Project Manager Management

MARISA L. IPPOLITI, PMP

** ******* ***** . ****** ******, NJ 07950

Mobile 908-***-**** . **********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly talented and accomplished project management professional with over

15 years of experience directing complex global programs and initiatives.

Problem solving leader with exceptional ability to interpret and integrate

cross-functional aspects of an initiative, coalesce disparate elements and

increase sustainable competitive value. Strong background in program

development and quality assurance with an outstanding history of managing

projects from initial conception, through development, to implementation.

Unexcelled record of bringing mission-critical projects in on schedule and

within budget. Especially skilled at strategic planning, budget controls

and problem resolution. Outstanding communication talents with proven

ability to build and lead highly efficient teams, to train technical

personnel, and to convey complex concepts in understandable terms.

Areas of Expertise

Project Lifecycle Management . Client Relations & Negotiations . Team

Training & Mentoring

Quality Assurance Standards . Regulatory Compliance Issues . Process

Redesign / Reengineering

Cost Reduction / Budget Controls

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ERNST & YOUNG (via ProKarma) Senior Project Manager, Secaucus, NJ: March

2010 - Present

Global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and

strategic growth markets.

. Project manage key initiatives within Markets & Knowledge to ensure core

deliverables are consistently and effectively performed in compliance with

the standards set by the Company.

. Organized resources into cross functional working sub teams and

workstreams in support of initiative delivery in both a virtual and matrix

environment

. Facilitated effective decision-making through development and delivery

of weekly/monthly/quarterly senior management reports and monthly reviews

tracking performance against strategic objectives.

. Apply key project management processes, including managing stakeholder

expectations, communications, budget management, scheduling management,

performance reporting of initiatives/projects to manage critical path

analysis and perform risk analysis. Schedule and run all project phases

and manage major risks and issues through effective planning and

escalation.

. Serves as a role model to team members by demonstrating a commitment to

commonly adopted methodology and best practices for project management.

. Ensure the core team reaches the desired quality level and expectations

of the customer. Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the

programs that support the business. Analyze and report ETC and EAC's.

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS (via CMK Select) Business Analyst, East Hanover,

NJ: January 2009 - August 2009

Global pharmaceutical services company providing healthcare solutions that

address the evolving needs of patients and societies.

. Managed daily program management operations for the Marketing and Sales

teams to ensure core deliverables are consistently and effectively

performed in compliance with the standards set by the Company.

. Facilitated effective decision-making through development and delivery

of weekly/monthly/quarterly senior management reports and monthly reviews

tracking performance against strategic objectives.

. Organized resources into cross functional working sub teams and

workstreams in support of initiative delivery.

. Developed a program governance framework for key business initiatives to

track project schedules and perform and manage critical path analysis and

risk analysis.

. Mentored staff in methodology and consulting excellence and encouraged

best practice in project management and project planning.

AVIS BUDGET GROUP Senior European Engagement Manager, Parsippany, NJ:

March 2007 - December 2008

Operations of the two most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental

industry through Avis and Budget.

. Program management liaison between development organization and

executive personnel in the Avis European portfolio. Demonstrated

extraordinary tact and interpersonal skills to operate effectively in this

functional matrix role while consistently influencing the needs of the

clients and portfolio.

. Management of multiple technology projects supporting the Avis Europe

portfolio to ensure profitability of client accounts and identification of

opportunities to improve efficiency in operations.

. Developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project profit

and loss.

. Partnered with business stakeholders to develop and prioritize overall

European Portfolio IT strategy and spend.

SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Program Manager, New York, NY: March 2004 - March

2007

Leading provider of satellite radio services in the United States and

Canada.

. Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines for

enterprise initiatives in the areas of: program schedule and quality

management, cost management, risk / issue management; change management.

. Streamlined program management operations to provide guidance and assist

in the identification of root cause issues, identification of key

performance indicators and implement operational remediation.

. Led GAP analysis workshops to identify infrastructure needs for

production, development & UAT environments.

. Ensured compliance with SOX Regulatory processes within the Finance

function; identified and implemented remediation when deficiencies were

identified.

RADIANZ Project Manager/Business Analyst, Nutley, NJ: March 2002 - March

2004

Global provider of connectivity, hosting services, quality assurance and

security services to the global financial community.

. Managed key IT ventures supporting business operations with heavy

systems involvement deploying improvements and issue resolution in the

areas of CRM, Billing and Ordering systems.

. Provided business knowledge and expertise in strategic performance

management methodologies, process assessment work, and the application of

technologies to business.

. Established and implemented a program management and development process

where none had previously existed. Created a repository to educate and

disseminate best practices identified.

. Developed a Change Request website and database to enable customers and

internal resources to present new project and change requests to existing

projects.

FOSTER WHEELER Senior Business Analyst, Perryville, NJ: August 2001 -

March 2002

Global engineering and construction contractor and power equipment supplier

delivering advanced, reliable facilities and equipment.

. Implementation of a global CRM system solution across internal business

Sales organizations.

. Planned and implemented a Global Middleware Solution (J.D. Edwards XPIe)

to integrate "key" applications and data sources across the Business

Groups.

. Managed a team of 18 consultants, analysts and internal resources

(both domestic and international); mentored junior team members in business

and requirements knowledge.

GLOBAL CROSSING Program Manager, Madison, NJ: March 2000 - April 2001

Leading global IP solutions provider with the world's first integrated

global IP-based network.

. Managed the implementation of the Clarify ClearSales global CRM system

solution across six vertical markets including the development of a program

plan detailing all work processes and procedures.

. Led cross-functional teams to deliver new product development efforts

within the Infrastructure Services group.

. Ensured all Software and Product Development processes were adhered to

and appropriate approval was received at each quality gate.

AT&T Project Manager and Software Quality Analyst, Bridgewater, NJ: June

1994 - March 2000

Leading worldwide provider of IP-based communications services to

businesses and top U.S. provider of wireless, high speed Internet access,

Wi-Fi, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and

advertising services.

. Project manager responsible for interfacing directly with program

management, client organizations and developers to ensure clear

identification of project scope to move successfully from concept to

production.

. Matrix-managed teams of up to 22 including developers, testers,

consultants and internal resources.

. Proactively communicated status and issues to the team, senior

management and key stakeholders. Prepared monthly budget reports and

project updates, issues, pending pipeline activity and outlooks.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

M.S., Marketing Management, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New

Jersey

B.S., Business Management, College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, New

Jersey (Graduated with honors)

PMP Certification, Project Management Institute

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