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Senior Project Manager / Program Manager / Director

SDLC Management ~ Contract Administration ~ Vendor Evaluation & Relations

Multimillion Dollar Budget Administration ~ Staff Management ~ Financial & Cost Analysis

         Seasoned career in leading multimillion dollar IT projects, facilitating cooperative vendor relations, and leading unified teams in achieving project and program goals according to fiscal, timeline, and quality criteria.

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

         Excel at interfacing with stakeholders to propel forward-moving efforts across multiple initiatives concurrently.

         Outstanding skills in effectively and efficiently managing IT personnel, budgets and strategic plans, while closely monitoring technological trends and advancements.

         Extremely well-versed in change management, risk identification and mitigation, financial analysis (e.g. Earned Value Management [EVM]), and utilizing PMI, Agile, offshore development, and RAD project methodologies.

         Able to align, coordinate, empower, and guide cross-functional teams in accomplishing objectives and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth, and diverse environment.

Master of Business Administration, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, IN

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Computer Science, Indiana University-Bloomington, IN

Associate of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Computer Science, New Mexico Military Institute-Roswell, NM

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 3M, 2015

Certified PMP #504398, Project Management Institute, 2007

3M, Austin, TX, Jan 2014 Jul 2016

Program Group Manager

         Mobilized, coached, and directed team of high-performing project and program managers in engagements surrounding parking, tolling, DMV, and public safety.

         Played an integral role in fostering continuous improvement of PMO and 3M MVSS Business Unit.

         Evaluated and monitored vendor/supplier performance to enforce compliance with contractual obligations.

         Prepared RFPs and RFQs, negotiated contracts, and leveraged EVM, cost variance analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, and Cost Breakdown Structure (WBS and CBS) to control project expenses.

         Effectively managed and mentored team of 30-40 functional and technical personnel across large, multi-year, $20M projects simultaneously.

         Joined forces with Proposal group, Legal team, and SMEs to respond to RFPs and secure new business.

Solutia Consulting, Austin, TX, Jul 2013 Jan 2014

Senior Project Manager

         Project-managed integrated tolling (roadside and back office) solution for ERC in Portsmouth, VA requiring skillful management of $1M budget and ~25 team members.

         Transformed failing project to realize rapid success following resignation of previous project manager.

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         Proficiently applied PMI, Agile and SDLC project management methodologies to deliver solutions on time and according to rigorous quality criteria.

         Supervised preparation of project estimates, third-party cost/schedule evaluations, forecasts (EVM), and contractual terms for acquisition of hardware, software, and IT professional services.

USAA, San Antonio, TX, Jun 2012 May 2013

Senior Project Manager

         Managed teams in completing between eight and 10 projects simultaneously with budgets ranging from $60K to $500K.

         Contrived and orchestrated schedules, change control plans, and risk management plans for a wide range of projects involving prototypes, application upgrades, lab, deployments and system fixes to upgrades.

City of Kansas City, MO, Jun 2010 Nov 2011

Project Manager

         Led team of up to 20 in rolling out REJIS (Regional Justice Information Service) software modules for KC Municipal Court resulting in recognition as largest paperless municipal court nationwide.

         Commanded $6M budget to implement six programs related to Law Enforcement, Court Case MGT, Mobile Traffic, IVR, and website.

         Negotiated contracts and closely monitored vendor/supplier performance to verify compliance with obligations.

Enviance, Inc., Austin, TX, Jan 2008 May 2009

Project Manager

         Spearheaded complex technology projects nationwide comprised of between 25-50 functional and technical personnel.

         Rolled out three programs and 15 projects collectively valued at $25M-$35M for numerous clients.

ASAP Automation, Bangalore, India, Aug 2006 Aug 2007

International Program Manager

         Effectively balanced budget of $7M while driving cohesive efforts among project managers, engineers, programmers, and sales engineers across India, US, and Europe.

         Delegated assignments to 40 resources in India while holding accountability for contract negotiations, vendor selection, and IT procurement.

         Merged sharp forecasting skills and well-honed financial acumen to fuel profits by 15% in one first year.

Self-employed, Austin, TX, Jan 2005 Jul 2006

Senior Project Manager (independent contractor)

         Formulated compelling and informative proposals for government organizations, administered $1M budget, delegated tasks to 15 personnel, and steered projects through development and timely implementation.

         Applied advanced documentation skills toward authoring renewal project assessment report, project improvement plan, risk management plan, and cultural change management plan.

         Analyzed and methodically devised process to elevate performance of State PMO by 25%

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., Evansville, IN, Nov 1999 Nov 2004

Chief Information Officer

         Functioned as primary senior advisor to Board of Commissioners, Mayor, the City, and County Council in all IT related matters encompassing strategic/tactical planning, reporting, staffing, SLA compliance, and contract administration.

         Controlled $30M+ in corporate and client IT budgets, and championed delivery of ERP (UltiPro) and CRM (HEAT and Salesforce) solutions on time and 10% under budget.

         Directed, motivated, and supervised 40 City, County and contract personnel.

Prior Background:

Site Director of Application and Desktop Services, Southern Union Company Austin, TX

Project Manager, Unigroup/Mayflower Transit, Carmel, IN

Data Processing Manager, Marion County Justice Agency, Indianapolis, IN

Program Manager (Captain), United States Army

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[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

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Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently exploring career opportunities in IT project management and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to solid industry and academic credentials including a Master s degree, a PMP credential and a Six Sigma Green Belt certification, I offer considerable expertise in global project leadership, proficiency in Agile software development, and proven strengths in business analysis and resource management. My extensive experience across project planning, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management capacities certainly indicates my versatility and ability to manage multimillion dollar software projects in any environment. To complement these qualifications, I offer exemplary analytical, financial, training, and team management skills which are vital as a senior project or program manager.

As an integral member of your leadership team, you will find that I am positioned to deliver immediate and long-term results, with an unwavering commitment to supporting you in not only attaining, but exceeding your goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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