Dedicated business professional possessing strong communication, project management and business analysis abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a curious nature and drive to succeed. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Calgary Board of Education, CBE
01.2023 - Current
Project management and business analysis for a software RFP project
Create and manage a project plan including stakeholder, communication, schedule, and financial plans
Develop and communicate regular status updates to sponsor and project team
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Develop initial change management and communication plan for next phase of the project
Evaluate business processes, elicit requirements from multiple stakeholder groups to gain consensus on a final requirements list
Develop and maintain an understanding of the current software platform, including its architecture, functionality and technologies
Ensure that all requirements are included in the software RFP and are accurate, complete and consistent
Manage response and evaluation period, providing regular status updates, chairing evaluation demos and discussions
Develop a business case for recommended next steps once a decision has been reached.
Project Manager / Business Analyst
MasTec Canada, (through Tricon Resources)
02.2022 - 03.2023
Project management and business analysis for a digital transformation project
Collaborate with OCM to ensure change management is incorporated throughout the project and incorporate a robust communication plan
Source and implement a software solution that would integrate with ERP and other tools
Evaluate business processes, elicit requirements from multiple departments including Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Estimating and Operations to gain consensus on a final requirements list
Worked closely with reporting/data analyst to develop reporting for Finance, Accounting and Operations including a central report repository
Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Identify areas for improvement, work with leaders to develop and implement solutions
Develop a training program, job aids and procedures to ensure sustainment after implementation
Manage project stakeholders as well as three vendors (SaaS provider and two integration specialist vendors)
Advise executive team on data management strategies.
Project Manager / Business Analyst
Teck Resources
07.2021 - 02.2022
Project management for a Portfolio Management Software Pilot and Time Entry Simplification project, utilized both waterfall and agile methodologies
Conducted requirements gathering across multiple groups, gaining consensus to reach a solution that would work for all stakeholders
Developed project communications and reported to the PMO to detail project status
Performed data analysis and developed reports to communicate results for various levels of the organization
Business Analysis for a Return to Office project and other internal development projects
Utilized both Azure Dev Ops and Project Online.
Network Project Manager
Cybera
01.2021 - 06.2021
As a project manager I acted as Product Owner and / or ScrumMaster in an Agile (Scrum) project management environment utilizing Jira and Confluence
Created funding request proposals including collaboration with clients (post-secondary institutions) to derive problem statement and business needs
Prepared project communications for executive and governance committees
Managed network projects including virtual firewall, DDoS and network upgrade initiatives, performed requirements gathering, gap analysis to determine scope requirements, employed problem solving and decision- making skills to ensure projects run smoothly
Developed and maintained relationships with internal team members, clients and vendors
Conferred with executives to plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
Manager, Special Projects
H2Safety Services Inc
06.2013 - 01.2021
Project / Process Management worked closely with senior management, utilized data analysis and business modeling tools to influence organizational direction
Change Management (including communication plans, transition training, etc.)
Gained consensus amongst key decision makers to launch transformational initiatives
Project Manager for process improvement projects including software implementations, financial process, operations process improvement
Utilized Azure DevOps, MS Project and in house developed tools
Financial management, project and organizational level
Project Coordinator
06.2013
Various Organizations
Various roles including Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Manager
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