Project/Program Manager
About Candidate
Introduction:
Senior IT Project/Program Manager with 17 years of experience leading complex IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data center migration projects. Proven expertise in project governance, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination, ensuring seamless execution across global teams. Adept at aligning IT initiatives with business objectives to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. Strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams and implementing strategic process improvements. Extensive background in cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and IT service management. Successfully delivered multi-million-dollar projects within stringent timelines and budgets. Skilled in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies for effective project execution. Experienced in integrating IT systems across diverse environments, ensuring compliance and security. A results-driven professional focused on innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement. Recognized for optimizing IT processes, enhancing system resilience, and driving business transformation.
Responsibilities:
- Led cybersecurity programs and IT infrastructure upgrades across multiple global facilities.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including RFP processes, vendor selection, and execution.
- Oversaw Secure Service Edge (SSE) implementation, ensuring seamless integration and security enhancements.
- Spearheaded legacy VPN transitions to Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for improved security.
- Directed data center migrations, network upgrades, and enterprise-wide IT infrastructure projects.
- Defined and implemented IT governance frameworks, project management methodologies, and best practices.
- Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, optimizing resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery within scope, time, and budget constraints.
- Conducted risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to project managers and IT teams across global time zones.