OBJECTIVE:

Seeking further challenges in a role in Project Management which will provide me with the opportunity to contribute through utilization and development of my experiences and skills gained in 8+ years in leading technology and business teams and service provision groups in various industries (Information Technology, Finance, Mining).

SUMMARY:

• Result - driven Project Manager with over 8 years of proven track record in successful delivery of mission critical, high complexity initiative, managing multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team sizes of up to 20 team member and project budgets of up to $5 million.
• Highly experienced in complete Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), with specialization in Estimation, Planning, Requirement Management, Risks and Issues Management, Progress Control and Reporting, Implementing, Testing and Release of complex strategic projects, ensuring deliverables are met through effective project and change management, within the scheduled timeframe and approved budget.
• Enterprise Solutions: Business and Technology Solutions (Applications Development and System Integration).
• Experience in complete SDLC in Hybrid Methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
• Exceptional interpersonal communicator who effectively interacts with clients and all levels of management and Reporting on project health and status to senior executives.
• Developing overall project management strategy and working with discipline leads and project teams to execute on plans through managing schedules, budgets, assets, and overall project organization to ensure requirements and project deliverables dates are clearly communicated, understood and executed upon.
• Communicating and documenting project status and strategic recommendations to stakeholders, team members and Steering Committee on a regular basis; escalate issues accordingly via the appropriate channels
• Supporting and participating in defining business and technical requirements, ensuring integration of technical documentation, ensuring all project business documents, artifacts and deliverables are completed and signed off while at the same time confirming that deliverables meet business needs.
• Leading the development and implementation of project performance measures, indicators, benchmarks and guidelines to ensure project resources are used appropriately and the achievement of quality assurance standards as well as adherence to the enterprise’s project rules and methods.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Tools and Applications: Microsoft Project, JIRA,Wrike, Smartsheet, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint

Methodologies: ATOM Risk Management, SDLC, Waterfall, Agile (Scrum)

Operating Systems: MS Windows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Project Manager

• Managed a team of 20+ (Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Designers, Developer, QA testers, Release Support and 3rd part (Vendor) SMEs) in implementation and delivery of an array of Application Development and Enhancement projects in service of Project Management Operations and Application Development department providing for Software Applications for:
• Project Estimation and Financial Tracking,
• Project Resource Allocation and Performance Tracking,
• Project Risks and Issues Management,
• Project Change Process Management and Change Review Board Workflow System,
• Project Strategic Management Decision Making Support and Reporting, For external client in Confidential.
• Worked in close collaboration with Internal Business Leads and External (Client’s) Business Liaisons in Requirement Gathering and Creation and Refinement of User Requirements, and lead and managed the technology team through Systems Requirements, Design, Prototyping, Presentation and Approval by Clients, and Implementation, Testing, Staging and Phased Release to Client’s Production environment.
• Managed Change management of Client’s Internal Processes and Upgrades to Services and Operations through several Strategic Programs and Mission-Critical projects engaging various business units and cross functional team structures in co-ordination with other Project Managers and Program Managers.
• Managed and consulted on services and Infrastructure enhancement projects for Clients in various disciplines and a wide array of applications for integration and upgrade of Legacy enterprise systems into newly acquired 3rd party software solutions.
• Responsible for budget and financial management of project (including approval of timesheets, review and approval of vendor invoices).

Confidential

Project Manager

• Managed a team of 15+ (Geology SMEs, Industrial Designer, Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Designers, Developer, QA testers, Release Support and 3rd part (Vendor) SMEs) in implementation and delivery of Software Solution Projects in Mining and Exploration (Including Site Survey Information Management, Soil Analyses and Interpretation and Reporting).
• Managed Legacy System Transition and Information Transformation Projects on In-house and Vendor-Managed Solutions, and provided knowledge transfer and user training for new systems.
• Worked in close collaboration with the Civil Engineering Department through the Integrated Project Plan for tracking and delivery of the Construction work packages.
• Worked with and Consulted the Contract Management Department on New Projects’ Requirements, Vendor Assessment and Evaluation and Vendor Selection.
• Responsible for Vendor invoice review and work package delivery management (quality control and approvals).
• In charge of team allocation, time sheet review and approvals and resource management in coordination with other project managers and group leads.

Confidential

Team Lead / Project Lead

• Managed a team of 10+ (Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Designers, Developer and QA testers) in implementation and delivery of Software Solution Projects in Quality Assurance, Production Planning and Delivery Management of Automobile Parts for Assembly Lines.
• Managed Initiative in Overall Financial Assessment and Review of Operating Activities.
• Managed the Project to established an Internal Control System for Financial Plans and Budgets, as well as Monitoring and Management of Financial Resources, Accuracy and Timeliness of Financial Statements.

Confidential

Programmer Analyst

• As a team member, I contributed to the work of the technology team in analysis, development and implementation of Software Solution Projects in:
• Quality Control and Production Delivery for Automotive Parts in Passenger and Commercial class vehicles.
• Inventory Control and Management.