Project Management Manager

Candace Hibner, Project Manager

Dayton, *****, US, 937-***-****, *****.******@*****.***, https://www.linkedin.com/in/candace- hibner

SUMMARY Dynamic Implementation Lead with 12 years of experience in software implementation and project management. Proven track record in spearheading system implementations, including a successful Oracle project, and optimizing data processes. Achievements include enhancing data quality and facilitating efficient migrations, significantly improving operational efficiency. Expertise in management and technical leadership adds strategic value, ensuring effective project delivery that meets organizational goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2025 – Present Project Manager, Optomi

Primary focus on regression testing of rewritten code/integrations to meet the required speed of the business processes.

Plan and prepare testing for current and future sprints

Check-in with testing team on progress through the current sprint

Host daily calls to review blockers for testing

Assist teams in eliminating blockers/coordinate testing

Lead Agile Scrum project management initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient testing for multiple sprints.

Coordinated daily check-ins with the testing team to address and eliminate blockers, enhancing team productivity.

Provided nightly status updates to stakeholders, improving communication and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Feb 2025 – Feb 2025 Project Manager, RGBSi Aerospace & Defense

Coordinate and oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure smooth project progress.

Serve as a liaison between project stakeholders, including team members, clients, vendors, and management, to ensure clear and timely communication.

Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and assist in preparing financial reports to ensure the project stays within financial constraints.

Maintain and organize project-related documents, contracts, and reports, ensuring they are easily accessible and up to date.

Prepare and deliver regular status reports on project progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders

Track tasks across projects to ensure they are completed on schedule

Establish communication with client’s POCs to support the scheduling of meetings, events, and tasks, and assist in managing project resources to optimize efficiency

Assist project travel teams by making travel arrangements Track expenses across the project and ensure that the project does not exceed allotted funds

Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to specifications by coordinating reviews and testing processes.

Sep 2023 – Oct 2024 Implementation Lead, Delta Point LLC Wright Patterson AFB

Provided expert technical and managerial leadership for system implementations.

Executed a comprehensive implementation planning framework that enhanced project efficiency.

Spearheaded the Oracle implementation project from inception to completion, facilitating seamless integration.

May 2022 – Sep 2023 Implementation Analyst,

Engie Impact Dayton, OH

Championed the understanding, configuration,

and management of the data ingestion process,

optimizing data workflows.

Conducted thorough data quality control audits to ensure data integrity. Facilitated successful data migration efforts, reducing downtime.

Feb 2021 – May 2022 Configuration Manager,

The Greentree Group Dayton, OH

Orchestrated the development of

Requirements and implementation support

documentation for projects.

Evaluated and utilized reports for in-depth data analysis, enhancing decision-making processes.

Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions.

Nov 2020 – Feb 2021 Project Coordinator,

CBTS – PetValu Dayton, OH

Engaged with the Project Manager and

stakeholders for SDWAN conversions, fostering

collaboration.

Supported project chartering processes and setup, streamlining project initiation.

Instituted quality assurance processes to monitor effectiveness and consistency.

Apr 2020 – Nov 2020 Project/Program Coordinator, OneBridge – Caresource Dayton, OH

Collaborated with management to structure components essential for project success.

Maintained RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) documentation for tracking.

Prepared impactful presentations and detailed reports for stakeholder communication.

Nov 2013 – Apr 2020 Implementation Specialist II,

Taylor Communications – Taylor Healthcare. Dayton, OH

Provided leadership during Agile sprints, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.

Documented and developed comprehensive training materials for staff onboarding.

Demonstrated advanced-level expertise in Adobe Experience Manager, improving content management.

Jun 2008 – Nov 2013. Customer Service Team Lead,

WorkflowOne (a Taylor Communications Company). Dayton, OH

Oversaw workload management and scheduling for a high-performing team.

Managed the escalation process for swift resolution of customer issues.

Surpassed customer expectations through exceptional communication and service.

EDUCATION

Jan 2014 – Present Sinclair Community College

A.A., Business Administration

Completed coursework towards A.A. in Business Administration.

Dayton, US

Sep 1992 – Jun 1996 Northeastern High School

High School Diploma GPA: 3.26 Springfield, US

SKILLS

ITIL Certification

Organizational Change Management Certificate

CompTIA Network + - In Progress

Six Sigma – Green Belt

Adobe Experience Manager Forms Designer

Adobe Experience Manager Forms Workbench

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Microsoft systems administration

JBoss

Printer Management Database development

Agile

Quality Assurance testing UAT

Business Objects Reporting SQL Reports

Oracle Reporting InfoView

Windows 10 Windows 7

Microsoft Office suite Office 365

MS Exchange / Outlook SharePoint

Visio MS Project

Advanced web browser settings iForms SMARTWorks Clinical Enterprise HEAT

Effective written Leadership Verbal communication skills

Collaboration skills

Analysis skills

Mentoring and coaching

Project Management

Communication Skills

Software Training Experience

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