Valerie Ewiwile
IT Project/Program Manager
Sparrow’s point,MD
Summary
Results-driven IT Project/Program Manager with over 10 years of experience leading technology portfolios and delivering complex cross-functional projects. Proven expertise in technology transformation, optimizing portfolio performance, and aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. Skilled in Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and fostering collaboration to drive measurable results and business impact. Strong technical acumen in Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Portfolio Planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
IT Project Manager
Sheppard Pratt
01.2022 - Current
- Established clear goals and enforced policies for teams developing business applications and information services, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Directed small to medium-sized cross-functional teams through all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept to delivery
- Served as the primary contact, managing all aspects of project development and implementation, ensuring seamless collaboration with clients and internal departments
- Defined project scope and objectives, ensuring they aligned with broader business goals and strategic plans
- Initiated, planned, executed, controlled, and closed software and product development activities with a focus on quality and efficiency
- Partnered with management to set project direction, enforcing strategic priorities within cross-functional teams
- Optimized resource planning and task assignments within a matrix-managed environment to ensure efficient utilization
- Managed scope, schedule, and budget to keep projects on track while promptly addressing deviations
- Ensured adherence to quality standards and conducted deliverable reviews to maintain high standards of performance
- Successfully oversaw multiple IT projects simultaneously, delivering results within time and budget constraints
- Key Achievements:
- Spearheaded the implementation of UKG People Assist and Document Manager, improving HR data management and operational efficiency
- Led the deployment of an Emergency Communication Response System, enhancing organizational responsiveness
- Directed process improvement initiatives, resulting in a10% reduction in risks and lead times
Quality Assurance IT Project Manager
Sovatech Systems
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Initiated, planned, and executed product development activities, ensuring compliance with business requirements
- Worked with management to define and implement new information products and services, aligning IT solutions with strategic goals
- Regularly updated stakeholders on project status, risks, and recommendations, ensuring transparency and alignment
- Implemented rigorous quality control processes, enhancing deliverable accuracy and meeting customer expectations
- Strategically allocated resources and tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing costs by15%
- Managed scope, schedule, and budget for critical IT projects, ensuring milestones were consistently met
- Key Achievements:
- Enhanced project quality and customer satisfaction by5% through stringent quality assurance practices
- Delivered multiple projects, including a Marketing Voting Web-Based System, within specified timelines and budgets
IT Project Manager (Contract)
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Set clear goals and policies for project teams, driving compliance and operational excellence
- Guided cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, fostering collaboration and high-quality outcomes
- Managed end-to-end project execution, including defining scope, timelines, and budgets
- Provided regular updates to stakeholders, ensuring visibility into project progress and risks
- Defined and enforced strategic project direction, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
- Key Achievements:
- Delivered multiple cybersecurity projects using Agile methodologies, achieving95% on-time completion rates
- Improved operational workflows, resulting in a20% increase in project quality scores
- Led the implementation of Hover software, enabling construction and renovation teams to design homes, this initiative improved customer engagement and streamlined project visualization for retail clients
IT Project Manager
EMTS
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Directed projects from initial concept to final implementation, ensuring successful alignment with business objectives
- Planned and managed task assignments and resources, enhancing team productivity
- Maintained project schedules, budgets, and scope to ensure projects stayed on track
- Reviewed deliverables to ensure adherence to quality standards, achieving a95% project success rate
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully implemented CRM and POS systems, revolutionizing customer engagement and operational efficiency
- Managed the deployment of an advanced Inventory Control System, optimizing stock management processes
- Successfully implemented a Queue Management System, reducing customer wait times by40% and boosting service satisfaction scores
Education
MSc - Cybersecurity
Grand Canyon University
07.2024
BSc - Political Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University
03.2005
Skills
- Agile
- Cybersecurity
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Program Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Executive Stakeholder Communication
- JIRA
- Microsoft Projects
- SharePoint
- Tableau
- SQL
- Smartsheet
- Selenium Web-Driver
- Manual Testing
- Scrum framework
Membership and Volunteering Opportunities
- PMI Baltimore Chapter
- Alpha Chi
- Volunteer with The Salvation Army
- Volunteer with Sheppard's Table
- Volunteer with USO
Certification
- PMP Certification | PMI May2022
- SCRUM Masters | International SCRUM Institute November2021
- AWS- Solutions Architect Associate | AWS July2022
- Software Testing /Quality Assurance | Learnix Center December2022
- AWS -Cloud Practitioner Training | AWS July2022
- CompTIA Server + | The Academy of South Florida December2022
- CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA January2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Cybersecurity Governance
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Software Development
Software Testing
Software
Jira
Smartsheet
Basecamp
Salesforce
Microsoft Projects
Mondaycom
Microsoft Azure
Affiliations
- PMI Baltimore Chapter
- Alpha Chi
- Salvation Army Volunteer
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTimeline
IT Project Manager
Sheppard Pratt
01.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance IT Project Manager
Sovatech Systems
02.2020 - 01.2022
IT Project Manager (Contract)
Lowes Home Improvement
01.2016 - 02.2020
IT Project Manager
EMTS
05.2012 - 01.2016
BSc - Political Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University
- PMP Certification | PMI May2022
- SCRUM Masters | International SCRUM Institute November2021
- AWS- Solutions Architect Associate | AWS July2022
- Software Testing /Quality Assurance | Learnix Center December2022
- AWS -Cloud Practitioner Training | AWS July2022
- CompTIA Server + | The Academy of South Florida December2022
- CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA January2024
MSc - Cybersecurity
Grand Canyon University
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