
Senior IoT Project Manager
PTC
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Led IoT upgrade projects aligning with business objectives and technology innovation via Agile methodologies and Scrum practices enhancing project agility and success
- Design and execute risk management plans using analytical and problem-solving skills, reducing project risks by 20%
- Expertly facilitate agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
- Manage multifaceted projects by focusing on quality assurance, resource management, and cost control
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation utilizing Asana, DevOps, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office Suite
IT Project Manager
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Led state-wide SaaS implementation program, achieving seamless transition from legacy systems by implementing streamlined workflows and processes, reducing project timeline by 30%
- Played pivotal role in managing cross-functional team of 22 direct reports and external vendors, increasing overall productivity by 30%, ensuring cohesive project execution
- Developed and maintained detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to schedules and financial constraints
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation to safeguard project success
- Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts, improving project deliverables' quality and reliability
- Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.
Project Manager
Collective Next
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Led end-to-end project planning, development, and sprints, ensuring rigorous quality control and meticulous final review processes to achieve all project milestones and deliverables
- Conducted thorough reviews and approvals or denials of outside contractor agreements, expenses, and invoicing, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget
- Seamlessly aligned ideation and design processes with client specifications and budget constraints, ensuring optimal resource utilization and client satisfaction
- Provided upper management with detailed weekly and monthly reports on project budgets, progress, and technical challenges, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning, overall enabling continued success of project lifecycle
Technical Project Manager
Thought Industries
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Pioneered project management processes, reducing client project launch time and timelines by 33%
- Championed the adoption of agile methodologies, resulting in a 20% boost in team productivity and project efficiency
- Coordinated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives and maximum client satisfaction
- Adopted Scrum methodologies to manage project sprints, facilitating team stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to enhance project deliverables and team performance
- Identified risks early in the project lifecycle, developing mitigation plans to prevent schedule delays or cost overruns.
- Established clear lines of communication between stakeholders by creating detailed status updates that kept everyone apprised of critical milestones throughout each stage of the project.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Massachusetts
North Dartmouth, MA05.2017
Skills
- Scrum Ceremonies
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Leadership
- Project Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Communication
- Quality Assurance
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Agile
- Training and Development
- Asana
- Salesforce
- Slack
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Project
- SmartSheets
- Mondaycom
Accomplishments
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Directed the end-to-end execution of a sophisticated SaaS implementation, managing timelines and deliverables that resulted in a 30% reduction in project duration, while ensuring alignment with company growth objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Thought Industries, Launched an innovative project management initiative that included new methodologies and training resources; initiative is now utilized by 25 team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
- PTC, Innovated and deployed a proprietary internal dashboard tool, significantly enhancing leadership's insights into customer relationships and business dynamics.
Timeline
Senior IT Project Manager
HouseWorks Home Care
10.2024 - Current
IT Project Manager
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
11.2022 - 05.2023
Senior IoT Project Manager
PTC
06.2022 - 10.2024
Project Manager
Collective Next
06.2021 - 06.2022
Technical Project Manager
Thought Industries
04.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Project Management
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Massachusetts
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