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Summary: PgMP, PMP, PMI - ACP certified, strategic, results-oriented Senior Delivery/Program Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience leading portfolios, programs, projects, PMO and cross functional teams with an emphasis on whole team effectiveness, communication, and PMO improvement. Over 20 years of experience in initiating, planning, executing, and controlling of complex programs/projects related to application development, infrastructure, and process development while ensuring that assigned projects adhere to the approved life cycle work patterns, standards, and procedures for solution delivery. Over 12 years of experience utilizing waterfall methodology for software development. Over 8 years of experience utilizing agile methodology for software development. A change management agent with a proven track record of harnessing technology enabled solutions to enhance business performance and competitiveness. Certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP). . * Developing strong customer relationships and driving new service opportunities for assigned accounts. * For a major insurance company, reduced project durations by 20%, for a net savings of nearly $5 million. The percentage of projects coming in on time and within budget increased by 40%. As a result, management broadened the scope of the initiative to implement agile practices across the organization. * Managed large PMO programs and projects successfully for major organizations such as Accenture, EDS, Best Buy, IBM, United Airline, Bank of America, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. * Big 4 experience through Accenture, as well as managing PMO environments and rapidly changing priorities. * Accustom to handling multiple projects simultaneously and overcoming competing stakeholders across enterprise PMO's * Effective management skills with the capability to efficiently manage dynamic teams made up of full-time staff, local contractors, client resources, offshore resources, and remote virtual teams. Effectively utilized capacity planning to identify and select resources for programs and projects. * Technology Leader with a broad range of technology portfolios, including business and enterprise software development in java and .net applications, web portals, platform migrations, shrink-wrapped products, Enterprise Content Management Systems (ECMS) COTS integration programs and large scale organization transformation. * Effective release planning and management skills that ensure successful and timely release of products. * Change Management System Expert with the ability to identify new requirements and impact of requirements on baseline schedule and cost. * Extensive experience managing teams utilizing both agile and plan-driven development methodologies. * Proven ability to foster communication and effective collaboration among business and technical staff at all levels including Vice Presidents and C level decision makers. * Proven ability to manage large projects/programs with resources ranging from 5 to 45 professionals and budget ranging from $500,000 to $27 million. Education/Certifications/Trainings:
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