Todd Olsen is a PMP certified program manager with over 20 years of experience managing enterprise technology projects and programs across various industries. He has a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget through effective program management, risk management, and mentoring cross-functional teams. Currently, he works as a consultant, helping clients implement project management best practices and coach their staff.
Project management is one of the most popular tool in the companies in today´s competitive environment. There are many successful companies, in which the project management has the key position. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Project management is accomplished with the processes such as initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. The project team manages the work of the projects, and the work typically involves competing demands, stakeholders with differing needs and expectations and identified requirements. It is important to note that many of the processes within project management are iterative in nature. This is in part due to the existence of and the necessity for progressive elaboration in a project throughout the project life cycle.
Project management is one of the most popular tool in the companies in today´s competitive environment. There are many successful companies, in which the project management has the key position. Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet project requirements. Project management is accomplished with the processes such as initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. The project team manages the work of the projects, and the work typically involves competing demands, stakeholders with differing needs and expectations and identified requirements. It is important to note that many of the processes within project management are iterative in nature. This is in part due to the existence of and the necessity for progressive elaboration in a project throughout the project life cycle.
ICT4GOV Project Management Essentials Training NotesJohn Macasio
Training notes to facilitate discussion and activity in building competencies in managing ICT projects. The notes bring to attention the framework, methodology, process, template, tools and software to structurally managed project justification, planning, implementation, control and closing.
This Presentation includes Introduction of Product and Operation Management, Terminologies which are commonly used in Product development, and Type of Operation Management, This presentation is good for BBA and MBA
Reference Book: Operations Management Seventh Edition, William J. Stevenson
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet, or exceed, stakeholder needs and expectations from a project (Kerzner, 1992), In addition, it is commonly stated that project management is the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of the resources fore a relatively short-term objective that has been established to complete specific goals and objectives. Project management uses the systems approach to management by having functional personnel, that is, a vertical hierarchy assigned to each specific project within a horizontal hierarchy (Pinto, J. & Slevin, 1988).
An exciting opportunity to expand your project management experience into the global arena. Your PMP or desire to pursue further accreditation on the industry are rewarded in this role. This position is direct hire and actively interviewing.
Technical Project Manager; recent implementation MS Dynamics, SharePoint 2013, MS365, SAP, many ERP implementations, major contributor to PMO start-up in Fortune 100 company, integration specialist
Experienced Project Manager eager for new opportunities to assist companies in achieving higher productivity and efficiency through office, manufacturing and daily activity automation.
Familiar with ERP systems, Lean and 5 Sigma methodologies. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
See my LinkedIn resume for more information.
ICT4GOV Project Management Essentials Training NotesJohn Macasio
Training notes to facilitate discussion and activity in building competencies in managing ICT projects. The notes bring to attention the framework, methodology, process, template, tools and software to structurally managed project justification, planning, implementation, control and closing.
This Presentation includes Introduction of Product and Operation Management, Terminologies which are commonly used in Product development, and Type of Operation Management, This presentation is good for BBA and MBA
Reference Book: Operations Management Seventh Edition, William J. Stevenson
Project management is the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities in order to meet, or exceed, stakeholder needs and expectations from a project (Kerzner, 1992), In addition, it is commonly stated that project management is the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of the resources fore a relatively short-term objective that has been established to complete specific goals and objectives. Project management uses the systems approach to management by having functional personnel, that is, a vertical hierarchy assigned to each specific project within a horizontal hierarchy (Pinto, J. & Slevin, 1988).
An exciting opportunity to expand your project management experience into the global arena. Your PMP or desire to pursue further accreditation on the industry are rewarded in this role. This position is direct hire and actively interviewing.
Technical Project Manager; recent implementation MS Dynamics, SharePoint 2013, MS365, SAP, many ERP implementations, major contributor to PMO start-up in Fortune 100 company, integration specialist
Experienced Project Manager eager for new opportunities to assist companies in achieving higher productivity and efficiency through office, manufacturing and daily activity automation.
Familiar with ERP systems, Lean and 5 Sigma methodologies. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
See my LinkedIn resume for more information.
What Every Project Manager Should Know About ItilDaniel Cayouette
This presentation will provide a high-level view of ITIL and will identify where the ITIL Service Lifecycle Framework and the PMBOK Guide complement each other.
Understanding of ITIL will help the IT project manager over the lifecycle of their projects, from defining a better project charter focused on IT services to a smoother transition to operations and an increased satisfaction of all stakeholders.
The role of an IT PMO as the Voice of IT and its role with Service Level Management will also be discussed as a key enabler to align IT to the business.
