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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateELSA MFRANKSFort Wayne, United States Street Address
PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEPROFESSIONAL SUMMARYSuccessful Project Management professional with over 10 years of experience in managing IT infrastructure deployments, SDLC products implementation and integration. Relationship building and Collaboration; Leads and contribute to cloud-related projects, particularly focusing on AWS, Azure, and Oracle cloud platforms. Managing comprehensive project plans using MS Project, outlining tasks, dependencies, timelines, and resource allocations.SKILLSTECHNICAL SKILLSMicrosoft Office Suite, SharePoint, MS Project, Dynamics NAV, SAP (MM, SD, Solution Manager), Visual Basic, Pastel, VSTSScrum FrameworkSoftware Development LifecycleProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementAgile MethodologyEXPERIENCEIT Project Manager IIASK Consulting Cummins Atlanta, GAApril 2022 - CurrentDefine and outline project scopes for various cyber security projects, including CMMC implementation, SOAR/D3 deployment, and Venminder integrationLead and contribute to cloud-related projects, particularly focusing on AWS, Azure, and Oracle cloud platformsFacilitate integration between cloud environments and key tools such as Splunk, Jira, Gitlab, and Snow, enhancing visibility and collaborationDetermine and define project scope accurately, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectivesProvide ongoing support to the project team throughout the project duration, employing best practices and standards to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and time constraintsUpdate status reports consistently on PPM Clarity and PowerPoint, reflecting the current progress, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the planProactively manage risks, issues, and concerns by maintaining RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) logs, identifying potential threats or obstacles, and implementing mitigation strategiesUtilize Jira boards efficiently to track and manage tasks, user stories, and project progress, facilitating agile project management methodologiesConduct daily standup meetings with the project team to review progress, discuss any impediments, and ensure alignment towards project objectives and timelines.Project ManagerAccenture Nashville, TNMay 2019 - April 2022Assigned to various accountsThe roles supported Project Management, PMO Functional Support and consulting as well as Customer Service and Service Management, Responsibilities: -Pfizer Project Manager Service Now Integration TestingTarga Project : (Houston Texas) Responsibilities - PMO Project Plan Updates (MS Project), Building RAID Document, Issues, Risks, Onboarding, Action items, Status Reports, Owner of CDP(Client Data Protection for Targa), & CDP Training, Raising Tickets in ServiceNow, Build and Maintain Onboarding Document, Update distribution lists, Update Status Report, Invoicing, Create Job aidSr. Project AnalystGLOBAL IDENTITY & ACCESS SECURITY Grand Rapids, Michigan, USANovember 2018 - April 2019Assisted with planning, control, and review of large projects based on time and cost analyses.Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.Managed Metrics of Scrum TeamsManaged Risk Issues, Concern, ConstraintsSr. Project CoordinatorSAP Ariba Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaJanuary 2017 - January 2018Assigned to Sasol accountCoordinated PMO team through project planning, management of daily stand-up meetings, administration of project financials, reporting of defect registers, and attending/recording meeting proceedingsJob Responsibilities: -Prepared and presented Working Committee presentation packs (outlining project plans, risks, status, issues, and defects) as well as Network Growth information(RAID log)Assisted team with go live execution for projects as neededResolved and closed 181 of 195 defects in SAP Ariba deployment project - significantly improving quality and functionalityManaged project budgets up to $10M and improved accuracy of budget forecastsImplemented interactive board-based scheduling and project management system that improved efficiency ~50%Strengthened working relationships with clients by identifying and proactively responding to their concerns or needsProject ManagerDeloitte & Touch South AfricaJanuary 2016 - January 2017Oversaw eight staff and product budgets of $10M to manage IT infrastructure projects including building moves and system deploymentsDirected all phases of and acted as single point of contact regarding highly technical and complex projects for programs involving multiple work streamsInterfaced with stakeholders and end users in areas affected to move projects from conception to final implementationReviewed and allocated resources, defined project scope, developed detailed work plans for each project, managed resourcesFacilitated communication, led execution activities, and closed out projects with stakeholdersCompleted all projects within scope, time, and budget; sent 100% of all PMO notifications, financials, and minutes on timeRe-established previously dormant PMO department to standardize and improve overall project management activityCreated governance log and templates for PMO that better complied with business standardsCreated and maintained GIS PMO portal that improved retention, searchability, and availability of project documentationSetup monthly newsletter and update presentations to better share information and improve inter-team collaborationSelected as member of Year End Function and Occupational Health and Safety teamsSAP Support and Project CoordinatorStandard Bank South AfricaJanuary 2015 - December 2015Managed deployment projects and provided technical support or training to end users of SAP SD module during enterprise-wide go liveEstablished project plans, scheduled timelines - including meetings, analyzed monthly recoveries, tracked budgets, updated performance registers, approved timesheets, and assisted with closeout reportsMapped SHE data and issued role assignments for go-liveOversaw implementation of accounts rules engine for PBB - in line with SAP coreSuccessfully managed Bank Analyzer and Vehicle and Asset Finance projectsProject ManagerSasol South AfricaJanuary 2013 - December 2014Managed project plans, risks, scope changes, deliverables, milestones, quality assurance, and up to 10 team members for five enterprise IT projectsSupported project execution through day-to-day administration including scheduling and minutes for meetings, maintaining project documents, assisting senior project managers, and reporting status to Program Manager each weekLed daily standup meetings with team members to review roadblocks, brainstorm solutions, and share project updatesSuccessfully completed Mobility, SAP Fiori, SAP PTP, App Store, and Boardroom App deployment projectsHired as senior project administrator and rapidly promoted to project management role based on outstanding performanceProject AdministratorMediro ICT South AfricaJanuary 2012 - January 2013Program AdministratorGijima, Absa South AfricaJanuary 2010 - January 2012Program CoordinatorJMR South AfricaJanuary 2009 - January 2010Project AdministratorIntuate Group, SouthJanuary 2007 - January 2008Sales AdministratorMusuku Benification SystemsJanuary 2004 - January 2006Project CoordinatorDenel South AfricaJanuary 1997 - January 2004EDUCATIONPMI CAPM Training Course ITIL Foundations Course SAP Project Management Certificate Harvard Manage Mentor Project Management Certificate Agile Project Management Essentials Certificate Prince 2 PMI Certification CSM (Certified Scrum Master) Completed ServiceNow Systems Administrator Training Completed ServiceNow Business Process Consultant Training ServiceNow Systems Admin Course |
