Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager in the Eastern part of the US.
Sr. Project Manager/DIRECTOR
Executive Summary:
Seasoned Professional with extensive experience directing, mentoring and managing PMs, client and contractor teams in full life cycle development of complex software systems. Excellent communication skills, knowledge of work and extensive planning contribute to a record of projects completed on time and under budget.
* Directed a team (40 plus resources) in delivering Life Insurance, Variable Annuity products, Web based banking and Property & Casualty insurance systems that resulted in increased profits of $1,500,000.
* Managed and directed design and development of SOA systems and applications with HP and IBM servers.
* Managed and directed design and development of Enterprise Web based systems.
* Managed projects cost, budget ($12 million), scheduling and resources (including vendors).
* Detailed level planning using schedule variance, base line, current plan and actuals reporting.
* Coordination across all phases of project and tasks and resources.
* Converted and implemented third party (CSC) based Vantage Product for variable annuity products policies, accounting and reporting.
* Included Risk and change management in all projects.
* Produced PM status reports weekly and monthly.
* Raised awareness of risks and project issues to the appropriate management levels.
* Ensured proper management approvals for project continuation and implementations.
* Facilitated team meetings & planning sessions, set agendas, with help documented issues decisions and action items.
* President/CEO and owner of PLR, LLC.
* Directed a team (40 plus resources) in delivering Life Insurance, Variable Annuity products, Web based banking and Property & Casualty insurance systems that resulted in increased profits of $1,500,000.
* Directed a team in delivering client server systems for a major Middle Eastern oil company that resulted in savings of $5,000,000.
* Performed due diligence of software selection process for major biotechnology firm, led to additional work ($2 million).
* Conducted a comprehensive information system strategy assessment and package selection for major NE retail chain ($1.6 million additional work).
* Managed contractor and company development teams, implementation teams and operations staff (125 people).
* Directed 5 to 7 simultaneous projects and 15 to 125 people.
* Managed projects cost, budget ($12 million) and scheduling.
* Managed the acquisition of server hardware and software for projects.
* Negotiated vendor contracts and service agreements.
* Managed RFP process and performed technical evaluations of contract bidders.
* Managed the acquisition of hardware and software for user based applications.
* Strong technical background, strong working experience in the following areas: Servers and Data storage systems (including server virtualization), computer operating systems (UNIX, LINUX & Windows), client computing solutions (thin-client, thick-client), encryption solutions, authentication solutions and Active Directory.
Technical Areas:
Hardware: IBM and NCR mainframe and mid-range systems, Windows, IBM and HP servers.
Environments: IMS, CICS, ACF/VTAM, OS: MVS/XA/SP, VM/CMS, JES2, TSO/ISPF/PDF, PC DOS, IMOS, VRX, IRX, Client/Server, Windows OS (Windows XP and 2000).
Databases: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, IMS/DB/DC, VSAM, ADABASE, and TOTAL
Infrastructure: IBM Mainframe, Windows 2000, IIS 5.0 servers, Web Farm servers, SNA servers, SQL Servers, AIX and HP-UX servers (and virtualization).
Packages: CSC Vantage, Endevor, PVCS, SAP R/2, TELON, Excelerator, Intertest, Infosys/Infoman, GDDM, UCC3, UCC1, Librarian, Panvalet, FDR, SDF, QMF, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Planview and Primavera.
Applications: Manufacturing, Retail, Payroll, Financial management, Customs, Logistics, Production/Material Control (MRP/MPS), Inventory Control, Order Processing, Shipping/Receiving, and Engineering. Life Insurance applications, Variable Product applications, Claims applications, Web based training systems and Web based banking systems.
Other: Standards/procedures development, Development and Quality Assurance methodologies, Business Process requirements, Systems planning and requirements, Software Quality Assurance.
Employment History
Unemployed 02/2009-Present
Keane, Inc., Bloomington, IL 1998-2009
Senior Project Manager:
Directing, mentoring and managing project managers. Directing and managing enterprise infrastructure projects (AIX, HP-UX servers, Server replacements, IIS, production Web Farms and SQL Server, networking, security, production and test center infrastructure). Directed a team (40 plus resources) in delivering Life Insurance, Variable Annuity products, Web based and Property & Casualty insurance systems that resulted in increased profits of $1,500,000. Directed and managed teams in the design and development of large mainframe systems, Annuity and Applications, and Property & Casualty applications. Directed and managed teams in the design and development of large mainframe and server applications for Claims, Life, Annuities, Banking, Property & Casualty and Health claims.. Managing and directing the design and implementation of Enterprise Web based systems. Directing and managing teams of designers, programmers, analysts, networking, mainframe systems, QA/testing and support personnel in the analysis, design and development of insurance products applications and systems. Strong technical background, strong working experience in the following areas: Servers and Data storage systems (including SAN, Data warehousing, server virtualization), computer operating systems (UNIX, LINUX & Windows), client computing solutions (thin-client, thick-client), encryption solutions, authentication solutions and Active Directory.
Directing and managing teams of contract programmers and analysts (75) in the analysis, design and development of client/server projects using PowerBuilder and Oracle. Directing the coordination of networking and communications infrastructure installation for remote sites. Managing project budgets ($3 million). Directing the maintenance and support of several mainframe engineering systems.
PLR, LLC/SOMC_SOCP,Joint Venture, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Consulting Project Manager:
Directing a team of programmers and analysts (25) in the design, development, conversion and maintenance of Ordnance Corp logistics programs. Designing mainframe sub-systems for the Research department. Analyzed and reviewed work orders before assigning them to the team members.
PLR, LLC, Weymouth, MA Owner/President/CEO:
Formed own Information technology consulting company. Performed marketing, sales and hands-on work for clients. Successful in obtaining contracts overseas.
Coopers & Lybrand, Boston, MA 1990-1992
Senior Associate:
Performed analysis and review of manufacturing, materials and systems for multi-division electronics manufacturer. Performed due diligence of software selection process for major biotechnology firm, led to additional work ($2 million). Conducted manufacturing software package assessment/selection and prepared implementation plan and transition strategy for a brake manufacturer. Conducted a comprehensive information system strategy assessment and package selection for major NE retail chain ($1.6 million additional work). Conducted systems conversion and consolidation planning for state controlled failed credit unions. Implementation of SAP (R/2) materials modules for agricultural implement manufacturer. Directed Cooper's and client development teams in development of custom financial management systems. Performed system requirements analysis and system definition for financial and manufacturing systems.
References will be furnished upon request.
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