Actively seeking a position as a
- Project Manager -
with a reputable organization in need of a professional with
Directed uncompromising milieu in different Executive positions such as
development, Product / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Director of
support and Project Management and specialization in application
deployment of development, systems integration and infrastructure projects;
many with solid experience that will benefit from initiative,
innovative organizational skills, hard work ethic, multi-tasking abilities
technology and drive to exceed corporate objectives.
solutions
that produced
top revenues
and maximized Dynamic, highly motivated and goal-oriented and solutions-focused
business accomplished executive professional with extensive background in
potential in program/project management of application development, systems
diverse integration, and infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability in
industries. Business Systems, Systems Integration, System Deployment, QA,
CRM, Data Warehousing, PMO, CMM, and Project Portfolio which
drive business value and support strategic objectives. Experience
Established in both the public and private sector with key emphasis on
the process re-engineering, vendor and program management. Proven
structured ability to direct high performing IT departments and technical
principles support programs. Consistent history of reducing costs, improving
and practices efficiency, and increasing productivity. Ability to lead,
that took motivate, and supervise projects as well as bridge the gap
under between technical and non-technical personnel.
performing
organizations
to Key Qualifications
best-in-class
technology
operations
based on SEI Proven leader in establishing and maintaining a PMO or Project
CMMI Office.
principles
and other
best Visionary in Strategic Planning, Execution and Leadership Service
practices. Development
Consistently Leader in Process Re-Engineering and industry Best Practices
delivered
under budget
and ahead of Successful management of domestic and international teams in the
schedule on delivery of multiple cross-departmental projects
challenging
initiatives
Familiarity with quality management programs and methodologies,
such as ITIL and Six Sigma, for defect tracking and root cause
Fully analysis
accountable
for P&L
delivery, ROI Experienced in successful P&L / ROI / Budget Management and
performance Revenue / Market Share Growth
and the
management of
complex
budgets.
A strong,
career-long
record of
continuous
process
improvements
that saved
significant
costs, while
maintaining
quality, Professional Experiences
despite
external
business
challenges
outside the
scope of
development. Document Technologies, Inc E Atlanta, GA
2005 - 1/2010
Director of Project Management - National Technology Center
Directed the group's project and program managers, support
analysts, and Project Management practice stewards responsible
for developing and maintaining project management guidelines,
standards, procedures, samples, templates, leading practices,
tools and frameworks
Technical Defined and initiated projects, and assigned Project Managers to
Background: manage cost, schedule, and performance of component projects,
while working to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of
Project the program
Management Maintained continuous alignment of program scope with strategic
Methodologies business objectives and made recommendations to modify the
program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or
strategic intent
Adaptive Presented periodic Dashboard reports on the current program,
Project future opportunities and client issues
Framework Responsible for program and portfolio management activities
within the NTC division
Agile Executed and maintained program management processes and
Software disciplines in the areas of: program schedule and quality
Development management; communications management; resource management; cost
management; procurement management; risk / issue management;
Dynamic change management
Systems Mentored staff in methodology and consulting excellence and
Development encouraged best practice in project management and project
Model (DSDM) planning
Managed and performed the process of Statement of Work and
Extreme contract creation to secure new
Programming and follow-up work
(XP) Proactively managed systems development, implementation and risk
via the use of SDLC
Feature Provided project turnaround expertise at the customer site with
Driven emphasis on regaining customer confidence
Development Developed project plans and assumed responsibility for project
(FDD) profit and loss
Produced project status reports, managed the team and resolved
Information day-to-day issues with emphasis on SDLC
Technology Tracked the status of all projects and managed escalations
Infrastructur Facilitated weekly project status meetings
e Library Coordinated & facilitated executive meetings
(ITIL) Updated and reviewed weekly reports for all projects
Facilitating internal product & process training
Joint
Application Managing Director - National Technology Center
Development
(JAD) Directed software development, technical production, delivery,
and customer support functions, overseeing technical resources
Lean and a budget of $10MM. Provided executive leadership, strategic
Development planning and P&L management to drive growth, systematize
(LD) processes, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.
Managed all aspects of daily operations of this full service
Rapid provider business.
