Project Manager It

Steve Betancur

Email: *******@*****.*** Phone: 864-***-**** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-betancur-065a7963/

Senior IT Project Manager Cloud & Security Digital Transformation Compliance

PMP Scrum Certified ITIL Security+ CompTIA Cloud Enterprise IT Governance Expert

Professional Summary

Results-driven Senior IT Project Manager with 16+ years of experience in IT infrastructure,

cloud migration, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in leading large-scale technology projects,

ensuring security and governance compliance (SOX, FFIEC, PCI DSS), and optimizing IT operations. Adept at managing

cross-functional teams, implementing Agile methodologies, and delivering cost-effective IT solutions for global enterprises.

Key Achievements

Led 25+ cloud migration projects, including Office 365, VMware, and Splunk asset migrations for global clients.

Managed the successful transfer of 600+ applications and databases for financial and enterprise clients.

Achieved a 35% cost reduction through cloud optimization and strategic vendor negotiations at Franklin Templeton.

Implemented security frameworks ensuring full compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and SOX security standards.

Improved Agile team velocity by 20% through the implementation of Scrum methodologies.

Managed MSP onboarding/offboarding projects, ensuring seamless IT transitions for financial institutions.

Led teams of 30+ professionals across cybersecurity, DevOps, software engineering, and IT operations.

Core Competencies & Technical Skills

Project & Program Management – Agile (Scrum, SAFe), Waterfall, PMP methodologies

Cloud Migrations – AWS, Azure, GCP, Office 365, VMware, Splunk

Security & Compliance – FedRAMP, SOX, FFIEC, PCI DSS, NIST Frameworks

Infrastructure & Networking – Firewalls, VPNs, Storage Solutions, DR & HA

Financial IT & Banking Solutions – Risk Management, IT Audits, Digital Banking

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – DevOps, CI/CD, Agile Delivery

MSP Onboarding/Offboarding – ServiceNow, JIRA, MS Project, Confluence

Tools: ServiceNow JIRA MS Project SharePoint Oracle Financial Services

Professional Experience

Senior IT Project Manager IT Security & Cloud Infrastructure

CDW, Vernon Hills, IL Mar 2022 – Nov 2024

- Led IT security projects, including network hardening, firewall deployments, and compliance audits.

- Managed Agile and Scrum teams across cybersecurity, DevOps, and software development functions.

Project scope used AGILE methodology to manage CICD + automation framework for set-up of an integrated system test suite, common deployment tools, supporting Microservices and end-to-end environments.

- Directed cloud migration and security enhancement initiatives for financial and healthcare clients.

- Delivered 10 complex IT projects, including cloud migrations (AWS, Azure) with backups, HA and DR capabilities, on premise server infrastructure, network changes VPN, security networks, Software Development projects mobile and web and AI projects, within budget and on time while working for CDW.

- Developed risk mitigation strategies, reducing IT security vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure.

- Implemented ITSM and governance frameworks using ServiceNow, JIRA, and MS Project.

- Managed IT budgets up to $8M, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and vendor negotiations.

- Developed and Executed Program Plans, Resource Plans, Milestones, and Major Program deliverables on mobile & cloud.

Senior IT Project Manager Banking & Cloud Security

Franklin Templeton, Baltimore, MD Feb 2018 – Mar 2022

- Managed a $10M core banking transformation project, integrating cloud security best practices.

- Led a Splunk re-hosting project, optimizing cost efficiency and improving security event monitoring.

- Directed an AWS cloud migration project, ensuring zero downtime and full regulatory compliance.

- Implemented cybersecurity policy enforcement, ensuring adherence to SOX and PCI DSS standards.

- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings to enhance team collaboration.

IT Project Manager Digital Banking & Compliance

UniBank for Savings, Whitinsville, MA Nov 2013 – Feb 2018

- Led the bank’s first cloud migration, implementing secure mobile device management policies.

- Ensured regulatory compliance by enforcing security configurations and IT risk mitigation strategies.

- Managed digital banking solutions, ensuring seamless customer experience and IT security adherence.

- Led Office 365 migration implementations and MDM AirWatch mobile device policy compliance deployments and configurations with Azure, Intune, and Office 365.

- Oversaw cloud-based financial services integrations and core banking system enhancements.

Education & Certifications

Master’s Certification in Cloud Systems Engineering – University of Maryland

Bachelor in Cloud Systems Management – Western Governors University

Associate’s in Financial Services and Accounting – CCRI College of RI

Certifications

PMP Certified Scrum Certified ITIL Certified

Security+ CompTIA Cloud Financial Cybersecurity Certification

Certified Banking & Finance IT Professional (CBFIT)

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