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Senior Project Portfolio Manager Resume

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SUMMARY:

  • Accomplished, results - oriented, and client-centric PMP certified project/portfolio manager with substantial experience directing large-scale projects from inception to completion across multiple industries. Proven record of success developing and managing PMO s, specific PPM (project portfolio management) tools, driving universally accepted Agile and Waterfall project management practices, streamlining business operational functions, leading cross functional teams, and developing organizational resources to solve multiple/complex project issues, while meeting stringent deadlines. Possess exceptional expertise in collaborating with key stakeholders to identify and achieve project requirements, implement process improvements, bottom-line gains, and competitive advantage. Strong communication skills with innate ability to build robust relationships to accomplish project goals.
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Project/Program Governance
  • Project Portfolio Management
  • Strategic Roadmap Establishment
  • PMO Creation and Development
  • Business Case Development
  • Cost Reduction & Containment
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Business Operations
  • Resource Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Relationship Building
  • Change Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Staff & Development
  • Customer Guidance & Support
  • Documentation & Reporting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Senior Project Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Enabled the organization in comparing projects outside of their functional business unit through the creation of a portfolio management framework, process, and capability.
  • Evaluated staff allocations and forecasted the execution of future strategic projects by developing a resource management tool, automating planning and improving accountability.
  • Played a key role in re-engineering a 10 year old project management methodology, introducing compliance measures, and reducing required documents by 22%, developing and meeting OKR's (objectives and key results), CSF's (critical success factors), and KPI’s.
  • Recognized for introducing Agile as a viable project management methodology in additional to the company's traditional Waterfall approach, driving constant collaboration with stakeholders and continuous improvement.
  • Delivered executive-level leadership as chairman for the project review board, streamlined project management process to ensure all projects qualifying for the next stage.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Lead Consultant

Responsibilities:

  • Optimized mature PMO processes, tools and templates.
  • Developed and led the roll out strategy for a new product line, cloud migration, and organizational tool deployments.
  • Pivotal in developing a new charitable giving product line for TIAA with their corporate systems and emerging business unit.
  • Slashed client's annual operating costs of $3.9M by enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing process superstructure.
  • Enabled the CIO in achieving TIAA’s strategic programs and IT objectives by providing strategic advice and support.
  • Saved $3.9M annually by leading and delivering an infrastructure cost reduction project at TIAA.

Confidential, Charlotte, NC

Project Management Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Established a PMO and streamlined various operations, including governance, framework, templates, processes, and tools that effectively deployed project management across the organization.
  • Evaluated the projects against each other and alignment with strategic objectives by creating a strategic prioritization matrix in collaboration with the c-staff.
  • Played an integral part in mitigating the company's financial obligations and impact of risk by analyzing all open contracts and reducing vendors from (96%) in preparation for an acquisition.

Confidential

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Led and realized the successful company’s transformation from a traditional line manufacturing organization to a heavily customized fabricator by creating a baseline project management methodology/capability.
  • Achieved long-term client retention by delivering 4 new, unique products to our customers.

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