PATRICK JONES

Highlands Ranch, CO 303-***-****; ad2m2u@r.postjobfree.com; http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjonest

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

“I never lose. Either I win or I learn.” –Nelson Mandela Bringing over a decade of seasoned expertise to the dynamic landscape of the FINTECH industry, I am a results-driven senior project manager with a stellar track record. My proficiency extends across steering small, medium, and large-scale IT workstreams, navigating them seamlessly from conceptualization to deployment. I've successfully orchestrated end-to-end project lifecycles for esteemed Fortune 100 and 500 companies, culminating in an impressive annual revenue impact of $25 million. My forte lies in adeptly navigating the complexities of cross-functional collaboration, both internally and externally. Thriving in diverse and multi-location environments, I've honed my ability to synchronize efforts across global teams with varied cultural backgrounds. From project conceptualization to execution, I bring a comprehensive skill set to organize and facilitate all facets of successful project deployment. I am not just a project manager; I am a strategic partner in achieving milestones and exceeding expectations in the fast- evolving FINTECH sector.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management Agile and Scrum Methodologies Technical Mindset Vendor Management

Leadership Solution-Focused Interpersonal skills Quality-Focused Teamwork Communication and Collaboration Smartsheet SDLC Kanbanize Jira AWS Salesforce CMS Drupal CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Project Management Excellence: Orchestrated the successful management of diverse projects with budgets ranging from $12K to $1M and team sizes of 8-10 members. Projects spanned timelines from 8 to 10 weeks to extended durations of 2.5 years.

Strategic Relationship Building: Fostered robust relationships by consistently being a dependable and solution-oriented partner. Skillfully resolved conflicting inputs, steering the team towards effective decision-making, and ensuring project success.

Leadership and Direction: Provided decisive leadership by guaranteeing the accomplishment of critical initiatives. Offered clear direction to team members and partners, ensuring unwavering adherence to established strategies, milestones, and processes. PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Experis IT

Consultant with Charles Schwab, Lone Tree, CO February 2023 - Nov 2023 Senior Project Manager

Championed the activation of the Beacon design system by expertly coordinating and facilitating collaborative sessions with diverse teams, system user groups, and stakeholders. Through adept project management spanning intake, discovery, and consulting phases, I orchestrated a seamless journey, strategically driving workflow efficiencies and fostering the widespread adoption of data services. Strategic Facilitation:

Pioneered and steered Office Hours, fostering seamless consulting collaboration between Beacon Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and diverse stakeholders including agency partners, stakeholders, and publishers.

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Effective Opportunity Management: Orchestrated meticulous documentation and refinement of the opportunity backlog. As the custodian of documentation, I chaired meetings and led the facilitation of new opportunities, ensuring a well-organized and responsive approach. Meticulous Governance and Empowerment: Demonstrated a unique ability to balance a broad perspective with an acute focus on details and deadlines. Upheld governance processes, operational models, and engagement strategies, empowering system users to optimize workflow efficiency. Strategic Content Development: Embraced a financial consultant's mindset to curate compelling and relevant content tailored to the needs of the branch network, fostering engagement and resonance. Clear Communication Mastery: Effectively communicated intricate information through compelling storytelling, utilizing both in-house resources and creative agencies. Ensured clarity and engagement in conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Leadership in Uncertainty: Exercised decisive leadership in ambiguous situations by collaboratively engaging with experts and partners, contributing to the decision-making processes, navigating uncertainties with a strategic and collaborative approach. WESTERN UNION, Denver, CO May 2012 – Nov 2022

Implementation Manager

Led the comprehensive definition of project goals, objectives, and stakeholder roles while assessing project complexity. Employed a strategic approach to break down projects into manageable components with clearly defined deliverables. Prioritized tasks, established timelines, and conducted regular progress meetings, ensuring proactive issue resolution and sustained project momentum.

• Led the initiative to update the application layer of 42,000 Western Union US agent computers, servers, and devices with the TLS 1.2 encryption protocol, reducing the risk of data breaches and implementing auto-update features for improved security.

• Managed up to 15 projects per month across various types by following the SDLC process and utilizing Smartsheet for project management, covering all stages from concept to deployment and maintenance resulting in projected revenue gains of up to $1.5 million in transactional payments and commissions, and increasing Western Union's agent payments footprint by 22% monthly.

• Established project scope and strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to outline requirements and drive timely task completion, resulting in a projected revenue gain of 3 million in transitional payments and commissions for large organizations. EDUCATION AND MILTARY EXPERIENCE

Colorado Technical University, Denver, CO

BSPM, Project Management, ASNSS, Network Systems Security Military Veteran : US Army, E5 Sergeant, Honorably Discharged Notary Public: Colorado