DREW ROSS, PMP

303-***-**** Broomfield, CO adgxrp@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/drewross

SENIOR PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER

Results Oriented Program Manager Dedicated to Identifying and Solving Problems

Experienced Senior Program/Project Manager with a strong background in enterprise software development and implementation and project leadership. Proven track record of meeting budget, schedule, and quality expectations. Strong communicator with the ability to manage expectations, lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization and in dispersed environments, manage risks, think strategically, clearly articulate customer requirements, and report status to all levels of the organization.

Managed $16M program generating $200M+ in revenue

Supervised 5 accounts with annual revenues of $12M+

Directed software/data development projects

EXPERTISE

·Program/Project leadership

·Problem solving

·RFP/Proposal development

·Budget, scope, and schedule control

·Stakeholder management

·Financial forecasting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MJ Freeway LLC (Denver, CO) – a.k.a. Akerna Corp 09/2019 – 08/2020

Senior Project Manager

Execute all project phases in accordance with organizational policies and contractual requirements. Manage RegSys strategic SaaS accounts for Utah and WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Responsible for department financials/forecasting.

·Managing $2M+ UT Seed-to-Sale ERP implementation project. Secured ~$400K+ work of revenue growth.

·Managing $50K MRR Seed-to-Sale engagement. Successfully rebuilt troubled relationship.

·Driving M&A integration with Ample Organics

Nevada Secretary of State (Carson City, NV) 08/2015 – 06/2019

Project Manager IV (Contract)

Execute all project phases in accordance with organizational policies, contract requirements, and Project Management Institute (PMI) methodology. Manage software development, user acceptance testing, and system implementation.

·Managed $16M project to replace enterprise commercial recordings system with customized COTS product solution, generating $200M+ in state revenue.

·Supervised team of 3 BAs and 30+ state employees in development of RFP, resulting in $9.4M contract.

·Negotiated contract amendments in excess of ~$1M.

State of Colorado’s OIT (Denver, CO) 12/2014 – 06/2015

Senior IT Project Manager (Contract)

Led initiative to develop software consolidation roadmap, compose Scopes of Work (SOWs), and conduct project planning (risk, quality, strategy, procurement, communication, documentation). Directed all software project activities through completion of project lifecycle.

·Oversaw Information Technology (IT) projects, including application decommissioning, consolidation, and implementation.

·Supervised matrix project teams composed of user/clients, staff, agency staff, and outside consultants.

Ubisense, Inc. (Denver, CO) 08/2012 – 06/2014

Senior Project Manager

Led cross-functional teams and directed project performance and plan development/execution. Held status meetings with executive management to identify performance issues. Provided sales support and developed SOWs.

·Managed strategic geospatial software/data development projects in Smallworld SCADA environment for utility/energy market.

Apple, Inc. (Cupertino, CA) 08/2011 – 07/2012

Engineering Program Manager (iOS)

Provided agile program management support for geospatial database development efforts. Directed program performance, project planning, and testing. Presented status updates to executive management. Projects included vector basemap, satellite imagery, and high-resolution 3D models. An active member of Apples’s iOS PMO.

·Supervised geospatial data content projects for iOS Maps COTS mobile application product (iPhone/iPad/iPod) leading up to large-scale commercial rollout.

ZOLL Data Systems (Broomfield, CO) 06/2009 – 07/2011

Senior Project Manager

Directed project initiation, planning, documentation, execution, control, and closure within scheduling and budgetary needs.

·Deployed geospatially enabled COTS solutions to Fire, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) customers nationwide.

·Active member of PMO. Developed PMO processes and procedures to drive growth, maturity, and standards.

ESRI (Broomfield, CO) 03/2007 – 10/2008

Project Manager

Managed project needs, scope, planning, performance, cost control, customer satisfaction, and subcontractor networking and relationship management. Supervised subcontractor activities involving software/data development, deployment, maintenance, documentation, and system support.

·Oversaw Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software development and services deployment projects.

·Deployed COTS ArcGIS products to create, modify, and deliver spatial data to strategic customers.

Intrado, Inc. (Longmont, CO) 09/2004 – 03/2007

Program Manager, Wireless

Managed the deployment of Wireless E-911 services and provided post-deployment support for 5 mobile carriers, including Verizon Wireless, nationwide in accordance with mandated timelines. Developed standards and procedures as part of PMO.

·Managed 5 accounts with combined annual revenues of $12M+.

·Supervised team of 3 project managers, data analysts, and subcontractors.

·Utilized ArcGIS products to spatially analyze mobile Phase II location data for troubleshooting technical Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance issues.

·Analyzed data, developed geospatial maps that supported identification and resolution of E-911 system abusers.

EDUCATION

Project Management Graduate Studies

George Washington University (Washington, D.C.)

Bachelor of Arts, Geography

University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2009

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