Summary

• Over 10 years of experience in Information Technology that includes leading and managing requirements and performing project management responsibilities for large up to 8 millions and global projects and managing relationships with 3rd party vendors
• Extensive experience managing onshore offshore Development and Quality Assurance teams
• Managed multiple full life cycle projects from inception to delivery
• Experience performing Gap Analysis and creating Project Plans, Work Breakdown Structures WBS , and Lists of Issues, Action Items, Risks, and Project Charters for enterprise projects
• Extensive experience as an IT Project Manager with expertise in practical application of the System Development Life Cycle SDLC , including analysis and design, application development, and quality assurance testing
• Project management experience in developing Java Web Services using XML, SOAP, WSDL, and WebServices
• Vast experience with managing e-commerce website related project for administration and sales of pre-owned and new vehicles as per client need
• Hands-on experience managing process and system design in SAP MM, SD, FICO configuration, development, test planning and execution, and cutover planning.
• Strong experience developing Business case, project documentation, Functional and System Level Requirements
• Excellent experience in documenting workflows and obtaining sign-off from stakeholders on specifications
• Good understanding in Object Oriented Design using UML and Rational Unified Process
• Experience in coordinating UAT efforts before implementation of the software product to production
• Communicate effectively in both verbal i.e. day-to-day discussions, team meetings, powerpoint presentations as well as overall ability to be clear and concise in all communication
• Effective team player and self starter with high adaptability to new technologies and excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills ability to build and maintain partnerships within different business units
• Experience in implementing Agile, Waterfall, ASAP and Lean methodology

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project, Program, and Portfolio Management / Project Planning / Project Tracking and Metrics
• Project Turnarounds / Change Management / Issues and Crisis Management / Infrastructure Integration
• Project Scope Development / Risk Management / PMO Management / Process Re-Engineering
• QA Validation / Vendor Evaluation and Management / Mentoring and Coaching
• Software Development Life Cycle Methodology and Standards / Technology Conversions / ASAP Methodology
• Brazilian Tax Localization Program Management -- Nota Fiscal-e, SEFAZ, Imported Purchase Boleto SD MM , Tax IPI, COFINS, IPI, ISS , Banking Interfaces, DDA Direct Debit Authorization
• Project Management experience in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial Reporting
• Experience with CA's Clarity Project and Portfolio Management tool suite
• Technology Skills
• Languages: SQL, HTML, CSS
• Testing Tools: HP QTP, Quality Center, HPALM
• Design/ Modeling Skills: UML Use cases, Class Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams , Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project
• RDBMS: MySQL, MS SQL Server, MS Access, SAP MM, FICO, SD, Oracle Hyperion HFM
• Operating System: UNIX, Fedora Linux OS, Windows XP/Vista/7, VMS
• Tools/ Products: MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite, PL/SQL Developer, XML Spy, JVM analysis, ETL Informatica, Clarity Project and Portfolio Management, MS Project
• Technology: Web and Client/Server Applications, Standalone Applications, Automated Batch Job Applications, Unix shell Scripting, Mainframe, JavaScript, HTML, HTML 5, CSS, Oracle Exadata database appliance, Oracle ZFS storage appliance
• Software Engineering: Requirements Study, Analysis, Architectural, Application Design, Testing, Configuration Management, CRM, BPM and SOA
• Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, RUP, Spiral, Waterfall, ASAP, Iterative, RAD, XP
• Domain: Finance, Insurance, Banking, Automobile, Technology, Oil Gas

