Project Manager It

Dennis Lebman

Santa Clarita, CA 661-***-**** ************@*******.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dennislebman

IT Manager / Project Manager

Strategic Planning & Execution Software Development Lifecycle QA/QC Cross-Functional Team Leadership

IT Infrastructure Implementation Operational Excellence Continuous Process Improvement Customer Satisfaction

Astute, performance-driven technical IT Manager/Project Manager, offering more than 20 years of first-rate skills in overseeing enterprise IT operations and directing full cycles of complex, large-scale PMO deployments within dynamic, fast-paced environments. Adept in both onsite and remote system implementation and support. Well versed in planning, developing, and implementing technology initiatives according to corporate/business goals and priorities. Experience in supervising and leading teams. Exceptional technical and business acumen tuned for leading teams of professionals in matrixed and cross-functional environments and interacting effectively with subject matter experts, senior management, and key stakeholders. Established track record of delivering multimillion-dollar IT projects and reducing costs through productivity improvements, automation, and optimization. Proficient in Microsoft 365, MS Teams, MS Project, RingCentral. Experience with and leading teams in Wintel PC/Server and Cisco switches and Wi-Fi/WAP installations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Global IT Operations Systems Development Methodology & Quality Standards Vendor Management

Inventory Management Client Needs Fulfillment Multi-Year Roadmap Design 24/7 Production and Operations Support

Requirements Gathering & Documentation Performance Metrics & KPIs Team Building & Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NKSFB, LOS ANGELES, CA Jan 2020 – Jan 2025

Senior Information Technology Project Manager (June 2021 – Present)

Leads other Project Managers and other IT team members to ensure successful project delivery from project inception through closure.

Create various project documents, including project charters, project plans, status reports, project risk assessments, and project planning presentations. Work with project team to ensure relevant project documentation is created.

Report on the project pipeline, budget run, risks, issues and mitigation plans for their assigned projects.

Resolve resource, timing or other conflicts between projects.

Contribute to the project management best practices and standards within IT.

IT Infrastructure Projects including low voltage cabling, A/V, access control.

Other duties as required.

Part of the IT Management Team responsible for forecasting of the IT Budget and IT Projects.

Defines roles and responsibilities of the Project Management team members.

Reporting directly to the CIO.

Information Technology Project Manager (Jan 2020 – June 2021)

Project Manager owning and managing IT projects, ensuring delivery of projects within time and budget according to a consistent process. Develop project management best practices and evolve the project management and change management processes. Strong project management, program management, communication, organizational and leadership skills reporting to the CIO and a member of the IT management team.

IT Infrastructure Projects including low voltage cabling, A/V, access control.

Lead the IT Team in 2 major office moves back-to-back in 2020 – Garden City, Long Island, NY and Encino, CA. from the office buildout of IT Infrastructure to the physical moves in Oct/Nov.

HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS, CALABASAS, CA Dec 2019 – Jan 2020

IT Project Manager – Infrastructure (Temp)

IT Project Manager responsible for all aspects of project management for an assigned portfolio through the entire software development lifecycle, including, but not limited to: chartering, scoping, requirements gathering, document approval tracking and management, project plan creation, status reporting, issue resolution, project resource allocation, project costs and financial analysis, and benefits validation.

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Santa Clarita, CA 661-***-**** ************@*******.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dennislebman

MIRMAN SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES, CA Nov 2019 – Dec 2019

Network Systems Administrator (Temp)

Responsible for maintaining the technological infrastructure of the school. Consistently requires use of administrative, independent judgment and decision making over 50% of job responsibilities. This includes monitoring, maintaining and upgrading all major components of the wired and wireless network (switches, routers, access points, and cabling), the academic and administrative servers, security and backup systems. Working closely with the Director of Technology, the Network Administrator supports and implements the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Mirman Technology Department.

ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL (TEKsystems) Mar 2018-May 2018

IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Contract work - for a major hospital. Leading projects involving the planning and deployment of software/hardware throughout hospitals and/or other clinical spaces (Cerner Installation, desktop configuration/deployment, networking). Procuring various pieces of infrastructure involved with large-scale efforts (budgetary oversight, communicating project goals, evaluation of project plan, identify/mitigate project risks).

Managing and leading a team of PC Technicians to deliver the hardware deployment.

