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Vanitia Harrigan

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Experienced Program and Project Manager with 10+ years overseeing cross-functional initiatives across private sector and federal environments. Skilled in Agile methodologies, program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and resource coordination. Demonstrated success in managing operational projects, supporting large teams, and collaborating with federal partners, including the U.S. Census Bureau. Adept at tracking project deliverables, supporting ERP system modernization efforts, and driving administrative operations and change management activities. Known for optimizing workflows, facilitating executive reporting, and maintaining customer satisfaction through effective leadership and project oversight.

Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Maxwell Pest Management
07.2020 - Current
  • Directed cross-functional projects to improve operational efficiency by 25% and reduce delivery timelines by 40%.
  • Managed project planning, resource coordination, milestone tracking, and deliverable oversight in support of organizational objectives.
  • Oversaw project documentation processes, including status reports, operational updates, and risk tracking to maintain schedule and quality requirements.
  • Partnered with executive leadership and stakeholders to align deliverables with strategic goals and operational performance metrics.
  • Managed administrative operations, vendor coordination, and reporting activities to ensure efficient service delivery.
  • Led change management and team collaboration initiatives, supporting adoption of new operational workflows.
  • Contributed to business development by supporting customer engagement and identifying service expansion opportunities.

Program Manager

U.S. Census Bureau
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supported federal program operations in stakeholder engagement, operational reporting, and compliance documentation.
  • Managed outreach and operational activities as part of national census data collection and public sector initiatives.
  • Coordinated project documentation, reporting deliverables, and internal communications to track project objectives and maintain transparency.
  • Partnered with local agencies and organizations to ensure timely execution of federal deliverables in line with program timelines.
  • Provided administrative and operational support to ensure accurate reporting and documentation under federal guidelines.
  • Collaborated with leadership teams to optimize workflows and improve project tracking and performance outcomes.

Product Manager

Javita
05.2014 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw project delivery across multiple operational and product development initiatives, contributing to a 30% revenue increase.
  • Managed vendor coordination, resource allocation, and operational reporting activities to streamline processes.
  • Directed documentation management, financial tracking, and internal reporting activities to support project objectives.
  • Led customer engagement initiatives and collaborated with leadership to refine service delivery and product development strategies.
  • Supported business development and process improvement projects to improve customer acquisition and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Agile project management
  • Project management
  • Project scheduling
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project planning and development
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • MS office applications
  • Smartsheet and MS project
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Educational program coordination

Timeline

Project Manager

Maxwell Pest Management
07.2020 - Current

Program Manager

U.S. Census Bureau
05.2019 - 05.2020

Product Manager

Javita
05.2014 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Florida International University