Project Manager Management

Jim Alfano

Wayne, NJ 551-***-**** ************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-alfano-3434828

Professional Summary

Experienced Project Manager with 20 years of experience leading complex IT and disaster recovery projects within diverse industries. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, adhering to PMBOK standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Proven ability to oversee large-scale infrastructure initiatives and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Currently pursuing PMP certification to further enhance project management skills.

Core Competencies

Project Management (Agile & Waterfall)

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

IT Infrastructure & Data Center Management

Risk Management & Compliance

Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation

Budgeting & Cost Control

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite & VMware

Professional Experience

Disaster Recovery Project Manager IBM & Kyndryl

[Sterling Forest, NY] [10/2017 – 7/2024]

Led disaster recovery initiatives for enterprise clients, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with industry standards.

Managed cross-functional teams and coordinated with vendors to restore IT services during emergencies.

Worked with teams responsible for various infrastructure requirements to build physical and/or virtual environments needed for recovery systems.

Infrastructure buildouts included SAN, IBM/Kyndryl zCloud, Zerto / SRM, In-Building Cross Connects (Fiber/Ethernet), Network Links, VMWare setups with required Hypervisor monitoring, Dell CyberVault, and other solutions as required.

Implemented project management methodologies, resulting in streamlined recovery processes and reduced operational risks.

Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and test disaster recovery plans, achieving a 98% success rate in recovery drills.

Reduced RTOs for clients by 50%, resulting in less time utilization and lower labor costs during testing exercises.

Clients worked with include BNSF Railroad, Meijer Great Lakes, R1 RCM Health.

Project Manager Cologix, Inc.

[Cedar Knolls, NJ] [11/2015 – 2/2017]

Oversaw IT infrastructure projects, including data center migrations and network upgrades, to enhance operational efficiency.

Managed project budgets, schedules, and resources, delivering projects on time and within scope.

Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Developed and maintained project documentation, including risk management plans and status reports.

Project Manager Net Access Corporation

[Cedar Knolls, NJ] [10/2004 – 11/2015]

Directed multiple IT projects simultaneously, focusing on infrastructure improvements and disaster recovery planning.

Coordinated with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.

Implemented best practices for project management, improving team productivity and project outcomes.

Provided regular project updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

Education & Certifications

BA in Communications Ramapo College of NJ 1991

PMP Certification (In Progress) PMI

ITAR Certification from Kyndryl

Technical Skills

Project Management Software: MS Project, Excel

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Virtualization: VMware

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian

Languages

English: Fluent

Spanish: Fluent

French: Intermediate

Italian: Fluent

Professional Affiliations

Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)

References

Available upon request.

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