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Chrissy Craig

Summary

As a Project/Program Manager, I lead and manage complex technical projects and programs for clients across various industries and domains. With nearly 20 years of experience in project management, I have developed expertise in agile and waterfall methodologies, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

My mission is to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs and expectations of the clients, while ensuring the project scope, budget, and timeline are aligned and optimized. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and partners to plan, execute, monitor, and close the projects, leveraging my skills in communication, risk management, and problem-solving.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Wunderman Thompson Apps
06.2021 - Current

• Developed marketing campaigns with account and creative teams based on client briefs for client Dell. Helped define scope for each project, track required delivery dates of campaign components, and served as a customer point of contact on certain aspects of campaigns.
• Managed and launched application program across mobile and connected TV devices for The Weather Channel (TWC) by leading and collaborating with clients, product owners, technical architects, business analysts, designers, developers, and QA engineers through facilitating standard Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives).
• Successfully led and launched a new Customer Data Platform (CDP) program for the Mazda USA website. Responsible for facilitating client facing status and planning meetings, tracking project risks and overall project health to executive leadership.
• Managed project plans, scope, and deliverables using various tools - Basecamp, JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams. Provided regular communications to project team members, sponsors, and senior leadership.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented corrective measures to acquire success across all programs in an agency environment.
• Tracked and maintained project budgets/financials and resource allocations.

IT Project Manager

ICAT
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
  • Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.
  • Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Managed administration and rollout of JIRA to entire software engineering organization of 100+ employees.

IT Project Manager

CO Governor's Office Of IT
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Budget management and deliverable tracking; responsible for communicating project status across multiple stakeholders, customers, and organizations.
  • Established project processes and documentation for IT and Healthcare specific projects.
  • Project and team point of contact; responsible for monitoring and removing roadblocks, scope, and requirements tracking.
  • Sharepoint Admin for cross team collaboration and communication.
  • Contract management and negotiation.
  • Developed project management roadmap to define project objectives, timelines and milestones.

Engineering Project Manager III

Charter Communications
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
  • Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results.
  • Budget management; responsible for submitting and monitoring capital purchase requests for multi-million dollar purchases.
  • Assisted in establishing a PMO across an organization which previously did not have established PMO; responsible for creating requirements, processes, and procedures; mentor to junior Project Managers.

Engineering Project Manager

EchoStar
02.2006 - 12.2016
  • Managed software development and delivery of mobile applications for Dish Network Satellite TV to pay TV customers in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Led cross-functional teams for mobile application development and releases.
  • Proposed design concepts, worked with customers to incorporate changes and oversaw design process.
  • Responsible for informing executive management on project plans and project health.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Colorado State University
2016

Skills

  • Scrum Methodology
  • Agile Principles
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Budgetary Controls
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client Campaigns
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Resource Management
  • Agency
  • Customer Data Platform (CDP)

Certification

Advanced Certified Scrum Master

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Wunderman Thompson Apps
06.2021 - Current

IT Project Manager

ICAT
04.2019 - 06.2021

IT Project Manager

CO Governor's Office Of IT
07.2018 - 03.2019

Engineering Project Manager III

Charter Communications
12.2016 - 02.2018

Engineering Project Manager

EchoStar
02.2006 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Colorado State University
Chrissy Craig