Professional Experience

Confidential

IT Project Manager Consultant

• Provided expertise, leadership with SAP integration technologies and enforced company's process standards.
• Worked with a team of functional SME's on gathering the business requirements and translating them to functional design in SD, MM, FI and CO modules
• Collaborated with functional leads on gathering business requirements from users. Reviewed and approved solution designs during blueprint phase
• Approved functional specs and technical designs in SD, FI, CO, MM, Portal, and Pricing areas.
• Managed internal resources and external offshore consultants and resolving project issues, tickets in a timely manner
• Weekly development meeting with the team to monitor progress.
• Monitored development defects. Provided input to drive process improvements as necessary.
• Managed stakeholder expectations, participated in Steering Committee meetings and disseminate weekly excecutive status reports.
• Created and executed project work plans and revised as needed to meet changing needs / requirements.
• Ensured project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately including legal documents.
• Managed exposure and minimizes project risks.
• Assisted in the preparation of budget and forecasts for the team and monitor expenses to ensure the project stays within the authorized expenditure limits.
• Maintained working knowledge of ABAP, ASAP methodologies and enforced project standards.
• Effectively communicated relevant project information to diverse groups of project stakeholders.
• Reviewed and approved of blueprint activities including SAP high level solution design, custom development, fit gap analysis
• Directly manage SAP overall solution architecture and integration of SAP system with external applications
• Participated in quarterly department meetings with director to prioritize the development projects.
• Estimated project development resources, timelines and budget.

Confidential

IT Project Manager Consultant

• Developed and drive strategic direction of Oracle-Hyperion Financial Management solution Essbase, Planning, HFM and SmartView
• Performed project management functions as well as requirements analysis, planning, design, scheduling, status reports, development, and implementation.
• Responsible for Design, Implementation and Testing of over 250 Actual and Budget Reports in Hyperion Reports
• Manage the implementation of Oracle Data Guard logical physical for maximum data backup protection, performance and availability.
• Provide project management, scoping, design, hands-on implementation for Hyperion Financial Management
• Facilitate resource planning with project stakeholders at corporate level
• Managed the Hyperion upgrade process as well as the process of migration from development to test and test to production environment.
• Managed client and server installations of Oracle EPM Suite as well as the backup and recovery utilizing Oracle Exadata / ZFS appliance.
• Utilized Lean Six Sigma tools and project documents FMEAs, Risk Assessments, Control Charts, Project Charters, Stakeholder Maps to optimize team performance and drive change.
• Engaged via consultative partnership with senior managers to complete planning tasks, document known risk issues, provide status updates to project-team members, and finalized business risk assessment based on severity of operational risk findings.

Confidential

Project Manager Consultant

• Executed and maintained project management processes and disciplines in the areas of: program schedule and quality management communications management human resource management cost management procurement management risk / issue management change management.
• Managed all technical and functional facets of the pre-owned vehicle inventory via PorscheDealer.com. Coordinated and supported all social media facets of Porschedealer.com and Porsche.com.
• Served as principal liaison of multiple related IT global projects to advance strategic business and other organizational objectives and to enhance third party vendor relationships.
• Utilized Lean Six Sigma tools and project documents FMEAs, Risk Assessments, Control Charts, Project Charters, Stakeholder Maps to optimize team performance and drive change. Developed the business case with emphasis on NPV, IRR and ROI.
• Managed all aspects of the project adhering to established schedule and budget constraints including the contractual management of any vendors participating on the project.
• Assumed responsibility for project Profit and Loss. Monitored project activities and advised staff of resource availability issues impacting costs.
• Communicated with SME's, other project managers and development teams. Provided technical support for the post implementation phase until the users were familiar with the newly implemented system.
• Produced project status reports, tracked software customization efforts, defects, and issues, and resolved day-to-day issues via the use of SDLC.
• Proactively managed systems development, implementation and risk.
• Created an iPAD Training Application with an external vendor to deliver dealer training curriculum.
• Conducted more than 15 Dealer Sales Managers training classes via iPad, PC, and PowerPoint throughout an 8-state region, reducing customer complaints by 22 in a 3-month period.
• Created portfolio checklist to facilitate portfolio management, enabling managers and team members to identify and monitory vital project information from inception through closure.
• Generated reports to applicable parties about outstanding tasks, progress, management, bugs and other technical issues for each of the projects within the portfolio.
• Utilized agile systems and strategies to provide quick and feasible solutions, based on agile system, to the organization.
• Directed the coordination of all implementation tasks involving third party vendors as well as provided consultation to clients on system implementation.
• Coordinated with developers and third party vendors to ensure requirements and functional designs were translated properly with frequent updates given to cross-functional project teams.
• Validated technical designs, created by IT developers, against functional specifications.
• Worked with QA team to design test plan and construct test cases for User Acceptance Testing.
• Ensured best practices were applied and integrity of data was maintained through security, documentation, and change management.
• Developed new policies and procedures and identified changes required to ensure existing policies and procedures considered critical efficiencies imposed via the system upgrades.

