Russ Kuitems, PMP

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LeRoy, New York 14482

Phone: 585-***-****

E-mail: ac6khp@r.postjobfree.com

Senior Project Manager

Technical Project Management Product Development Information Security

Accomplished Senior Project Manager with 25 years of multi-industry project management experience in the manufacturing, IT, and healthcare environments, earning senior project manager certification in each. Trench-hardened expert in leading large cross-functional teams to successful completion of over 30 healthcare business application projects averaging 8 months in length with budgets ranging from $250K to $3M. Experienced in virtual team planning and execution of Information Management Security projects. Strong focus in developing corporate project methodologies, training, coaching and mentoring project managers in applying industry-standard techniques.

PMO Management

Technical Services Support

Waterfall, SDLC and Agile Processes

3-time winner of IBM General Manager’s Excellence award in product development teamwork and process

Professional Experience

Conduent, Rochester, NY (2017 – 2018)

Senior Project Manager – Information Technology Solutions Program Management Office

Project Manager responsible for leading multiple medium-scale IM Security projects while supporting the PMO. Manages Project Team Members and works with the PMO leadership team in the implementation and use of project management best practices and tools that are required by the PMO governing bodies to support the planning and execution of projects.

Managing the activities and timelines for a project to standardize the network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems at 75+ Conduent installations world-wide. Project success requires building strong virtual relationships with cross-cultural team members and management.

Project Manager for an enterprise-wide initiative to stand-up McAfee Endpoint Antivirus management consoles at two main Conduent data centers, migrate and upgrade 90,000+ server and workstation endpoints to the most current McAfee antivirus agent. Completion will enable instantaneous push of antivirus patches to address threats.

Led a top tier project in the Conduent Information Security Office (ISO) to determine a future-state Governance, Compliance and Risk Management (GRC) framework, as well as selecting a platform/vendor to host and automate the framework implementation.

Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Rochester, NY (2004 – 2017)

Senior Project Manager - Enterprise Program Management Office

Project Manager responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating 32 different matrixed team’s activities to manage and implement approved scope from business case and initiation through project close-out.

Technically-oriented project leader widely recognized as a team builder other core team members specifically request to work with. Readily performs other project team roles as necessary to maintain project momentum as resource gaps are addressed.

Veteran of a wide-range of project types and system technologies, including claims, membership, new product implementation, integration of third-party systems and provider-facing process improvement projects.

As leader of the Center of Excellence’s Training Foundation, developed and executed a comprehensive project manager onboarding and training program to bring all project managers in the department to a necessary level of competency.

While first manager of the newly-formed Project Management Competency Center, built a department of 18 experienced project managers charged with leading projects IT projects critical to the organization's strategy.

Caldwell Manufacturing Company, Rochester, NY (2002 – 2004)

Project Manager and Technical Services Manager – Engineering Department

Project Manager for all new product development activity for $65M firm. Managed a department of seven engineering designers, model makers, and technicians tasked with supporting the design, prototyping, and launch of new products.

Led product development teams through concept initiation, design and development, prototyping, manufacturing and product launch. Launched 13 new products and product improvements over the span of 18 months.

Developed and coordinated Caldwell's Product Portfolio Management and Project Management processes. Maintained the prioritized list of 60+ new products considered for development; counseled senior management on product selection.

International Business Machines (IBM), Burlington, VT (1996 – 2002)

Senior Project Manager, Product Life-Cycle Management Team – Networking Technology Division (2001 – 2002)

Led a 12-member cross-functional team in the development of high-performance microprocessors, generating $44M revenue annually.

Created an aggressive, results-oriented business operations team that cut development expenses by $3M while driving customer satisfaction up 20% to record levels.

Recognized the necessity to take project management growth opportunities to the next level by developing and delivering Advanced Topics Seminars in scope management, communications management, project manager competency, and breaking down barriers. Sessions generated robust interaction among the 80+ professionals participating.

Leader of Project Management Center of Competency – Microelectronics Division (1999 – 2001)

Led 15 of the division's most experienced project managers in the development and deployment of project management best practices and recommended processes.

Adapted corporate procedures for project management methods by developing streamlined, usable techniques that demonstrated a tangible return-on-investment for project management training.

Championed the concept of a division Project Support Office (PSO) accepted by senior management as the answer to workload challenges. Won funding for 4 dedicated project support personnel.

Project Manager, New Product Development Teams – Advanced Personal Technology Division (1996 – 1999)

Deputy Project Manager for five semiconductor product teams. Orchestrated the activities and priorities of project team members; initiated and maintained communications, change control, and risk management processes.

Commissioned Officer, United States Air Force (1983 – 1996)

Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Norwich University – Northfield, Vermont (1992 – 1996)

Instructed college juniors and seniors in the study of leadership, management, and national security policy. Headed the leadership-training program for over 100 cadets yearly.

Deputy Program Manager, Space Systems Division – Los Angeles Air Force Base, California (1988 – 1992)

Extensive experience in top-level program management decision-making as test program manager for satellite tracking station upgrade. Commanded 4 junior officers in tracking station development and government-acceptance test activities during the deployment to extremely remote locations worldwide.

Systems Analysis Engineer, Aeronautical Systems Division – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (1983 – 1987)

Tasked with increasing the productivity of an 1800-person engineering organization through identification of automation requirements, development of solution, and procurement of engineering workstations to perform critical analyses. Developed RFPs, designed test scenarios, evaluated contractor proposals, negotiated contracts, and managed SOW execution.

Education and Training

Master of Science, Systems Management - Air Force Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas at Austin

Masters Certificate in Project Management – George Washington University

Experience as an Educator/Trainer

Assistant Professor in Air Force ROTC Department at Norwich University

US Air Force trained and certified Academic Instructor

Developed and delivered on three occasions a Project Manager 101 class to interested PM’s in the Champlain Valley PMI chapter. Also developed and delivered Advanced Topic Seminars for experienced project managers.

Personally coached over 25 individuals in preparation for the PMP Exam, as well as another 100+ in a class setting.

Professional Development

Recertified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017

Certified as an IBM Senior Project Manager

Certified Level III Program Manager in Air Force Acquisition Professional Development Program

Chapter President, PMI Champlain Valley (Vermont) Chapter

Active Duty US Air Force Officer, 1983 – 1996

Proficiency

Project Management Tools: Microsoft Project, Planview, Smartsheet, Clarity

Microsoft Office Applications

O365, Outlook, SharePoint, Lotus Notes/Teamrooms

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