Austin, Texas, United States
Experienced Project Manager (PMP-certified) with expertise in configuration management, pricing strategy, product lifecycle management, and ERP migrations. Proven ability to streamline processes, manage cross-functional teams, and implement data-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in BOM management, Agile PLM, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, and government contract compliance. Recognized for leading high-impact projects, optimizing workflows, and delivering cost-saving strategies in technology, manufacturing, and government sectors.
As the Project Manager for the BOM and Document Data Migration and ERP System Integration project, my core responsibilities include: • Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitating collaboration among subject matter experts (SMEs) in BOM management, data entry analysts, IT specialists, engineers, and operations teams. Leveraging each SME's expertise and knowledge for effective contribution to the migration efforts. • Project Scope and Workflow Definition: Identifying and clearly defining the project scope in collaboration with key stakeholders. Developing comprehensive workflow blueprints to outline stakeholder responsibilities, tasks, and associated timelines. This optimized cadence is resulting in a 40% improvement in workflow efficiency and scalability. • Task Management and Progress Tracking: Monitoring stakeholder progress on assigned tasks. Providing clear and measurable tracking metrics to ensure timely completion of tasks and milestones. Automate repetitive routines to boost productivity. • Detailed Workflow and Collaboration Planning: Creating detailed workflow diagrams and work breakdown structures (WBS) to clarify task sequences and interdependencies. Ensuring all core team members understand their roles and how to effectively collaborate in the defined workflow sequence. Improving status reporting efficiency by 90%. • Documentation and Continuous Improvement: Maintaining thorough documentation of workflows, tracking metrics, key critical documents, and lessons learned throughout the project. Ensuring documentation supports future reference, continuous improvement, and knowledge retention within the organization.
• Identified and mitigated risks during new product SKUs launch, developing strategies and proposing solutions to meet stakeholder needs. • Pivot in alignment with multiple teams and systems to ensure timely and efficient product launch, product life cycle management and product retirement implementation. • Ensure all required approvals (e.g. PRDs, pricing, BOMs, licensing, GTM strategies) are completed before launch. • Managing the synchronization of product datasets across multiple ERP systems (PIM, Oracle and Agile PLM). • Optimized the Engineering Change Order (ECO) and Change Control Board (CCB) processes to reduce approval turn around time by 25%. • Developed dashboards and metrics to deliver executive-level reports and visual infographics, providing clear insights into product performance and lifecycle.
• Established and executed the regulatory TAA compliance process flow, enhancing controls to identify and address gaps among stakeholders. • Developed and deployed tools to streamline the update of state contractual pricelists, ensuring alignment with the latest prices and contractual requirements. • Adjusted price lists and catalogs to meet State contracts' Request for Proposal (RFP) guidelines. • Created pricing calculation models, profitability analysis tools, and forecasts for Average Selling Price (ASP) and margins to support public sector pricing strategies and evaluate the impact of promotions. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, legal, and compliance, to design sustainable processes and tools that satisfy state government contractual requirements. • Tracked cost trends, established sensitivity analysis thresholds, and generated reports to provide actionable insights on potential changes to ASP and promotions. • Contributed to product portfolio planning by supporting the business case for TAA products in the public sector. • Received awards and recognition within six months for impactful process improvements and enhanced TAA compliance workflows, presented by the Vice President of Public Sector Sales.
• Developed and executed new product development plans, including tasks, milestones, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including ID design, mechanics design, HW engineering, SW engineering, firmware engineering, manufacturing, HW testing, supply and demand planning, quality assurance, and marketing, to define project scope, technical specifications, and customer requirements. • Ensured communication and coordination between internal teams and EASTMAN KODAK licensor to achieve project goals and meet deliverables on time. • Oversaw entire product development lifecycle, from concept development and prototype mockup, tooling, prototype testing to mass production and market launch. • Managed project risks and proactively identified product development roadblocks and formulated contingency plans to ensure timely resolution. • Conducted project status meetings, progress updates and project metrics to stakeholder on regular basis. • Worked closely with the quality assurance team to maintain standards throughout the development process. • Cooperated with product marketing and sales teams to form new product Go-To-Market strategies, launch timeline, and implementing distribution plans with worldwide channel partners.
Develop and implement a comprehensive product strategy for the merchandising and items category. Conduct market research to identify trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings. Collaborate with the merchandising team to curate a product assortment that meets customer demand and aligns with brand positioning. Work closely with the product development team to bring new items to market, ensuring they meet quality standards and are delivered on time. Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure a coordinated effort in launching and promoting products. Utilize data analytics and key performance indicators to evaluate the success of products and make data-driven decisions. Communicate product strategies, updates, and performance to internal stakeholders.