Project Manager Management

Monifa Henry

Monifa Nicole Henry, M.B.A.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monifa-henry-mba-891446129/

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Career Summary

I’m One in a Million! As a skilled project management professional with 21 years experience delivering complex projects on client site at Ford Motor Company, I’ve executed many roles as a Project Manager. My experience with hardware and software components tracking against milestones have been in software tools Project Server, Microsoft Project Professional, Share Point, JIRA, Confluence, Atlassian, and Wiki. I prepared work plans in Microsoft Project Professional that illustrate complex multiple phases of delivery using Waterfall and Solution Train Engineering iterations to meet the Gateway deliverables. I facilitated and collaborated with Stakeholders and work planning teams to align and accomplish scope objectives while incorporating onboarding new team members, training initiatives, and supporting customer requirements, processes, and launches. I also managed Software program issues for Software Compatibility in Share Point and scheduled Vehicle Test validation to meet Software Timeline for Commodity Delivery. I work well with others on strategic based business goals and strategic initiatives. I initially assess Stakeholders, Scope, time, budget, current objectives, critical success factors, milestones, and risks when joining a team.

Experience

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI

5/2021-8/2022 Portfolio Integration Manager, Over The Air (OTA) - Agile Solution Train Engineer

Track OTA Software Part Numbers Sequence for Vehicle Program and Electrical Control Units to meet Milestone Deliveries for Plant and Dealership applications.

Support the Feature and Product teams tracking evidence for Failure Mode Effects Analysis

(FMEA) and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R)

Lead Global Product Delivery System (GPDS) OTA Milestone Process Sheet Deliverables for scope, timing requirements and constraints. Created Wiki pages for team status and reviews.

Collaborated with Feature Owners for Program Direction Letter Software Updates Content

Managed Software Defects Meeting and maintained JIRA backlog prioritization with Stakeholders 3/2015- Present Connectors Electrical Project Management Office

Lead analysis of stakeholder requirements for new processes and tools and normalize into a single solution workplan, deployment, training, and reporting to the management.

Provide technical support to PMO PMAs and clients as a Technical Subject Matter Expert

Interface with Suppliers to manage Connector Workplans on a Project Server environment to support multiple Programs using GPDS processes and timing

Create new template to simplify tasks for Connectors and Power Distribution Box development

Supported migration of Project Professional Server environment from 2007 to 2010 to 2013 before end of 2015 to meet Client’s Needs and expectations of contained workplans 9/2013 – 3/2015 Research and Innovation Center Engineering Project Management Office

Train Engineers on Global Technology Development Workbook (GTDS) Gateway Processes and Technology Integrator software deliverables to provide metrics for Management reports

Coach and lead engineers on new methods and tools relative to processes and procedures, to ensure they can effectively maneuver through the Technical Portfolio Management System for Design Reviews and Management Communications

Manage weekly Technical Health Chart Reports for Business Performance Metric Reports

Provide access to multiple project management portfolio sites for deliverables

Create internal processes with for internal and external customer business needs and developing appropriate recommendations for improvements.

Planisware Software Administrator of access and Database maintenance Monifa Henry

3/2011–8/2013 Electrical Project Management Office (PMO)

Control vehicle fleet schedule, tests logistics and maintenance of vehicles

Manage parts ordering process for test benches for multiple programs

Ensure Engineering Suppliers Testing of components and modules was completed on vehicles 1/2010–3/2011 Electrical Human Machine Interface

Customize complex global language and commodity plans, using Integrator, GPDS and VPP timing to make commodity workplans accessible to Engineers and Management team.

Lead forecasts discussions for future delivery events with Europe, Mexico, and Asian counterparts to deliver regional multi-language development paths and feature commodities within Project Web Access / Server environment, Project Web Access, System Integration, Project Restructuring, System Implementation, and managing enterprise wide change initiatives. 2/2003–12/2009 Project Server Administrator / Trainer and Project Manager

Managed process, methods and tools Integration to adminster Sharepoint and PWA training to 300 Program Team Members in a 3 month timeframe to enhance workplan communications

Communicated detailed product knowledge to Ford Product Development team to support consulting engagements

Participated in the administration of an organization-wide needs-assessment; identified critical training needs and requirements for Electrical/Electronics System Engineering teams

Initiated scope and charter documents with sponsors and stakeholders for creation of Sharepoint specifications, Commodity Templates and MSProject workplans using the Global Product Development System (GPDS) with PMO strategies and process

Assessed risks impacts, determined mitigation strategies with team and resolutions while preparing for Milestone Reviews and Build Events. Raised issues to Steering Team and Senior Management for awareness, discussion and direction.