Confidential

IT Project Manager Consultant

• Managed software system development and integration projects through all phases of project life cycle - analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-production support.
• Provided project support throughout the project life cycle as directed by the technology manager and participated in cross-functional teams to support project deliverables.
• Managed all aspects of the project adhering to the time schedule and budget constraints established including the contractual management of any vendors participating on the project.
• Proactively managed systems development, implementation and risk via the use of SDLC.
• Applied project management knowledge and expertise to gauge system performance and assess risk. Provided stakeholders with project status and outlook for success, and recommend project improvements.
• Ensured all stakeholders, sponsors and steering and working committees received regular and appropriate communications on project status.
• Assisted QA analysts and technical leads with troubleshooting and fault resolution.
• Led project effort to interpret client requirements into documented system requirement specifications in accordance with approved standards and procedures.
• Developed and implemented test plans / scenarios to ensure successful delivery of the project.
• Communicated effectively in both verbal i.e. Scrum Daily Standup discussions, team meetings, etc. and written Business Requirements Documentation and Functional Design Specifications manner. Accurately assessed the risks associated with each solution design / project.
• Participated and provided input on the strategic and tactical technology solution including software, infrastructure, phased tactical approach, etc.
• Managed Systems and Reporting analysts to ensure technical systems facilitated operational processes and met customer needs.
• Identified user requirements / expectations and collaborated with each CIS sub-department to determine business needs and project priorities.

Confidential

Project Manager

• Stepped in, turned around, and saved a 5.5M project, successfully restoring client confidence by building and deepening customer relationships to surpass client expectations and advance project status.
• Performed extensive technical reviews for prospective projects, gathering details utilized for pricing project services, and providing supportive documentation for RFP replies to sponsors.
• Managed 3 to 6 projects simultaneously, including 3 enterprise-size projects.
• Analyzed business requirements, functional specifications and Use Case System documents.
• Interacted with cross-functional teams to facilitate gathering of business requirements.
• Responsible for writing Functional Requirement Specifications FRS and User Requirement Specification URS .
• Created and implemented customized project management database to elevate project visibility, highlight task ownership and accountability, and facilitate schedule management
• Performed gap analysis and segregated them into high level and low level Use Cases, Activity Diagrams/ State Chart Diagrams and Robustness Diagrams using Rational Rose.
• Conducted the FRS and URS reviews and walkthroughs with designers, developers and stakeholders. Also conducted feasibility and adaptability study.
• Prepared Test Plans based upon Business Requirements Document BRD and developed Test Cases and Test Procedures. Actively involved in User Acceptance testing and Training of the end users.
• Assisted with change, issue, quality and risk management activities. Generated management reports on weekly and monthly basis.
• Worked with the Business Users through interviews and Joint Application Development JAD sessions.
• Performed manual testing, using SQL, to evaluate the application data flow.
• Created and managed project management deliverables including the project charter, project plan, project schedule, budget, resource plan, risk plan and implementation plan.
• Performed Functionality testing, Integration Testing, Unit testing and System Testing. Assisted in preparing flow diagrams for the decision logic.
• Participated in regular walkthroughs and meetings with the Development team to discuss system bottlenecks and possible solutions.