MARCELO ROBERTO PESSOTTO
***** *********** ***, ****** ******-FL, 34787
Phone: 407-***-****
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelo-pessotto
SUMMARY
Professional with more than 20 years of proven professional experience and over the last 15 years dedicated to Project Management. Strong Education based on the best Brazilian Colleges in Business Administration and Project Management: Getulio Vargas Foundation and Federal University of Parana.
Experience in Outsourcing Corporate Networks and IT Services with large US companies like Bits & Bytes, Verizon, Carestream, Alitek / Mosaic, ExxonMobil.
With International Certifications in Project Management: Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP-PMI – #497 in USA), Project Management Professional (PMP-PMI), SAFe 6 Scrum Master (SAFe SCRUM MASTER), PRINCE2 (Axelos), SFC (SCRUMStudy) and SFPC (CertiProf).
Large Experience with complex and multicultural Projects/Programs/Portfolios.
Excellent Communication Skills; Building, Documenting, Executing and Managing Project and Risk Plans
Strong ability for Leading and Support Multiple Projects, Programs and Portfolio, Infrastructure (internet/telephone, server upgrade, patches) and Web Clould based solutions
Data Center Migration Plan; ERP Implementation, SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle); Total Cost Ownership (TCO), Equipment and System Inventory Plan; Disaster Recovery Plan, Budget and Resources, User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
PMI Affiliated and Volunteer
EDUCATION
MBA In Project Management – Getúlio Vargas Foundation (Graduation 2013)
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration – Federal University Of Parana (Graduation 2002)
CERTIFICATIONS
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP-PMI – #497 USA / #2152 World)
Project Management Professional (PMP-PMI – Valid 07/2026)
MasterMind – Lince (2023)
SAFe 6 SCRUM Master
PRINCE2 (Axelos)
Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC-SCRUM Study)
Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC-CertiProf)
SKILLS
Project Management, SDLC, Waterfall, Agile (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe Agile)
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese (Native)
Expertise Areas
Information Technology, Security, Hospitality, Supply Chain/Logistics, Procurement, Banking/ Finance, and Human Resources
Management tools
MS-Project/Enterprise PM, ITIL, JIRA, Project Model Canvas, ServiceNow, Advanced MS-Office: Word, Excel (Pivot Tables/Graphs/Charts), PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Outlook, SharePoint
Technologies
Java, .NET, Xamarin, Angular, SQL Server; Test Cases; RUP; DEV OPS, Azure
ERPs
JDEdwards, Oracle and SAP
Environment
Windows XP/NT/98/2000/7/10, Linux
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bits and Bites – End Client: Stony Brook University 11/2023 – 07/2025
Sr IT Project/Program Manager
Main responsibilities
Oracle Cloud Implementation: ERP, EPM, HCM, EDM and FDI Modules
Responsible for the coordination, stability, and status reporting of cross-functional project-oriented work efforts.
Manages processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet customer specifications.
Assembles project plans and team assignments.
Directs and monitors work performance by managing resource requirements, performance quality analysis, and escalating timeline concerns in a timely manner.
Responsible for tracking project deliverables and adjusting project plans and/or resource needs to meet customer requirements.
Schedule meetings, coordinate communication regarding project progress, and risks that impact budget and/or timeline, Risk Management and User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
Manage one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high intensity.
Main results:
●Oracle Cloud Enterprise System Implementation
oBudget: $37 Million USD
o2 years
oModules:
Enterprise Data Management (EDM)
Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
Finance (ERP)
Human Capital Management (HCM)
Miller & Associates Sourcing – End Client: Carestream 06/2022 – 09/2023
Sr IT Project/Program/Portfolio Manager
Main responsibilities
IT Project Management Consulting
PMBoK and Agile Methodologies (SAFe) - Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
Project Management Tools: Carestream PLI (based on Aras Innovator) - Planview and MS-Project
Managing the production of the required deliverables – Statement of Work
Onboarding new projects
Planning and monitoring the project, based on the scope, budget, timeline and resources – Project Charter
Preparing and maintaining project plans for each different project – MS-Project
Managing project risks and issues, track project requirements and removing roadblocks impediments
User Acceptance Tests (UAT)
Escalating/Documenting Project Changes to Sponsors and Stakeholders
Monitoring/Reporting Project KPIs, like overall progress and resources usage
Main Projects
Carestrem: Multiple Projects – Budget: from $50K to $500K – System migrations to Financials, After Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics
oOneSource Global Trade – Update Thomson Reuters Global Trade Management solution for Brazil
oEdicom Solution – Replace Brazil old electronic invoicing Solution
oKMS Lighthouse Solution – replace old Carestream Knowledge Management Solution
oMS-Office 2021 Update – Migrate old MS-Office versions to 2021
oData Lake Migration – Move SQL Server based solution to Azure Synapse
Pyramid Consulting – End Client: Verizon
Sr IT Project/Program Manager 12/2021 – 03/2023
Main responsibilities
IT Project Management Consulting
PMBoK and Agile Methodologies (SAFe)
-Information Technology
-Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
Project Management Tools: Confluence, Jira and Rally
Designing and applying software solution based on SDLC