Coached and mentored direct reports on team communication, knowledge sharing, skill building, leadership, training and career development activities and actions Team Lead of Commodity work planning and Program Central and SharePoint Training

Balanced annual headcount within budget constraints to meet scope

Reviewed team member roles and responsibilities in conjunction with Program Central (Project Server) deployment, training and site development of SharePoint Sites

Coached and mentored direct reports on team communication, knowledge sharing, skills

Leadership, training and career development activities and actions

Executed Team Lead tasks of writing Project Execution Proposals, and timecard approvals 11/2002 – 1/2003 Vehicle Operations, Vehicle Program Management Analyst

Utilized Ford Product Developer System (FPDS) guidelines with analysis and timing for vehicle Programs

Established integrated Manufacturing Work plan for future program

Utilize MS Project to track and facilitate the resolution of all PMT/PAT issues for project priorities, critical issues, resources, and work plans

Interact between organizations and team-members to assist tracking of Quality Operating Systems/PIR Deliverables for the program.

Facilitate meetings to ensure quality, accuracy, and the timely delivery of work plans and projects to the customer

Guide project team to meet all objectives while supporting Engineering Teams and Manufacturing requirements, processes, and launches

6/2000–9/2002 Ford Motor Company Powertrain (PMO) Engine Program Planner and Analyst

Maintained FPDS tasks and guidelines regarding Engine Builds

Generated initial work plan report in support of establishing program baseline

Improved bill-of-materials critical parts process analysis and document control within work planning to ensure order-to-delivery of commodities to Builds

Established and managed MS Project and Excel Databases for department documentation of Engine Lab and Plant unique Parts, Calibration and Component Re-Manufacturing Plans Monifa Henry

Disseminated information for status reporting, progress measurement, and forecasting to formalize phase and project completion

1/1999-5/2000 Lockheed Martin, Dearborn, MI Data and Systems Management Project Manager

Managed database for process of intake, repair and distribution of computers to clients

Maintained computer parts inventory and storage for warehoused components 12/1996-12/1998 Certified Respiratory Therapist Nights Traveler for multiple Michigan hospitals

Managed Critical Care, Emergency Room and Floor Cardiopulmonary Treatments for Adults and Pediatric patients for Breathing Treatments, Oxygenation status, Suctioning

Performed Arterial Blood gases, Electrocardiograms Assessments and Monitoring and Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercises post operation.

Performed intubation and maintained Ventilator oxygenation management as required 08/1994-12/1996 Certified Respiratory Therapist for Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, North Carolina

Managed Critical Care, Emergency Room and Floor Cardiopulmonary Treatments for Adults and Pediatric patients for Breathing Treatments, Oxygenation status, Suctioning

Performed Arterial Blood gases, Electrocardiograms Assessments and Monitoring and Pulmonary Rehabilitation exercises post operation.

Performed intubation and maintained Ventilator oxygenation management as required Education

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (Strategic Management) Detroit College of Business (Davenport College of Business), Dearborn, Michigan

Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy) Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, Florida Project Management and Technical Skills

Experienced with project management tools MS Project Professional, Program Central, Share Point, Project Web Access with Project Server environment, Web-Ex and PMI Lifecycle concepts

Along with program analysis, leadership, negotiation, team building, decision-making, presentation and communication skills. PMO assessments, process development, and their execution against Berkley Maturity Model.

Participated in the administration of an organization-wide needs-assessment resulting in the establishment of the Project Management Office by Pcubed at EESE; the PMO was recognized as a APQC "Best Practice" and was published in Dr. Harold Kerzner's Best Practices in Project Management Case Studies - 2nd Edition (2006)

Certifications and Memberships

Certified Scrum Master, April 2019

Certified saFe Agilist, December 2018

Project Management Institute

Microsoft Project User Group

Project Management Planning and Scheduling

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Extracurricular Activities

Sisters Teaching Young Ladies Excellence, Executive Board Chair

Northville Parents of African American Students Tutoring, President Monifa Henry

Mary Kay Cosmetics Consultant

Competitive Cheer Mom, Events Support

Boy Scouts Planning Chair Member

Volunteer for Girls On the Run 5K

Volunteer at Church’s Café

Develop Children’s Church Activities

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