Darlene Savoy
@darlenesavoy
Project manager blending data, change management, and customer success.
What I'm looking for
I am a project manager with 25+ years of experience blending project management, business analysis, data, change management, and customer success to connect technical, business, and human dimensions.
I lead end-to-end client engagements, streamline workflows, and accelerate Microsoft-funded projects through standardized processes while maintaining compliance; I’m currently pursuing PMP certification to build toward more senior PM responsibilities.
I have deep experience designing data integrations and reporting solutions, applying Prosci change management and ADKAR, and delivering client-facing presentations and training to support adoption and successful outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Softlanding Solutions
Aug 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Led end-to-end client engagements, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment; accelerated Microsoft-funded projects through standardized processes and faster compliant delivery.
Microsoft Funded Initiatives Coordinator
Softlanding Solutions
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025 (11 months)
Managed Microsoft-funded engagement workflows including onboarding, POE, invoices and surveys; optimized intake, resource planning, and automated reporting to improve operational efficiency.
Adoption & Change Management Consultant
Softlanding Solutions
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Led change management for client migrations using Prosci methodology, delivered MFA rollout communications and user guides, and presented adoption strategies including Microsoft Copilot demonstrations.
Customer Success Manager
Softlanding Solutions
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Managed client relationships and technical coordination, conducted monthly service review presentations, and supported client retention through process and service improvements.
Integration Engineer
Frostbyte Consulting
Jan 2011 - Dec 2020 (9 years 11 months)
Designed and implemented data integration and reporting solutions for EHSQ compliance, aligning outputs with regulatory requirements and supporting full lifecycle QA and testing.
Data Analyst
Fraser Institute
Jan 2001 - Dec 2009 (8 years 11 months)
Designed and built an MS Access database for a national school report card program and served as SME for migration to an MS SQL Server-based solution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Project Management Institute (PMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management
Pursuing the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, expected November 2025.
Prosci
Prosci Change Practitioner Certification, Change Management
2023 - 2023
Completed Prosci Change Practitioner Certification focused on ADKAR-based change management practices.
Mount Royal University
Business Analysis Certificate, Business Analysis
Completed a Business Analysis Certificate focusing on requirements elicitation and documentation.
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
1992 - 1996
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science with a minor in Philosophy, focusing on database design and reporting.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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