Experience

Highlights

 Improved the project management culture affecting five global business units. Established the PMO that aligned the business unit's goals with the company's strategic objectives improving their financial performance. Led global project management and technology development initiatives. Coached team members on project methods, policy updates, and execution improvement plans. Helped leaders understand how to effectively manage project management governance. Managed project personnel, including hiring, career planning, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and resolution of personnel issues. 

PMO Manager / Grapevine, TX./ Remote                  Enterprise

As an experienced project management leader, I am developing and implementing project management methodologies across multiple project teams that fulfilled client business requirements for a $1.5B book of business. By providing subject matter expert guidance and support, I improved the project management culture within these project teams, resulting in better project success rates and improved overall performance. I worked closely with each project team manager to align their specific goals with the enterprise's strategic objectives, establishing the necessary project management methodology and ensuring that all stakeholders were equipped to succeed.

 

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Sr. Project Manager /Ephrata, WA./ Remote                     Enterprise

As a PMO leader, I guided GDPUD EPMO Managers to develop innovative ways to improve and advance the Enterprise Project Management Office framework that is applied to all complex construction and technology projects. I identified gaps in the project management processes and improved the enterprise project management framework by developing a comprehensive methodology for continuous improvement that was implemented in 2023. Through collaboration with the Organizational Change Management Office, I have developed and delivered training on the enterprise project management framework's use and application, ensuring that all stakeholders are equipped to succeed. I have also improved the project risk management culture by developing a comprehensive risk management methodology and delivering enterprise-wide training, ensuring that project management practitioners were better able to identify, document, and communicate risks.

 

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Sr. Manager / Houston, TX./ Remote                           Enterprise

As a skilled project management leader of the PMCOE, I successfully led the development and implementation of project management methodologies across multiple international business units. By providing subject matter expert guidance and support, I improved the project management culture in these business units, resulting in greater project success rates and improved overall performance. Additionally, I have worked closely with each business unit's vice president to align their specific goals with the enterprise's strategic objectives, establishing the necessary project management methodology and ensuring that all stakeholders are equipped to succeed. My efforts have contributed significantly to the company's success in both domestic and international markets.

SME Support:

·         Helped business unit leaders understand how to effectively manage project management governance.

·         Collaborated with leadership to identify critical path, milestones, KPIs, and risks for their business unit.

·         Advised business leaders on project management competency and career development for their teams.

·         Coordinated and managed enterprise-wide weekly project management training program

·         Provided direction in setting project goals, project planning, execution, quality, and resource allocation to business units.

 

PMCOE Activities:

·         Established 3-year PMCOE road map and plans to achieve the major milestones.

·         Led global project management and technology development initiatives.

·         Managed the risk mitigation of workstreams that were common across various projects in the program.

·         Ensured resource availability and coordinated them for the execution of the PMCOE projects.

·         Managed PMOCE day-to-day operations, project contracts, vendors, and procurement activities.

·         Provided regular progress updates to the steering committee and executive leadership.

·         Led the utilization of the Remote Project Management Program that resulted in a $741k savings.

·         Managed five Sr Project Managers direct reports and 14 volunteer PMCOE committee members.

·         Administered a $635k yearly budget for the PMCOE.

 

Special Projects:

 Finance Modernization Project

·         Provided SME guidance to project teams executing the enterprise Financial Modernization projects.

·         Mentored finance and accounting directors in project management methodology and governance.

·         Provided guidance on all phases of the Finance Modernization program delivery.

·         Collaborated with finance directors with resolving project team issues to ensure project goals are met.

 

Global Lesson Learned and Customer Satisfaction Portals-Dashboard Project

·         Led the development and implementation a time-phased Lessons Learned Process and platform.

·         Led the development and implementation of a time-phased Voice of the Customer Process and platform.

·         Managed the collection of detailed requirements and metadata from the five business units.

·         Coordinated the application design review with the project, IT, and software development teams.

·         Facilitated and coordinated the User Acceptance Testing of the applications.

·         Managed the deployment of the applications at the business unit and enterprise levels.

 

New Product Development PMO

·         Began the development of New Product Development PMO processes based on Agile methodologies.

Program Manager / Houston, TX./ Hybrid                                                                             Business Unit

I successfully established a project management office that aligned the business unit’s financial goals with the enterprise’s strategic objectives. To ensure continuous improvement, I established key performance indicators and metrics that allowed me to track, correct, and report on the business unit's performance progress. By guiding and supporting project teams to meet their project objectives on schedule and within budget, I have significantly contributed to the improvement of the business unit's financial performance. Furthermore, I have provided invaluable advice to technical project managers on how to effectively communicate technical requirements to their operations and personnel managers, improving overall project execution and success. My dedication and expertise have resulted in a significant positive impact on the company's bottom line.

