Program Leader Project Manager

Gene Koncki

***** **** ****** ****, *** Berlin, WI 53151

Phone: 414-***-****, E-Mail: ********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-koncki/

Information Technology Director Senior Project Manager

Innovative and dynamic Information Technology professional with proven track record of supporting and managing successful multi-million-dollar projects through to completion and offering extensive experience designing, implementing, and marketing advanced technology systems. Self-starter with vast knowledge and success in implementing significant portfolio/project management frameworks and industry leading practices, offering a unique skill set that mixes leading IT projects, applications, and integration in healthcare settings. Influential Program Leader who keeps the customer and objectives at the heart of each program and integrates seamlessly into any team also skilled at shepherding products and systems from initial concept to delivery and market. A proven strategist and change catalyst improving processes and organizational effectiveness through transformation management. Confident, organized, delivery-focused and adept in understanding core business objectives and processes and translating those needs into a clear definition of business deliverables.

Accomplishments across the Tenure

~ Successfully completed 40-hour PMP certification course and helped set up a new small PMO to include: Strategic Project Management Scope, Defined Methods and Processes, Portfolio Management, Project services and Training/Coaching – Sentry Data Systems ~

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

~ Spearheaded the successful implementation of all Global software Inc. ERP applications: General financial systems, including Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Human Resources ~

~ Led deployment of the McKesson Beta EHR Physician Office system in multiple states in over 60 offices for over 400 physicians. Directed planning and deployment of McKesson’s: Centralized Scheduling system for more than 60 departments ~

~ Led the McKesson Data Warehouse project through all regions, integrating data from 16 disparate systems~

~ Served on team tasked with developing and deploying a Common Project Management methodology ~

~ Implemented All Scripts Regional Registration, Medical Records, and Accounting System for four hospitals ~

~ Participated in several Standards Development committees to ensure consistency ~

SKILL AREAS: Strategic Planning Technology Projects Systems Implementation Software Development & Deployment Vendor Management Electronic Medical Records Application Development Project / Program / Portfolio Management Budget Management Centralized Programs Voice/Data Services Product Development & Management People Management Communications & Coordination Change & Risk Management Contract Management Financial Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SKYGEN USA – Menomonee Falls, WI Jan 2020-Current

Director of Implementation and Project Management Office

Promoted after only 5 months as Manager of Implementation to Director of Implementation and the PMO.

Directs the Implementation team responsible for leading claims processing system implementations for Medical, Dental and Vision Administration clients(TPA). To ensure accurate and timely results and timely results and the project management team responsible for the delivery of value propositions associated with projects, products and programs.

Oversee client implementations by providing high level assistance to new and existing client implementations and maintenance to ensure appropriate translation of client business requirements.

Translating client business requirements for IT development

Translate client business requirements into operational/workflow needs related to servicing the client.

Direct the strategy for the Project Management team and provide governance framework that enables senior leadership to make data based decisions using strategy and business goals to align investments for implementation.

Church Mutual Insurance Company – Merrill, WI Oct 2019- Jan 2020

EPMO Project Manager

Thrived in a EPMO environment responsible for the successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of projects.

Helped develop best practice policies and procedures.

Managed in a diverse project environment in a newly developed EPMO structure.

Analyzed and managed project risks in addition to project cost estimates and budget development.

Sentry Data Systems – Mequon, WI; Corporate: Deerfield Beach, FL Feb2016 – Jul 2018

Implementation Project Manager

A pioneer in automated pharmacy procurement, utilization management, and 340B compliance, is leading the healthcare industry in utilizing advanced data analytics to reduce total cost of care, improve quality and provide better outcomes. More than 8,000 hospitals, clinics, integrated delivery networks (IDNs) and pharmacies across the country rely on Sentry’s unique proprietary data set for their analytics, procurement, drug utilization, and compliance solutions.

Worked in New Software Division helping test, document and install new software at client sites. Developed a standardized problem reporting process to ensure accurate and documentation to help product development.

Provided successful project management to new and existing clients. Managed performance of multiple teams within the project management team as well as within the business units through developing mid-term plans to optimize talent required executing strategies.

Responsible for building and managing technical outsourced teams, and managing software developers and designers to develop applications faster, with higher quality, on time and on predictable budget.

Collected project requirements and specifications from stakeholders: business goals, budget allocation, technical details, tools, and integration plan. Performed regular status meetings with team members and clients to keep the project on track and to follow customer specifications adjustments.

Developed, defined, and executed project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables. Identified necessary resources for projects. Assigned and monitored work of program management staff, provide technical support and direction.

Participated in product development sessions to generate creative new solutions and approaches to customer issues and business processes. Created standard project plans and other project documentation such as: standard project minutes, escalation procedures, project reporting mechanisms and project member roles and responsibilities.

Identified and managed project challenges and led solutions such as allocating resources, changing contractual specifications, and directing responses to customer needs.

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Milwaukee, WI Feb1996 – Feb 2014

Information Technology Director

Integrated regional healthcare delivery system comprised of 9 hospitals and more than 16 subsidiaries.

Managed the design, implementation, maintenance, and support for corporate and entity-specific programs and applications, as well as oversaw annual operating budget of $25M.

Oversaw all activities and functions of team involved with the analysis, definition, specification, development, testing, documentation, and installation of new and existing applications.

Directed and approved all projects associated with the business analysis, systems analysis, applications development, and quality assurance and testing discipline.

Formulated and implemented the overall systems development life cycle strategy for a business area.

Selected and implemented corporate-wide systems as part of strategic plan. Led team of more than 20 personnel: including 2 Application Managers, Project Managers, Systems Analysts, and Programmers. Concentrated on development and career movement.

Oversaw all activities and functions associated with the definition and development of specifications as well as the programming and quality testing of technical modules, applications, prototypes and computer programs.

Directed tactical planning, implementation, and deployment for more than 40 different applications. Maintained expertise specifically in leading resources responsible for clinical or financial systems, hardware, network infrastructure or service management.

Oversaw all project plans, application designs and resource allocations to ensure that projects are aligned with the company's overall standards and IT strategy.

Developed vendor profile program to document contracts, provisions, applications, points of contact, and software release information.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Applications Manager Columbia Hospital – Milwaukee, WI

Project & Operations Manager St. Mary’s Hospital – Milwaukee, WI

Operations Supervisor Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital – Milwaukee, WI

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI \

Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate prep program Feb 2018

Trainings: IT Service Management (ITSM) Foundation Certification Training

Technical Skills:

Databases: Oracle, SQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Access, SAP, Sybase, IBM DB2;

Operating Systems: Windows Server, Oracle Linux, Unix Services, Red Hat Linux Server;

Network/Telecom: Cisco Routers/HUBS, Patrol Monitoring Agents;

Software: Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio, Clarizen Project Management, Standard General Accounting Software (General Ledger, HR, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Materials Management, Cost Accounting), Clinical Applications (EMR’s, EHR’s, Order Entry, Result Reporting), Reporting (Data Warehouses, Standalone reporting packages), Quality assurance packages and many other Niche software packages.

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