Project Manager

Jennifer Grentz, PMP

PROJECT MANAGER CHANGE MANAGER TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 602-***-**** ****.******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Accomplished project manager with over 15 years of experience in driving technology and strategic initiative projects to successful completion. Proficient in Agile and waterfall methodologies with expertise in quality management. One accomplishment includes leading a cross-functional team to launch a major enterprise application and document management system, resulting in a 62% improvement in operation efficiency. EXPERIENCE

IT Project Manager, Project Manager Lead

State of Oregon 2017 Present

Managed IT and strategic initiative projects for social services, regulatory, and legal sectors

Managed full life cycle of projects up to $27M, ensuring timely delivery and within budget.

Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budget to monitor progress.

Collaborated with C-suite executives, engineers, developers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Developed and monitored KPIs and project metrics to track project status and report progress to oversight agencies and executive leadership.

Monitored and managed a team of 32 professionals to achieve project objectives.

Implemented quality control measures resulting in a 12% reduction in rework and waste.

Led regular progress/stand up meetings and presented status reports to senior management.

Managed project/program risks, change control, and quality control. Communications Director, Strategic Initiatives PM

Maricopa County Community Colleges 2014 2017

Led administrative project management, strategic policy, and internal systems support. Provided organizational project management and drove strategic initiatives that improved and innovated functions. Optimized internal knowledge management, information sharing, and communications practices.

Created and managed content calendar for department-wide alignment of marketing goals and strategies Facilitated communication between departments to improve operational efficiency and quality. Led a cross-functional team, including IT professionals, research analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Managed the new student orientation software solution project; a technology solution that enhanced the new student experience for over 2200 students a year.

Collaborated with the President’s executive team to lead the college’s annual strategic planning and budgeting plan.

Managed all internal, external, and strategic communications; oversaw all advertising; developed a new college logo, which gained national recognition.

EDUCATION

MS, Integrated Communications and Marketing

West Virginia University 2010 2012

STRENGTHS

Leadership

Led a team of 42 to complete a complex

$5M project within deadline and budget.

Problem Solving

Resolved quality issues resulting in

$500K savings for a client.

Communication

Developed and delivered presentations,

visual timelines and one sheets to clients,

securing buy-in and collective

understanding.

Collaboration

Worked closely with engineers,

developers, government agencies, and

key executives to ensure project success.

SKILLS

Project Management

Budgeting and Cost Control

Quality Control and Assurance

Scheduling and Timelines

Contract and Vendor Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Microsoft Project Smartsheets

Resource Allocation Team Leadership

Strategic Communication

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