Onboarding, Planning and Monitoring new projects
Preparing and maintaining project plans
Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
User Acceptance Tests (UAT)
Applying change control and configuration management processes
Main Projects
Verizon - OTS Efficiency – System Improvements - Reduction of defects presented by systems in the Verizon deployment area – 3 Main System Teams working together – 1.5 years - $ 1M of budget
Pessotto Consulting Services LLC – End Client: Alitek/Mosaic
Orlando-FL 09/2019 – 11/2022
Owner and IT Sr Project/Program Consultant
Main responsibilities
Project, Program and Portfolio Management Consulting, Negotiation and Training based on PMBoK, PRINCE2 or Agile Methodologies as SCRUM
Information Technology, Hospitality, Logistics, Procurement, Banking/Finance, and Human Resources
ERP Implementation - SAP
Waterfall and Agile Methodologies
Project Management Tools: MS-Project/Enterprise PM; Jira; Rally; Clarity; Trello; MS-Visio; SharePoint
Java, .Net, SQL Server, Infrastructure and WEB Cloud based applications with Angular and Xamarim
Written and Oral communications skills, including Presentations to Executive Management Meetings
Onboarding, Planning and Managing multiple projects at same time
Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
User Acceptance Tests (UAT)
Manage software development Teams
Main Projects
IT Project Consultant – System Migration: BlueCielo Meridian to OpenText Content Server – 1.5 years, Budget: $ 500K (Alitek – Mosaic – 08/2021 to 01/2023)
IT Project Consultant – LED Panels and Digital Signage Solution (VB-Technology 01-05/2021)
IT and Sports Project Manager – Program and Project Management (R9 Ronald Academy 01-05/2021)
Consulting for Implementation of Project Management Office (Axon Bytes 08/2020 – 10/2020)
Amazon Logistics 09/2020 – 01/2021
Wilmington - MA
FC Associated I
Main responsibilities
Supply Chain and Logistics Department
Problem Solve Lead; Material unload and stow; Routes definition; Material separation; Orders dispatch
Warehouse Management System Configuration
Supply Chain Route Setup
Main Projects
DAS8 Warehouse Configuration
Brazil Experience
STEFANINI IT SOLUTIONS – End Client: TIM Mobile 05/2018 – 03/2019
IT Sr Project Manager/SCRUM Master
I was invited to join Stefanini in a period of new internal process implementation, and they need a Senior Project Manager to help them achieve this transition. I ve also adopted Agile Framework and Methodologies in order to better manage my teams (30 employees). Annual budget over R$ 1 million. Projects related: Microsoft Project/Enterprise PM, ITIL, ERP Implementation – SAP, Software development with SDLC: JAVA, .NET, Angular, Xamarin. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans. User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
PM-GGF - PROJECT CONSULTING – End Client: Big Brain Education 03/2018 – 08/2019
Senior IT Project Manager
mar de 2018 - ago de 2019 · 1 ano 6 mesesmar de 2018 - ago de 2019 · 1 ano 6 meses
Curitiba Area, BrazilCuritiba Area, Brazil
Project management: Introductions; Consulting; Training; Deployment
IT Consulting Management
SOFTPLAN PLANNING AND SYSTEMS 06/2015 – 11/2017
IT Sr Project Manager/SCRUM Master
Based on my previous experience with Public Stakeholders Customers, I was invited to join Softplan in other to handle new project demands for São Paulo State Attorney. Softplan sourced for a Senior Project Manager able to manage SAJ Attorney ERP with São Paulo State, their biggest client. After that, I was given projects from other Brazilian States. I managed over 12 people on different projects. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans. User Acceptance Tests (UAT). I was responsible for Data Center Project at Amazonas State Court.
CURITIBA CITY HALL 10/2014 – 05/2015
IT Project Consultant
I was invited to join Information Technology Secretariat of Curitiba Mayor, just after left the FIFA World Cup Project, which I have managed together with many analysts from the Information Technology Secretariat. Software development with SDLC: JAVA, .NET, Angular, Xamarin. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans. User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
MATCH SERVICES/TODO – End Client: FIFA 06/2013 – 10/2014
IT Venue Manager
After almost 3 years managing a Cisco Infrastructure Project at HSBC Bank Brazil, I was invited by Match Services to handle the FIFA IT Infrastructure for the Curitiba Venue during 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. I ve managed almost 55 people over 4 different teams: Support, ITIL, Telephone/Fax, Internet/Cabling and Hospitality, Supply Chain & Logistics. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans. User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
DIMENSION DATA DO BRASIL – End Client: HSBC Bank Brazil 10/2010 – 05/2013
IT Infrastructure Project Manager
After 2008 Financial Crisis, HSBC Bank restarted the Cisco VoIP Phone Migration Project. This project migrated HSBC Data Center Infrastructure from Siemens to Cisco Solution. Worked with Technical Team (ITIL) and Supply Chain and Logistics Department. I managed 10 resources in my team, during 2.5 years. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans. User Acceptance Tests (UAT).
ELECTROLUX DO BRASIL 08/2008 – 07/2010
IT Projects Coordinator
After almost 7 years of ExxonMobil, I was invited to join Electrolux PMO, and due to the previous Supply Chain background, that I had in the area, I got responsible to the Warehouse Management System Project with Supply Chain/Logistics Division. This was the first time I managed an entire project on my own. I managed over 15 people over different projects I handled. Microsoft Project/Enterprise PM, ERP Implementation: SAP; Software development with SDLC: .NET with SQL. Managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans. User Acceptance Tests (UAT).