Project Manager Management

Nick Bavaro

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Summary:

Global Listener Growth Mindset Cross Functional Communicator

Launched and managed a business for 12 years, honing skills in leadership, innovation, and strategic planning. Transitioned into Systems Engineering, enhancing my analytical capabilities and understanding of complex systems. Returned to project management, leveraging an MBA and PMP certification to manage diverse projects using Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies. Expert in navigating all phases of project management, from ideation to execution and closure. Proven adaptability in employing various project management methodologies to best fit project requirements. Skilled in leading and integrating diverse teams for cohesive project delivery. Committed to understanding and addressing the needs of international teams and clients, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Professional Experience:

Sales Engineer

Cognizant, July 2024 - September 2024

●Engaged to deliver complex technical support for a pivotal telecommunications Request for Proposal (RFP), leveraging deep technical knowledge to meet strategic business needs.

●Utilized strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with executives, presenting technical solutions in an accessible manner to align with their understanding and decision-making process.

●Played a key role in discussions to grasp the intricacies of the proposed services, ensuring that the technical solutions proposed were tailored to the executives' expectations and the organization's strategic goals.

Senior Project Manager / Senior Scrum Master

Arcticom, September 2023 - December 2023 Active Secret Clearance

●Spearheaded the creation of a new Task Order Project Management Office (PMO) process, integrating both waterfall and agile methodologies to streamline project execution.

●Developed and implemented an Agile methodology framework, including sprints, sprint planning, backlog management, review, and retrospective meetings, enhancing project adaptability and team productivity.

●Utilized Jira, Confluence, Visio, and Microsoft Suite applications to manage project workflows, documentation, and visualization, improving process efficiency and transparency.

●Delivered weekly executive reports to stakeholders, providing updates on product vision, strategy, features, and prioritization, ensuring alignment and transparency at the highest levels.

●Interviewed, hired, and managed a team of 16, directly supervising 8 members. Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to enhance individual contributions and professional development, fostering a culture of growth and value addition.

Agile Project Manager / Release Manager

IBM, April 2017 - May 2023

●Evolved from Senior Project Manager through roles as Agile Project Manager, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, to Software Release Manager, leveraging IBM's growth mindset to gain diverse experience and knowledge.

●Spearheaded the complete SDLC life cycle for three large, complex projects simultaneously, ensuring General Availability (GA) by creating comprehensive release plans utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

●Served as a mentor, facilitator, and coach, fostering an environment of creativity and learning. Encouraged a 'fail fast' ethos, promoting rapid learning and team support, which led to successful product releases.

●Tackled team conflicts and silos by employing tools like social contracts, Mural Board, and Infinity maps, enhancing collaboration and problem-solving capabilities across cross-functional teams including Developers, DevOps, QA, Operations, and Support.

●Managed project financials to ensure projects met cost, scope, and time baselines, delivering successful RFS (Request for Service) projects through meticulous initiation, planning, and execution.

●Led the management of Risk Registers, created milestone and RACI charts, and developed release playbooks, enhancing project governance and accountability.

●Leveraged ServiceNow for tracking change management, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption during project phases.

●Built and managed data center solutions, including virtual machines tailored to client needs, integrating both hardware and software.

Product Lead / Systems Engineer

Ericsson, April 2000 - May 2015

●Began career as a Systems Engineer, advanced to Project Lead, and culminated as Product Lead, consistently embracing challenging roles to drive customer satisfaction.

●Managed projects using both Waterfall methodology for well-defined projects, covering conception to implementation, and Agile methodology for projects with evolving scopes, utilizing sprints and storyboards.

●Recognized by customers for delivering solutions that exceeded expectations, earning the accolade "delight to the customer" in reviews.

●Oversaw the development, execution, and requirements for various Network Elements including Ciena 5430, 5410, Cisco 15454, Fujitsu 4100, 4500, 7500, 9500, managing communications, scope, correspondence, and documentation.

●Handled the entire Software Development Life Cycle from Pre-Statement of Work Pre-SOW through to release, including documentation analysis, milestone monitoring, standards execution, quality assurance, and phase gate reporting, all while balancing Time, Scope, Cost, and Quality constraints.

●Prepared comprehensive solicitation documents that included organizational policies, technical proposal requirements, cost data, and all necessary data to support project bidding and execution.

Education:

Master of Science, Business Administration Concentration in Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management, 2009

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Concentration in Project Management DeVry University, 2004

Certifications:

PMP Certified: Project Management Institute, 2017 PSM II (Senior Scrum Master) Scrum.org, 2021

PMI-ACP: Project Management Institute, 2018 CSPO (Certified Scrum Product Owner) 2022

ICP-ATF: ICAgile Agile Team Facilitation, 2020 Six Sigma Green Belt, 2023

ICP-ACC: ICAgile Agile Coaching, 2020 Comp TIA Security+ 2024

IBM Agile Coach, 2020

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