Rachel Standley
@rachelstandley
Transformative leader in product and project management with Agile expertise.
What I'm looking for
I am a transformative and highly agile professional with extensive experience in product and project management, change management, and risk consulting. My career has been dedicated to leveraging interdisciplinary skills to achieve diverse organizational goals and milestones. I excel in providing consulting, coaching, and training on Agile practices, and I am passionate about fostering a deep understanding of Agile mindsets within organizations.
Currently, I serve as a Product Owner at the State of Iowa's Health and Human Services, where I assist in replacing the disease surveillance system. My role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define user stories and ensuring that project requirements are met. Previously, I held positions at Principal Financial Group, where I led product management initiatives and managed cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes. My ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and my expertise in risk consulting have been instrumental in driving project success and aligning business goals with technology solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Product Owner/BA6
State of Iowa – Health and Human Services
Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Assisting with the replacement of the disease surveillance system for the state of Iowa. Responsible for creating user stories, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing requirements throughout the project lifecycle to ensure successful implementation.
Salesforce Product Owner
Principal Financial Group
Oct 2022 - May 2023 (7 months)
Delivered outcomes within the CRM platform to enhance sales, servicing, and marketing teams. Defined product vision, managed the product backlog, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
Senior IT Project Manager
Principal Financial Group
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones on time and within budget. Managed communication between departments and external vendors while utilizing Agile and Waterfall methodologies to align business goals with technology solutions.
Senior Controls & Governance Officer
Bank of the West
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 (7 months)
Executed risk and control assessments, identified control failures, and developed compliance management programs. Collaborated with IT to remediate findings and enhance the organization's risk posture.
Product Change Management Lead
Wells Fargo
Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)
Championed the design and delivery of communications related to product changes. Utilized Agile methodologies to facilitate change management processes and ensure user readiness.
Project Manager 2
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years)
Oversaw moderate-to-high risk projects, coordinated data collection for leadership decision-making, and managed project timelines and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
Business Initiatives Consultant
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Oct 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year)
Facilitated system operations review and process optimization efforts. Directed teams to ensure alignment with policies and regulations while driving change management initiatives.
Product Management Lead
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporate
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Led project management efforts including cost management and risk assessment. Executed testing and ensured quality delivery of software initiatives.
Business Liaison Consultant 1
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016 (7 months)
Acted as a subject matter expert in home mortgage servicing, facilitating systems changes and developing business requirements for various projects.
Operations Analyst 4
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Dec 2013 - Nov 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Provided onboarding support and training to new analysts, while driving operational excellence through process improvement initiatives and risk management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Des Moines Area Community College
Degree, Business Management
Business Management Degree.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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