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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , PMP, CSMPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & PMOTechnology and healthcare executive with expertise in establishing PMOs for start-ups & newly formed organizations from the ground up and building high performing project management and scrum delivery teams while leading e- commerce product development and transformation. Adept at orchestrating cross-functional, enterprise programs with C-level visibility and reporting. 20 years of experience forming and managing large teams to deliver multimillion- dollar portfolio ($150M+) of strategic initiatives that include digital e-commerce platform, web & mobile development, infrastructure, HR, analytics, branding, mergers & acquisitions. Career HighlightsEngineering Operations Management Tapped to manage budget and resource plan for the engineering organization consisting of 124 product development professionals in collaboration with the CTO. Created technical onboarding curriculum in collaboration with the engineering functional managers and onboarded 100+ newly hired product development professionals to the organization.Strategic Initiatives & Portfolio Management Implemented project management software solution to showcase executive portfolio dashboard and automated project score cards for status reporting, giving leadership deeper and more meaningful visibility into project and program metrics necessary to make informed decisions.Governance, Processes & Methodology Established PMO governance and methodology of project procedures and standards of excellence. Provided structure for all the programs and projects as well as guidance and support for all product development teams.Portfolio Management Skills & ExpertiseC-Level Portfolio ReportingCapital PlanningPeople ManagementVendor Selection/Management/RFP Portfolio Management Agile/Scrum/Kanban/Waterfall PMO Governance Resource Management Career Succession & Planning Software Development Lifecycle Budget Management/Forecasting Merger & Acquisition Leadership & AchievementsANDMORE (a Blackstone Company) - Digital DivisionVICE PRESIDENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE REMOTE 2020 - Present Established a PMO for start-up digital division and co-led the companys digital transformation in collaboration with both the Chief Technology and Chief Product Officers. Promoted to the executive leadership team for supporting 18 agile teams and fostering a culture of high standards in excellence and innovation.Led the project intake process, and the project portfolio roadmap for B2B e-commerce SaaS and marketplace suite with over $4B annual GMV in wholesale home, gift, and apparel verticals.Established, grew, and led PMO team of 24. Collaborated with CTO to hire/build/manage 18 agile product development teams averaging over 100 annual feature and enhancement releases per year.Developed and implemented team OKRs in alignment with the companys OKRs to track team and project performance and developed career advancement opportunities.Integrated 2 development teams from different divisions into the PMO agile process, resulting in reduced turnover and cost efficiencies.Spirit Airlines, Inc. Airline providing services in the US, Caribbean and Latin America SR. MANAGER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE MIRAMAR, FL 2018 - 2020 Hired to establish the PMO governance and methodology of a newly formed PMO after an internal re-organization and to transition from an IT PMO to an Enterprise PMO. Implemented project management software solution to manage project portfolio of $150M yearly.Collaborated with C-Suite to manage the intake process and capital planning. Prioritized project portfolio based on revenue, cost reduction and process improvement & optimization during capital planning sessions.Grew PMO team from 4 to 24 team members and provided training opportunities to create a competitive working environment and reduced turnover rate.Created innovative programs consisting of multiple projects and provided PMO staffing to operations, marketing, HR and IT departments.ONEBLOOD, INC. Healthcare Company providing services to patients and hospitals in FL, GA, AL, SC and NC SR. PROJECT MANAGER / PMO LEAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 2014 2018 Brought on board to help form an enterprise PMO team to execute the companys merger & acquisition strategy. Co- led the merger of 4 separate business entities into one unified organization. Presented the companys integration strategy and merger experience as a keynote speaker during industry IT Conference. Promoted to PMO lead and managed key initiatives sponsored by C level-Suite.Business Continuity/Disaster Management Program (project sponsored by the Board): Led 12 C level executives, 40 directors and the IT organization through the process of developing a comprehensive business and systems recovery plan for 79 business functions and 51 system applications (some FDA regulated) across the organization. Implemented business continuity software solution, wrote training curriculum, and managed the validation process through a series of recovery exercises with the C-suite.Business Applications & Systems Integration & Configuration (sponsored by the EVP of Laboratories) o Stem Cell Software Solution Oversaw software application configuration and implementation designed to automate processes in the labs and provide access to electronic patient records to 6 hospitals and their doctors. Managed all aspects of stem cell lab equipment interface, individualized hospital web portal and the development of a billing module activities.o Hospital System Interface Directed 4 teams (3 external) during scope planning and requirements gathering phase to strategize the interface of the laboratory blood management software (Mediware / HCLL) with hospitals medical record management system (EPIC). ASTRONICS Aerospace & Defense Company developing aircraft safety systems. PROGRAM MANAGER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 2013 2014Managed product portfolio consisting of 2 company divisions with $4M budget. Analyzed schedule/cost performance, created risk mitigation plans, and presented earned value status to senior management and stakeholders monthly. Drove engineering teams to meet projects objectives and timelines in a matrix organization. MOTOROLA MOBILITY (a Lenovo Company) - Global Telecommunications Company PROJECT / PORTFOLIO MANAGER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 2006 2012 Managed full lifecycle product development including hardware and agile software development. Managed product validation/user testing from initiation and planning to execution for domestic and international product launches for Sprint and Nextel carriers.Earned recognition from Nextel International for planning and executing product consumer testing for their key markets. Managed on-site project kick-offs and trainings in Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. NOBEL LEARNING COMMUNITIES National Educational Company DIRECTOR (OPERATIONS) MIAMI, FL 2003 2005Successfully led a team of 20 direct reports and managed daily business operations for a private school with responsibilities including budget administration, staffing, training & development, program marketing, and state regulatory compliance.Achieved national accreditation through the Southern Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (SACS) by managing the in-house accreditation process. Assured adherence with quality standards and presented school competencies to SACS educational committee. Attained Florida State certification for all hired teachers. Maximized teacher performance through effective hiring and training. Educational Development & CertificationsMA in Education University of South FloridaBS in Psychology Tennessee Temple UniversityMasters in Project Management Certification George Washington University PMP Project Management Professional / CSM Certified Scrum Master |
