Lola M. Fletcher, PMP®, PMI-RMP®, ITIL® Expert
**** **** **., ***** ****, TX 75104
Contact: 469-***-**** Email: ac0ph0@r.postjobfree.com
Transition Executive for BPO and Data Center Migrations and/or Consolidations (P2P, P2V, V2V and Cloud Migrations). Responsible for transitioning IT operations, platforms/resources and staff. Experienced in advanced project/program management with solid leadership experience and communication skills to ensure successful delivery of projects with remediation and mitigation of any risks and issues. Additionally, cultivate strong relationships (internal and external) with a strong focus on service quality and customer satisfaction with outputs of business development and customer retention as key performance indicators.
CERTIFICATIONS
ITIL® Expert - AXELOS
Project Management Professional (PMP®), Project Management Institute (PMI)
Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®), Project Management Institute (PMI)
IT Project+ 2009 and IT Project+, COMPTIA
Six Sigma Greenbelt
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Training (MCSA), University of Phoenix
Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Institute (PMI) – In Progress
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dimension Data 10/2015 to 6/2017 (Contract Ending)
Transition Executive
Plans and manages IT Transitions for large, complex accounts and obtains approval and agreement from various lines of business and executive stakeholders.
Develop and manage the ITSM Transition Management Plan in conjunction with defined solutions and high-level scope from Solutions Architects and/or Sales Execs
Budget development using associated cost model and high level scope; and budget management with focus on deal margins and P&L
Executive Status Presentations including EVM and Scope Management
Work with Project Management staff (internal and customer) on overall design and migration plan
Executive Stakeholder Management and Executive Status Reporting and Reviews
Communicate and plan with internal migration staff the overall requirements and help translate those into specific tasks for master Transition Plan
Integrated Master Schedule Development and Management with focus on related task dependencies, time constraints and resource allocations and utilizations
Risk and Issue Management focusing on Quality Assurance and Controls
Compliance Management and Escalation
Ensure the technical and process complexities of the integration are understood and addressed.
Overall responsibility for work stream/tower leads ensuring the understanding of priorities tasks completion.
Lead and direct internal and customer staff in identifying and deploying the required migration solution
Functions as an escalation point for advice, solutions and directions according to company and business partner goals, objectives and business requirements.
Dell, Inc 10/2012 to 1/31/2017
Transition Management Consultant
Supports pre-sales efforts as needed by advising solution developers to identify all start-up duties, transition tasks, and associated cost/schedule
Manage the development and execution of multiple projects ensuring cross functional alignment with approved program requirements internal goals and KPIs
Define, manage and communicate the priorities and roadmaps for key technology initiatives for our Customers
Directs the execution of the master transition plan and reports program management metrics to senior management
Direct project managers in execution and compliance using PM3, PMI and ITIL methodology and processes
ITIL Assessments, Process Improvements, and ITSM Tool Design and Implementations
Facilitate PIW/PPWs, stakeholder, weekly status review meetings, workflow discovery reviews and documentation
Preparation and execution of overall project plan and project schedule
Program/project performance and progress reporting (including Executive Status Reports)
Manage standards, procedures, and practices as outlined in Contracts, MSAs and SOWs
Risk and Issue Management w/focus on Risk analysis, response and contingency planning
Controls project requirements, scope management and change management issues
Establish and monitor Service Level Metrics for measuring contract success criteria
Work with Client Executives, Service Delivery Managers, Service Tower Leads; and Customer project teams to plan and execute solutions that ensure successful service management implementations.
Tests and verifies validity of implemented technical solutions, providing feedback as appropriate on problems and issues.
Mentor and train project managers and Customers on ITSM Platform utilization and functionality
Program POC with Customer Executives and Senior Management, other Dell Services Organizations, and vendor partners to supports all Dell service product lines
HCL/Energy Future Holdings 10/2011 to 09/2012
Senior Project Manager/ Transition Consultant – Manage datacenter infrastructure projects from initiation to close ($1M+)
Direct project team in execution and compliance using PMI methodology processes.