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STRATEGIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MANAGER
PMP certified expert with critical expertise in spearheading enterprise-wide technology initiatives
Executive Summary
PMP, Stanford and SCRUM certified program manager with strong record of achievement in managing
highly-visible enterprise technology projects and programs. Proven success with project management office
(PMO) management, software development, systems implementation, operations management, budgeting
and oversight of key performance indicators (KPIs). Critical expertise in consulting, mentoring and coaching
line-level managers within cross-functional, matrixed and geographically-dispersed teams. Diverse range of
expertise supporting Fortune 500 firms in the energy, aerospace, telecommunications, financial, and
healthcare sectors. Key accountabilities in leading organizations from 34 to 700 associates with P&L
responsibilities for budgets up to $4M. A motivational, lead-by-example change agent and advocate of
empowerment and accountability providing diplomatic and participatory leadership ensuring efficiencies in
process, control, compliance, profitability and shareholder value.
Critical Skill Set
Project/Program Management Financial/P&L Management Stakeholder Management
Strategic Planning Mentoring/Coaching Software Development (SDLC)
Team Building Process Improvement Vendor Management
Risk Management Systems Integration Change Management
Professional Employment History
Sr. Project / Program Mgt. Consultant, Murphy & Associates 2011 - Present
Delivering consultation support to the Boeing Material Management Business/Systems
Transformation program. Coach, mentor and train project management staff on
project management methodologies and technical skills.
Developed and launched integrated master schedule, enabling senior
management to manage inter-project dependencies and associated risk.
Prepared IT group for phase gate internal audit, ensuring deliverables were
available within quality standards for key stakeholders and project execution.
Enhanced associates’ performance through mentoring and training on project
management methodologies.
Coached project managers on MS Project, leading to efficiencies in process
and organizational capability.
Researched cost and viability of implementing MS Project Server 2010,
providing management with critical information for effective evaluation and
implementation of an enterprise project management system.
Program Manager, McKesson Provider Technologies 2008 - 2010
Responsible for all aspects of the program’s software development projects. Provided
oversight and leadership of projects supporting multiple business units across the
enterprise. Planned and directed project schedules, managed budgets and
supervised projects from initiation through delivery. Assessed program risk and
developed resolutions to exceed productivity, quality and client-satisfaction goals.
Implemented program management processes and procedures to an
unstructured program, resulting in milestone release of product on schedule,
within budget, and improved quality.
As Change Control Board Chair, developed and implemented comprehensive
program change control process, ensuring changes to planned product
releases were in alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
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Collaborated with line management and company executives to ensure
program objectives were in alignment with company goals, and key
stakeholders were apprised of status.
Senior Project Manager, Washington Mutual Bank 2005 - 2008
Managed a multitude of enterprise technology projects comprising 197 associates and
$4M budget utilizing geographically-dispersed and matrixed teams. Collected status
from project managers and created an integrated master schedule. Managed KPIs,
including cost, schedule, quality, risks and issues, and briefed senior and executive
management. Coached project managers and peers on PMO methodology, further
strengthening project management standardization and increasing efficiencies.
Recognized by senior management as the “expert” in the company’s project
management methodology.
Produced project documentation in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
requirements, resulting in zero findings and high levels of confidence in project
quality and integrity.
Additional Career History
Principal Consultant Project Manager / Account Manager Fujitsu Consulting
Primary assignment to The Boeing Company. Managed project budgets of $2.8M and teams of
34 associates, including Fujitsu practitioners, client employees and subcontractors. Additional
responsibilities included growing revenue while retaining current business through client contact and
coaching staff members. Developed account plans and assisted delivery/client managers in creating and
implementing large account strategies.
Senior Project Manager / Product Manager Boeing Computer Services
Led teams of software engineers in the development of computer software applications ensuring compliance
with work statements, specifications, schedules and quality standards. Directed product management
activities for the company's project management software applications.
Air Mobility Command, Communications Group Deputy Commander Scott Air Force Base
Supported operations of 700+ person group providing information technology services to the United States
Transportation Command and the Air Mobility Command global operations.
143 Combat Communications Squadron Commander Washington Air National Guard
Directed a squadron of 126 personnel, managed $9.2M of equipment and an operating budget of $275K.
Ensured all unit members were equipped and trained to deploy, operate and survive in hostile combat
environments.
2037 Communications Squadron Chief of Maintenance U.S. Air Force
Managed base communications-computer systems maintenance activities supporting one air division,
two fighter training wings, ten fighter training squadrons, five major tenant organizations and a bombing
range. Responsible for supervising 75 military and civilian personnel in 11 work centers, supporting and
maintaining equipment valued at over $5M.
Education and Accreditations
MBA, Management Information Systems, Golden Gate University
BS, Business Administration, Management Science, Central Washington University
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Stanford Certified Project Manager (SCPM)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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