Project Management Risk

Tameez Ansari (US Citizen)

734-***-**** • Canton, MI 48187 • linkedin.com/in/tansari • *******@*****.***

Willing to relocate or work onsite at client locations at own expense

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Visionary IT Executive and PMO Director with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise project management, digital transformation, and high-impact IT initiatives. Proven ability to align enterprise projects with organizational vision, objectives, and strategic priorities, ensuring delivery of business value and impact. Adept at managing complex programs, establishing project requirements, and driving execution from start to finish. Skilled in risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on delivering measurable outcomes through proven practices. Certified in ICP-ENT, SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC 6), and Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I), with a track record of optimizing project delivery and operational efficiency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Strategic Leadership: Enterprise Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Value Delivery

•Execution Excellence: Program Management, Risk Management, Change Control, Resource Allocation

•Stakeholder Engagement: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Vendor Management, Executive Communication

•Technical Expertise: Jira, Confluence, SmartSheets, Miro, IBM ALM, Oracle E-Business Suite, PowerBI

•Leadership: Team Building, Coaching, Influencing, Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Horizon Transformations - Canton, MI, USA

President and Founder (March 2023 - Present)

•Delivered a Government Ministry Command Center ahead of schedule, integrating PowerBI, SQL Server, Nutanix, and Data Lake technologies, resulting in a 50% improvement in operational efficiency.

•Aligned cross-functional stakeholders, including senior executives and technical teams, to achieve seamless project execution.

•Established a high-performing PMO and governance framework, enhancing visibility and execution excellence.

•Ensured compliance with risk, architecture, change, and policy guidelines throughout project execution.

•Led the transition from waterfall to Agile methodologies, achieving a 30% reduction in delivery time and improved collaboration across teams.

•Designed and executed a product-centric roadmap, aligning teams with business objectives and driving transformative success.

•Delivered Agile and Scrum training to over 60+ IT and healthcare professionals at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

TEKsystems/Takeda Pharmaceutical - Lexington, MA, USA

Principal Consultant (March 2022 - December 2022)

•Led PMO-driven Agile transformation for Takeda's Plasma Derived Therapies (PDT) business, achieving a 20% increase in team productivity.

•Developed an Agile maturity roadmap, aligning OKRs with business objectives and leveraging tools like Miro and Jira.

•Conducted maturity assessments and coached 10+ teams on Agile methodologies, reducing technical debt by 15%.

•Consolidated multiple product backlogs, improving program coordination and dependency visibility using Jira Advanced Roadmaps.

•Established strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants to ensure seamless project execution.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals - New Haven, CT, USA

Consultant (November 2021 - March 2022)

•Led Agile adoption and change management initiatives, transitioning teams from waterfall to Agile, resulting in a 15% improvement in delivery speed.

•Conducted maturity assessments and coached teams on Agile values, fostering collaboration and alignment.

•Managed risks, issues, and change control throughout project execution, ensuring adherence to organizational guidelines.

Ally Financial - Detroit, MI, USA

Delivery Manager (April 2020 - October 2021)

•Managed a $30M cybersecurity infrastructure initiative, integrating Agile practices, change management, and risk mitigation, achieving 100% alignment with company culture.

•Implemented Agile adoption for the Information Protection and Risk Management (IPRM) business, enhancing collaboration and measurable outcomes.

•Established and optimized PMO execution frameworks in Jira and Confluence, enhancing communication, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration between internal and external teams.

•Developed and implemented an Agile adoption strategy for the Information Protection and Risk Management (IPRM) business, embedding Agile governance within PMO structures to drive efficiency and accountability.

•Conducted strategic portfolio reviews, collaborating with stakeholders to define clear roadmaps, financial planning, and resource allocation within a structured PMO framework.

•Designed and delivered targeted training for leadership and product owners, ensuring alignment on Agile governance, product roadmapping, and execution best practices.

•Contributed to Ally’s Agile Center of Excellence (COE), fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement across teams and leadership.

GE Aviation - Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Consultant (August 2018 - February 2020)

•Transformed engineering teams into Scrum-focused units, improving productivity by 20% and enhancing collaboration.

•Developed DevOps processes to optimize CI/CD pipelines, reducing delivery time by 15%.

•Established PMO metrics and reporting mechanisms to monitor team performance, project progress, and value delivery, enabling data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

ProQuest - Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Enterprise Project Manager - Agile Delivery (June 2016 - April 2018)

•Improved project governance within the PMO, coaching teams to deliver complex back-office solutions, including Oracle E-Business, OTC, P2P, Hyperion, and SFDC, while ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.

