Program Manager, Project Manager, Data Manager

Leo J. Philben, MBA, CPM

Maplewood, MN *****, USA, Mobile: 651-***-****, e-mail: *********@*****.*** Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of certified project manager experience in technology and business transformation. Expertise in project portfolio management, IT project management, and establishing Centers of Excellence. Successful delivery of system integration projects, data analytics programs, improved digital transformation initiatives, delivering key projects ahead of schedule and managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiencies and achieving client satisfaction. Ready to leverage extensive skills in project planning, data, budget discipline, finance, resource management, agile, and stakeholder management to drive success at next opportunity. Work Experience

May 2022 – Present Founder and Sole Proprietor, Philben Integrated Business, Technology & Data Transformations

Remote

Directed Technology Program Management,

overseeing IT Project Management, Business

Transformation, Business Integration, Project

Portfolio Management, PMO, Data Science, Data

Governance, Risk Management Programs,

Strategic Initiatives, and Financial Analytics

Programs.

Established a Project Management Center of

Excellence, delivering training and fostering

disciplined practice.

Executed the infrastructure setup and support of the client's North Carolina Operations and HR

office relocation weeks ahead of schedule.

Designed / built IT Resource Capacity Planning

and Resource Management tool for IT Managers

Oct 2020 – May 2021 IT Project Manager & Scrum Master, Paragon IT Professionals

Des

Moines, IA

Oversaw multiple technology-driven projects,

including MS-Dynamics upgrades and data

management.

Orchestrated the infrastructure transition and

technology migration of recent acquisition.

Successfully advanced and matured Agile-Kanban

principles for consistent successful project

execution.

Apr 2020 – Sep 2020 Senior Project Manager, Randstad Technologies for Wells Fargo & Co

Remote

Revived a troubled digital transformation project, steering it back on course.

Secured Business Leadership approval for 115

digital transformation and business-driven

requirements.

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020 Senior IT Project Manager & Scrum Master, Analysts International Corporation (AIC) for Mayo Clinic

Rochester,

MN

Championed three digital technology initiatives

focused on enhancing patient care.

Jul 2019 – Jan 2020 IT Program/Sr. Project Manager, Modis for Fairview Health Services

St. Paul,

MN

Oversaw IT Data Technologies and Digital

Interoperability projects.

Dec 2018 – Jun 2019 IT – Business Intelligence Program Manager & Agile Product Owner, York Solutions for Medtronic

Mounds

View, MN

Led an enterprise-wide initiative to develop a digital data catalog.

Managed a budget of $1.5 million effectively.

Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 Scrum Master and Lead Project Manager, Apex Systems for Advance Auto

Roanoke,

VA

Built out and deployed CEO-emphasized annual

"Innovation Garage" winning initiative.

Spearheaded a digital transformation project,

focusing on e-commerce development.

Achieved 7 out of 7 Sprints successfully, and

ahead of schedule.

Jan 2016 – Jul 2018 Lead IT Project Manager, Scrum Master, Project Portfolio Manager and PMO, Sportsman’s Guide

South St.

Paul, MN

Created well-received project intake and scoring process to prioritize project ideas throughout

enterprise IT, marketing, and e-commerce sports

and recreation retailer.

Evangelized and elevated project management

standards across the organization.

Developed and deployed an effective enterprise-

wide Digital Transformation and e-Commerce-

focused Application Development project

management methodology.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 Program/Senior Project Manager, Resources Global Professionals (RGP) for Syngenta

Minnetonka,

MN

Directed the digital and business transformation strategy development and successful deployment

of 18 workstreams.

Jan 2002 – Dec 2015 Program Manager, Data Management & Governance, Wells Fargo and Company

St. Paul,

Minneapolis

Administered credit data governance across Wells Fargo’s entire portfolio.

Transformed Wells Fargo into a 'Global Leader' in financial services credit data analytics.

Strategic Initiatives Leader

Jun 2001 – Jan 2002 Corporate Financial Planning Coordinator / Senior Financial Analyst, Huntington Bank

Wayzata,

MN

Coordinated all phases of the Annual Financial

Business Plan

Developed 5-year Financial Planning Model.

Apr 1998 – May 2001 Senior Financial Analyst and Business Operations / MIS Consultant, US Bank Corp

St. Paul,

MN

Developed, validated, and deployed revenue, cost, profit, compensation, planning, and forecasting

models.

Oct 1997 – Apr 1998 Finance and Management Accounting Consultant, Accountants on Call for Carlson Companies

Minnetonka,

MN

Recovered over $5 million in mis-booked inter-

company activities.

Nov 1995 – Dec 2009 Adjunct Professor Business, Finance, Management, and Economics, Hamline University, Cardinal Stritch University, and Northwestern

St. Paul,

Edina,

Rochester

Instructed multiple MBA and undergraduate

business courses.

Education

Jan 2025 – Present University of St. Thomas

MS, Data Analytics (Enrolled)

Minneapolis,

MN

Mar 1992 – Aug 1993 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University MBA, Operations Research

Daytona

Beach, FL

Graduate research, titled “Total Quality Management

(TQM) Through Analysis, Modeling, and Experimental Design” focused on statistical process control, and continuous improvements

Jan 1976 – May 1977 Augsburg College

Bachelor's, Chemistry

Minneapolis,

MN

Mar 2000 – Nov 2020 University of St. Thomas

Certified Project Manager (CPM)

Minneapolis,

MN

Aug 1975 – May 1977 University of Minnesota – US Army ROTC Commissioned Second Lieutenant, AR, USAR

Minneapolis,

MN

Jan 1990 – Apr 1990 U.S. Army Logistics Management College Graduate, ORSA MAC

Fort. Lee, VA

Jan 1994 – Jul 1995 U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Graduate, Geo-Political Strategies & Pre-Command

Fort

Leavenworth,

KS

Skills Program Management Project Management

Data Analytics Risk Management

Strategic Planning Digital Transformation

Governance & Compliance Technology Implementation

Financial and Risk Analytics Agile/Scrum/Kanban/SAFe Data Governance Framework Leadership

Team Building Critical Thinking

Results Oriented Coaching-Mentoring

Resource Management Strategic Initiatives

Budgets and 5-Year Plans Chief of Staff

Languages English (Native)

Spanish, German, Arabic (Basic)

International

Experience (Required

TOP SECRET

(TS/SCI) Security

Clearance)

Federal Republic of Germany, US Army 1983-1987

Great Britain, US Army/NATO Working Group 1991-1992

Germany, US Army/NATO Working Group 1992-1992

France, US Army/NATO Working Group 1992-1993

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, US/SANG Advisor 1993-1994

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