SUMMARY:

• Program Management | Business Process Analysis | Team Leadership | Srum Master
• Accomplished, results - driven certified Project Manager with proven expertise directing all aspects of technical projects and programs, strategically aligning staff, resources, budgets, and timelines to achieve successful execution.
• Avid change agent with history of transforming business challenges into opportunities for improvement; adept at analyzing existing processes, identifying negative trends, and championing innovative strategies for enhancing operational efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Dedicated team leader, mentor, and coach focused on cultivating a collaborative work environment to engage, inspire, and motivate staff.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Software & Tools: Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project), Oracle PeopleSoft, Clarity, SharePoint, Rally (agile development application).

Key Strengths: Vendor & Client Management, Strategic Planning, Technology Roadmap Development, Data & Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Portfolio and Program Management, SDLC process implementation and training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Reston, Virginia

IT Project Manager /Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities:

• Worked on implementing a new web based Enterprise Portal using Adobe Confidential product, creating a secure unified access point for users.
• Solution included a new user interface design, content management, access control, single sign on, integration among components, customization for users and provided analytic capabilities.
• Managed the IT portfolio of programs and projects by assessing the development process and product launch activities to identify how to integrate into one comprehensive end to end schedule that ensured that system, technical, operational and commercial readiness prior to going to production.
• Established a core team to identify key milestones and lead times for each group.
• Support was provided to accomplish the activities identified by the core team.
• Core team approved the integrated plan to be implemented. This approach increased project deliveries by 2 months.
• Work with all internal and external stakeholders to develop a solid understanding of project goals and how the various elements fit together for a successful outcome by producing a business requirements analysis, then developing a comprehensive project initiation document that includes an understanding of the phases, processes and the planning cycle. Output from this analysis results in defining scope which is agreed to by all stakeholders and is managed closely.

Confidential, Reston, Virginia

Technical Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed team responsible for developing, testing and integrating Indoor small cells for Confidential spectrum for Alcatel Lucent .
• Worked with stakeholders to develop detailed requirements for indoor solution that included security and Self Organizing Network (SON) technology
• Guided the integration, and testing of LTE 1.9 indoor picocell solution in the lab and first field deployment to meet performance targets, and ensure compliance and feature requirements were met. Successfully provided an end to end solution, integration with other new nodes that included Confidential 3560, 2901, Juniper SRX5800 and Genband S2. Transport provided by the Confidential MPLS network.
• Interfaced with engineering organization and network planning teams that helped develop deployment strategies.
• Successfully managed the 10 million dollar Statement of Work agreement to ensure compliance of the agreement and project deliverables were met.
• Created a Tiger Team to implement projects within a 3 month period, these included c-Level and marketing meetings needing additional in-building coverage.

Confidential, Reston, Virginia

Vendor Manager

Responsibilities:

• Prepared comprehensive requirements documentation for statements of work ( Confidential ), driving strategic alignment of technical requirements with project objectives.
• Consulted with Supply Chain Management and Legal Counsel to create non-disclosure agreements for network development projects. Designed vendor scorecards to measure efforts and results in key areas; tested key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinated logistics equipment orders for network implementation schedules, facilitating improvements to coverage and network capacity.

Confidential, Reston, Virginia

Manager - Technology Development

Responsibilities:

• Implemented a project intake process that took into consideration strategic alignment and prioritized projects before entering into the pipeline. Focus was placed on IT integration with the business to maximize business-IT alignment that added business value.
• Implemented an Architectural evaluation strategy to mitigate risks, understand technical tradeoffs for design and maintenance decisions.
• Initiated cross-functional collaboration to define deliverables for each project phase; conducted technical gate reviews to ensure accomplishment of all deliverables.
• Prepared and distributed monthly executive summaries on key engineering projects; presented budget variances at quarterly meetings.
• Designed and rolled out innovative solutions to streamline key processes, elevating staff productivity and ensuring projects remained on schedule.
• Successfully maintained a 2% variance while managed a $120M development budget.

Confidential, Reston, Virginia

Equipment Delivery Manager

Responsibilities:

• Developed equipment budget and forecast.
• Prepared and submitted requirements to original equipment manufacturers ( Confidential ’s) ; secured proposals for additional mobile switching center (MSC) equipment and upgrades to existing equipment; validated project agreements for purchase orders.
• Tracked and reported on initial equipment requirements through implementation.
• Successfully saved $5M in expedite fees by diligently monitoring key order dates to ensure on-time delivery of vital equipment and services.