Jennifer Perkins
Katy
Summary
Dedicated and focused Project Manager with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing process excellence and performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities to promote operational effectiveness, and support organizational goals. Creates a culture of open communication to foster collaboration. Resourceful and results-driven, with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
Crown Castle
Houston
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Utilized project management skills to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of process improvement projects.
- Drove the evaluation and optimization of processes to identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that enhance operational effectiveness.
- Engaged with program teams to understand challenges, and develop strategies to support program objectives, and align with company goals.
- Implemented a weekly 'Power Hour' with internal stakeholders to drive resolution and progress the customer applications to air.
- Managed customer applications in PAI (Pending Additional Information) that led to an 80% reduction in the delay of progressing the agreement to the customer.
- Organized and facilitated learning series for knowledge sharing and team support.
SOX 404 CONTROLS ACCOUNTANT (IT CONTROLS)
Marathon Oil Corporation
Houston
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Reviewed and updated controls, processes, and risk documentation for IT systems and business processes.
- Evaluated financial exposure of key control deficiencies for the IT cycle and ensured management has effective and timely control remediation plans.
- Selected key financial controls with significant transactions for testing and monitoring in the Workiva system.
- Worked closed with our external auditors to ensure effective internal controls.
MASTER DATA GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
Marathon Oil Corporation
Houston
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Executed the analysis, synchronization and validation of enterprise master data to provide operations, accounting/finance and project teams recommendations and insights.
- Educated the business on system utilization for increased productivity.
- Developed ERP content for training purposes.
- Maintained the integrity of master data (i.e. Cost centers, joint ventures and timewriting activity types).
ACCOUNT TEAM LEAD
IBM c/o Marathon Oil Corporation
Houston
05.2014 - 07.2018
- Led a team of Project System Administrators and ensured the Project System Administrator's desk activities were completed correctly and expeditiously.
- Provided client support via consultations, problem-solving, and ad-hoc reporting.
- Coordinated with engineers and geologists to ensure AFEs were correct and up-to-date as well as assisted operations with cost tracking of all drilling projects.
PROJECT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
IBM c/o Marathon Oil Corporation
Houston
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Administered Authority for Expenditures for exploration and production projects and provided business unit support.
- Created and maintained work breakdown structure for oil and gas operations which included working with capital budget coordinators; coordinating with joint venture accounting for billable projects; performing cost analysis on drilling, and coordinating quarterly contractual commitments reports for assets under construction.
- Tested annual SAP service pack releases and maintained training manuals.
ANALYST
Shell Lubricants/GE Packaged Power/BMC Software/Southwest Bank of Texas
Houston
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Resolved invoice discrepancies via SAP 4.6 MM Module and reconciled invoice discrepancies against purchase orders as well as negotiated pricing for non-contracted items.
- Assisted with supply chain and procurement issues via Root Cause Analysis & Process Mapping.
- Advised IT managers on organizational change policies and procedures, SOX audits and compliance and provided daily change control reports.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT ANALYST/ SAP FI/CO ANALYST
Shell Oil Company
Houston
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Advised project managers on project life cycles, assessed levels of risk and impact, developed and implemented change strategies, created organizational change processes, and maintained documentation on system upgrades and procedures.
- Facilitated weekly change control meetings as well conducted change management training sessions.
- Created and maintained cost model master data and assisted in implementing (2) reorganizations in SAP.
- Executed transactional month-end close duties that included cost allocation and analysis.
Education
MASTER IN OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES
University of Phoenix
07.2004
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FINANCE
Louisiana Tech University
05.1997
Skills
- Project Management
- SOX Compliance
- Process Improvement & Mapping
- Training/Facilitation
- Adoption & Documentation
- Master Data Governance
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Development
References
References available upon request
Certification
In pursuit of PMP certification
Affiliations
Volunteer, The Ballard House, Katy, Texas (2021 - Present)
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
Crown Castle
08.2022 - 02.2026
SOX 404 CONTROLS ACCOUNTANT (IT CONTROLS)
Marathon Oil Corporation
08.2019 - 08.2022
MASTER DATA GOVERNANCE ACCOUNTING ANALYST
Marathon Oil Corporation
08.2018 - 08.2019
ACCOUNT TEAM LEAD
IBM c/o Marathon Oil Corporation
05.2014 - 07.2018
PROJECT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR
IBM c/o Marathon Oil Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2014
ANALYST
Shell Lubricants/GE Packaged Power/BMC Software/Southwest Bank of Texas
01.2004 - 01.2006
CHANGE MANAGEMENT ANALYST/ SAP FI/CO ANALYST
Shell Oil Company
01.1997 - 01.2003
MASTER IN OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - FINANCE
Louisiana Tech University