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Tanya Spencer

@tanyaspencer

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Seasoned project management leader driving complex technology and business initiatives.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek leadership roles where I can manage complex, cross-functional projects, mature PMO practices, drive Agile transformation, and mentor teams within collaborative, compliance-focused organizations.

I am a dynamic, results-oriented project management leader with deep experience directing complex business and technology initiatives across healthcare, banking, and financial services. I lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, translating business goals into actionable roadmaps while ensuring stakeholder alignment and regulatory compliance.

My track record includes establishing PMO governance, managing SAFe portfolio execution, and delivering projects on scope, time, and budget. I combine predictive, Agile, and hybrid approaches, and I am certified PMP, CSM, CSPO, and SAFe 6 Agilist.

I prioritize clear executive communication, risk mitigation, and team development to produce measurable outcomes. I foster collaborative environments where teams thrive and consistently deliver solutions that exceed expectations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager Senior

Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield

Apr 2024 - Apr 2025 (1 year)

Directed end-to-end management of large-scale healthcare initiatives, executing SAFe portfolio work across multiple ARTs and implementing risk management strategies to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.

SAFe Portfolio Management Risk Management Agile Reporting

Project Manager – Team Lead / BA

Happy State Bank

Apr 2017 - Apr 2024 (7 years)

Served as Scrum Master and Team Lead for Agile and Waterfall projects, leading ceremonies, requirements gathering, and business continuity planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and executive reporting.

Scrum Master Agile Waterfall Requirements Gathering Business Continuity Regulatory Compliance

Office Administrator

First Street Church

Jan 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years 3 months)

Managed daily office operations and communications, coordinated events and building use, handled financial contributions and deposits, and produced promotional materials to support ministry activities.

Office Administration Event Coordination Communication Scheduling Volunteer coordination Public Relations Microsoft Office

Risk Management Consultant

Silveus Financial

Jun 2012 - Jan 2015 (2 years 7 months)

Collaborated with brokers and clients to assess risk profiles and implement hedging and insurance solutions, managing application processes and client education to reduce exposure and enable profitable strategies.

Risk Assessment Hedge Strategies Data Analysis & Compliance

Project / Card Release Manager

Bank of America

Oct 2003 - May 2012 (8 years 7 months)

Led planning and execution for loss prevention technology and card release management, managing monthly production releases, cross-functional coordination, and release metrics for senior leadership.

Release Management Project Planning Change Management SharePoint Offshore Coordination Incident Management SDLC

Business Analyst

LabCorp

Nov 1997 - Sep 2001 (3 years 10 months)

Managed software configuration and security tools for laboratory systems, led the Software Change Control Board, authored specifications, and delivered training to ensure governance and compliance.

CA Endevor RACF Change Control SOPs Training Delivery Technical Writing Testing

Business Systems Specialist

BlueCross BlueShield Texas

Mar 1993 - Oct 1997 (4 years 7 months)

Liaised between users and IT to support mainframe applications, developed training and documentation, automated processes, and participated in system change and implementation initiatives.

CA Endevor RACF Training Development Documentation Process Automation Change Management