Caroline McKenzie
@carolinemckenzie
Senior manager with expertise in program and project management.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Principle Consultant/Director of Delivery
Aurelius Ventures Ltd.
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Facilitated plans, requirements, risk management, and delivery for three software startup companies. Advised owners on international launches of World of Coffee Singapore retail franchises.
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.
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.
Account Lead/Sr. Program Manager
Boeing Employees' Credit Union (BECU)
Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)
Delivered Zelle, impacting five vendors and available on mobile and online digital channels. Directly accountable for program level reporting, risk and issue management, end to end consumer data, network integration and security, leading delivery teams, and change impact assessment.
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.
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.
Principle
McKenzie Consulting
Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 9 months)
Delivered Zelle, impacting five vendors and available on mobile and online digital channels. Directly accountable for program level reporting, risk and issue management, and end-to-end consumer data.
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.
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.
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.
Sr. Consultant
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Aug 2010 - Present (15 years 3 months)
Delivered a hosted website to capture parking fees and give incentives to employees using alternate transportation to meet city requirements. Implemented two websites and five point-of-sale systems.
International Sr. Program Manager
Starbucks Coffee Company
Managed international programs and HR PMO/Portfolio. Led various HRIS initiatives and projects.
Sr. Program Manager
Colliers International
Managed various programs and projects within the organization. Responsible for project planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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.
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Software and tools used professionally
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