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Lillian Scott

@lillianscott

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Seasoned IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, encourages Agile methodologies, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned IT Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in leading cross-functional teams through complex technical projects. My expertise lies in planning, executing, and completing projects on time and within budget, while consistently exceeding client expectations. I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results, adeptly managing project scopes and timelines, and utilizing project management tools to streamline operations.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects with budgets up to $50 million, overseeing diverse teams and ensuring adherence to project management best practices. My strategic mindset and innovative problem-solving skills have enabled me to navigate challenges effectively, resulting in significant improvements in project performance and stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about fostering collaboration and driving Agile transformations, empowering teams to enhance their agility and responsiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Manager, PMO

Current

Midland States Bank

Aug 2024 - Present (10 months)

Create and implement standardized project management methodologies and processes. Manage project performance based on key metrics including schedule, budget, scope, and quality. Achievements include a 40% increase in projects delivering direct business value.

Project Management Power BI Resource Allocation Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Performance Metrics Budget Management Process Improvement

Sr Project Manager, EPMO

Safety National

Jul 2020 - Jan 2024 (3 years 6 months)

Managed IT and business projects including App Development and Salesforce. Directed implementation of systems and guided program operations. Achievements include overseeing projects with budgets up to $50M and reducing vendor risk assessment processing times by 20%.

Project Management Salesforce Active Directory ServiceNow Budget Management Risk Assessment Team Leadership Agile Methodologies Documentation Management

Project Manager, PMO

Elyon International

Feb 2020 - Jul 2020 (5 months)

Oversaw HR IT projects ensuring stable Workday integrations and directed diverse project initiatives. Achievements include reducing integration discrepancies by 20% and enhancing revenue streams through effective project management.

Project Management Workday Vendor Management Process Improvement Integrations Management

Project Manager

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Wells Fargo

Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Directed initiation and closure of IT projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement. Achievements include delivering multimillion-dollar financial projects and maintaining zero percent budget overrun.

Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Financial Management Agile Methodologies Documentation Management Team Coordination

Agile Project Manager/Scrum Master

SyllogisTeks, Centene

Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 (9 months)

Managed three Scrum and Kanban teams, applying Kanban principles to oversee production support efforts. Achievements include enhancing team velocity by 25% and improving service level agreements.

Agile Methodologies Scrum Kanban Team Management Velocity Improvement

Agile Project Manager

NetEffects, US Bank

Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 (6 months)

Directed project staff to deliver mortgage change initiatives and led scrum teams to optimize project delivery. Achievements include enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing production bugs by 30%.

Agile Methodologies Scrum Project Management Quality Assurance Stakeholder Engagement Change Management Team Leadership

Project Manager/Scrum Master

NextGen, Washington Univ

Nov 2016 - Mar 2017 (4 months)

Established intake procedures for ServiceNow development team and implemented Agile framework. Achievements include managing ServiceNow enhancement projects effectively.

Project Management Agile Framework ServiceNow Team Coordination Process Improvement Resource Management

IT Project Manager/Scrum Master

Mortgage Returns

Nov 2015 - Oct 2016 (11 months)

Directed establishment of Agile/Scrum processes to enhance team operations and coordinated with development teams. Achievements include amplifying productivity by 50% and enhancing regression test accuracy.