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Wesley Thornton

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Highly experienced Senior Project Manager with over ten years of demonstrated leadership in the dynamic field of project management. With a background as a Scrum Master, I bring extensive experience and expertise to the table. Throughout my career, I have effectively orchestrated and led cross-functional teams, showcasing a disciplined and dedicated approach to project execution. My proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall Methodologies has enabled me to navigate diverse project landscapes, ensuring successful outcomes on large-scale initiatives. As a strategic thinker and collaborative leader, my commitment is to deliver excellence in every project I undertake, making valuable contributions to both the team and the organization as a whole.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Macy’s
05.2019 - 01.2024
  • Overseen multiple initiatives and effectively managed project portfolios, involving strategic oversight of various projects within an organization, ensuring that they align with overall business objectives.
  • Ensured the completion and storage of all project artifacts, including Statements of Work (SOW), project charters, project plans, design documents, test plans, business readiness plans, cutover plans, and the risk/issues log.
  • Led the coordination, communication, and facilitation of SAP integration at Macy’s, focusing on the seamless integration of various business units to enhance the ERP landscape.
  • Enabled Agile Integration facilitation by orchestrating the integration of engineering, marketing, cost accounting, pricing, and CPQ into a dynamic database structure, spearheading SAP implementation as a pivotal initiative at Macy's.
  • Coordinated the integration of timing, budget, and resources among Merchandising, Marketing Team, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, and Finance Team.
  • Analyzed sales trends and customer buying behavior to optimize product assortments and ensure effective inventory management. Leveraging Power BI to compare sales performance across various channels such as online, in-store, and third-party retailers. This data-driven approach facilitated informed decision-making in enhancing product offerings and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
  • Demonstrated a strategic approach to budget management by utilizing Clarity to track Capital vs. Operational costs. This involved leveraging the Clarity tool to categorize and monitor expenses, distinguishing between capital expenditures, which are investments in long-term assets, and operational costs, associated with day-to-day business activities.

Project Manager/Scrum Master

M & T Bank
10.2016 - 06.2019
  • Led a team in upgrading the loan origination process application for our home buyer sector. The primary objective of the project was to enhance the efficiency, compliance, and improve overall usability. Prioritized data consistency and accuracy across various platforms to contribute to a seamless and user-friendly application.
  • Implemented key application features, including real-time updates and personalized financial insights, to enhance the user experience. Upgraded the cybersecurity infrastructure to improve the protection of customer data, incorporating measures such as multi-factor authentication and advanced threat detection systems.
  • Developed a more comprehensive and efficient operational framework by implementing integrating Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and advanced Credit Scoring Systems.
  • Utilized Azure DevOps on a daily basis to track features, bugs, stories, and epics across two Scrum teams. Actively participated in Program Increment (PI) planning sessions, enabling large organizations to synchronize the work of multiple agile teams and deliver value in a coordinated and efficient manner.
  • Identified potential risks, issues, and barriers to execution and collaborated with the team to develop specific plans for mitigating risks, resolving issues, and removing barriers. This proactive approach involved conducting audits and a root cause analysis.
  • Oversaw the program/project status reporting process for all relevant programs/projects, managing senior leadership updates. This involved developing comprehensive dashboards and benefit realization reports to provide senior leadership with a clear and concise overview of the progress and outcomes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools. Emphasized creating solutions that not only fulfilled customer needs but also provided a seamless and intuitive experience in their day-to-day workflows.

Project Manager

Health-First
11.2013 - 10.2016
  • Led a full-stack team comprising of software developers, engineers, UI/UX designers, Health-Care domain experts, a technical lead, a Business Analyst (BA), Quality Assurance (QA) professionals, and testers. This collaborative effort focused on a Mobile Health Application Development Project.
  • Implemented features within the Health-First application for health data tracking, focusing on areas such as medication adherence and vital sign monitoring. Priority was given to ensuring data security, and compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Oversaw the seamless integration of the app with existing Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient information for a cohesive and comprehensive healthcare management solution.
  • Utilized Jira as an advanced roadmap for project tracking. Created customized reports and dashboards in Jira to monitor key project metrics, track team performance, and provide visibility into project progress for stakeholders.
  • Integrated SAP S/4HANA Cloud for automated accounting workflows. Leveraged SAP S/4HANA Cloud to create comprehensive financial plans, perform budget simulations, and make informed decisions based on up-to-date financial information.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Southern University of New Orleans
01.2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Information Technology Management
  • Agile Implementation
  • Risk Management
  • Scope Implementation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Client Relationship Management

Certification

  • Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
  • CSM (Certified Scrum Master) – Certified
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  • PSM (Professional Scrum Master) - Certified
  • ITIL Version 4 – Certified
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)

Software Tools

  • 10+ years' experience using Jira (Align), Azure DevOps (ADO), Rally, Tableau, ServiceNow, Clarity, Microsoft Power BI, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Confluence, One Note, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and MS Projects.

    10+ years' experience utilizing Dropbox, Google Workspace, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Monday and Workday.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Macy’s
05.2019 - 01.2024

Project Manager/Scrum Master

M & T Bank
10.2016 - 06.2019

Project Manager

Health-First
11.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Southern University of New Orleans

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