PMO Setup Practice Lead Resume Lansing, Michigan - Hire IT People

SUMMARY

I have been helping organizations implement their strategy through successful project delivery for more than 20 years.
I have an in - depth understanding of how projects are the vehicles used by business to implement their business strategy.
I thrive in the often changing environments of today’s economy where a combination of leadership, communication, flexibility and agility are crucial for success.
I have a demonstrated history of building strong teams and departments through effective leadership, people skills and business acumen.

AREAS OF EXPERETISE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Lansing, Michigan

PMO Setup Practice Lead

Responsibilities:

Worked with clients to set up Project Management Offices using Business Driven setup techniques to ensure the PMOs were aligned to the needs of the business and add significant value to the business
Guided clients in the development of PMO vision, mission, objectives, and PMO success metrics
Consulted to clients in developing PMO strategic plans that would ensure the PMO successfully fulfills its mission, achieves its goals, objectives, and value statement
Prepared and conducted workshops and seminars on PMO setup and process
Developed and Implemented project management processes in client PMOs
Developed and delivered training on PM processes to clients

Confidential, Lansing, Michigan

PMO Implementation Manager

Responsibilities:

Led the implementation of Confidential ’s Project Management Office (PMO)
Led the current state assessment of the project management maturity of Confidential
Led the needs assessment to determine what PMO services and organizational structure best suited Confidential ’s needs.
Developed and implemented project management methodology for Confidential
Developed and delivered project management training to project managers and functional managers
Led the development of Project Management User’s Group - a project management community of practice
Project Manager, SharePoint Implementation and PMO Intranet

Confidential, Lansing, Michigan

Senior Project Manager and PMO Consultant

Responsibilities:

Managed multiple, concurrent projects for Confidential, including:
Project Manager, State of Michigan Department of Agriculture Licensing Consolidation Project
Project Manager, State of Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS) Data Structure and Management Improvement Assessment Project
Michigan Millers, Symantec NetBackup Upgrade and Michigan Millers, Storage Area Network (SAN) Upgrade
Developed Project Management Methodology (PMM) offerings and Program Management Office (PMO) offerings
Created Assessment and Implementation process and procedures used in PMM and PMO consulting
Assisted in the implementation of internal PMO, including writing the PMO charter, implementing processes and procedures
Developed and documented PM processes and procedures
Wrote inputs to proposals in response to state government RFP’s and ITB’s

Consulting Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Consulted on the set up of an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)
Developed and documented policies and procedures for the EPMO
Wrote EPMO Charter
Analyzed current project management processes and recommended improvements to current project management processes
Created Project Portfolio Management processes to effectively manage the entire DoT portfolio of projects allowing more efficient use of resources
Provided a process for prioritizing projects within the portfolio
Developed review process to ensure project portfolio remained balanced, projects remained aligned and to monitor project health

Confidential

Senior Web Consultant and Technical Program/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Successfully managed the Texas Independent School District (TISD) HR Intranet Development Program, consisting of multiple internal and vendor projects
Assisted in the implementation of Mercer’s Program Management office for Texas offices providing project management training to project teams and project team leads
Designed and created e-learning applications for Mercer Global Information Services.
Managed up to five concurrent HR Intranet projects and a total of 40 global, remotely located web developers, including designers, content producers, programmers and usability experts.
Authored white paper on Virtual Team Management.