David Matt, PMP
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Professional Experience
Principal Manager, Verizon Professional Services Dallas, TX
February 2012 – January 2019
●Managing Principal for the last five years
●Managed 16 direct reports comprised of a mix of FTEs and contracting consultants
●Built, maintained and evolved a high performing team utilizing a mix of Full Time Employees and contractors.
●Worked both physically in the States and Europe as well as numerous other places remotely (California, Utah, Paris, France & Lowes HQ (Mooresville, NC).
Program/Sr. Project Manager, Verizon Professional Services Dallas, TX
February 2007 - January 2012
●Recruited as a PM to work on a premiere airline account (AA) based in Ft. Worth.
●Rapidly advanced from PM to PgM.
●Delegated project responsibilities and task interfaces, directed, motivated and managed the project work and resources involved within the project.
●Worked remotely (Japan & Germany) and at various client and employer sites physically across US.
●Produced detailed reports and notifications as appropriate and communicated project status to respective leadership stakeholders and project sponsor.
●RFL: Lay Off
Sr. Project Manager, Cadbury Schweppes Plano, TX
December 2006 - February 2007
●Managed SAP version upgrades and HR Implementation for US and Canada including outsourcing of Benefits and Compensation.
●Utilized third part consultants for blueprinting, interface spec/creation/testing (ABAP) and module configuration covering OM/PA, FICO & Payroll.
●Performed technical analysis to validate that the User was provided with the best, most cost-effective system, identifying weaknesses in the development process, and proposing solutions where applicable.
●RFL: Better Opportunity
Software Project Manager, MBNA (Bank of America) Dallas, TX
February 2003 - December 2006
●US Project Manager for credit card production duplication for UK environment in the US to include mainframe, production servers/databases and security systems.
●Coordinated and documented ANR (Application Network Review) activities during: Performance Testing, SIT (Systems Integration Testing), and UAT.
●Engaged Application Developers, Enterprise Architecture Group and external Partners to conceptualize and implement new connectivity using current technology for encrypted transmissions.
●RFL: Lay Off
Licenses and Certifications
PMP #1554179 Date Achieved: 10/03/2011 Renewal Date: 10/03/2023
ITILv3
I am a results-driven, senior-level professional with extensive experience managing client engagements, complex projects, sales, pre-sales and business development for the industries.
My proven track record includes building and leading cross-functional teams to develop and deliver technology systems and solutions per client requirements.
In addition, I am highly successful at leveraging strategic relationships, resources, and budgets to maximize on-time service delivery performance and cost savings.
What differentiates me is my ability to think “outside-of-the-box” in developing and overseeing business strategies, contract negotiations, and process improvements to achieve business objectives.
Complex Project Management ● Cross-Functional Team Leadership ● Solution Design & Deployment ● Project Reporting & Planning ● Client Engagements / Acquisitions ● Process Improvements / Service Delivery ● Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution ● Budget / P&L / Resource Accountability VMWare