Ajanai Lang

Englewood, NJ

m: 860-***-****

adzgtd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To advance my career with a leading organization that will utilize my experience implementing agile methodologies while also allowing me to develop further as a professional

Dynamic and results-driven Project Manager with over 3 years of experience in the field of project management. Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to closure within scope, schedule, and budget. Skilled in stakeholder management, change management, risk management, and team leadership. Committed to ensuring that teamwork is followed by established rules, values, processes, and practices. A resplendent communicator who builds fertile relationships and leads various teams to drive meaningful and impactful results.

Professional Experience

Meta, New York, NY, Contract July 2022 to Present

Project Manager

Collaborates with UX researchers to establish scope and recruitment criteria for user research projects.

Manages the entire process of participant recruitment for multiple UX research projects, from sourcing to compensation processing.

Ensures compliance with legal and financial obligations and coordinates logistics to provide participants with a quality experience.

Effectively Communicate with participants to guide them through the research process and provide logistical details.

Maintains regular communication with research teams and cross-functional partners, keeping them updated on recruitment timelines and participant information.

Managed Projects on An Ongoing Basis, Evaluating Progress and Quality, Managing Issue Resolution, And Taking Corrective Action, As Necessary

Created Project Plans with Established Timelines, assigned them To Appropriate Teams, And Managed Workflow Throughout Construction

Updated Project Scope and Cost and Implemented the Most Effective Change Management Processes to Keep the Project Up to Date

Led Meetings with Internal Team Members Managed to Assign Tasks and Communicated Expected Deliverables.

Forecasted, Scheduled, And Watched Project Timelines, Personnel Performance, And Cost Efficiency

Developed Solutions to Project Risks and Issues, Meeting Quality and Timeline Goals and Objectives

Collaborated With User Research and Design Team Members to Deliver an Effective User Experience

Focused On Project Monitoring and Management by Developing Forecasts and Tracking Expenses

Bath and Body Works, Remote, Contract July 2021 to July 2022

Project Manager

Coordinate the efforts of cross-functional teams to ensure they promptly deliver results and within the company's budget and schedule, and reported progress to upper management

Figuring out project staffing needs and led resource management by drafting project construction schedules and updating them as the job progressed

Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing them on strategy, adjustments, and progress to better align with organizational objectives

Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams, and managed workflow throughout construction

Updated project scope and cost and implemented the most effective change management processes to keep the project up-to-date

Led meetings with internal team members managed to assign tasks and communicated expected deliverables.

Forecasted, scheduled, and watched project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency

Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives

Collaborated with user research and design team members to deliver an effective user experience

Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses

Drove continuous improvement of the project delivery process by supplying strong leadership

Reviewed project risks and devised initiative-taking strategies to avoid potential roadblocks

Tracked changed orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and scheduled

Found needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time

Built and established strong partnerships with teams, stakeholders, and contractors

Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for everyone

Banana Republic, New York, NY, May 2019 to June 2021

Assistant Project Coordinator

Coordinate and support the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project scope, timeline, and budget.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders, project managers, and team members, to establish project goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.

Develop comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures, timelines, and milestones, using project management software.

Track project progress, identify risks and issues, and proactively implement corrective actions to ensure project objectives are met.

Facilitate effective communication between team members and stakeholders, providing regular project updates, status reports, and documentation as required.

Manage project documentation, including project charters, meeting minutes, and change requests, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders.

Assist in the development and maintenance of project-related processes and templates to enhance project management efficiency and consistency.

Support the project manager in resource allocation, task assignment, and coordination of project-related activities.

Conduct quality assurance checks on project deliverables to ensure compliance with established standards and requirements.

Serve as a point of contact for project-related inquiries, clarifications, and escalations, fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

Minor: Cognitive Science

Masters in Science (M.S.) in Organizational Psychology

Johnson and Wales, Providence, RI

Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technical Skills

•Microsoft Azure Dev Ops • Testing & Troubleshooting • Jira

• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) • Budget Administration • Problem Solver

• Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills • Organizational Skills • Team Oriented

• System, Business, & Data Analysis • Project Management • PI Planning

• Facilitation/Servant Leadership • Slack • Salesforce

• MS Office/Excel Spreadsheets • Team Leadership • Change Management

Additional Information

Languages: English

Interests: Programming, animation, game development, trying new eateries, and travelling.

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