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Rene Ellis

@reneellis

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Global IT leader with expertise in enterprise-scale transformations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and offers opportunities for growth while allowing me to leverage my expertise in IT transformations.

I am a Director of Professional Services and a global IT leader with a proven track record in driving enterprise-scale transformations, cloud, and data center delivery. My expertise lies in leading high-performing teams and managing multi-million-dollar initiatives while aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Throughout my career, I have successfully governed strategic relationships and contract performance, overseeing projects with a scope exceeding $44M. My key achievements include delivering significant cost reductions and enhancing client retention through structured business reviews. I am passionate about fostering cultures of accountability, innovation, and excellence in service delivery.

With extensive experience in program management and a commitment to operational excellence, I have consistently improved project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can leverage my skills in strategic execution and stakeholder engagement to drive success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Pro Services PMO

Zones LLC

Oct 2020 - May 2025 (4 years 7 months)

Led the full lifecycle of professional services project delivery across cloud and Data Center infrastructure portfolios. Directed cross-functional and matrixed teams, governing strategic relationships, contract performance, and financial management of over $44M in scope across 300+ projects.

Cloud Infrastructure Data Center Management Project Delivery Financial Management Vendor Management Process Optimization Strategic Planning Team Leadership Contract Management Operational Excellence

Senior IT Consultant

CloudFit Software

Oct 2019 - Apr 2020 (6 months)

Oversaw technical teams and delivery operations for public and private sector projects, ensuring high-performance outcomes in Dev, Test, and Cloud environments. Spearheaded initiatives aligned with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps practices to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Agile Methodologies DevOps DevSecOps CI CD Pipelines Cloud Services Automation

Senior Principal Program Manager

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Dec 2018 - May 2019 (5 months)

Ensured successful transitions by collaborating with internal operations and engineering teams, leading cross-functional teams to complete projects and critical initiatives. Built business relationships with vendors and internal teams to shepherd projects to success while adhering to budgets and timelines.

Project Management Budget Management Vendor Relations Cross Functional Team Leadership Technical Documentation Program Management strategic initiatives

Global Strategic Program Manager

Microsoft

Feb 2000 - Dec 2018 (18 years 10 months)

Coordinated the work of consulting architects, engineers, and prime contractors to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget. Managed extensive special projects and critical company initiatives with a 100% success rate of completion.

Project Coordination Budget Management Program Management Team Leadership Process Standardization Financial Planning Strategic Planning Vendor Management Compliance

Senior Program Manager – Global Operations

Volt

Jun 1999 - Feb 2000 (8 months)

Managed global operations as a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft. Coordinated various operational aspects to ensure smooth project execution and adherence to company standards.

Program Management Global Operations Team Coordination Stakeholder Management Process Improvement Reporting Risk Management Budget Oversight

Senior Program Manager - Corporate

BEST Consulting

May 1998 - Jun 1999 (1 year 1 month)

Served as a Senior Program Manager for corporate initiatives at PACCAR. Directed and oversaw various corporate projects, ensuring successful completion and alignment with business objectives.

Program Management Business Alignment Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Team Leadership Performance Monitoring Risk Mitigation Reporting

Senior Support Service Specialist / Executive Support

Entex

Jun 1994 - May 1998 (3 years 11 months)

Provided senior support services and executive support at Microsoft. Ensured high-level technical assistance and operational support for key personnel and critical systems.