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Caroline McKenzie

@carolinemckenzie

Senior manager with expertise in program and project management.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my strategic thinking and leadership skills while fostering a collaborative company culture.

I am a senior manager with extensive experience leading and developing teams across various industries, including mid-market and Fortune 500 companies. My career has been defined by my ability to reduce expenses and increase profits through strategic thinking and effective leadership. I have a proven track record of delivering results by leveraging my expertise in program and project management, utilizing methodologies such as SDLC, Waterfall, and Agile.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed large-scale programs and projects, overseeing budgets ranging from $500k to $16M. My roles have included serving as a Scrum Master and Program Manager, where I have led cross-functional teams to enhance digital platforms and streamline processes. I am passionate about driving change and implementing innovative solutions that deliver both quantitative and qualitative results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AL
Current

Sr. Program Manager/Scrum Master

Alcon

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Responsible for program initiation across 5 UX/U teams for surgical, software, and medical devices. Led Design Community calls, including role definition, Jira and Confluence setup, processes, and reporting as the overall program manager and acting scrum master for 3 workstreams.

FB

Scrum Master/Sr. Program Manager Digital Channels

First Republic Bank

May 2019 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Delivered strategic program enhancements to payment platforms across transfers, wires, and bill pay, recommending priority, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. Accountable for delivery of Zelle on desktop and mobile using APIs to customize the mobile experience.

BG

Organizational Change Management/Operations Consultant

Beachbody/Insight Global

Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Partnered with the client to plan and execute on their #1 program to revamp key e-commerce sites and implement Oracle ERP. Facilitated change assessments, developed process recommendations on workflow for marketing and delivery, enhanced survey and reporting on KPI's, and delivered companywide communications to measure and report on program effectiveness.

AT

Sr. Program Manager

AT&T/DIRECTV

Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Led the company’s #3 program to deliver a new consumer facing product to drive sales and reduce customer acquisition costs from initiation through deployment strategy. Scope included re-design of call operations, customer and tech support, UX design, system/data integration, marketing plans, change impacts, testing and stakeholder engagement.

BP

Sr. Program Manager

Bloomin' Brands - OSI Restaurant Partners

Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)

Delivered two annual healthcare related programs impacting open enrollment, call center integration and outsourcing of premium collections. Delivery included process design, data management, KPI’s, communication and training plans to 90k employees.

LC

Account Manager/Sr. Consultant

Lakemont Consulting

Aug 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)

Facilitated a productivity initiative including costs/benefits and Pilot deployment plans of Windows 8 on tablet devices. Led data integration and process enhancements to a SAAS facilities management application.

TF

Account Manager/Sr. Consultant

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Aug 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)

Facilitated a productivity initiative including costs/benefits and Pilot deployment plans of Windows 8 on tablet devices. Led data integration and process enhancements to a SAAS facilities management application.

BB

Sr. Project Manager/Consultant

Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU)

Aug 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)

Stepped in to drive completion on a troubled project to co-develop a new asset and loss management system supporting consumer collections and debt, process definition & call center operations with a vendor. Delivered a hosted website to capture parking fees and give incentives to employees using alternate transportation to meet city requirements.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Washington logoUW

University of Washington

MBA, Business Administration

2008 - 2010

Completed a Master of Business Administration program. This advanced degree provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles and management strategies.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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