Senior Project Manager

Elijah Huyghue

917-***-**** ******@*****.*** New York, NY

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading global IT infrastructure, cloud migration, and network optimization projects for Fortune 500 companies. Proven expertise in delivering complex initiatives on time and under budget, achieving cost savings of $6M+ and operational efficiencies of up to 25%. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder communications, and vendor negotiations to drive organizational success NBC UNIVERSAL, New York, NY 3/2024 – 04/2025

Freelance Senior Project Manager – IT PMO

• Consolidated three data centers into a single, modernized digital infrastructure, reducing operational costs by 25% and footprint by 30%

• Spearheaded VDI migrations, transitioning 5,000 US cell phones from Azure to Intune and onboarding 2,000 BYOD devices, achieving 100% compliance.

• Upgraded global Microsoft Teams Rooms to Intune, integrating 500+ conference room devices with cloud services for enhanced collaboration

• Directed cloud desktop migration to Windows 11/365 across NBCU subsidiaries, completing user acceptance testing (UAT) 10% ahead of schedule

• Led virtual platform separation for MSNBC, CNBC, USA, and SYFY, enabling seamless Windows 11/365 and Intune adoption for SpinCo

• Migrated Windows Virtual Desktop from v1 to v2, transitioning 1,500 Mac users from AWS to a Windows VDI environment with zero downtime

• Communicated project milestones, risks, and updates to C-suite and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency

DSTG SERVICES, New York, NY 5/2022 – 2/2024

Global UHNW Senior Project Manager – RE PMO

• Managed global asset operations for an ultra-high-net-worth Family Office, improving process efficiency by 20% through streamlined workflows

• Upgraded IoT ecosystems (smart home, security, vehicle tracking) for real-time monitoring, reducing response times by 15%

• Delivered 75+ projects with 100% on-time completion by leading weekly cross-functional meetings and implementing Agile methodologies

• Increased project completion rate from 70% to 98% within 12 months by adopting a rigorous PMO framework and risk mitigation strategies

• Reduced vendor costs by 18% ($500K annually) through strategic contract negotiations and performance-based vendor management

IPC NETWORK SERVICES, New York, NY 01/2019 – 5/2022 Global Senior Project Manager – IT PMO

• Drove network infrastructure projects by developing and executing strategic plans, optimizing system performance

• Standardized global systems for billing, data storage, and ticketing, enhancing operational efficiency by 15%

• Led a cross-functional team of 10 across New York, London, and Kuala Lumpur, collaborating with business development and operations to deliver $10M in infrastructure projects

• Automated processes via root cause analysis, reducing operational incidents by 20% and improving system reliability

• Authored the ‘Cost of Access’ handbook and delivered global staff training, increasing process adoption by 30%

• Oversaw acquisitions of Etrali Trading Solution and ASPone Networks, integrating 200+ clients with zero service disruptions.

• Identified $6M in savings through network audits, optimizing disconnect processes and vendor contracts

• Promoted to Senior Manager in 2019

Senior Project Manager 01/2015 – 12/2018

• Coordinated network-related projects, managing architectural and engineering efforts for 10+ data centers

• Facilitated client migrations during data center closures, completing transitions 10% under budget

• Developed a training program that increased team productivity by 35% and reduced onboarding time

• Negotiated vendor contracts, streamlining billing processes and cutting costs by perspective IPREO, New York, NY 10/2005 – 2/2014

Vendor Manager & Procurement Offices – IT PMO

● Coordinated and led the review of over 50 vendors, improving the vendor mix and reducing dependency on single sources by 25%

● Oversaw a project to digitize vendor documentation, resulting in a 50% improvement in document retrieval times

● Manage a portfolio of various vendors, with successful contract negotiations leading to an annual savings of

$150K

● Led a team of four employees and managed an annual budget of $8M

● Measured, monitored and reported on customer satisfaction and vendor performance and implemented continuous improvement strategies

● Directed a team of 4 in managing over 100 sourcing projects annually, ensuring alignment with operational needs and corporate objectives, which boosted process efficiency by 25%

● Assist with all aspects of Platform Integration procurements including vendor research, supplier visits, make or buy analysis in conjunction with appropriate functions, needs analysis with internal stakeholders, and initial negotiations for complex purchases

CANTOR FITZGERALD, New York, NY 02/2001 –10/2005

Senior Telecom Analyst - IT

• Re-established secure connectivity for voice, data, and mobile services following the 9/11 attacks

● Collaborated with Finance and IT teams to set up new services at various locations Telecom Analyst 03/2000 –02/2001

● Ensured accuracy and on-time invoicing for clients

● Maintained inventory for secure communications equipment EDUCATION

State University of New York, College at Oneonta

BA, Communications

TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Project Management: Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, Agile, Scrum, PMP methodologies, risk management, stakeholder communication

● Technical Expertise: Cloud migrations (Azure, Intune, AWS), Windows 11/365, VDI, IoT, Network Infrastructure

● Tools: Jira, MS Office Suite, Teams, Smart Sheets, Microsoft Project, Adobe CC

● Soft Skills: Cross-functional team leadership, vendor management, strategic planning, contract management

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