Senior IT Project Manager with Global Delivery Expertise
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CORNELIUS TAYLOR
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornelius-taylor-pmp-itil-17a06a7/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Senior IT Project Manager with experience delivering enterprise-level infrastructure, networking, and security projects for global organizations. Proven success leading multimillion-dollar initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory standards. Skilled in vendor management, project governance, and IT transformations. PMP Certified.
WORK HISTORY
Senior IT Project Manager, 08/2024 to 07/2025
Allied Universal Technology Services - Lombard, IL
Directed security system upgrades ($650K–$3.5M+) across U.S. government-regulated nuclear facilities, integrating advanced access control, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring solutions into legacy infrastructure to meet strict NRC compliance standards.
Oversaw end-to-end project lifecycle including design, engineering, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), cybersecurity documentation, vendor coordination, and on-site implementation of servers, switches, workstations, cameras, and access control devices.
Managed budgets, procurement, and scheduling using Microsoft Project and SAP, ensuring accurate resource planning, cost control, and on-time delivery while adhering to nuclear regulatory requirements.
Senior IT Project Manager, 03/2023 to 04/2024
Ryerson Metals - Lisle, IL
Led IT infrastructure initiatives supporting a $57M manufacturing expansion project, delivering core network design, Cisco Meraki wireless deployments, and a major data center relocation to enhance operational efficiency.
Executed Office 365 migration for multiple acquired companies, collaborated with cybersecurity teams to mitigate ransomware threats, and implemented WAN/LAN optimizations across 100+ national and international locations.
Served as Project Portfolio Manager, ensuring all IT acquisitions met governance, legal, and security compliance standards, reducing integration risks and improving time-to-value for mergers.
Senior IT Project Manager, 09/2022 to 03/2023
Ardagh Group/KForce - Chicago, IL
Managed firewall upgrades and Zscaler security integrations for enterprise network security enhancement, minimizing vulnerabilities across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Coordinated server migrations and NAS storage upgrades (Dell/EMC, NetApp), supporting critical business applications and improving system reliability.
Partnered with plant IT managers to execute network drops, HVAC, and power upgrades for new office build-outs, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
Senior IT Project Manager, 08/2021 to 03/2022
Insight Enterprises - Hanover Park, IL
Delivered IT infrastructure projects for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, including upgrading network core switches (Cisco 9400 series), implementing shipboard VOIP systems, and deploying EUC devices to support global fleet operations.
Managed end-to-end logistics for equipment staging, asset tracking, and international shipping, ensuring timely deployment despite complex supply chain challenges.
Produced weekly executive status reports, highlighting progress, risk mitigation strategies, and budget adherence for multi-vessel IT rollouts.
Senior IT Program/Project Manager, 12/2020 to 08/2021
Sentinel Technologies - Tempe, AZ
Directed global IT initiatives including VMware virtualization, NSX storage upgrades, and data center migrations, ensuring alignment with client business continuity and scalability goals.
Led Microsoft O365 and Active Directory upgrade projects, implementing secure email migrations for enterprise clients, improving security posture and user productivity.
Applied Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage project timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams, reducing delivery delays and operational risks.
Senior IT Project Manager / Program Manager, 01/2014 to 01/2019
Earlier Roles
Insight Enterprises, True Value, PNC Bank, Hollister Inc., Northern Trust, Daimler Trucks, IBM, Pepsi, and others.
Projects included data center migrations, disaster recovery, SAP upgrades, security policy refresh, and global network transformations.
MILITARY SERVICE
Supply Specialist/Communication Specialist
United States Army, Worldwide
Managed inventory and asset control for a large-scale operation, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Coordinated procurement, storage, and distribution of equipment and materials, optimizing supply chain efficiency and reducing downtime.
Leveraged inventory management systems to process orders, track shipments, and maintain accurate records, streamlining operations and minimizing errors.
CONTACT
Address: Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
Email: *********@***.***
Phone: 847-***-****
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Technology - Chicago, IL
Associate Degree, Electronic Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Hoffman Estates, IL
Project Management Certification, (PMP #3121850)
Project Management Institute
SKILLS
IT Infrastructure Planning & Delivery
Budget & Resource Management (up to $250M)
Project Management Tools (Microsoft Project, SAP)
Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
IT Governance & Compliance (NERC CIP, NRC Standards)
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Cloud Services (Microsoft Azure)
Office 365 / O365 Migrations
Data Center Migrations & Consolidations
VMware Virtualization & NSX
Cybersecurity Compliance & Threat Prevention
WAN/LAN Design & Implementation
Cisco Networking (Routers, Switches, Meraki)
ServiceNow, Jira, SharePoint (ITSM & Collaboration Tools)
Merger and Acquisitions for Governance
Laptop, Desktop and printer repair.
NAS technology Dell/EMC Net App storage devices.
Microsoft Visio tools.
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