Eric Ochieng, MBA

*** ******* ***, **

Renton, WA 98056

617-***-****

ad35nc@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/eochieng

Core Competencies:

Minimum of 25 years related work experience as a technical integration Project Manager presiding over large-scale, mission critical, multimillion-dollar budgeted projects. The majority of assigned projects affected mission critical activities supporting Enterprise goals and objectives and necessitated close collaboration with key stakeholders, Product Owners, and Team members. A highly-flexible, detail oriented Agile (SAFe) Enterprise Coach, Scrum Master / Senior Project Manager that is able to execute mission focused activities supporting strategic implementation of complex technical solutions.

Technical Skills:

Oversee Agile implementation

Leverage Agile coaching methodologies

Project Management technical lead

Manage Agile teams

Guide leadership team

Develop and improve Agile process

Coach and guide Scrum Masters

Implement Kanban teams

Assessment and suggestion of Agile frameworks

Build Agile maturity across Enterprise

Develop Agile metrics

Support communication channels

Employment History:

Exploring Job Market Opportunities Aug., 2023 – Present

Actively searching for next professional opportunity

The Boeing Company (Everett, WA)

Enterprise Agile Coach Feb., 2013 – Aug., 2023

Contribution included mastery and implementation of:

Building of strong team culture and managing change

Developed senior leadership supporting Agile and Kanban teams

Architected technical practices supporting digital transformation

Implemented systems and frameworks

Focused on agility of leadership and teams

Critical change management acumen

Avid practitioner of “Lean” concepts

Strong understanding of Agile and Kanban

Solid communication skills and problem-solving

Poised as an energetic self-starter who has worked in dynamic business environments on several cross-functional teams to foster team development, conflict resolution and negation in a dynamic global organization. Successfully worked with leaders and employees to help prepare and manage change so that its implementation of the Scale Agile Framework (SAFe) was successful propagated throughout the organization of thousands of individuals working on diverse engineering and technical teams.

Project Manager – Level 5 Feb., 2020 – Jan., 2023

Contribution included mastery and implementation of:

Submitted engineering design for US patent consideration

Mentor junior Project Managers within Project Office

Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Risk strategy

Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for survey development

Provided enterprise classes for Project Management subjects

Developed template and tools for Project Managers

Supported leadership on “coded” projects

Developed custom Agile and Kanban training

Frequent travel to support goals and objectives

Continuously lead and developed Engineering Project Management Team. Used strong interpersonal and coaching skills that enabled our team to embrace and elevate a quality and safety minded culture. Supported team to drive a deep understanding of Lean principles, Project Management standards, production health and problem-solving model.

ALEI Project Management Office Interim Manager Jan., 2021 – Jan., 2022

(Airplane Level Engineering Integration)

Contribution included mastery and implementation of:

Lead in a formal and/or informal leadership role

Responsive to senior leadership

Consistently supported business goals and objectives

Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills

Acquired resources, provided Project Management resources for Engineering teams

Deep experience mentoring, coaching, guiding and leading the team

Avidly drove for process improvements

Encouraged and open, safe, and nurturing environment for new ideas

Encouraged Project managers to further their education and skill sets

Served as principal interface for Airplane Level Engineering Integration (ALEI) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Managers to the rest of the enterprise. Focused on committing resources to mission critical project supporting Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) goals and objectives. Entrusted with the admirative responsibility of day to day operations within the ALEI PMO. Managed Project Office portfolio of enterprise projects that impacted several airplane programs, quality initiatives, and “coded” projects. Maintained open avenues of communication across critical value chains.

Project Management Office Team Lead Jan. 2020 – Jan 2021

Contribution included mastery and implementation of:

Executed projects plans, implemented policies and introduced procedures supporting operational goals

Worked with leadership to marshal team resources for projects by providing technical management and

Lead/mentored team of project managers

Lead process improvements innovations and codified ideas

Responsible for mentoring and coaching Project Managers with various skill sets from traditional “waterfall” project management to Agile project management. Provided guidance for team members and helped them by improving their hard and soft skills. Helped the team reduce technical debt and implemented processes to ensure quality.

Project Manager – Level 4 Jul., 2012 – Dec., 2019

Contribution included mastery and implementation of:

Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework

Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills

Implement standards and best practices to create business value

Identify opportunities for innovation, and process simplification

Guided projects from intake, planning, and funding through implementation, validation, and business acceptance

Lead multiple teams and projects that involve cross-functional and/or cross-business domains

Lead others and directed all phases of cross-organizational or business unit projects demonstrating proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards. Identified risks and impacts and coordinate with the leadership to approve mitigation plans or changes to commitments. Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to interface with executive leadership, enterprise workforce, and internal/external customers or partners

Staff Analyst / Project Manager – Level 3 Nov., 2011 – Jul., 2012

Contribution included mastery and implementation of:

Developed plans for long-range strategies

Conducted research and analyzes data from multiple sources

Provided logistical support for large meetings/events

Presented informational and technical materials

Provided data for leadership review and tracking performance to plan

Be part of an innovative and diverse team

Developed plans for long-range strategies, organizational goals, objectives and initiatives. Responsible for conducting in-depth analysis, providing insights, and supporting decision-making processes.

Certifications

Affiliations

Education

Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance, Mar., 2018 - Present

Board Member of RAVE Foundation (Seattle Sounders, FC), Seattle, WA

Master Certificate in Agile Management, Villanova University (Bisk), Online

Certified Product Owner from Scrum Alliance, Mar., 2018 - Present

Boeing REACH Program, Everett, WA

Project Management Certification Program, Bellevue College, Bellevue, WA

Certified Agile Coach from Scrum Alliance, Pending

Washington Aerospace Scholars – WAS (Seattle Museum of Flight) Mentor, Seattle, WA

Leadership Tomorrow – Cohort 17, July, 2017, Seattle, WA

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Pending

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)

M.B.A. – Technology Marketing and International Business, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA

Architecture of Complex Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Jan., - Present

Corporate Officer of Marsh, USA, 2004 -2005, Hoboken, NJ

B.A. – English, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Hotel Restaurant, Institutional Employees and Bartender’s Union, Local 26, AFL-CIO, 1984 – 2004, Boston, MA

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