Alex Johnson

Senior Project Manager
Beverly Hills, US.

About

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Senior Project Manager with over 8 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects from conception to successful completion. Proven expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, adept at optimizing processes, managing budgets, and fostering collaborative teams to deliver strategic initiatives on time and within scope. Eager to leverage a track record of driving significant business value and enhancing operational efficiency in a dynamic technology or consulting environment.

Work

Tech Solutions Inc.
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Senior Project Manager

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Led a portfolio of strategic IT infrastructure and software development projects, managing budgets up to $5M and cross-functional teams of 15+, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

Highlights

Successfully delivered 5 critical infrastructure upgrades ahead of schedule, reducing system downtime by 20% and improving operational efficiency across 3 departments.

Managed a $3M data center migration, completing the project 15% under budget while ensuring zero data loss and seamless transition for over 500 users.

Implemented Agile methodologies for software development projects, increasing team productivity by 25% and reducing time-to-market for new features by 10%.

Developed and executed comprehensive risk management plans, proactively identifying and mitigating 90% of potential project impediments, ensuring smooth project progression.

Global Innovations Group
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Project Manager

New York, NY, US

Summary

Managed end-to-end project lifecycles for key product development initiatives, overseeing scope, budget, resources, and stakeholder communication to achieve strategic business outcomes.

Highlights

Orchestrated the launch of 3 new product lines, achieving a 15% increase in market share within the first year and exceeding initial revenue targets by 10%.

Streamlined project reporting processes, improving data accuracy by 30% and providing real-time insights for executive decision-making.

Negotiated with vendors and managed procurement for project resources, resulting in a 5% cost reduction without compromising quality or timelines.

Facilitated daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for a 10-person scrum team, enhancing team collaboration and problem-solving capabilities.

Education

University of Technology
Boston, MA, United States of America

Master of Science

Project Management

Grade: 3.9/4.0

Courses

Advanced Project Planning

Strategic Portfolio Management

Risk and Quality Management

State University
Austin, TX, United States of America

Bachelor of Business Administration

Business Administration

Grade: 3.7/4.0

Courses

Operations Management

Organizational Behavior

Financial Accounting

Awards

Project Excellence Award

Awarded By

Tech Solutions Inc.

Recognized for outstanding leadership and successful delivery of the company's largest cloud migration project, completed 2 months ahead of schedule.

Languages

English
Spanish

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Issued By

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

Issued By

Scrum Alliance

Skills

Project Management Methodologies

Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid Methodologies, Lean Principles, Kanban.

Project Management Tools

Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Trello, Confluence, Smartsheet, Slack, Gantt Charts.

Core Competencies

Risk Management, Budget Management, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Resource Allocation, Quality Assurance, Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Scope Management, Vendor Management.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Mentorship, Conflict Resolution.

Interests

Technology Trends

AI, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking, Cycling, Camping.