Project Manager

Bruce Yore, PMP

Suffern, NY ***** 845-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceyore ******@*****.*** Senior Project Manager

Achieve desired project outcomes on time by prioritizing tasks and remaining focused on essence issue Progressive experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with team members globally. Results oriented, prioritizing tasks, and remaining focused on essence issue to ensure tasks and projects complete on time. Led teams in design of applications that support internal and external organizational processes or customers. Possess good time management, multi-tasking, and stress management skills. Experienced in migrating customers to new applications. Easily translates difficult requirements into simple terms for non-technical stakeholders. Able to see big picture but also know enough of details to be effective. Encourage teamwork and engagement and provide guidance and mentoring. Skilled in all facets of Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC). Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, Skype, and SharePoint. Technical Skills

− FIS™ MISER Banking Application − CA Clarity™ Project & Portfolio Manager

− Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) − PMBOK® 5.0

− Knowledgeable of Agile methodologies − Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

− Atlassian JIRA® − SalesForce.com

− Serena® TeamTrack® (Incident Management Tool) − AWS Cloud Professional Experience

VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Wayne, NJ 2017 - 2019

Senior Project Manager 2018 - 2019

Contractor - Project Manager 2017 - 2018

Managed banking system projects, performed system analysis functions and assessed new system solutions for organizational needs.

• Delivered high-value through leading assigned projects from analysis to implementation, including creation of Project Charter, Project Management Plan, or Statement of Work.

• Coordinated conversion of Mobile app to use MISER core due to acquisition of bank. This required managing changes from the vendor and all connectivity (internal and external).

• Ensured project completion in timely manner through commitment from project team members. o Created status reports on progress of projects to the team and management. o Coordinated with users to test new applications / solutions (UAT) and report any problems to Business Units or vendor.

o Synchronized implementation plans for releases and conversions.

• Managed all mobile app system enhancements and the development of new functions.

• Recommended new solutions or replacement of existing systems based on bank requirements by analyzing user requests and documenting needs.

o Contacted vendors to coordinate presentations of new products, analyzed and made recommendations based upon findings.

o Provided post-implementation support after implementation.

• Communicated with users informing of system enhancements.

• Recommended and conformed to changes in PLMC process, ensuring projects and documentation met standards. o Created standardized list of tasks and project plan that was adopted by property management team to open, relocate, and close branches.

o Worked with team of 5 to develop “Risk / Issue Management” presentation which was delivered to PMO Team and adopted.

o Created template used by PMO team for RAID tracking and steps to implement changes to production. Bruce Yore ******@*****.*** Page Two

REVAL, New York, NY 2014 - 2017

Principal, Project Manager

Provided leadership and management to ensure success of IT Maintenance and Product Releases from conception to deployment. Worked with all departments to coordinate resources, schedule, and deliver timely project milestones.

• Spearheaded enterprise projects by establishing direction, aligning people and resources, and providing inspiration.

• Orchestrated concurrent medium to high-complexity projects based on Waterfall methodologies.

• Developed AWS Cloud datacenter which allowed expansion of European clients.

• Maintained and communicated accurate up-to-date project plans, enabling intelligent decision by stakeholders.

• Identified risks, provided analysis and contingency planning, and unblocked project issues by engaging appropriate management and resources where necessary.

• Maintained and tracked open issues / tasks using Jira.

• Communicated with senior management and executive leadership, providing information to build consensus regarding project direction and updated status using Confluence.

• Ensured any application changes required by business sectors were documented and developed based on project timeline.

• Defined and refined project management methodologies, improving processes and driving innovation and modernization of product delivery.

THOMSON REUTERS, New York, NY 2001 - 2014

Contractor - Eikon Migration Project Manager 2012 - 2014 Contractor - Product Manager / Project Manager 2011 Director - Product Development / Project Manager 2001 - 2010 Maintained efficient communication with all internal and external participants during migration process to ensure timely delivery. Ensured that customer migration to Eikon was planned accordingly and driven through to completion.

• Managed Eikon upgrades for 80+ global and domestic accounts with 1K+ users worth over $40M, resolved difficult customer issues and successfully led project teams to achieve campaign targets for the regional sector.

• Ensured correct processes were followed and resources were utilized effectively and efficiently, providing positive customer migration experience.

• Liaised with all parties, creating Migration Project Plan and agreeing to timelines.

• Monitored IMG Group’s Client Specialists; hardware installation, training, and sheet conversion dates, allowing issues to be escalated and resolved to ensure release remained on schedule. Additional positions with Thomson Reuters:

Director - Product Development / Project Manager, Knight Ridder, New York, NY Microcomputer Product Manager / Project Manager, Technimetrics, New York, NY Senior Programmer

Education

− Master’s Certificate, Project Management, Villanova University

− Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Mercy College, New York, NY Certification

− Project Management Professional (PMP - 1526684), Project Management Institute (PMI)

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