Program Manager Project Management

ROSEMARY ALMEDA

*********@*******.*** 914-***-**** White Plains, N.Y. 10603

Professional Summary

Senior professional with a strong focus on results and detail, possessing exceptional analytical and organizational skills. Proven expertise in project and program management, governance, and financial leadership, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across teams. Extensive experience working with senior leadership, third party vendors an influencer in policy formulation and budget management, driving the implementation of business strategies and best practices. Recognized for excellent communications, strategic planning and problem-solving abilities that enhance collaboration across global teams and senior leadership.

Skills

Project management and budget oversight

Business analytics and intelligence

Data migration and analysis

Vendor compliance

Team leadership

Complex problem-solving

Profitability optimization

Resource allocation

Program development

Contract negotiation

Time management

Reliability and professionalism

Organizational skills

Enterprise resource planning

Adaptability and flexibility

Corporate governance

Program leadership

Documentation and reporting

Business systems management

Crisis management

Project planning and execution

Microsoft Office proficiency

Technical troubleshooting and repair

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement initiatives

Professional Experience

Amalgamated Benefits

Program Manager – Project Management Office

03/2020 - 10/2024

Served as company liaison for VBA software implementations in health, life, and pension management.

Managed vendor relationships, deliverables, and change management for ALICO insurance systems.

Reviewed and approved proposal specifications while compiling cost estimates for enhancements.

Coordinated IT audit activities with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with regulations.

Identified improvement areas, implemented corrective actions, and monitored remediation efforts.

Oversaw multiple IT and business development projects to align with strategic organizational goals.

Monitored PMO portfolio to optimize resource utilization and identify opportunities.

Developed BI Analytics reports and regular business performance metrics.

K&A Engineering, Sompo International, KPMG

Program & Project Management Roles

10/2017 - 01/2020

Led professional service transformation of Accounting/Finance platforms and project portfolios.

Supported enhancements to legacy systems, including data migrations to new SAP financial platform.

Facilitated upgrades of applications and infrastructure in alignment with strategic growth initiatives.

Established cloud environments on AWS and Azure for improved operational efficiency.

Managed onboarding processes for new project managers, including training and resource planning.

Developed standard operating procedures and business requirement documents as required.

Oversaw budgeting and forecasting to ensure projects remained within financial constraints.

JPMorgan Chase

Vice President Firm Wide Project Execution Credit Risk Project Office

01/2015 - 01/2016

Drove transformational change across Credit Risk organization by enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Reviewed existing processes for risk and control data to identify enhancement opportunities.

Collaborated with Finance and IT to establish automation workflows for Credit Risk reporting.

Led business design, data requirements, effectiveness testing, and end-user training for new tools.

Streamlined deliverables to meet Basel Compliance for Banking Supervision Survey (BCBS) on risk data aggregation.

Established baseline reports to ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements.

Avon Products Incorporated

Senior Project Manager - Global, Project Management Office

04/2010 - 07/2014

Managed Avon's Global PMO project portfolio for infrastructure and application development initiatives.

Oversaw all aspects of project deliverables, including proposal, scope, design, budget, staffing, testing, training, and financial closure.

Contributed to Center of Excellence team for effective adoption of tools and processes in project management.

Emerging Health

Project Manager/Financial Systems Analyst, Office of the Controller

05/2007 - 06/2009

Led implementation of SAP Financial System Infrastructure for Our Lady of Mercy Hospital acquisition.

Collaborated with executive leadership, Finance, IT, and healthcare staff on project requirements and prioritization.

Spearheaded all aspects of project deliverables, including proposal, scope, design, and budgeting.

Managed technical planning, resource staffing, and financial monthly close procedures.

Columbia University

Financial Systems Analyst/Program Manager, Office of the Controller, Teacher's College

04/2004 - 05/2007

Facilitated management of Financial/Accounting monthly close procedures and IT deliverables for Columbia University's Teacher's College.

Served as liaison between Finance users and IT department to resolve operational issues.

Chaired IT Council, overseeing problem and change management to enhance operational efficiency.

Managed University's IT infrastructure, ensuring timely system upgrades and enhancements.

Led large project teams, directing developers, analysts, vendors, and business partners in requirement gathering and analysis.

Oversaw budgeting, work assignments, scheduling, risk assessments, and quality assurance for projects.

Ensured effective communication across departments to align financial operations with IT capabilities.

IBM

IT Program/Project Manager, Developer, Programmer

11/1992 - 06/2002

Oversaw project management for North American finance initiatives, ensuring timely execution and compliance.

Led application development projects, enhancing functionality and user experience.

Directed survey development processes, improving data collection methodologies.

Managed programming tasks to optimize software performance and efficiency.

Education

Columbia University New York, NY

MA in Math, Science and Technology

05/2007

Fordham University Bronx, NY

BS in Quantitative Methods, Marketing

Certifications

Project Management Institute of Westchester - 2007

Awards

David H. McConnell Award Team Award Recipient for outstanding performance in leadership – Avon

IBM - Team Leadership Award

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