SUMMARY:

• Detail - oriented and versatile professional, offering extensive experience in spearheading project management best practices within allotted budget and time; developing programs for global companies; and leading teams toward higher levels of project delivery.
• Recognized for expertise in accomplishing multimillion and multiyear projects, from startup to completion.
• Known for expertise in bringing shareholder value and enterprise effectiveness, supporting and effecting change, and improving processes.
• Armed with proven track record of achieving business and technology objectives as well as delivering critical enterprise release projects within budget and timeline.
• Equipped with strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Project Management Office (PMO) Governance | Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) | Agile Methodologies
• Quality Management | Requirement Analysis | Infrastructure | Process Optimization | Financial Management
• Staff Management and Training | Cross-functional Leadership and Team Building

TECHNICAL ACUMEN:

Software: Enterprise Project Management Tools | Java | IS Modeler | Mercury Test Director | Microsoft Project | WinRunner 7.5 | FGV | QVD | Microsoft Office Suite | Apollo | Project Workbench | Primavera | Cognos Powerplay | Lawson Financial Systems | QA-Hiperstation | iRise | MS SharePoint 2010/2013 | MS Project Server 2010 | PWA | IBM Rational Requisite Pro | Merant Version Manager | Crystal Reports | ERP | HP Quality Center 10 | MicroStrategy | Advantage ERP | JIRA | Scrum | IBM Maximo | TRIRIGA | IoT | BIRT | IBM Websphere |AvePoint| SaaS|Microsoft Azure| HPE Idol| Apache Solr| Lucidworks Fusion| Elasticsearch|

Operating Systems: Windows NT servers | Windows and XP | UNIX | Sun Solaris | Linux | DB2

Applications/ Systems: Talent Management System (TMS) | Oracle 9iAs | Confidential | Order Management System (OMS) | Quantum Leap | Databus | Indigo | PPM 7.5 | JDA Application Suite (Space Planning, IKB, AO, Planogram Generator, Floor Planning) | e-Track | Snag it 9.1.3 | Captivate | Skillport | Ensemble | Microsoft ASP.NET|

Languages: SQL | C++ | Perl | Visual Basic | XML| PL/SQL| Javascript

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Scrum Master/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide world class Project Management/Agile consulting services to Amex’ Digital Workplace Team
• Manage scope, schedule, financial, risk/issues management, stakeholder and change management
• Led SharePoint Dev and Enterprise Search teams in adopting the Agile methodology
• Drive implementation of innovative technology solutions(SharePoint Migrations; Enterprise Search)
• Manage internal company projects involving SharePoint 2010/2013 migrations(On-Premise & Cloud)
• Drive successful business outcomes related to dev, infrastructure, governance, customization & security
• Successfully executed an Enterprise Search Proof of Concept (POC) to identify vendor capabilities that best aligned with company’s Enterprise Search vision and strategy using Agile practices
• Facilitated Team through Agile ceremonies(daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming)

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert direction of design sessions with clients to ensure adequate understanding of ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ processes
• Preside over gap analysis sessions for clients to establish optimal solution options leveraging agile practice
• Administer keen evaluation of existing enterprise asset management (EAM) tools and infrastructure to chart best course of action
• Initiate the generation and execution of design documents for IBM Maximo and TRIRIGA testing and defects resolution with client and external business partners
• Oversee the configuration and integration solutions for clients and business development activities, including request for proposal (RFP) and statement of work (SOW) in support of growing the EAM practice

Project Manager/Senior Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Rendered strategic oversight of analysis, testing, implementation, and post-implementation procedures for Maximo/TRIRIGA
• Directed the development of PM tools and guidance to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Arranged and administered the rollout of new time reporting process throughout enterprise teams
• Closely coordinated with functional and technical teams(infrastructure) to contribute with the completion of client SOW deliverables

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Project/Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led the implementation of JDA Assortment Optimization and Planogram Generator applications in accordance with assigned budget and schedule and scope leveraging agile methodology
• Demonstrated expertise in managing five complex workstreams with all aspects of SDLC with the use of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Carried out workshops focused on requirements, risk and issue management, and lessons learned; closely collaborated with key stakeholders in determining ROI on both existing and future supply chain tools
• Led the creation and implementation of work plans and status reporting for entire team for the achievement of key deliverables

Confidential, Norcross, GA

Infrastructure Project Manager/Senior Business Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Spearheaded both strategic and tactical portfolio initiatives, which involved system re-engineering and build-outs, migrations, compliance, security, server buildouts and network enhancements
• Honed knowledge of new project managers and business analysts with regard to diverse company processes, tools, and methodologies
• Performed extensive analysis of new & in-flight infrastructure projects by implementing the stage gate process
• Handled the recruitment, hiring, supervision, and motivation of a team of six business analysts
• Partook as lead business analyst responsible for directing multiple enterprise technology infrastructure projects
• Played a key role in launching the new requirements management tool, thus resulting to more streamlined and consistent enterprise requirements gathering process

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior Business Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Maintained coordination with third-party vendors for the creation of web-based functional and technical specifications
• Established and strengthened rapport with key user and project teams for identifying and resolving complex business issues
• Held full accountability in overseeing test script development and execution
• Regulated the entire business process and requirements documentation for one of the top 40 retail websites, which included homedepot.com
• Keenly monitored the status of key milestones and project deliverables in order to achieve successful completion

Confidential, Duluth, GA

Project Management Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Augmented test strategy for both functional and integration testing for Confidential Maintenance software (ERP)
• Implemented effectual coaching and motivation of a team of four onshore and offshore resources, including staff from India
• Took charge of creating test reporting metrics to accurately monitor project efficiency and effectiveness
• Generated and submitted status reporting updates to the project and senior management teams in a timely manner

Confidential

Project Manager/ Senior Business Systems Analyst, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Executed various initiatives on one of the largest global web-based applications ( Confidential .com); conducted review of enhancement requests from sponsors; evaluated feasibility and risks; and created and supervised work plans for cross-functional teams’ schedules
• Assumed full accountability for business and functional requirements and design phases for enterprise release projects with the utilization of Microsoft SharePoint as document management platform
• Functioned as project team leader and member responsible for developing documentation utilizing cases and templates, writing standards, and initiating project analysis
• Maintained collaboration with Operations, Marketing and Finance Teams to assess solutions for new Inventory/SCS tools; managed midsized IT projects to ensure adherence to project budgets ranging from $500M to $1M budgets