Project Manager Management

Brian Osser https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-osser-86109a11/

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Sr. Project Manager

Results-driven Project Management Professional with 10+ years of experience leading enterprise initiatives from concept through rollout across healthcare, finance, government, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Skilled in aligning project execution with organizational strategy, managing cross-functional and remote teams, and delivering technology and process improvement solutions within budget and schedule. Adept in Agile (SAFe, Scrum) and Waterfall methodologies, with proven success in improving operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. Recognized for fostering collaborative, high-performance environments that motivate teams toward shared goals. Currently pursuing PMP certification. Core Competencies

• Project Leadership & Governance: Project & Program Management (Agile, SAFe, Waterfall), Strategic Planning & Roadmapping, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Financial & Resource Management: Budgeting & Cost Control, Risk, Issue & Change Management (RAID Logs)

• Communication Management: Stakeholder Communication & Status Reporting, Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Technical Delivery & Transformation: Systems Implementation & Integration (SAP, PM/EMR, SaaS), Process Optimization & Business Transformation

Career Experience

Project Manager Federal Aviation Administration – El Segundo, CA Mar 2024 – Aug 2025 Ensured FAA telecommunications projects met all project goals, including schedules, scope, and compliance with operational and funding requirements—maintaining critical communications infrastructure reliability. Strategic & Portfolio Management

• Maintained telecommunications project portfolio, aligning schedules and funding with operational priorities.

• Developed and evaluated Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to secure appropriate vendors and solutions. Execution & Coordination

• Tracked schedules, progress, and site coordination activities to ensure timely delivery.

• Collaborated with engineering, management, and external organizations to resolve technical issues. Stakeholder Engagement

• Represented the business unit in internal and external meetings, ensuring consistent communication on status and impacts. Contract Engagements

Program / Project Manager (Contract) Ernest Packaging Solutions – Commerce, CA 2024 Enabled technology upgrades that supported operational efficiency, ERP accuracy, and long-term system scalability for business growth. Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Managed multiple SAP technology-based projects aligned to the IT roadmap and business goals.

• Defined project scope, identified required resources, and ensured alignment with organizational objectives. Execution & Oversight

• Directed system implementation efforts, ensuring the achievement of deadlines and budgets.

• Oversaw both internal and external IT teams, translating user requirements into technical specifications. Sr. Technical Project Manager (Contract) OptumCare – El Segundo, CA 2021 – 2023 Increased revenue cycle speed, improved data accuracy, and enhanced member retention through optimized outreach and operational automation.

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Implemented AI coding technology to improve accuracy, reduce lag days, and accelerate cash collections.

• Created platforms for member outreach campaign management and automated reporting. Workflow Optimization

• Eliminated manual Excel processes by implementing database-driven solutions with automatic data syncing. Brian Osser https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-osser-86109a11/ *****.*****@*****.*** 310-***-****

Technical Project Manager (Contract) System Migration & Integration OptumCare – El Segundo, CA (continued) Delivered seamless medical records migration with minimal disruption to healthcare providers, supporting continuity of care and compliance.

• Managed PM/EMR system migration for New Mexico and Colorado markets to the Mountain West Region platform.

• Coordinated multiple delivery teams, tracked dependencies, and maintained detailed project plans. Stakeholder Coordination

• Facilitated collaboration in a highly matrixed environment, ensuring alignment between technical and business teams. Technical Project Manager (Contract) AssetMark – Concord, CA 2021 -2021 Supported the timely rollout of financial services technology enhancements, improving client-facing capabilities and operational efficiency. Project Lifecycle Management

• Directed projects through requirements, design, development, testing, and release.

• Developed detailed schedules for all stakeholders, ensuring consistent on-time delivery of cross-department deliverables. Project Manager IV (Contract) City National Bank – Los Angeles, CA 2020 – 2021 Supported the timely rollout of financial services technology enhancements, improving client-facing capabilities and operational efficiency. Project Planning & Execution

• Managed banking projects from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Coordinated capacity planning, resource acquisition, and team motivation. Senior Project Manager IT (Contract) OSI-Systems Inc. – Hawthorne, CA 2019 – 2020 Improved sales and service capabilities by delivering integrated CRM tools, supporting data-driven decision-making. Technology Implementation

• Led Salesforce G360 system implementation, integrating CRM data and improving reporting capabilities.

• Managed multiple corporate IT initiatives, proactively addressing risks and roadblocks. Technical Project Manager II (FTE) DXC – Ashburn, VA 2018 – 2019 Delivered compliant, user-friendly healthcare systems, improving claims accuracy and service to providers and members. System Upgrade & Compliance

• Continued managing Medicaid MMIS upgrades for Maine and West Virginia, post contract transfer from Molina Healthcare.

• Aligned future-state workflows with corporate and regulatory requirements. Technical Project Manager II (FTE) Molina Healthcare – Long Beach, CA 2011 – 2018 Increased operational efficiency, reduced project costs, and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations, benefiting multiple state programs.

Large-Scale Implementation

• Delivered CAQH upgrade across multiple states/territories, saving $4.5M through on-time deployment.

• Managed SaaS implementations and state-funded change requests.

• Managed the entire project software development life cycle (SDLC) of the Medicaid MMIS software upgrades for Maine and West Virginia, focusing on claims, member, provider, and clinical management. Process Optimization

• Reduced schedules by 20% via SAFe Agile adoption, improving collaboration and workflows.

• Facilitated daily stand-ups and tracked progress against sprints. Education and Professional Development

Bachelor of Science in History, UCLA

Software & Tools

MS Project, Primavera EPPM P6, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Jira, ServiceNow ITBM, Visio, MS Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Photoshop (basic), InDesign, Maya 6.0

• PMP Certification (In Progress) – Project Management Institute

• Agile & SAFe Training

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