SUMMARY:

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), with over fifteen years of Information Technology Project Management experience. Recognized as a leader and team builder, used in high profile, critical situations to bring them in on time and within budget. Diverse background including Program Management Office (PMO) implementation, application development (SDLC), system integration and networking projects in legacy mainframe, mini - computer, client server, personal computer and e-business environments.
• Proven success managing highly complex projects in the $1 Million to $30 Million per year range, some consisting of international, virtual teams of 50+ members. Equally comfortable managing smaller projects and work teams. Open to either contract or full time position.
• Software Development Life Cycle SDLC PMO metrics quality staff development MS Project Access Powerpoint Visio Excel Word Outlook Clarity SOW proposal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managing a project to upgrade Confidential &T Mobility’s cellular network in the Central and Western regions of the United States. The multi-million dollar project is considered the most critical project for Confidential &T Mobility in in order for Confidential &T Mobility to market Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The project encompasses Network Planning, Engineering, Scheduling, Implementation & Deployment (expansion of wireless IP Network). Manage resources that include engineers and technicians throughout the country. Report weekly to Directors on status, risks and issues. Using HP’s PMATT (project management tool) to monitor progress, control issues, risks, jeopardies and report status.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed a project to convert and upgrade a system to sell and track gift card usage. Areas of management included inventory cleanup, billing, pricing, production support, rollout, transaction reporting, documentation and data cleanup. Created WBS, project plan, reported status, monitored issues, risks and defects. Held daily scrum sessions.

Confidential, Atlanta GA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed the development of two Asset Intensive solutions, including the budget and schedule for two client engagements, a Solution Outline and a Proof of Concept. One project was to provide end to end “lights out processing” for insurance claims. The other was a web-based application to allow customers to select the insurance policy to suit their needs. The team of 50+ members was global in nature, with development done in India, the Solution Outline in Germany and the Proof of Concept in the United States. The 1.2 Million budget was kept to within 2%. The second project came in under the $800,000 budget. Responsible for resources, issues, risks, deliverables, executive reporting, quality review, obtaining funding and other aspects of project management.
• Reviewed Nationwide's project management processes and established a Program Management Office that enabled them to gain control of runaway projects and bring them in on time and in budget.
• Managed “Consumer Directed Program” from Solution Outline through Design for Cigna. Conducted Confidential ’s GS Method Adoption Workshops to assure conformance to Confidential methodology. Managed the Package Selection sub-project as well as tracked issues, risks, change requests, project plans for the overall program, assuring resources were tracking to schedule. Prepared and delivered executive dashboard status reports, quality reviewed all deliverables and packaged them for the client. Prepared for and participated in Project Management Review which garnered the highest rating possible. Twenty-five resources, $4.5 Million, and 17,370 hours.

Confidential, Marietta, GA

Manager, Professional Services

Responsibilities:

• Created best practice methods and procedures to be used by the Project Management Office where none had existed.

Confidential, Atlanta GA

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed a project for the District of Columbia. The scope included establishment of the Program Management Office (PMO) to coordinate the inventory and assessment of assets of all city agencies. Developed and monitored project plans for 10 projects which were rolled up to a master project plan, created status reporting procedures, mentored new project managers, tracked and controlled budget and expenses (approximately $18 Million), approved time, interviewed, hired, scheduled and allocated resources. The staff consisted of approximately 60 people (10 project teams, 6 person teams). Interfaced with high-level government officials through status meetings and daily contact. The project received an extremely high customer satisfaction rating. The Program Office structure and functions served as a model for subsequent efforts within Confidential and other city agencies.
• As Project Manager, managed an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) project for Xcel Energy. With a team of 15 architects and business analysts, all processes and business units of the corporation were investigated and a Solution Outline produced to recommend how the business should move forward integrating its varied applications using Websphere Business Integration. The company had been ready to cancel the contract. Was able to re-establish client confidence in four months by using proven project management techniques.
• Managed the design, development and implementation of a portal for a large insurance company (Wellpoint). Able to turn the project from troubled project to the highest rating possible by implementing strong project management discipline.
• Managed three Confidential Life Sciences projects that were to develop offerings in the areas of e-Clinical Trials, Discovery Solutions, and Regulatory Compliance. These were global solutions with an overall budget of $3 Million the first year. By close monitoring of expenses, was able to recover over $68,000 worth of improperly billed expenses. Managed a team of thirty-one worldwide resources who billed directly to the projects as well as numerous part time and support resources.
• Established a Program Management Office (PMO) for Dollar Tree. Worked directly with the Vice-Presidents to establish standards and procedures, processes, forms, project plans, status reporting, project rollup and controls for cost, risk, and quality. Provided project management mentoring to all the client’s project managers. Prepared a follow on proposal that was accepted due to the high level of customer satisfaction.
• Took over and managed a project Confidential the Board of of the District of Columbia that had consumed over half the resources while completing only one third the work and turned it around. Quickly reduced unnecessary staff, getting the project back on track and restoring customer confidence. Developed testing strategies, project plans, processes and procedures.
• Managed the renovation and testing of a program for SouthTrust Bank. Maintained/analyzed the project plans for seven projects involving 17 major banking software packages. Responsible for the work of seven of the client’s project managers. Mentored client’s project managers and other team members in project management, established procedures

Confidential, Marietta, Ga

Independent IT & Project Management Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Managed a project to help BellSouth develop their Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO) by developing procedures and standards using PMI's PMBOK. The PMI structure provided the foundation necessary to coordinate multiple efforts.
• Managed a project for BellSouth to create a communications infrastructure - LANs, WANs, and voice communications completely throughout major buildings in four states with a team of 33 people. The project included planning construction, managing materials and resources and tracking a budget of over $3.5 Million. The project came in on time and within budget.