Project Management Program

Mita Myneni Phone : 856-***-**** Email :**********@*****.***

Experienced Program & Project Management Professional Marketing Expertise

A results-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in healthcare program and project management, alongside a strong background in marketing. Holds an MS in Management and Marketing, as well as an MBA in International Business. Proven track record in leading scientific and technological projects, with advanced skills in business analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and facilitation.

Highly motivated, meticulous, and eager to tackle complex challenges in scientific, technological, and process domains, consistently delivering results.

Professional Experience

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – April 2022 - May 2023 Canton, MD

Program Manager - Alliances and Strategic Partnerships

•Served as the primary liaison between CareFirst and alliance partners, ensuring successful and mutually beneficial relationships.

•Managed end-to-end oversight of strategic alliances, driving collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve organizational goals.

•Led the setup and establishment of new alliances, supporting successful launches and ensuring seamless integration with business objectives.

•Coordinated cross-functional teams to define partnership requirements, guidelines, and ensure continuous success throughout the contract lifecycle.

•Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including management, vendors, and external partners, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.

•Measured and reported on alliance performance metrics, including ROI, customer satisfaction, and growth, quality, and profitability goals.

•Identified and pursued strategic opportunities with significant organizational impact, helping shape key decisions and actions.

•Proactively managed risks and escalations, ensuring alignment across the CareFirst enterprise.

•Partnered with leadership to drive profitable membership growth through alliance strategies.

•Regularly monitored, reported, and addressed opportunities for improvement, while remediating potential risks ahead of time.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield – Jan 2020 to April 2022 Owings Mills, MD

Project Manager – Core Markets & Diversified Solutions

•Led cross-functional teams through all phases of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process, spanning government programs and commercial business segments using Agile methodologies.

•Served as the front-office lead for the newly introduced Union Blue partnership alliance, ensuring alignment and successful collaboration.

•Acted as project lead for the high-priority COVID-Return to Work initiative, delivering solutions for internal and external stakeholders within a tight timeframe.

•Partnered with cross-functional teams to lead the PLM process for the successful design, launch, and implementation of Medicare Advantage products for individual and group markets.

•Facilitated roadshows and implemented agile management practices, including orientation, training, and routine execution, across various market segments.

•Managed all aspects of project work, including task sequencing, milestone tracking, risk mitigation, and contingency planning, ensuring on-time delivery within constraints.

•Developed and reviewed detailed project plans to ensure alignment with defined expectations and broader organizational goals.

•Coordinated with internal and external teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of account implementation for both new and renewing business.

•Developed roadmaps, release schedules, and set project priorities; proactively identified and resolved issues to minimize risk.

•Drove the creation and refinement of workflow processes to manage the impact of multiple concurrent projects.

•Maintained comprehensive documentation to track project progress and ensure alignment with stakeholders.

•Oversaw regular progress reporting for all programs and projects, driving transparency and accountability on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis.

National Cancer Institute – Jan 2017 to Jan 2020 (Contractor through NetImpact Strategies)

Rockville, MD

Project Manager – NCI-DOE Collaboration

•Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to define project milestones, timelines, and provide actionable recommendations.

•Created analytic plans, analyzed reports, and presented key findings to drive informed decision-making.

•Developed project plans and roadmaps aligned with organizational priorities and deliverables.

•Built and implemented data management processes for accurate tracking and reporting.

•Partnered with experts to ensure seamless execution of legal paperwork and regulatory compliance.

•Managed schedules, risks, and issues, working with cross-functional teams to mitigate delays.

•Drafted communications (blog posts, newsletters) for scientific audiences and policymakers.

•Co-authored abstracts, posters, and papers to support research and dissemination.

•Recommended process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

•Developed weekly and monthly status reports, ensuring transparent tracking and alignment.

•Facilitated meetings, coordinated action items, and ensured timely follow-up across teams.

•Led stakeholder meetings to evaluate progress, address challenges, and set future direction.

