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Senior Program / Project Manager

PeopleSoft ~ ERP Applications ~ Agile & Scrum Methodology ~ Resource Management

Project Planning ~ Risk Management ~ Change Management ~ QA ~ Business Development

         Strong project / program management experience with the ability to identify requirements, allocate resources, and expeditiously facilitate delivery within timeline, scope, and budget parameters.

         Demonstrated strengths in leading technical teams throughout the complete software development life cycle for multimillion dollar PeopleSoft-based ERP solutions.

         Considerable talents in project plan development including schedule, charter, budget, and expenses.

         Excel at interfacing with key stakeholders to control risk, propel forward-moving efforts, contain costs, and fuel continuous improvement across multiple projects concurrently.

         Extremely well-versed in change control, quality assurance, Agile and Waterfall methodologies, status reporting, issue resolution, PMBOK framework, fit-gap analysis, data mapping, and ensuring SOX compliance.

         Effective at smoothly aligning both onshore and offshore personnel and resources to achieve project objectives.

         Proven success in testing and deploying cutting-edge solutions which considerably enhance productivity, profitability, and competitive positioning for clients and employers.

         Consistently achieved 100% client satisfaction by maintaining strict compliance in all projects with regards to operational processes, quality standards, relevant laws, bank policies, audit and regulatory requirements.

         Evolve business ideas into fruition by cogently translating strategic vision into technology road maps, project plans, and operational model prototypes.

SN Techsys LLC, 2013 to Present

Sr. PeopleSoft Lead / Manager (Independent Consultant)

Client: IBM-US Army, Herndon, VA

         Direct team of 10 in $50M+ US Army project (GoArmyEd) to support tuition assistance and continuing education of active Army soldiers, Army civilians, Army National Guard, Reserves, Cadets and G3 personnel in 3,000+ universities and schools nationwide.

         Recommended, planned, coordinated, and upgraded PeopleSoft Campus Solutions from 9.1 to 9.2.

         Launched VIA Portal for GoArmyEd which subsequently generated $10M+ in revenue for client.

         Convinced C-level management to transition front-end user access from Portal to PeopleSoft to enhance user accessibility, maintenance and functionality, capturing over $20M in new business.

Client: Verizon, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

         Orchestrated upgrade of PeopleSoft HRMS from version 8.4 to 9.1 including planning, design analysis, gathering requirements, test plans, test cases, risk mitigation, and stakeholder relations.

Client: Sallie Mae (SLM), Reston, VA

         Governed PeopleSoft Financial component of Sallie Mae s division into Sallie Mae and Navient, proficiently cooperating with team members to achieve timely completion and delivery.

Enterprise Solutions Group, 2012 to 2013

PeopleSoft Lead (Principal Consultant)

Client: American Media Inc., Boca Raton, FL

         Upgraded PeopleSoft Financials (AP, AR, BI, AM, GL, Procurement, Purchasing modules) from 8.4 to 9.1.

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         Merged 8.4 customizations into 9.1 and proposed separate bolt-on to expedite retrofit process, enrich functionality, and boost company revenue by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

         Championed highly visible bolt-on customization for processing of EQV (ESG Quick vouchers) based on AP system quick voucher functionality.

Client: ETS, Trenton, NJ

         Masterminded complete bolt-on customization to support Credit Card Pay Cycle payments process.

The Carlyle Group, 2010 to 2012

PeopleSoft Financials Lead / Manager

         Structured and executed seamless $30M+ implementation of PeopleSoft Financials 9.1 product suite for AP, GL, KK, AM, AR, BI, TR, PC, Contracts and Grants modules.

         Aligned, mobilized, and motivated global team in post-implementation support and ongoing enhancements.

Softnet Solutions Inc., LLC, 2006 to 2010

PeopleSoft Project Manager

Client: EmblemHealth, New York, NY

         Directed 25+ project team members in integrating PeopleSoft Financial modules (GL, AP, AR, BI, AM, PO and TR) with other modules and third-party systems during merger of Group Health Inc. and Health Insurance Plan of New York to successfully release EmblemHealth product suite.

         Upgraded PeopleSoft Financials product suite to version 9.0 and led reimplementation of PS EPM 8.9 from 8.4.

Client: Goldman Sachs, New York City, NY

         Headed a large global team of cross-functional technology experts in vital role as PeopleSoft Production Support Technology / Functional Manager.

         Devised work breakdown structures for offshore team members to effectively maintain both North Americas and Asia business financials systems management.

         Functioned as lead and primary liaison between company and client stakeholders for development of business applications and daily maintenance of PeopleSoft Financial systems.

         Held regular status update meetings as well as weekly team meetings for technical, functional and business analysts dispersed worldwide.

         Created several Application Engine, SQR interfaces and processes, and generated technical and functional designs, objects, and tests plans by leveraging Application designer tools and PeopleCode.

         Collaboratively authored conversion programs, designed layouts, and prepared technical documentation for conversion of GL from legacy system (DBS) into PeopleSoft.

Prior background includes role as Senior PeopleSoft Systems Analyst with Radiant Softsol Inc., 2004 to 2006; clients included Empire State Development Corp., Rabo Bank, CBS/King World, HIP USA, and Lazard Fr res & Co.

MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL

BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (member of PMI DC chapter)

PeopleSoft Financials, PeopleTools, Upgrade Assistant, PeopleCode, SQR, Crystal Reports, PS/nVision, PS/Query, Data Mover, Oracle, Windows NT, UNIX, SQL Server, SQL Navigator, Visual Source Safe, Merant Version Manager, Toad, Sybase, SQL Advantage, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Mercury PPM tool, Power Builder, Autosys, HEAT, PHIRE change management tool, Citrix remote access, Power Designer16, Lotus Notes, Workday, Rational Team Concert, GoArmyEd Portal, SameTime

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a long-term career opportunity as a Senior-level Project/Program Manager and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I offer considerable expertise in leading cross-functional teams on a global scale, proficiency in PeopleSoft Financial Management solutions, and proven strengths in directly influencing new business development. My extensive experience across requirements analysis, resource management, budgeting, and change control capacities indicates my versatility and ability to manage projects in any environment, with substantial expertise in financial, federal and health insurance sectors. To complement these qualifications, I offer sound analytical, planning, and scheduling skills which are fundamental as a project or program manager.

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through excellent technical acumen, sharp organizational skills, and an unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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