Program/Project/Quality Manager
Senior Program/Project/Quality Manager with significant experience
delivering medium to high-risk/complexity projects in multiple industries
and environments, on-time and under budget. SME for project management
office development and technical scope analysis supporting business
requirements. Provide reliable financial estimates and reports, costing
estimates, budgeting, schedules, forecasts and assignment of resources on
projects ranging in size from $100k to $2mm each for 1 to 15 associates per
project. Hands-on application of PMBOK project management methodologies,
SDLC, federal and state regulatory requirements pertaining to projects and
industries served. Strong understanding of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing,
Kaizen, Continuous Improvement and Management Change methodology.
Enterprise Experience
Program/Project/Quality Management
. Conducted a three month pilot project to evaluate and outline the
structure of a Project
Management Office (PMO) for potential new projects for the State of
Indiana, Childcare Services
. Responsible for Project Management for the Quality department at
Briljent, LLC. Developed a metrics tracking and forecasting program
that provided advanced notification to executive leadership of
products in danger of missing due dates
. Significant experience managing project timelines, resources, and
reporting using MS Project and other enterprise project management
tools. Experience defining, tracking, and driving technical and
business resources to meet timelines for deliverables, milestones, and
project completion
. Project Manager for 15 separate engagements totaling up to 50
resources with over $5.2 mil P&L responsibility for client supporting
software interface and report development, GxP validation, and testing
at various locations for Eli Lilly and Company
. Initiated and Implemented a PMO for CTG's Life Sciences Solutions
division utilizing PMBOK, CTG Project Management Methodologies, and
PMI principles. Ensured PMO office standards, policies, practices,
procedures, and documentation were in compliance with CTG ISO-9001
certification standards/requirements
. Experience managing, tracking, and reporting Estimated Cost at
Completion (ECAC) throughout project life and delivering project
within budget
. Audited supplier qualification to FDA 21CFR-11 regulatory requirements
for Roche Diagnostics
Training & Development
. Edited and proofread technical reports for new compounds ready to
submit to FDA. Created Style and Standards Guide and templates for
technical report writing for scientists and engineers
. Wrote training material and documentation for use by Medicare call
center representatives
. Reviewed numerous technical documents for quality, accuracy, content
and proper format
. Personally trained over 250 people and led process improvement teams to
save $2mil per year.
. Wrote training curricula on CPI, problem solving, team-building and
conducted training classes
. Taught quality improvement principles to all levels from front-line to
'C' level management
Software Development and Testing
. Created, wrote, and executed test protocols and scripts for new medical
software launches
. Led teams in requirements gathering, design, construction and
implementation phases of SDLC
Customer Relationships
. Personally developed new project proposals outlining scope of work and
cost/benefit analysis for $6.5mil of new business over a three year
period
. Identified resources, wrote and implemented Project Plans, and
maintained client satisfaction
. Continuously worked with customer base to inform, track, report, and
ensure quality delivery of project deliverables, milestones, or
completion
Education, Skills and Certifications
Education
Butler University, Indiana; Master in Business Administration (MBA):
15 of 33 credits
Purdue University; Indiana; Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Engineering: Deans List
Took PMP qualifying course covering PMI/PMBOK requirements. Utilized
PMBOK methods in PMO operations. In the process of applying to take
the PMP certification test.
Skills
MicroSoft: Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio. PPM
software: AtTask, Clarizen, JIRA, ProChain, PeopleSoft, Oracle ERP,
Windows, SAP, ISO9000, Failure Analysis (FMEA), FDA (Part 21CFR-11),
Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma and SPC
Certifications Certified Change Master for corporate cultural change
initiatives
Life & Health Insurance License, State of Indiana through 12/2014
Professional Experience
10/2013 - Present Crew Corporation - contract engagement,
Indianapolis, IN
Senior Technical Writer - at Eli Lilly and Company
< Review, edit and proofread technical scientific reports for proper
format, grammar, spelling, word usage, structure, flow and overall
readability in preparation for readiness to submit to FDA for
approval.
