Project Server Manager

Jesse Patrick Guerra

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DIRECTOR MANAGER ENGINEER

Resourceful Professional offering 20 years of experience governing and executing portfolio management processes from demand initiation through execution. Delivering key projects, enabling strategic alignment (technologies & business priorities), and driving standard tools & methodologies. Security+, ITILv3, and MS Project Orange Belt certified.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Understanding Outstanding Project Management Capabilities Data Analytics & Reporting

Excellent Relationship Management Experience Strong Change Management & Communication Skills

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Cloud Services Planview Project Server Online SharePoint Server Online Power BI SQL Server Office 365

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Becton and Dickinson, Inc., San Antonio, TX 07/2013 – 07/2023

Project Manager Architect Engineer Analyst Trainer

Provided leadership, vision, management, and oversight for the global rollout of Project Server 2010. Develop, execute, and maintain the portfolio governance process from initiation through execution including Quality Assurance Model (QAM). Facilitated key portfolio review mechanisms as defined by the new operating model and evaluate improvement opportunities to drive effective governance.

Evaluated existing On Premise Microsoft Project Server platform and determined it was inadequate.

Designed and architected highly available and scalable new On Premise Microsoft Project Server to Multiple Web Front End Servers, Multiple Application Servers, SQL Server Cluster and SQL Server Reporting Server.

Coordinated with Network Provisioning Team to stand up and test new On Premise Microsoft Project Server.

Designed, coordinated and ensured adherence to the Quality Assurance Model (QAM) in the Governance Process and its Data Repository.

Acquired and negotiated contract with Nintex to provide sophisticated Workflow capabilities to automate the initiation and approval of projects in Microsoft Project Server.

Acquired and negotiated contract with FluentPro to provide Backup and Recovery Tools as well as migration to new servers for Microsoft Project Server.

Received Admin Access to Server Platform due to lack of knowledge on the part of Networking Team.

Monitored platform performance and created metrics.

Trained company Project Managers on PM Principles, SDLC and required artifacts at multiple company locations.

Repeated the above activities for the Planview implementation in the cloud.

Ensured consistent adoption of project methodologies, standard tools & technologies, artifacts, and processes to facilitate portfolio discussions, communicate program status and enable effective decision-making.

Managed portfolio management artifacts, decisions, communications, metrics, and reporting.

Drove the planning, preparation, resource allocation, project prioritization, and review of the Portfolio in partnership with Managers and Business Partners.

Collaborated with Finance and Business Partners to ensure cost estimates across the project life cycle and post-implementation are analyzed, reported, and tracked as part of the Portfolio Review Board outputs.

Created a collaborative partnership among executive leaders and portfolio stakeholders and enabled resource demand planning, change management, and project pipeline planning decisions.

Partnered with Enterprise Portfolio Management to support the delivery and evolution of BD’s enterprise project planning and execution toolset against a defined roadmap.

Built and scaled a high-performing team of project managers and business analysts.

Provided enterprise configuration leadership, customer-facing point of contact, and consultation expertise.

Trained users on the following applications: Project Pro, Project Server, SharePoint, and Planview.

IT Consultant

Contract- Edvance Research, Inc., San Antonio, TX 03/2013 – 06/2013

Provide ongoing support for established IT infrastructure.

Edvance Research, Inc., San Antonio, TX 03/2006 – 03/2013

IT Director

Provide the leadership, vision, management, and oversight of all global networks, infrastructures, data centers, telecommunications, and support services. Key contributor to developing and executing infrastructure and global LAN/WAN strategic ideas, future technology trends, aligning to overall corporate direction, and long-term planning. Drove the development of specifications and requirements, vendor selection and negotiations, overall project management, and acquisition and implementation of new computer systems, servers, databases, and LAN and WAN configurations. Direct responsibility for managing numerous IT-related contracts with vendors regarding technology management, service level management, and cost management. Created and monitored the IT annual budget.

Built entire network and data center from scratch.

Identified and negotiated all vendor contracts from racks to telephones to internet service installation.

Created Project Plan with necessary resources to meet budget and timeline for Business Day 1.

Developed strategy to achieve IT/Business alignment enabling IT to be a strong contributor to business success.

Worked with other executives, department managers, and leads to ensure accurate needs/requirements definition and to deliver appropriate solutions/services.

Provided project proposals, cost/benefit analysis, design specifications, and feasibility studies to senior management and project teams.

Established standards of performance to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall information technology function.

Staffed, developed, mentored, and motivated a team of business-oriented professionals to ensure talent and skills meet current and future business needs.

Successfully completed several in-house audits (Microsoft Licensing).

Formulated departmental policies and recommended new or revised standards, procedures, and policies.

Identified, evaluated, promoted, and implemented the application of technology to enhance business operations across the organization.

Worked with external business partners and technology partners to ensure smooth integration of systems and processes.

Managed the activities of consultants and contractors used to deliver technology solutions.

Act as an escalation point for daily and/or critical issues and ensure those encountered are addressed.

Oversaw the revision of the IT Strategic Plan on an annual basis, ensuring its coherence with the company’s strategic plan.

Held regular departmental meetings to review strategic goals and initiatives, promote team building, conduct performance appraisals, and work to provide staff growth.

Served on the company’s planning and policy-making committees.

Developed, reviewed, and certified all backup and disaster recovery procedures and plans.

Supervised the ordering, acquisition, inventorying, and disposition of hardware and software.

Managed, implemented, and successfully completed the following projects: Formed initial IT Team; Initial Data Center; All servers, laptops, printers, and peripherals for the entire startup; Initial network and telephone system for startup; Electronic door security; Moved entire Data Center in less than 18 hours to new location as part of the company move; Company Intranet using Office SharePoint 2007.

Collaboration Portals using Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 hosted through Project Server 2007; Financial ERP System; “Anywhere, Any Time” - secure remote Internet access to Exchange using Outlook, Company SharePoint Intranet, Project Collaboration Portals, and Timesheet Collection.

Power Management System to monitor multiple redundant UPS devices; Migration to 64-bit technology; Migration from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010; Introduction of VMWare virtualization technology.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – University of Texas, Austin, TX

Doctor of Jurisprudence – University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX

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