Key Accomplishments:

·         Established a PMO that was implemented across three business units.

·         Ensured project management methodology was adopted by all business units.

·         Audited current projects for compliance with new project management processes.

·         Created project management alignment plans for poorly performing projects.

·         Led the continuous improvement of processes using customer feedback non-conformance items.

·         Improved the risk management culture by emphasizing early risk identification and risk management plan development.

·         Established a Voice of the Customers process and increased the Net Promoter Score from 6.5 to 9.

·         Implemented the global utilization of MS Project for project schedules and project On-Time Delivery KPIs.

·         Implementing the utilization of a Lessons Learned portal to support continuous process improvements.

·         Implementing Business Unit PMO SharePoint site to communicate training sessions, improvement to processes, and up-coming project management initiatives.

·         Audited current projects for compliance with new project management processes.

·         Created project management alignment plans for poorly performing projects.

Improved Financial Performance within 8 months:

·         Reduced Account Receivable (AR) past due from 60% > 30 days to 42%.

·         Reduced Day Sale Outstanding (DSO) from 120 days to 78 days.

·         Reduced Unbilled Revenue from 40% to 30%.

·         Reduced Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) from 5.7 mm to 1.46mm per year.

Continued Performance Improvement after 14 months:

·         Reduce AR past due from 42% > 30 days to 20% (below the company average).

·         Reduce DSO from 78 days to 70 days (below company requirements).

·         Reduce Unbilled Revenue from 30% to 20% (below the company average).

·         Maintain COPQ <2% of expected project revenue.

·         On-Time Delivery of projects > 90% as per approved project schedule.


Sr. Project Manager / Houston, TX.  / Hybrid                                                                        Business Unit

I successfully managed multiple client-facing projects involving the design and production of complex subsea components. I have led multicultural engineering project teams, collaborating to collect technical requirements and design the components, including conducting static and dynamic analyses to ensure their performance and reliability. I have managed technical teams responsible for the successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or System Integration Testing (SIT) of these subsea components, ensuring their compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. I have also managed project contracts, vendors, and procurement activities in support of the project life cycle. Furthermore, I have developed comprehensive project scope management plans, risk assessments, schedules, and managed project budgets, ensuring successful project completion within scope, budget, and timeline constraints. I have also successfully managed the change management process for project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and that any changes are efficiently and effectively implemented. My experience and expertise have enabled me to successfully deliver complex technical projects to the satisfaction of clients and stakeholders alike.

Key Accomplishments:

Provided project development leadership, including managing project engineers and offshore construction teams. Outlined the work plans and assigned duties and responsibilities to assure safe on-schedule completion.

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Program Manager / Baku, Azerbaijan / Hybrid                                                                     Business Unit

I established a regional PMO that successfully delivered projects utilizing multi-cultural engineering teams.

I managed multiple client-facing projects, leading project teams to collect technical requirements for the design of subsea components, including conducting the analyses to ensure performance and reliability. I have effectively managed technical teams responsible for the successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or System Integration Testing (SIT) of these subsea components, ensuring their compliance with industry standards and customer requirements. I have also managed project contracts, vendors, and procurement activities in support of the program. My expertise in project management has allowed me to develop comprehensive project scope management plans, risk assessments, project schedules, and budgets, ensuring that all projects are completed within scope, budget, and timeline constraints. Additionally, I have successfully managed the change management process for project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that any changes are efficiently and effectively implemented, and that all stakeholders are informed throughout the process. My ability to lead teams and manage complex projects has resulted in successful project delivery and satisfied clients.


Key Accomplishments:

Established and managed local PMO. Provided leadership of project development, including managing engineers and offshore construction teams. Outlined the work plan and assigned duties and responsibilities to ensure on-schedule completion.


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Project Manager / Houston, TX.  / On Site                                                                            Business Unit

Managed client-facing projects and provided leadership of project development, including managing engineers and technical teams. Outlined the work plan and assigned duties and responsibilities to ensure on-schedule completion of projects. Developed project plans, risk assessments, schedules, and budgets for projects 

Project Manager / Contractor  / On-Site                                                                                Business Unit

Managed client-facing projects and provided leadership of project development, including managing engineers and technical teams. Outlined the work plan and assigned duties and responsibilities to ensure on-schedule completion of projects. Developed project plans, risk assessments, schedules, and budgets for projects.