Eric Ochieng, MBA
Renton, WA 98056
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LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/eochieng
Professional Summary:
Minimum of 25 years related work experience as a technical integration Senior Project Manager and an Enterprise Agile Coach with over 15 years of transformative experience at The Boeing Company. Adept at excelling in Lean principles and Agile coaching methodologies supporting large-scale, mission critical, multimillion-dollar budgeted projects. Demonstrated expertise in leading digital transformations and fostering a collaborative environment, with a proven track record of enhancing team productivity and efficiency through innovative Agile and Kanban methodologies. Aims to leverage extensive mentoring and coaching skills to drive Agile adoption and process optimization in forward-thinking organizations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
FEB 2013-AUG 2023
Enterprise Agile Coach, The Boeing Company, Everett, WA
Fostered a high-performance culture through Agile and Lean methodologies, driving effective change management and boosting productivity.
Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives, implementing Lean principles and SAFe methodologies to enhance business agility and efficiency.
Developed and deployed a company-wide Agile maturity model, mentoring over 100 team members and refining tracking metrics for improved project visibility and stakeholder communication.
Led the creation of a digital toolkit to streamline Agile processes, resulting in a 30% increase in project delivery speed and elevating project success rates.
Championed digital innovation efforts, providing strategic leadership support and fostering a culture of continuous improvement at The Boeing Company.
FEB 2020-JAN 2023
Project Manager–Level 5, The Boeing Company, Everett, WA
Championed the development of project management tools and templates, leading to enhanced team efficiency and adherence to industry standards.
Mentored junior Project Managers, fostering their professional growth and promoting innovative Agile and Kanban training.
Demonstrated technical expertise by successfully submitting an engineering design for US patent consideration.
Streamlined processes and increased efficiency by 30% while reducing project delays by 25% through the introduction of a new risk assessment model.
Enhanced project delivery by 20%, optimized team performance through tailored coaching in Lean and Agile methodologies, and maintained strict adherence to budget constraints, saving 15% in resources.
JAN 2020-JAN 2021
Project Management Office Team Lead, The Boeing Company, Everett, WA
Spearheaded project plans and policies to align with operational objectives, driving process optimization and enhancing team productivity.
Collaborated with leadership to effectively allocate team resources and introduced Agile methodologies, reducing project turnaround times and boosting client satisfaction.
Mentored a diverse team of project managers, fostering skill enhancement, and professional growth, while institutionalizing innovative ideas and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Analyzed project workflows to identify inefficiencies, leading to a 20% increase in operational efficiency through strategic planning and the elimination of process bottlenecks.
Led digital transformation efforts, integrating cutting-edge Agile methodologies and new technologies to elevate project management standards and improve operational efficiencies.
JUL 2012-DEC 2019
Project Manager–Level 4, The Boeing Company, Everett, WA
Directed cross-organizational projects from inception to business acceptance, implementing standards and best practices to drive a 20% increase in efficiency and process simplification.
Utilized analytical skills to identify risks and impacts, coordinating mitigation plans with leadership, and fostered communication with executive leadership and the enterprise workforce.
Pioneered process improvements and Agile integration, enhancing project delivery and collaboration while ensuring strict quality standards and timelines were met.
Forecasted project challenges and preempted solutions, fostering team growth through targeted mentorship and Agile practices, and spearheaded Agile transformations resulting in a 20% efficiency boost.
Oversaw project execution with a commitment to quality, streamlined delivery processes, and integrated innovative tech, achieving a 20% improvement in operational efficiency without compromising quality.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Building strong team Agile culture
Develop standards for driving business value
Lean principles understanding
Critical problem-solving skills
Agile maturity development across Enterprise
Agile and Scrum Master coaching guidance
Communication channels support
Mentoring and coaching of Project Managers
Agile process development and improvement including metrics development
Custom Agile and Kanban training development
Production health and problem-solving model implementation
Lead and develop Engineering Project Management team
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
Agile implementation Problem-solving skills Standards and best practices implementation for business value creation Azure DevOps Open, safe, and nurturing environment for new ideas encouragement
Project management team lead Junior Project Manager mentoring Process simplification opportunities identification VersionOne Project plans execution
Leadership team guidance Survey development Subject Matter Expert Cross-functional and/or cross-business domains involved in projects Management consulting Procedures introduction supporting operational goals
Scrum Master coaching and guidance Project Manager template and tool development Risk identification and impacts coordination with leadership Digital nomad Technical management and lead/mentorship of project managers
Assessment and suggestion of Agile frameworks Custom Agile and Kanban training development Interface with executive leadership, enterprise workflow, and internal/external customers or partners Board member Mentoring and coaching of Project Managers
Agile metrics development Lead and develop Engineering Project Management Team Data research and analysis from multiple sources Risk Quality assurance processes implementation
Building strong team culture and managing change Lean principles understanding Informational and technical materials presentation Quality Systems and frameworks implementation
Agile coaching methodologies Production health and problem-solving model implementation Innovative and diverse team participation Service Delivery Manager Change management acumen
Agile team’s management Senior leadership responsiveness RAVE Foundation Board member Lean Agile and Kanban expertise
Agile process development and improvement Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint expertise Certified Product Owner Coding Leadership Tomorrow - Cohort 17 completion
Kanban team implementation Project Management resources provision for Engineering Project Management Certification Program Completion Management National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) affiliation
Agile maturity development across Enterprise Process improvements driving Washington Aerospace Scholars - WAS Mentor Flexible Architecture of Complex Systems completion
Communication channels support Encouragement of Project Managers' further education and skill set Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (pending) Investigation B.A. - English
Senior leadership development supporting Agile and Kanban teams Policies implementation M.B. A, - Technology Marketing and International Business Loyal Safe
Architecting technical practices supporting digital transformation Teams resources marshaling for projects Corporate Officer of Marsh, USA Giving back Scrum
Agility of leadership and team focus Process improvements innovations and codification Digital transformation Critical thinking Scrum Master
Lean concepts practitioner Technical debt reduction Agile Seasoned Instructor
Solid communication skills Scaled Agile Framework Experience Product Owner Learned Mentor
Engineering design submission for US patent consideration Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Subject Matter Expert Collaborative Integrity
Risk strategy Subject Matter Expertise Innovation opportunities identification Trainer Agile methodologies Volunteer
Enterprise classes for Project Management subjects Projects guidance from intake to implementation Innovator Business Analysis Supportive
Leadership support on 'coded projects' Cross-organizational or business unit projects leadership Key Contributor Travel Ethical
Frequent travel to support goals and objectives Communication and presentation skills Safety Asia region familiarity Relevant
Interpersonal and coaching skills Long-range strategies planning Survey development Road Warrior Agile Methodologies Tenacious
Project Management standards understanding Logistical support for large meeting/events Kanban Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Coachable
Formal and informal leadership roles Leadership review data provision and performance tracking Technical Sprint cycles Software development
Business goals and objectives support Certified Scrum Master Strategic Planning Sprint planning Jira
Acquisition of resources Boeing REACH Program completion Remote Defining User Stories
Mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading the team Certified Agile Coach (pending) Curious Performing User Acceptance testing Key Words (changed text color to white for resume scanners):