•Managed resources and internal project needs to meet milestones and ensure timely delivery.

•Trained and mentored project team members to enhance project management capabilities.

•Onboarded and trained new fellows, aligning activities with program goals and fostering collaboration.

Project Manager – Data Acquisition and Linkages

•Developed and reviewed proposals and protocols for acquiring data sources for the SEER Program.

•Managed legal agreements and communications related to data linkages under evaluation.

•Coordinated and facilitated meetings between NCI, SEER registries, and industry partners, ensuring timely follow-ups.

•Collaborated with SEER registries, DOE, and stakeholders to facilitate the transfer of datasets.

•Tracked project progress across various stages of the linkage process, liaising with scientific leads and SRP teams.

•Developed standardized protocols and schematics for current and future data linkage efforts.

Vmonitor Solutions - Oct 2008 to Nov 2013 Houston, TX

Marketing Manager/Consultant

•Managed a comprehensive marketing plan and budget by product line.

•Defined product and service portfolios for promotion to domestic and Central African markets.

•Developed content for print, email, and web channels that identified product lines and services.

•Coordinated with the product team for the development of marketing campaigns for wired and wireless automation products for Energy Sector.

Radio Mirchi - Entertainment Network India Ltd, Jan 2007 – Aug 2008 Coimbatore, India

Account Manager

•Managed customer relations, serviced accounts, and maximized revenues through promotions and advertising initiatives.

•Developed and implemented integrated radio advertising campaigns.

•Generated new signings that increased the total year sales figures by 23% for the designated office.

•Conducted market research and competitor analysis thereby drafting effective plans of action.

•Maintained strong relationships with clients and agencies.

•Prepared sales and sales related reports and generated forecast plans for budgets and revenues.

Lifestyle International, May 2005 – Dec 2006 Chennai, India

Concept Manager - Luxury Business

•Managed a department of 60 staff members across various brands & sub-departments.

•Reduced costs up to 30% by effectively administering labor recruitment, attendance, cashiering, duty rosters and rotation of staff.

•Increased revenue by 15% by introducing promotion-based pricing, event-based pricing and advertising.

•Allocated budgets & revenue targets.

•Facilitated local and interstate replenishment of inventory.

•Drafted action plans using market and competitor analysis.

•Coordinated with the corporate & logistics team towards effective inventory controls & merchandising.

Education

•MS in Management and Marketing: Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, New York, Dec 2011

•MBA in International Business: PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India, June 2005

•Recipient, Best Student in Management Award 2005.

•BS in Computer Technology, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, May 2003

Certifications

•Certified ScrumMaster

•ITIL V3

Skills

•Technical: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Atlassian Suite, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server, SQL, SPSS & SAS Statistics

•Syndicated Research Tools: MRI, ComScore

•Academic Databases: LexisNexis, ABI Inform Global, Factiva, MarketResearch.com, IBIS Global

Published Content

•“Leveraging Heterogenous Clinical Data to Construct Patient and Population Level Trajectories for Precision Cancer Surveillance” Rivera DR, Christian JB, Myneni M, Ward K, Wu X, Kurian AW, Coyle L, Mariotto A, Negoita S, Petkov V, Schaefferkoetter N, Hinkle J, Hasan SMS, Danciu I, Tourassi GD, Fearn PA, Penberthy L.

•“An Unsupervised Learning Approach to Identifying Cancer Recurrence Using Longitudinal Radiology Reports” Christian JB, Rivera DR, Myneni M, Fearn PA, Kurian AW, Wu X, Hinkle J, Schaefferkoetter N, Hasan SMS, Danciu I, Petkov V, Negoita S, Penberthy L, Tourassi GD.

•“Leveraging Large-Scale Computing for Population Information Integration” – Presenter at AMIA Annual Symposium November 2017 Washington D.C.

•Presentation on Leveraging Large-Scale Computing for Population Information Integration Pilot Project at SEER DMS F2F Conference, September 2018 Rockville MD.

Contact this candidate