Manager Project

Hill A. Reus, PMP

**** *** ****** ****, ********, CA 92880

951-***-**** (mobile)

****.****@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with 15+ years of Program/Project Management experience

Excellent Knowledge of Product Development, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Stage Gate Process) and Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma)

Proven Leadership, Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills

Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Experience in Information Technology, Engineering, Aerospace, and Financial Services/Banking Industries

Technical Writing and Documentation

Information Design and Management

Audience and Tasks Analysis

Knowledge of Web and Client/Server Technologies

EXPERIENCE

OPUS BANK 12/19 – 5/20

Irvine, CA

SR. PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER

Responsible for the overall direction, implementation, execution, control, and adoption of programs and complex projects; ensuring alignment with company strategic goals and commitments while adhering to applicable guidelines and regulatory/compliance governance.

Clearly defined project goals and objectives, key business drivers and requirements, expected benefits, scope, schedule, milestones, and deliverables.

Developed and delivered program/project documentation and presentations to various audiences (onsite and virtual), including project team, sponsors, C-level executives, and key stakeholders.

Provided status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, effectively communicating across leadership and project team to ensure full transparency.

Managed and tracked project financials as appropriate to company accounting standards (i.e., vendor invoices, project capitalization vs expense, forecast budget to actuals).

Performed internal project audit/quality control and participated in quality issue resolution.

MUFG UNION BANK 11/14 – 12/19

Los Angeles, CA

SR. PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER

Led program/project management (planning, execution, delivery) of complex and critical technology projects under the Risk & Compliance Program Management Office (PMO) with large impact and high visibility to the MUFG Union Bank enterprise.

Adhering to the Bank’s Enterprise Project Lifecycle (EPLC) methodology and other processes/standards, managed and directed all phases of project lifecycle (Planning, Design, Development, Testing, and Implementation) to accomplish business objectives/requirements.

Defined program/project objectives, scope, and requirements; and developed overall project plans to meet business goals per baselined scope, schedule, and budget. Performed quality reviews, and escalates functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Ensured proper level of documentation is completed and maintained.

Managed project teams in multiple locations (onsite and virtual), effectively communicating program/project goals, objectives, schedule, and status to team members, C-level executives, and all stakeholders.

Tracked and ensured completion of key milestones, and adjusted baselined plans (scope, schedule, and budget) accordingly via change control process. Monitored and tracked projects using Microsoft Project/Project Server, SharePoint, dashboards, and other PPM tools and methodologies

Utilized proper risk/issue management practice by identifying risks/reporting issues, performing impact analysis, and determining appropriate mitigation actions for risks/issues resolution.

Responsible for resource planning and performance management for project teams including third-party vendors.

Prepared and executed Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluated responses, and prepared recommendations. Managed vendor relationships and ensured timely completion of Statement of Work (SOW) deliverables.

EXPERIENCE (continued)

EXELIS, NASA JPL 2/12 - 11/14

Monrovia, CA

SUPERVISOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT / SR. PROJECT MANAGER

Provided leadership to the Project Management Office (PMO) and oversaw PMO process implementation to improve the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of the organization project delivery capability. Responsible for planning, execution, and the successful delivery of all projects for NASA JPL Deep Space Network (DSN) Program.

Developed, defined, and executed project plans and schedules; effectively managing scope, cost/schedule constraints, project resources, and customer expectations throughout the entire project lifecycle (from initiation to completion).

Led and managed cross-functional team activities to ensure project requirements/success criteria are clearly defined and understood by the team/stakeholders, and the completion of project milestones is on schedule and within budget constraints in accordance with the project plan.

Interfaced with customers to facilitate and ensure the readiness of scope/requirements review, preliminary design review, critical design review, installation/test readiness review, testing, deployment/delivery, completion of project deliverables, configuration audits, and project closeout.

Developed and presented comprehensive materials to the customers, senior management, and project team in a clear and concise manner. Effectively communicated project status to all stakeholders.

Identified risks/issues, performed analysis, and ensured appropriate mitigation actions/solutions are in place.

INVENSYS 1/05 - 12/11

Lake Forest, CA

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Managed the development and implementation process of the company's products involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing products (software/hardware).

Developed and maintained project plans that identify work scope, budget, schedules, milestones, and project team members.

Ensured all project activities are completed in full compliance with baselined scope, schedule, and budget. Obtained approval from stakeholders on any changes/deviations to the project plan.

Communicated status/risks and issues to key stakeholders and ensured mitigation actions are in place during the course of the project.

Followed/implemented processes (SDLC, Stage Gate), industry standards, and operational policies.

Provided recommendations/assistance in continuous process improvement opportunities (gap analysis, project management tools, and methodologies).

UNISYS CORPORATION 1/02 - 1/05

Mission Viejo, CA

PROJECT MANAGER

Managed documentation projects by developing project plans and schedules, interfacing with internal/external customers, and facilitating/attending team meetings.

Gathered, maintained, and managed project requirements effectively by interfacing with cross-functional teams.

Provided leadership to the Documentation team. Defined team assignments and expectations. Ensured project resources are used efficiently

Performed audience analysis and marketing research. Analyzed and summarized results to support product development, business development, and marketing strategy.

EXPERIENCE (continued)

UNISYS CORPORATION 10/99 - 12/01

Mission Viejo, CA

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER

Planned and performed complex writing assignments such as researching, developing, and maintaining end-user documentation for Unisys systems (hardware/software).

Developed documentation that conforms to company and industry standards, and proactively contributed to improving processes and standards.

Interfaced with cross-functional teams (software designers, development engineers, product marketing, and customer support) to create documentation.

Participated with the development teams in the planning and testing phases, as part of the writing process.

SONY TRANS COM (acquired by ROCKWELL COLLINS) 12/97 - 10/99

Irvine, CA

TECHNICAL WRITER

Developed and maintained software/hardware documentation for Sony in-flight entertainment and avionics systems.

Ensured that all publications meet all specifications and customer requirements.

Worked directly with engineers, software developers, customer support, and marketing.

Represented the Technical Publications group in cross-functional team meetings.

Performed a wide variety of production tasks (editing, generating graphics/illustration, data/file conversion, vendor coordination) in support of documentation projects.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMP Number: 1503041

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

Project Management Certificate Program

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

Certificate Program in Technical Writing

PABLO BORBON MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Arts in Communications

Certificate of Achievement, Continuous Improvement and Leadership Skills Training

Employers Group, State of California

Certificate of Course Completion - Software Project Management

The Neal Whitten Group

Certificate of Course Completion - Technical Writing Seminar

American Management Association (AMA)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Project/Project Server

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access)

Microsoft SharePoint

Clarity PPM

PlanView

Telelogic Synergy Change

Agile Web Content Manager

PVCS Tracker

SAP CRM

Oracle Database Applications

DOORS

Telecommuting/Remote Collaboration Tools (VPN, MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Skype, Dropbox)

Content Management System

Adobe FrameMaker

Adobe Acrobat

WebWorks Publisher

RoboHelp HTML/WinHelp

ACAD

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Premiere

Camtasia

ORGANIZATION Project Management Institute (PMI)

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