Deborah Gray-Thomas, PMP
Dacula, GA 678-***-**** adxp6x@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgray2
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced IT Specialist and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive skills in implementations, deployments, service delivery and project lifecycle management. Ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams to create innovative client solutions and provide optimal results while working in cross-functional teams across multiple time zones. Skilled in navigating organizational challenges to work towards business improvements, resulting in favorable outcomes utilizing creative problem-solving, analytical mindset and collaborative spirit. Seeking a new opportunity to leverage my wealth of knowledge, experience and skills in both technical service delivery and project management in order to make a positive business impact in a new capacity.
Project, Program & Account Management SCRUM Certified Quality Assurance Compliance
Implementation Lifecycle CRM Change Management Customer Consultation Budgeting Resource Allocation
Service Delivery Management Software Solutions Client & Server Systems SFA Applications SDLC SaaS CRF11 Computer Systems Validation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & SERVICE DELIVERY EXPERIENCE
Service Delivery Manager, Client Services, Hexaware, Duluth GA 2022 – Present
Serve as team’s primary PMP and oversee several projects simultaneously with internal/external clients as company moves towards agile methodology
Lead multi-million-dollar project over last 9 months which was delivered on-time and within budget during global pandemic; responsible for all project-related tasks including meetings, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, resource management and change control
Identify priorities with client and document/communicate to appropriate internal business units
Ensure consistent and timely reporting; monitor metrics/surveys measuring results and consolidating feedback
Facilitate modification of service delivery plans as client priorities change, documenting changes and managing client expectations regarding ongoing service; communicate negotiated changes in cost/scope
Service Delivery Manager, Client Services, IQVIA, Duluth GA 2019 – 2021
Serve as team’s primary PMP and oversee several projects simultaneously with internal/external clients as company moves towards agile methodology
Lead multi-million-dollar project over last 9 months which was delivered on-time and within budget during global pandemic; responsible for all project-related tasks including meetings, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, resource management and change control
Identify priorities with client and document/communicate to appropriate internal business units
Ensure consistent and timely reporting; monitor metrics/surveys measuring results and consolidating feedback
Facilitate modification of service delivery plans as client priorities change, documenting changes and managing client expectations regarding ongoing service; communicate negotiated changes in cost/scope
Support Services Project Manager, IQVIA, Duluth, GA 2014 – 2019
Served as Project Manager and primary point of contact for Hardware services and all project-related activities
Senior Account Manager, Client Services, SYNERGISTIX, INC., Sunrise, FL 2013 – 2014
Served as primary Project Manager for new implementations/deployments; generated reports using SQL; responsible for meeting/exceeding SLA’s; conducted client training including “Train the Trainer” sessions
Program Manager, Client Services, CEGEDIM, INC., Duluth, GA 2007 – 2012
Oversaw all aspects of project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution and closure; communicated client intentions and plans for technical operations; responsible for resource planning, client involvement, plan implementation, negotiated changes, issue resolution, progress reporting, and managing client expectations
Facilitated development and implementation of product/service/program deployment strategies
Customized processes and procedures to accommodate individual client needs
Refined client-specific customer satisfaction requirements and measures to assess business impact and service satisfaction; monitored metrics/surveys and ensured consistent and timely reporting
Received Cegedim Legendary Service Award in 2009 based on performance and customer service
Validation Consultant, Computer System Validation Services, CEGEDIM, INC., Duluth, GA 2006 – 2007
Account Manager, Client Services, CEGEDIM, INC., Duluth, GA 2003 – 2006
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certifications: ISO 9001:2000 Quality Auditor PMP & Certified Associate Project Management SCRUM Master
Trainings: SCRUM Master Certification for Tech Lean Six Sigma Foundations Agile Project Leadership Leadership Foundations Project Management: Iterative Methods.