Program Manager Project

DANDREIS MASSEY, MBA, CSM

St. Peters, MO ***** 314-***-**** *****.********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/#

DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SENIOR PROJECT LEADER

Driving Successful Digital Transformations with Strategic Leadership and End-to-End Program Management

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGY TEAM DEVELOPMENT COACH AND MENTORSHIP

Experienced Senior Program Manager with proven success in leading global teams through complex digital transformation initiatives, driving process improvements, and optimizing business operations. Expertise in aligning diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and delivering results on time and within scope.

Skilled in building and mentoring high-performing teams, cultivating culture of accountability, and driving continuous improvement. Known for mitigating risks and leveraging Agile methodologies to enhance productivity and operational efficiency while maintaining clear focus on business objectives and growth.

Expert in leading organizations through complex change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment while minimizing disruption. Strong communicator adept at presenting to senior leadership, delivering clear insights, and ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives and project progress

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HPI & HPE (CONSULTANT AT HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE) St. Louis, MO 2021 to Present

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Global technology company delivering edge-to-cloud solutions to drive digital transformations for businesses worldwide.

LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT: Drive end-to-end execution of large-scale programs to enhance product and software development processes. Develop comprehensive program plans, manage cross-functional teams, and facilitate workshops to align stakeholders. Design process frameworks, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and manage contract performance. Mitigate risks, manage customer expectations, and deliver high-value outcomes on time and within budget. Foster strong relationships with leadership and clients while integrating cloud services and optimizing supply chain processes.

Growth Track: Program Manager at HPE (2021). Senior Program Manager at HPI (2022).

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:

Delivered successful $160M acquisition project by migrating Polycom’s intellectual and project data into HP’s cloud space, ensuring seamless integration and decommissioning outdated systems.

Managed data migration across 12 teams, consolidating different applications and retiring old servers, contributing to streamlined operations.

Led large-scale procurement system overhaul, including coordinating 65 global team members while aligning software delivery with hardware arrival, preventing premature license activation and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Improved team performance by developing learning materials and knowledge hubs for new employees post-acquisition, facilitating smooth onboarding and adaptation to new tools.

Drove transition to cloud applications (Subversion, GitLab, and AWS), ensuring data integrity and operational continuity throughout acquisition process.

Netskope (Consultant) St. Louis, MO 2023 to 2024

SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER

Leading cybersecurity company specializing in cloud security, data protection, and threat prevention for enterprises.

LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT: Directed program management for cybersecurity projects across global teams and 3 groups, including project organization, budget management, and long-term forecasting for federal, private, and public organizations. Established agile project management practices and implemented JIRA for project lifecycle management. Managed customer-facing roles, collaborating with clients to meet cybersecurity needs. Managed and controlled all cybersecurity engineering projects, organizing across multiple teams throughout organization. Tracked and forecasted budgets, projected future initiatives, and ensured alignment with long-term goals.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:

Cut overall costs by reducing projects from 170 projects to 30 by streamlining cybersecurity operations, focusing resources on essential initiatives, and improving project tracking and management.

Transitioned security protocols from Ping to Okta, successfully launching sales team landing page, enhancing security measures, and driving global adoption of new practices.

Drove overall performance and improved project delivery across division by aligning 4 different team, including creating comprehensive documentation and project roadmap.

Enhanced security across applications by managing and reducing number of inactive "tenants," auditing and deactivating accounts, and setting up automation for ongoing monitoring.

Missouri Valley Pitbulls Football Organization St. Louis, MO 2018 to 2021

DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Non-profit organization focused on reducing drop out rates and improving lives of youth.

LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT: Supported development of community-building initiatives, leadership training programs, and managing current operational projects. Created original written and visual materials for executives, contributing to integrated communications strategies. Led full project lifecycle, managing staff resources, budgeting, and system processes to ensure successful implementation. Monitored critical project milestones and collaborated with local colleges to establish internship programs.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:

Delivered 20% reduction in high school dropouts through establishment and building of strong partnerships between community stakeholders, students, and families.

Grew company exposure and drove fundraising by developing and executing public relations campaigns.

Charter Communications St. Louis, MO 2017 to 2018

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Leading provider of high-speed internet, TV, and voice services under Spectrum brand to millions of customers across U.S.

LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT: Led and managed full project lifecycle, overseeing scope, risk management, resource planning, and project scheduling. Supervised and mentored team of 30 direct reports, fostering accountability and removing roadblocks to ensure project success. Developed best practices and tools for project management, implementing Agile methodology to enhance productivity and reduce unnecessary meetings. Communicated project status to sponsors and stakeholders, while devising contingency plans for potential crises. Improved team capacity through coaching and mentorship, driving successful project outcomes.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:

Uncovered $20M in new revenue by identifying and resolving 2M billing errors, leading to identification of potential customers.

Enhanced billing accuracy and streamlined error identification by developing and implementing customized access tool.

Paved way for advancing team performance by coaching and mentoring staff with focus on identifying top talent and supporting long-term career growth across organization.

Improved data integrity and reduced system footprint by leading consolidation of multiple billing systems and cleaning millions of records within short time.

Wells Fargo Charlotte, NC 2016 to 2017

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Global financial services company providing banking, investment, and mortgage products to individuals and businesses.

LEADERSHIP SNAPSHOT: Oversaw IT project lifecycle using Waterfall methodology, focusing on budgeting, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for $20M projects. Delivered progress reports, proposals, and lessons-learned documentation for post-mortem reviews with VP. Improved workflow processes and documentation for IT operations, decommissioned off-shore applications, and ensured vendor deliverables. Led cross-functional teams and coordinated with offshore resources to maintain project timelines and minimize customer impact.

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:

Minimized customer impact and ensured timely project delivery by identifying key risks and financial implications, effectively mitigating project risks.

Maintained project timelines by leading successful decommissioning of offshore applications, managing deliverables, and coordinating with teams in India.

Improved future project performance by conducting post-mortem evaluations and delivering actionable lessons learned to enhance project outcomes.

Previous Experience: Senior Project Manager, Verizon Wireless, Weldon Springs, MO

KEY SKILLS

Product Strategy Roadmap Development Cross-functional Leadership Product Lifecycle Management Market Research

Agile Methodology Stakeholder Management Go-to-Market Strategy Product Vision Competitive Analysis UX/UI Design Customer Insights Feature Prioritization Data-Driven Decision Making Product Innovation Revenue Growth

P&L Management Product Launch Business Development KPI Tracking Portfolio Management Strategic Planning

Team Leadership Budget Management Market Penetration Product Development Risk Management Business Analytics Customer Experience Product Backlog Management Vendor Management Product Optimization Scalability User Feedback Sprint Planning Customer Acquisition Pricing Strategy Resource Allocation Digital Transformation Product Differentiation

Waterfall SAP Jura MS Projects MADO Projects Software Development

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science, Management and Leadership, Purdue University Global, St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM) ID:19855689, Scrum Alliance, Inc

Project Management Professional (PMP) In Progress

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