SUMMARY:

• Project Manager with a total of 20 years experience in software development of Web based applications and 15 years of experience in IT Project Management and 3 years of leading PMO Office.
• Strategic PMO Lead with portfolio management, pipeline management, resource management, client management and oversight of process compliance and audits.
• Project Management with outstanding project planning, execution, monitoring and resource balancing skills and ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in a matrix organizational structure.
• Experienced in coordinating, negotiating and motivating external agencies/vendors and off - shore resources in support of timeline and IT project deliverables.
• Successfully managed over 80 projects (Federal / Commercial / Non-Profit) small to large projects ranging from budgets of $5K to $18M.
• Experienced in establishing/enforcing project management processes, tools and standards for IT organization.
• Experienced in trainin g, motivating and mentoring Project Team (Size: 50) and Project Managers.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating innovative solutions with solid leadership skills and the ability to build and guide top-performing teams.
• Lead CMMI level 2 process and knowledgeable of both CMMI and ISO standards with strong understanding of SDLC methodologies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Project/Portfolio Management
• Business Development
• PMBOK® Guide Standards
• Development & Operation Support
• Client Relationship Management
• IT/Project Mgmt. Policies & Procedures
• Management of cross Functional/Virtual Teams
• PMO Function, Strategy & evolvement
• SDLC Standards and documentation
• Multi-Project and Multi-vendor operations
• Vendor/Contract Management/Procurements
• Expertise in ProjectMgmt Tools & Techniques

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Project Management Tools: MS Project server 2010, MS Project 2007, MS SharePoint 2007, MS Office 2010, Daptiv

Development: C# / VB.Net, ASP.Net, Web Services, MS SQL Server 2012, CMS, Dot Net Nuke

Other Tools: MS Visio, Rational Rose, Visual Studio, Crystal Reports

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Confidential

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Implemented process established by the brand new Project Management Office (PMO) and provided support to enhance the PMO process areas.
• Responsible for managing a major project Grant Works that helps the company manage core business which is to and manage the grants for community development programs and technical support assistance to Network organizations. Managing other major projects - Multi-Family Initiative system upgrade, and Management System and project to enhance PROMPT system that monitors performance and determines eligibility of Network organizations.
• Responsible for managing contracts and third party vendors as part of project management to ensure on schedule and quality product\services. Interface with other departments on day to day basis as part of integrated project management on multiple projects. Report status up to senior management and business to manage risks and decisions on projects as it relates to project goals, budgets and any changes.
• Managed procurement (RFI and RFP) to implement an integrated, enterprise class, scalable, secure one-stop Event and Management Solution to replace its current systems and manual processes. Facilitated and managed business requirement analysis, creation of the RFP package and vendor evaluations.

Confidential

PMO Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up and leading the Confidential Project Management Office (PMO) and to provide strategic support to Executive Management.
• Responsible and accountable and was the single point of authority at the program level for all project contracts. Responsible for the total management of team, resources and task assignments. Team size of 20-25.
• Managed the operation of the corporate IT Infrastructure, data center and services and provided a strategic direction to this department.
• Responsible for resource hiring, team planning, structuring and management, mentoring and performance management. Performed project management responsibilities in addition to leading the PMO.
• Responsible for developing competent software development teams and project management teams to meet company’s strategic objectives and project goals.
• Led the CMMI Level 2 process of the company. Responsible for managing and oversight of CMMI and ISO process and procedures.
• Responsible for proposal effort leading up to contracts as it relates to program management, planning and pricing.
• Consolidation and analysis of the data collected from program status information, providing trend analysis, portfolio management and executive reporting to facilitate decision making, risk management and accomplishing program and company strategic goals and objectives.

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Senior project management role and have managed both projects and operations.
• Performed Project Management Office (PMO) functions - Management of project portfolio/ governance, establishing project management process, tools and standards for IT projects.
• Responsible for and mentoring IT Team and also looking into improving project efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Project Coordination and controlling project scope, schedule and budget.
• Team Management and cross-team collaboration involving offshore and onsite resources, Resource Managers, Technical Leads, Business SME’s, Development team and Testing Team. Team size of 40-50.
• Drive and facilitate risk planning, change management and project execution.
• Responsible for establishing and enforcing project management processes, standards and guidelines.
• Facilitated implementation of Team-Based Project Management System for tracking software bugs, defects, issues, feature requests and helpdesk incidents. Involved with establishing Security policies and PCI compliance effort.
• Facilitating workshops, team building sessions and lesson learned sessions.

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading enhancements as well as defect resolution efforts for the Base Product.
• Communicating with Developers to complete project deliverables.
• Tracking and maintaining project status and communicating to the stakeholders of the project.
• Lead project meetings and identify and document results and actions.
• Monitor and control project schedule and budget.
• Drive and facilitate risk planning and plan execution.
• Responsible for as well as monitoring onsite and offshore resources and ensuring standard practices are followed and tasks are completed efficiently.
• Providing guidance on any issues in completing the tasks.
• Involved with coordination of user acceptance testing of final product configured for one of their Client Confidential .

Confidential

Project Manager/Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Leading projects, report changes and impact analysis of areas that can be potentially impacted by Confidential integration.
• Leading business requirements and analysis process and communicating the requirements to the development team.
• Proficient at using project management tools to speed and smooth the process
• Coordinated efforts with the senior managers, clients and technical team members to identify areas of opportunity and improve project performance.
• Lead team of 5 and mentoring the team in following standards, practices and documentation during analysis process.

Confidential

Project Lead

Responsibilities:

• Project Lead Responsibilities including project effort estimation, maintaining project plan and also coordinating project activities to ensure all activities are completed as per user requirements and satisfaction.
• Provided the technical team with direction and vision, including motivating people to perform, listening to people, providing feedback, recognizing strengths and providing challenges.
• Perform critical path assessments. Involved with gathering business requirements, analysis and documentation.
• Known for building strong business relationships with both clients and vendors.
• Delegation of work to the team members and guiding them on both technical as well business requirements.
• Involved in High-level design\development of the application and was a Liaison between IT and Confidential Survey Unit.