Monitor and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of project resources
Facilitate stakeholder, weekly status and Executive/Steering Committee review meetings
Managed the creation and execution of master project plan
Budget and Forecast Management (including Cost and Schedule Analysis)
Create and maintain baseline and updated schedule estimates
Management of cross blended and cross functional teams (onshore/offshore) and 3rd Party Vendors
Conduct and direct Project Health Assessments (including compliance reviews)
Risk Management w/strong focus on analysis, response and contingency planning
Controls project requirements, scope and change management issues
Mentor and train associates and team members in PM methods, procedures or processes
Monitor and report program/project performance and success criteria
Work with Client Management and Operations Leads to plan and execute solutions that ensure successful project delivery.
Dell / Perot Systems 4/2009 to 8/2011
Program/Project Management Senior Advisor
Management the delivery of multiple med-large infrastructure projects (network and wireless upgrades, DC and app migrations) with informal blended teams (internal and external) from initiation to close ($400k – $9.2M Budgets)
Direct project managers in the execution and compliance using P3MM and PMI methodology processes, standards, procedures, and practices in conjunction with the Customer to meet the contractual agreements
Monitor and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of project resources
Facilitate stakeholder, weekly status and Executive/Steering Committee review meetings
Preparation, execution and management of overall project plan and project schedule
Budget and Forecast Management (including Cost Model and Schedule Analysis)
Conduct and management Project Health, Quality and Improvement Assessments (including compliance reviews)
Risk Management w/focus on Risk analysis, response and contingency planning
Controls project requirements, scope and change management issues
Mentor and train project managers and project team members in applicable PM methods, procedures or activities
Vendor Management and Contract Administration
Establish and monitor metrics for measuring program/project success criteria
Program/project performance and progress reporting
Work with Executive, Senior and Account Management Teams to plan and execute solutions that ensure successful project delivery.
MEDHOST, Inc. 1/2008 to 1/2009
Implementation Project Manager
Managed the delivery of multiple projects (medium to large infrastructure and application migration and integration projects) concurrently that included moderate to high levels or business or technical complexity and risk, and involving multiple business areas and stakeholders.
Facilitate Project, Stakeholder and Executive Committee Meetings
Budget and Contingency Funds Management
Risk Identification and Management
Project design and integration management with the Development Teams
Project Documentation and PMO Process Development
Performance and forecast reporting to Senior Management
Managed scope verification and Transitions to Operational Support
CompuCom Systems, Inc. 3/2006 to 9/2007
Project Management Mgr - Reporting to Senior VP, Sales and Services -Managed the project team responsible for implementing/managing vendor management;
Implemented Six Sigma methodologies and customized process for internal best practices resulting in a reduction of processing time
Incorporated Canadian and Program Account projects that generated over $750K in revenue
Developed and implemented automated process that resulted in 50% increase in service delivery
Team Acquisition and Development
Budget (P&L) and Cost variance analysis and reporting to Senior Management
Risk identification, Analysis and Risk Response Planning (including contingency planning)
Business Process Development and ISO Process Development
Stakeholder Meeting Facilitation and Financial/Schedule Performance Reporting; and forecasting to Senior Management
Work closely with Senior Management, BD Managers and Development Team to plan and implement new infrastructure project
Utilized PMI and ITIL Processes to plan and execute solutions that ensured project completion; and service delivery management.
Computer Sciences Corporation 9/2000 to 2/2006
Project Manager/Transition Lead –Global Transition Management Team
Project Management from initiation through close, including pre-sales planning, scope development, project estimating/budgeting, schedule and resource management
Onsite Process and Knowledge Gathering and Interviews
Quality assurance and root cause analysis reviews
Risk identification, gap analysis and risk response planning
Stakeholder Meeting Facilitation and Internal/External Weekly Status Review
Project Budget and Schedule Performance Management and Reporting
Facilitate JAD sessions for requirements gathering and Use Case development
Service Desk and Customer Staff Training and Development
Managed KB scripts development and Knowledge Tool updates, Lessons Learned and project archives
Managed scope verifications and Handoff to Operations (Steady State)
EDUCATION
Capella University – Minneapolis, MN B.S. Information Technology – IT Project Management