Project Manager

SARA ZIRONI

Rochester,MI *****

248-***-****• ******.******@*****.***

Fully Work Authorized• No Visa Sponsorship Required PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Management Professional with 10+ years of experience managing business development and software implementation (ERP SAP R/3) for complex projects. Seeking to utilize skills as a Project Manager. Key Skills

• Project Management

• Planning and Scheduling Expertise

• Project Reporting and Quality Control

• IT System Development/Implementation

• Business Process Analysis

• Client and Customer Coordination

• Project Monitoring and Evaluation

• Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting

• Accounting Processes and Principles

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT)

• Visio

• MS Project

• SAP R / 3 ERP system

• Fluent in English and Italian

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KPMG Advisory SpA, Turin, Italy 11/2004 – 07/2017

International business management consulting company with 200K + employees worldwide Project Leader (Project Manager) 01/2010 – 07/2017

• Managed small to medium sized projects applying project management methodologies to ensure control and success of each project phase

• Produced project plans and scheduled periodic meetings to share project updates with team members

• Promoted best practices and suggested new processes and document reoccurring processes for best project results

• Created project reporting and presentations with high quality delivery to managers and executives to establish clear and effective communication to high level management

• Led accurate business process analyses with relevant documentation to enhance software implementation and timing as well as customer satisfaction

• Led developers in all the phases of software development

• Managed a team up to 5-7 and defined team member’s responsibilities, duties, and tasks,

• Facilitate communication between team members and collaboration among other departments involved in the project

• Observed project progress and examined risks, created contingency plans for 10+ projects

• Managed team meetings to discuss project’s goals and objectives

• Cultivated and strengthened long term client relationships of 10+ years

• Redesigned budgeting, forecasting and controlling processes for implementing planning tools, to reduce time and costs for clients

Senior Consultant 01/2008 – 12/2009

• Analyzed and defined processes for implementing IT software (ERP SAP R/3) in administrative and accounting areas for 10 company clients while managing 10+ projects

• Designed and rolled out new enterprise software solution (ERP SAP R/3) for company clients in order to better manage business processes

• Set project timelines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule

• Analyzed and redesigned business and accounting processes due to merges and spin off Consultant I 01/2007 – 12/2007

• Defined and analyzed accounting and financial processes in ERP SAP R/3 software in service sector

• Restructured business and accounting processes due to software ERP SAP R/3 release upgrade implementation

• Analyzed business processes for implementing ERP SAP R/3 software Consultant II 01/2006 – 12/2006

• Defined and analyzed payment taxes and legal reporting tools in SAP R/3 software in service sector

• Produced project documentation and deliverables to be shared and revised in project meetings Consultant III 11/2004 – 12/2005

• Customized and implemented ERP SAP R/3 software, following instructions by supervisor ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, North Hill and Somerset Elementary School, Rochester, MI 09/2017 – Present

• Organized school activities and events such as math centers, graduation, book fairs, and parties International Relocation Period 08/2017 – Present

• Relocated to Michigan, prioritized family transition and attended English classes

• Joined professional development program through Michigan International Talent Solutions, attended professional networking events to increase knowledge of local business atmosphere EDUCATION

Master’s Degree, Industrial Engineering 2004

Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin, Italy

One of the most prestigious public institutions in Italy. Ranked in the top 20 universities in Italy. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Introduction to IFRS, KPMG Business School, Turin, Italy 08/2016

• SAP CO Basics, KPMG Advisory Enterprise Solutions, Rome, Italy 06/2013

• SAP FI Basics, KPMG Advisory Enterprise Solutions, Rome, Italy 04/2011

• PM Basics: IPMA Certification Course, KPMG Advisory Enterprise Solutions, Turin, Italy 05/2010

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