Lillian Scott
@lillianscott
Seasoned IT Project Manager with 15+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
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
Project Manager, PMO
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.
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 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 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.
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 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%.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lindenwood University
Master of Arts, Digital Media Communication
Master of Arts in Digital Media Communication & Web Design.
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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