Project & Delivery Manager - Hybrid/Agile Leader

LESLEE FREIMUTH

Evanston, IL 248-***-**** ****************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/leslee-freimuth

PROJECT & DELIVERY MANAGER

Seasoned Project Manager with experience leading complex, cross-functional creative, marketing + enterprise-based initiatives from initiation through deployment. Expertise in managing full project lifecycles, scope definition, budget management, stakeholder + executive communication, risk management and operational governance. Strong focus on delivering client-driven results, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment and performance metrics.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Capabilities: Traditional + Digital Media Delivery Manager Creative + UX Project Manager SDLC Management Project Lifecycle Management Scope + Requirements Management Leadership + Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting Kanban, Waterfall + Hybrid Delivery Methodologies Budget Oversight + Management Risk + Issue Resolution Vendor + Third-Party Coordination Process Improvement Strategy + Implementation PMO Initiatives

Technology Environments: AWS API Gateway .NET React Angular SQL Data Lake & Lakehouse Architectures Project Management Tools: NetSuite Azure DevOps Jira Asana Monday.com Trello Workday Wrike Smartsheet Microsoft Office suite Co-Pilot

Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Certified AI-Empowered SAFe® Scrum Master

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

bswift, LLC - Chicago, IL

Agile Scrum Master and Creative + UX Project Manager Mar 2022 - Present

Lead end-to-end roadmap execution, KPIs, scope, timelines, release management and risk mitigation across cross-functional teams.

Deliver executive-level stakeholder communications, providing visibility into budget, resource planning, KPIs, timelines and risk management.

Manage cross-functional Agile teams to deliver HR technology solutions and AI-driven analytics dashboards, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual processing.

Drive continuous improvement in Agile delivery performance by reducing cycle time, increasing throughput and velocity and lowering defect rates.

Proactively manage risks and dependencies through structured tracking, impact analysis and mitigation planning.

Ensure on-time, high-volume benefits platform releases while improving quality through enhanced defect management and post-release stabilization.

Managed end-to-end delivery for Creative + UX team deliverables including video production, mobile + website assets and print + digital marketing materials.

bswift, LLC - Chicago, IL

Creative + UX Project Manager – Contractor via Beacon Hill Staffing Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

Previous role: Managed end-to-end delivery for Creative + UX team deliverables including video production, mobile + website assets and print + digital marketing materials.

Rightpoint - Chicago, IL

Project & Client Engagement Manager Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

Managed $500K–$2M budgets for Desktop and mobile projects.

Oversaw application enhancements, production deployments and ongoing support programs.

Ensured alignment between business requirements and technical architecture decisions.

Improved delivery predictability through structured release planning and risk governance.

iCrossing - Chicago, IL

Digital Media Project Manager Dec 2015 - Nov 2019

Managed complex web and platform initiatives for large national brands with budgets up to $8M.

Oversaw application builds, CMS implementations and integrated campaign technology projects.

Maintained scope control and financial governance to ensure delivery against contractual client commitments.

Partnered with architecture and development leads to align technical execution with business objectives.

Vibes Mobile - Chicago, IL

Freelance Project Manager Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

Planned, managed and oversaw mobile app launches for various retail clients.

DDB - Chicago, IL

Digital + Traditional Advertising Project Manager Jul 2011 - Sept 2015

Managed delivery operations across a $15M account portfolio supporting digital platforms and applications.

Established standardized execution frameworks for digital + traditional advertising campaign initiatives.

Coordinated internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure work quality and timeline adherence.

Strengthened financial oversight across $2M–$15M initiatives.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Project + Delivery Management roles at Tribal DDB, Energy BBDO, Organic, Inc. and Visteon Corporation for Retail, CPG, Automotive/Manufacturing clients involving traditional + digital media, enterprise software platforms, desktop + mobile websites, mobile apps and digital transformation initiatives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business (Advertising) - Ferris State University

Associate’s Degree, Arts & Sciences (Pre-Law) - Ferris State University

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

Silver Effie Award - McDonald’s “Supplier Stories”

JD Power Top 5 Automotive Websites - Jeep.com

Adobe Site of the Day - PatriotFactor.com

iCrossing Best Search Campaign - Belk

Web Communication Award - Visteon

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