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Arlene Gilligan

Bradford,Canada

Summary

To demonstrate my commitment to service excellence and dedication to the tasks at hand in a Business Analyst role within the organization

Strong project delivery experience (>20 years) in Project Management, Business Analysis, User Experience roles Manage and maintain the priority of the items in the release backlog, including user stories, bugs tech support escalations to maximize the value of the product with vision of strategy Thorough knowledge of multiple technology platforms and channels including Telephony, ICM, Aspect, eForms, ECM, Compass, DDGS, Thunderhead,CMO Hands-on expertise in applying Process Methodology, Project Management, AS400, MQ Workflow, Coins, Compass and data management standards to projects of different complexity Proven ability to lead complex changes for enterprise-wide projects such as Compass Paperless Origination, Records Management, AML and MPSO Thorough understanding needs and processes in Business Banking, Retail and Telephone Banking to recommend client specific approaches to resolving high impact issues Able to develop solid working relationships with stakeholders across multiple channels and business units as well as external vendors, with a strong ability to negotiate and influence business partners Comprehensive ability to define current state process and recommend multiple strategic future state solutions to stakeholders Extensive experience providing solutions in a Customer Centric environment, while working with multiple Lines of Business in parallel Flexible enough to work independently or lead a team on any size project Excellent organization and time management skills that provide the ability to multi-task Meet project objectives within budget, on time and within acceptable quality levels Excellent mentoring and leadership skills Extensive work with Legal, Compliance and AML partners to clarify requirements

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

CIBC Digital Commercial Banking
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Product Owner on Enterprise Digital Transformation team
  • Experience with Agile practices
  • Responsible for representing Business needs while defining Requirements and creation of Processes to support retail channel
  • Acted as SME for Digital Deposit application
  • Product owner on Digital Banking Onboarding Project
  • Worked closely with Legal and Compliance to ensure that the new online application meets all regulatory requirements
  • Worked with Business Analysts and Vendor to ensure User stories reflect channel requirements and are built to meet the project needs
  • Liaised with Forms Management to create new BCC forms to support the application process
  • Worked with Architecture and eSign live to ensure that out of the box solution will satisfy project requirements
  • Maintained DBO Backlog once project was implemented
  • Digital Banking Onboarding (Quarterly Achiever)

Senior Manager

CIBC Business Analysis PEGA
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
  • Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to overcome challenges, leading to enhanced productivity levels.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
  • Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that resulted in higher returns on investments.
  • Championed process improvement initiatives that led to significant cost savings without compromising on quality standards.
  • Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
  • Enhanced company reputation by driving successful initiatives that addressed client pain points effectively.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Managed a team of 5 direct reports to support Compass projects In the banking center
  • Managed a team of 8 resources to successfully migrate MPSO Release 1 and 2 records from PRPC to TopTeam
  • Worked with >10 different business and technology groups to ensure that Compass Paperless Origination was designed, built and tested as per requirements
  • Implemented training sessions for TopTeam to improve the adoption rate within the MPSO BA community
  • Established processes to manage projects in TopTeam for a large group of Business Analysts
  • Facilitated requirement gathering and JAD sessions in order to identify gaps in current state while gathering requirements to make recommendations for future state design
  • Championed the use of CERM, Top Team, EDF and Change Management processes on all projects by promoting correct and effective use of methodologies and processes to project team
  • Use Business Analysis skills to deliver all project artifacts that make up the Solutions Requirements Package (Requirements Management plan, Solutions Requirements document, UID’s, Use cases, Workflow, Print Specs, Data elements, Messages, SSI)
  • Resolved issues with both internal and external stakeholders by using negotiating and facilitation skills to achieve a common resolution
  • Supported both Development and QA teams during respective phases of project life cycle by contributing to Design and CETM documentation
  • Acted as a lead for CS&ESS at weekly MPSO Triage meetings for Change Requests
  • Mentored
  • Compass Paperless Origination (Quarterly Achiever)
  • Stand Alone Paypro
  • CDIC
  • TopTeam Migration (Quarterly Achiever)
  • BAU intake estimates

Senior Business Systems Consultant

CIBC Corporate Systems and Enterprise Shared Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • CS&ESS BA lead for small and large projects (MPSO Release 1,2, AML, Records Management, eforms releases) under Shared Services portfolio
  • CS&ESS lead to assess intakes that have a potential impact on Enterprise Content Manager
  • Provide operational support on Telephone Banking initiatives and Identify deficiencies within the process for the purpose of developing and implementing enhancements /improvements
  • Ensure stakeholders have a clear understanding of requirements by managing walkthroughs of all documentation on both Enterprise and small projects
  • CS&ESS BA Lead for Enterprise and small projects: MPSO Release 1, 2, Project White, AML, Multiple eform releases, Records Management (Quarterly achiever)
  • Acknowledged by internal partners as a lead
  • Team SME for ECM intakes

IVR Channel Manager

CIBC Telephone Banking
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Develop tactical plans for management of IVR projects and assume responsibility for execution of the approved plans and on-going management of the CIBC Enterprise Telephony and TB-Managed IVR service
  • Act as both a Business Analyst and Project Manager while leading projects
  • Maintain comprehensive competitive information on market penetration, channel capabilities and initiatives, as well market advertising and positioning
  • Research and ensure relevant technology advancements are reflected in channel plans
  • Develop comprehensive business cases and recommendations related to the automated channel for consideration by Senior Manager and above, and subsequent incorporation into plans for larger channel group
  • Lead IVR work packages to ensure that goals for timelines, scope and budget are met
  • Provide alternative solutions if the project is in jeopardy of not meeting scope, timeline or budget
  • IVR Lead for Enterprise and small projects: CITI Conversion project, Advantage card, Tax Free Savings account for both CIBC and PCF, IVR Refresh, NSL upgrade, Designed IVR for Business Contact Centre, Supported enhancements for National Risk Monitoring Real Time Decision Engine

Education

Bachelor of Commerce -

Simon Fraser University

Yellow Belt -

CIBC

Top Team training -

CIBC

Defining and Gathering Requirements -

Learning Tree

MS Project -

CIBC

Lovem Methodology -

IBM

Gathering requirements -

Global Knowledge Network

Situational Leadership -

CIBC

Timeline

Senior Manager

CIBC Digital Commercial Banking
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Manager

CIBC Business Analysis PEGA
01.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Business Systems Consultant

CIBC Corporate Systems and Enterprise Shared Services
01.2012 - 01.2015

IVR Channel Manager

CIBC Telephone Banking
01.2007 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Commerce -

Simon Fraser University

Yellow Belt -

CIBC

Top Team training -

CIBC

Defining and Gathering Requirements -

Learning Tree

MS Project -

CIBC

Lovem Methodology -

IBM

Gathering requirements -

Global Knowledge Network

Situational Leadership -

CIBC
Arlene Gilligan