Alanicia Gaston
@alaniciagaston
Senior Project Manager delivering enterprise technology and financial services programs with measurable outcomes.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a strategic Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide technology and financial services initiatives valued at $500K–$1.5M+. I’m known for executive-level stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, cost control, and scalable process improvement.
I currently lead enterprise financial services initiatives including FED-ISO, CHIPs, and regulatory banking integrations. I manage project portfolios exceeding $1.5M+, delivering within ±5% of financial forecasts while improving cycle efficiency by 15–20% through proactive cross-functional alignment.
Previously, I directed nationwide ATM deployment programs supporting major financial institutions with 95%+ on-time delivery. I reduced environmental dispatch service calls by 18–22%, standardized PMO reporting for better leadership visibility, and improved stakeholder satisfaction to 4.8/5 through milestone discipline and clear communication.
I’ve also managed multi-platform POS regulatory initiatives (STAR Access and EMV Interac enablement), leading cross-functional frontend and backend integration to support compliance readiness. I bring a disciplined, data-driven approach—using dashboard reporting, LOE modeling, and consistent governance—to keep delivery on budget and on time.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led enterprise-level financial services initiatives (FED-ISO, CHIPs, and regulatory banking integrations) managing $1.5M+ portfolios while delivering within ±5% of financial forecasts. Improved cycle efficiency 15–20% and reduced executive escalations 25% through structured dashboard reporting and stakeholder governance.
Directed nationwide ATM deployment programs for major financial institutions, achieving 95%+ on-time delivery. Reduced environmental dispatch service calls by 18–22% and improved stakeholder satisfaction to 4.8/5 by standardizing PMO reporting and enforcing milestone discipline.
Managed $500K–$1M financial technology portfolios coordinating 5–10 matrixed resources, delivering 100% of projects within approved budget and timeline commitments. Improved resource forecasting accuracy by 20% using enhanced LOE modeling.
Senior IT Project Manager
First Data USA
Aug 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years)
Led multi-platform POS regulatory initiatives including STAR Access and EMV Interac enablement on $95K–$110K budgets, delivering under budget by up to 8%. Directed cross-functional integration across frontend and backend systems to ensure compliance readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Psychology
Pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology at Capella University, expected completion in 2027.
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Keller Graduate School of Management.
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Project Management, Project Management
Completed a Master of Project Management (MPM) at Keller Graduate School of Management.
Morris Brown College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Earned a B.S. in Psychology from Morris Brown College.
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