•Led an award-winning web portal development, ensuring seamless integration with Oracle systems to automate invoice delivery and optimize ACH payments, eliminating manual processes.

•Managed GDPR compliance implementation, aligning with corporate risk and regulatory strategies, integrating PMO-led governance controls to ensure adherence to European data protection standards.

•Drove cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, ensuring Agile adoption and technology implementations aligned with business priorities, PMO success metrics, and compliance requirements.

Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems (ADASI) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

CIO - Head of Information Technology (January 2009 - January 2015)

•Established an IT department, PMO Structure and infrastructure for a thriving international startup, planning a six-fold increase in the employee base and delivered a comprehensive suite of services.

•Directed the IT Steering Committee, crafting a focused strategy aligned with business goals and objectives, while spearheading the inception of the Enterprise PMO, instilling a culture of project excellence and delivery.

•Formulated governance structures and policies, seamlessly aligning business and IT functions.

•Planned and executed a digital transformative initiative by implementing the Oracle E-Business Suite, encompassing HR, Payroll, SCM, Financials, BI, and ESS, catalyzing a profound transformation across the enterprise.

•Led the deployment of a Tier 3 Data Center fortified with top-notch security parameters and advanced backup and recovery systems, ensuring unparalleled data integrity and availability. Achieved a remarkable 60% improvement in operational efficiency through the strategic deployment of IT automation tools, streamlining processes and reducing manual effort.

•Developed comprehensive IT operations and cyber security policies, spanning IP/ID, DLP, smart firewalls, encryption, SIEM, and information architecture, safeguarding critical assets.

•Ensured unwavering compliance with regulations through meticulous IT risk management, information management, security, and governance regimes. Contributed significantly to continued growth by developing strategic roadmaps, fostering relations with service providers, and orchestrating the training and development of staff.

•Revamped procurement processes, achieving an 80% streamlining, and introduced automated services through systems such as Asset Management, markedly enhancing overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

IT Strategy Leader (June 2008 – December 2008)

•Led the development and implementation of visionary strategic plans, meticulously addressing governance, security, data management, and processes to optimize IT operations and services. Initiated a sweeping IT transformative exercise, aligning IT functions with overarching business goals and objectives, resulting in a marked enhancement of service delivery and operational efficiencies.

ADNOC Onshore - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project Manager – Delivery Lead (July 2004 – June 2008)

•Led the successful implementation of an Oracle-based ERP solution for HR and Payroll, showcasing adept management of both vendor relationships and on-site development staff.

Sheikh Khalifah Medical City (SKMC) - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Implementation Manager (November 2000 – November 2002)

Led the development and successful implementation of the Meditech Healthcare Information System with a particular focus on financials, materials management, and pharmacy systems.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), LLP - Mclean, VA, USA

Global Technology Implementation Manager (September 1999 – November 2000)

•Led Global Financial Advisory Systems Implementation: Successfully managed and led the implementation of critical Financial Advisory Services (FAS) systems across multiple regions, including the US, Europe, and the Pacific Rim, ensuring effective collaboration with local teams to meet diverse regional needs.

Bloomberg BNA - Arlington, VA, USA

IT Manager (October 1995 – September 1999)

•Developed BNA's Sales Force Automation (SFA) System and Generated Cost Savings: Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Sales, Marketing, and Operations to co-develop BNA's SFA system, generating $500,000 in cost savings and streamlining the order processing workflow for improved operational performance.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MSc, Information Technology - Florida Institute of Technology

Coursework: Organizational Behavior, Corporate Finance, Information Security Management, Database Systems

BSc, Computer Science - Eastern Michigan University

CERTIFICATIONS:

•ICAgile Enterprise Agile Coaching (ICP-ENT)

•SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC 6)

•Professional Agile Leadership™ (PAL I)

•Professional Scrum Master™ I (PSM I)

•AgilityInsights: Business Outcomes Champion (BOC) - OKR

•IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Co-Creator

•COBIT® 5 Foundation

•ITIL Foundation

•CPD - Certified Process Director

•PMP (expired)

AWARDS

•HSE Innovation - ADCO.

•Outstanding Consulting Services Award - Bloomberg BNA.

•Making a World of Difference - ProQuest

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

•Delivered a Government Ministry Command Center ahead of schedule, improving operational efficiency by 50%.

•Transitioned Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare to Agile, reducing delivery time by 30%.

•Improved team productivity by 20% at Takeda Pharmaceutical through Agile transformation.

•Achieved 60% operational efficiency improvement at ADASI through IT automation and process optimization.

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