Application Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of
Development multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and
(RAD) other organizational objectives
Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained
Rational communication with stakeholders at multiple levels, including
Unified those external to the organization
Process (RUP) Coached, mentored and led personnel within a technical team
environment
Increased the company's growth by securing new partners,
Scrum, Spiral consulting engagements and by delivering new projects
Managed budget for the organization to influence organization's
Systems financial profitability
Responsible for the recruiting, management and career development
Development of staff
Life Cycle Responsible for staff/account management and prioritization and
(SDLC) forecasting
Provided delivery management to ensure customer satisfaction and
Waterfall reference-ability
(a.k.a. Monitored project activities and advised staff of issues due to
Traditional) resource availability
Managed cost budget to allocate overall cost estimate to
Software: MS individual tasks
Office, UML, Responsible for development of internal work flow applications,
Rational Rose online project submission process and online statement of work
process as well as online statement of work audit process.
Systems utilize SQL DB repository, C# GUI and AJAX interactions.
MS Project
2003 Led relationship management and business development through
high-level interactions with senior managers and decision makers
Visual Basic in the litigation support departments of law firms and large
MS.Net corporations.
Managed, motivated and guided an operations team of project
Salesforce.co managers, production, technical production, and IT litigation
m services associates.
Operating Developed a Program Management Office that oversaw all client and
Systems UNIX internal communications, processes and work flow templates.
Oversaw on site collection of Electronically Stored information
Windows (ESI), media management, including chain of custody, and advanced
XP/NT/2000 post processing into client deliverable supporting common review
platforms.
Databases Institutionalized several work flow processes and procedures that
Oracle led to an all-time high of 96% for on time delivery and a client
satisfaction rate of 98%.
MS SQL Server
Motorola, Inc. - GSG-MSP Division E Alpharetta, GA
Oracle, 1995 - 2004
Access Director - Program Management (2000 - 2004) (Deleted duplicate
line)
Managed programs for Global Software Group-Messaging Software
Platforms products
Oversaw project management, software QA, user interface design,
product development, and system test functions
Led the product life cycle from vision and product concept to
market launch
Directed multiple product development teams, including numerous
offshore development centers in Eastern Europe, South America and
Asia
Managed budgets, financial reporting and customer support
Worked with the Strategic Business Unit to create and implement
visionary action plans to take existing products to market,
release enhancements and launch new products
Established a formal Project Management Office, building the
program from the ground up to achieve Level II SEI maturity that
won corporate-wide status as a model program with best practices
Achieved cost savings exceeding $1M for a large-scale project
spanning nine months, delivering it at 25% below the estimated
cost
Reorganized the Software Production Process (SPP) and established
key practices for project tracking, metrics assessment, process
improvement and documentation
Moved the division from an underdeveloped organization to
best-in-class despite the stresses of high staff reductions and
offshore migration of development activities
Drove forward progress for cross-functional teams and business
units to leverage Motorola's market position, its established
wireless infrastructure and existing enterprise product positions
to boost revenue and broaden the product base.
Principal Staff Software Engineer - Program Management (1998 -
2000)
Managed multiple development projects involving wireless device
software and systems
Supervised as many as 38 developers, test engineers and support
staff in an environment of rapidly changing development
priorities caused by external business factors
Brought multiple products through the development life cycle to
launch
Created a positive working environment for teams to offset
stress, increase productivity and reduce attrition.
Drove the industry's first 3DES encryption wireless device
solution to NIST 140-L certification in a hard-push, 24-month
product development cycle against the five-year projection
Led the team to an award-winning, highly successful completion of
key projects against aggressive deadlines and high-profile
product conditions
Implemented the Rational Unified Process (RUP) method to break
requirements into manageable groupings that could be completed
quickly, while maintaining high quality
Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Manager System Test (1998) / Sr.
Software Engineer, System Test (1995 - 1998)
Led a 12-member internal team and several offshore groups engaged
in system test, validation and quality test functions for
multiple products.
Slashed the test cycle time from 3 weeks to 24 hours and
eliminated 350 labor hours per cycle through the creation of
Motorola's first-ever test automation laboratory.
Successfully tested and delivered 13 product releases in one year
for revenue gains exceeding $1M.
** ** ** Additional Experience: Manager of Software Test
Engineering, Attachmate Corporation** ** **
Educational Background
Project Management Institute (PMI), Member since 2000
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certificate in IT
Service Management, in progress
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified through Project
Management Institute (PMI), 2003
Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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