CAPGEMINI, BURBANK, CA Feb 2017-Jan 2018

Project Manager/Infrastructure Consultant 2 Carnival Corporation/Princess Cruises Account

•Played an instrumental role in managing facilities engineering activities for the Pacific Princess dry-dock and secondary data center build-out. Helped train the IT Superintendent in planning and executing the project.

•Charged with managing and maintaining complex systems and servers. Independently solved complex system problems. Key player in data center/MDF/IDF build-outs, system installations, major upgrades, and rollouts.

•Capgemini Project Manager for the Carnival Conquest dry-dock. Provided enterprise-level support for Network, Windows Servers and Desktop, Virtualization, Application Support, Software Distribution, and Remote Sites support.

PRINCESS CRUISES/CARNIVAL CORPORATION, SANTA CLARITA, CA Feb 1999-Feb 2017

Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager IT Facilities Engineering (2014 2017)

•Supported infrastructure buildout of new disaster recovery center in Richardson, TX.

•Planned and attended various Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines Dry-Docks to assist with Data Center and IDF equipment replacements and upgrades. Worked with ships Senior Management, Technical Department, and vendors overseeing new infrastructure installations.

•Worked and helped lead infrastructure buildout of Secondary Data Centers on the Princess fleet working with our Technical Department to contract resources for cabling and electrical and HVAC needs.

•Acting as Project Manager and IT Lead during Dry-docks and New builds for hardware and software implementations. Managed and planned the scope of work, prepared PO’s, received new equipment, and planned delivery of equipment to our vessels for implementation.

Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager (2012 2014)

•Worked with Cisco on updating and verifying enterprise-level inventory for entire maintenance contract.

•Ensured technology best practices were developed and partnered with the Port of Los Angeles to get the permits and with a vendor to install a Wi-Fi antenna at Berth 93 at the Port, for ship to shore Wi-Fi.

•Oversaw Royal Princess Data line survey and ensured data lines were delivered by the shipyard. Created a defect list for the yard to correct.

•Drove and supported Koi deployments for the Asia office installations.

•Installed Wi-Fi at the bars at Princess Cays for F&B Micros testing when a ship comes in for the day.

•Worked on Regal Princess cable grids for new build, including data lines and Wi-Fi locations.

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Senior Project Leader Shipboard Systems (2007 2012)

•Led and managed Mobility Committee of 15+ IT representatives from different groups that decided on the iPhone as the Blackberry replacement. Participated in the hiring process of new employees.

•Acted as Project Manager and IT Lead during Dry-docks and New builds. Worked as IT lead representative in working and planning with the Technical Department and Ship Senior Management on multiple ship revitalization projects.

•Spearheaded efforts for a PC/Server team. Provided day-to-day support and managed projects for the group. Worked with various business units and helped deploy new technologies.

•Helped lead the travel team at New builds and Dry-docks by holding status meeting and reporting back to Senior Management on the projects daily progress.

•Documented, ordered, configured, and deployed PC’s/Servers/Printers for new builds and EOL replacements during dry-docks. Helped with the fleet IT budget process.

•Provided PC/Server support for the Princess fleet of ships. Shared hotline 24x7 production environment support duties for the fleet.

•Supported Hardware and Software implementations.

•Annual SOX reporting.

Project Leader Shipboard Systems (2005 2007)

•Led a 6 -member, PC/Server team. Provided day-to-day support and managed key projects for the group.

•Help lead a travel team at New builds and Dry-docks by holding status meeting and reporting back to Senior Management on the projects daily progress.

•PC/Server support for the Princess fleet of ships. Helped with the fleet IT budget process.

•Shared hotline 24/7 production environment support duties for the fleet. Participated in the hiring process of new employees.

•Worked multiple business units and helped deploy new technologies.

Previous Positions Held:

PRINCESS CRUISES/CARNIVAL CORPORATION, SANTA CLARITA, CA Feb 1999 Feb 2017

Senior PC/LAN Analyst Shipboard Systems (2002 2005)

PC/LAN Analyst II - Shipboard Systems (2000 2002)

PC/LAN Analyst II PC Support (1999 2000)

PC Analyst I PC Support (1999 1999)

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE, CA

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Option in Management Information Systems

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Currently studying the PMBOK book for PMP certification

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