< Created Style and Standards Guide and technical report templates.
< Assisted in training and instruction to scientists and engineers on
report writing requirements and structure for global locations.
6/2013 - 9/2013 Pyramid Technology Solutions - (3) month contract,
Indianapolis, IN
Project Management Office (PMO) Manager - for State of Indiana, DCS
< Evaluated PMO structural needs, set-up and established reporting
system, and reviewed corporate Governance requirements for future
projects.
< Contributed to transition plans to adapt new methodologies, wrote
and edited job descriptions for new PMs and QA audit staff.
9/2010 - 6/2013 Briljent, LLC, Indianapolis, IN
Project Manager / Quality Coordinator -
< Oversaw achievement of quality goals and initiatives, including
design and manufacturing process improvement for existing and new
products.
< Continuously monitored and improved programs for effectiveness.
< Analyzed training product content, process flows and quality
metrics.
Utilized AtTask project management software to initiate, plan,
implement and track daily project performance for the Quality
Department.
< Measured on-time product delivery performance which exceeded client
goal of 95% consistently at over 97% on-time for the last 13 months
of the contract.
< Worked closely with cross-functional representatives to identify and
resolve production and quality system deficiencies.
< Developed Corrective Action initiatives including evaluation of
failure investigation and corrective action plans, root cause
analysis and follow-up activities. Enabled rapid and effective
correction of quality problems in a manner that prevented their
reoccurrence.
< Provided guidance as subject matter expert on type of validation
required for appropriate applications and how to validate it.
Reviewed and approved product and process change control
documentation and specifications.
Instructional Designer -
< Created, wrote and reviewed technical training documents for
customer service representatives for Medicare in compliance with FDA
regulations.
2011 - 2012 Part-time Contract Consultant to Crew Corporation,
Indianapolis, IN
Senior Technical Writing Consultant - For Covance, Inc.
< Researched, compiled requirements, and wrote Standard Operating
Procedures, Qualification Guidelines and Maintenance Guidelines for
Chilled Water System.
Software Testing Consultant - For Praxis Management International, LLC
< Wrote and developed software validation Test Protocols, Test Scripts
and executed scripts for a new software launch.
2003 - 2009 Project Engagement Contracted Consultant; Indianapolis, IN
Project Manager - at Eli Lilly and Company
< Managed 15 different fixed price and time and material projects
ranging from application development and software implementation to
quality assurance, technical writing, and testing.
< Delivered projects on time and within budget
< Established new PMO for company Life Sciences Solutions division
< Managed up to 50 technical resources simultaneously
< Trained in company Project Management Methodology (ISO certified)
< Utilized MS Project, company tools, client tools, and self-developed
tools to manage and report on project status and progression
< Performed Supplier qualification audits to FDA 21 CFR Part 11
regulations
< Compiled, wrote, edited and executed GxP validation plans, test
plans, protocols and scripts
2000 - 2003 Independent Contractor to Multiple Companies in Indiana
Project Manager - at MerchantWired, Inc.
< Created Project Plan in MS Project, developed strategy, schedules,
tracking, and supervised project deployment while improving client
relationships.
Senior Project Manager - at Dorel Juvenile Group
< Improved forecasting, quality, procurement cycle, and reduced
variations while streamlining production and supply-chain processes.
< Led teams in reducing inventory levels 25% from $120mm to under
$90mm in four months.
Project Manager - at MerchantWired, Inc.
< Completed implementation of 580 retail sites ahead of schedule
utilizing MS Project and reestablished favorable relationship with
client senior management.
Senior Manager - at Cummins Engine Company
< QS9000 Subject Matter Expert for review, analysis and edit of
quality and production standard operating procedures and
documentation.
< Conducted process training and reviewed 200+ procedures in
preparation for Oracle ERP implementation for global client.