Zainab Bori
@zainabbori
I am a strategic project manager driving cross-functional initiatives and on-time product launches.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic project manager with over ten years' experience delivering high-priority, high-visibility projects across technology, operations, and business functions. I specialize in aligning cross-functional teams and driving initiatives from initiation through delivery in global, remote-first environments.
At Apple I led more than ten strategic projects, directed cross-functional launch initiatives and ran a multi-month war room with 40+ engineers and executives to ensure an on-time flagship device launch. At Cisco I managed the Branch Transformation Program modernizing 5,000+ banking centers and introduced reporting dashboards that reduced schedule slippage by 20%.
I bring hands-on expertise in risk and budget management, workflow optimization, and C-suite communication, and am proficient with tools including JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Salesforce, Microsoft Project, and Google Workspace. I seek roles where I can improve delivery speed, strengthen reporting clarity, and lead high-impact programs to measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
APLed 10+ strategic thermal and performance projects across global teams, spearheaded a 40+ engineer and executive war room to ensure an on-time flagship device launch, and implemented workflows that improved delivery speed by 15%.
CSIT Project Manager
Cisco Systems
Jan 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 4 months)
Managed the Branch Transformation Program modernizing 5,000+ banking centers, introduced reporting dashboards and workflow improvements that reduced schedule slippage by 20%, and oversaw risk, budget, and stakeholder alignment across departments.
CSProject Specialist
Cisco Systems
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Supported project delivery through schedule tracking, resource coordination, and lifecycle compliance, and improved documentation processes to increase client visibility and satisfaction.
Established new project tracking processes that reduced reporting errors and ensured on-budget delivery across projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NUNorth Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Grade: 3.40
Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with a 3.40 GPA, expected May 2026.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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