Project Manager Resume
New Jersey, NJ
SUMMARY:I thrive on fast-paced and challenging environments andconsider my top strengths to be excellent communication and organizational skills along with follow-throughanda strong sense of ownership towards the success of any endeavor.I am a flexible and adaptable individual that rapidly absorbs new disciplines.I considerenergeticanalytical thinking and multi-tasking an essential skill-set for success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ITProject Manager,Confidential, (July 2008– Present)
- In theContractIT Project Manager role I am able to “hit the ground running” to effectively ramp up to the project state, evaluate and re-organize requirements if necessary, manage priorities and stakeholders and oversee all the PM functions that are essential for a projects success.This includespost-project lessons learned and supportwith project closure.
- Experienced technical writer for all project documents including training guides, FAQs, “tip of the day” scrolls, etc.
- Superior leadership and diplomacy skill-set to manage allworkforcelevels around the project, including off-shore resources and consulting firmpersonnel.
- Multi-tasking with follow-through of prioritized tasks
Projects Managed:
- Inventory ManagementSystem Implementation
- CRM with Accounting Software Integration
- Data Warehouse/BI Implementation (BI Lead)
Confidential,ProjectMgr. /Sr.BusinessIntelligenceAnalyst (Aug. 2005 –May2008)
- Managed medium to large-scale Business Intelligence projects with budgetsin excess of $1 Millionand timelinesup to1 year
- Created and maintained MS Project Work plan including the coordination of cross-functional teams for synchronization of tasks
- Adhered to strict PMO guidelineswithrequired diligent follow-up and controls
- Worked with global teams and managedoff-shore resources
- Managed the day-to-day operational aspects of the project andtracked the progress of all project deliverables, issues and risks and provided recurring detailed status reporting to the team and executive committee
- Managed the budget with frequent financial reportingand often times developed a cost/benefit analysis to justify new hardware/software/personnel additions
- Managed Quality Assurance resourcesto ensuretesting and UAT plans were on target
- Prepared/implemented organizational readiness plans (communications, training, post-project follow-up)
- Acted as a liaison withinternalbusinessleadersand outside clientsto manage expectations
- Mitigated risks identified and executed contingency planning if necessary
- Escalated issues and delegated tasks as needed
- Senior level knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, Power-point, and Outlook calendar/email in performing work assignments
- Projects resulted in new business processes and cost savings, which allowed the organization to be more effective, scalable and flexible
Confidential,Systems Analyst, Business Intelligence(Oct. 2001 – Jul. 2005)
- Expert Level Business Objects Developer:Created results drivenSQL Server datamart Universes and Reports for the business across every functional area in the company (sales, marketing, development, finance)
- Assumed Business Analystrolefor Business Objects Universe and Reports Design
- Assumed Quality Control/Assurancerolefor Business Objects testing for user acceptance
- Managed year long Business Objects XI Upgrade/Migration project
- Created training materials and conductedmonthly formalclassroom training as well asone-on-one training of end users inBusiness Objects reporting software
- Provided 24/7Business ObjectsReportingapplication support
Confidential,Business Intelligence Consultant(Jul. 1999 – Sep. 2001)
- Gathered and documented business requirements which involved researching business needs and facts gathering
- Managed the design and development of reports(Crystal Reports)for Marketing, Call Center, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Underwriting, Customer Service and Finance
- Developed training guides, user documentation and reports inventory listing
- Fulfilled role as Project Lead to manage the development of company reporting standards and the training of report writers to develop reports specifications and deliverables
Confidential,Systems Analyst (Jan. 1994 – Jun. 1998)
- Designed, developed and tested business applications for global long-term projects in the areasof Order Processing, General Ledger and Human Resources
- Assisted users with special reporting or IT service requests
- Provided 24/7 application/hardware support
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Major:MIS/Advanced Technical Studies
GraduatedCum LaudeHonors
Associate in Applied Science, Major:Computer Information Processing
