Sonia Solomon

TX, USA

713-272-0004│solomon.sonia@gmail.com

Highly competent, techno-functional, result oriented Project Manager, with 10 years of experience at completing large projects within time and budget. An innovative team player with ability to utilize strategic, and systematic approach to maintain a continuous alignment of project scope with least slippages. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and build teams that meet and exceed goals while formulating business requirements and supporting projects documentation, successfully managing stakeholders, risks, and issues.

§ IT Infrastructure - installation and upgrade

§ SDLC Methodology (Waterfall, Agile-Scrum) ASAP

§ Procurement/Vendor selection process

§ Systems migrations/integration

§ Silo/Enterprise wide implementations

§ Global/Virtual team coordination and integration

§ Matrix environment resource management /cross-functional supervision

§ Delivering superior customer results and services with a client-focused mindset

§ Data center move/consolidation

§ Experiential knowledge of project management body of knowledge

§ Detailed analytic process planning and ensures adherence to quality standards

§ Ability to work within multiple time zones and diverse cultures

§ Strong communication and presentation skills

§ Define project scope, gather requirements and obtain phase sign-off

§ Ability to travel domestically and internationally

§ Microsoft Office 2010 to 2013 Migration: Managed a 30+ core team through all phases and project constraints to complete deployment

Result: Successful Migration of 132,000 User Accounts from Microsoft Office 2010 to 2013 on new server platform; (Physical and Virtual), including post deployment activities

              Storage Area Network Upgrade, Monitoring Tools Implementation, Enterprise Wise Brower

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§ Software Development & Implementation:  Managed a team of 12 through all phases in the supply chain operations software

Results: Achieved a seamless, defect-free migration below budget due to careful planning and strategic resource allocation

§ Desktop Rollout/Disaster Recovery:  Managed a team of 15 in data back-up, decommissioning of servers that have reached end of serviceable life, moved clustered and stand-alone servers

Results:  Successful roll out as a result of interpersonal skills and team coordination at all phases of project

§ Enterprise Implementation: Directed rollouts of new software and systems Results: Ensured timely release through diligent planning while partnering with all Stakeholders to develop realistic forecasts

§ PeopleSoft Enhancement:  Managed a team of 19 in the transition of programs to new platforms in PeopleSoft modules                                                                                   

§ Results:  Completed Project ahead of time and within budget with guaranteed customer satisfaction

 

Program/Project Manager

Dell Corp. USA

Austin, TX - April 2014 to present (IT Infrastructure Deployment; Network (Voice and Data), Servers and Storage (Physical and Virtual), Application Upgrade, Software Deployment

§ Coordinate project status with the PMO master portfolio plan. Ensure projects / programs are properly represented

§ Help align projects with business strategic objectives/drivers

§ Manage all aspects of projects in order to deliver approved business functionality

§ Liaise with stake holders on an on-going basis

§ Define project scope, approach, assumptions, dependencies, risk, and budget

§ Document and communicate technical requirements, development, oversee project plans and implement change control procedures

§ Manage approved projects through the lifecycle, including change requests, issues management, risk management, status reporting

§ Define project scope, approach, assumptions, dependencies, risk, and budget

§ Coordinate with all stakeholders and dependent projects to develop detailed project schedules/work directly and report to C-Level Staff

§ Facilitate project meetings to resolve risks, issues, or requests for scope change

§ Track project plan & actual expenses against Budget/POs

§ Facilitate communications between stakeholders of dependent projects and management

§ Apply new techniques and methodologies, or adapt existing techniques and methodologies to solve project-related issues

§ Lead teams and influences resources without formal authority

§ Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities

§ Manage project plans and deliverables from beginning to end

§ Ability to work with Global Vendors/Assess third party SOW and proposals, Track work schedule against invoicing and billing

 

Project Manager

Tecon Oil Services,

Houston, TX - December 2012 – March 2014 (Infrastructure Deployment, SAP Modules Implementation and PMO Build)

Responsible for managing team in completing Migration, Data Center Move, SAP-FICO Deployment, SharePoint migration, PMO Build

§ Directed all phase of SAP Implementation project from preparation to Go-Live with sponsors buy-in at every phase gate

§ Monitored and evaluated all project activities to ensure complete business capability implementation

§ Prioritized projects and coordinated resource allocation

§ Presented Project Health Status to C-Level capturing Milestones, Issues/Risk, and Earned Value Report with exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written

§ Resource on-boarding

§ Worked with project team to develop and document processes and procedure

§ Coordinated project resources and provided guidance to less experienced staff

§ Managed in-house and out-sourced project team to deliver project within the triple constraints

§ Mitigated Risk by identifying, documenting, assessing the impacts. Escalating and resolving issues across multiple delivery groups.

§ Facilitated and monitored change control process

§ Ensured integration among all team members

§ Established a “Cradle to Grave” Project Management process to more efficiently support client expectations and requirements

§ Worked with clients group to identify training needs, arrange and/or deliver training

Project Manager

Impulse Supply Chains

Houston, TX - September 2011 – November 2012 (Software Build & Implementation/Internet Hosting, SAP Module Deployment)

§ Managed team to successfully implement SAP Modules and Internet Hosting

§ Interfaced with procurement for vendor selection process

§ Managed team to build and implement customized software for business enhancement

§ Defined project tasks, resource requirements and allocation

§ Developed project plan

§ Planned and monitored client expectation by working with the stakeholders to minimize risk exposure

§ Guaranteed the attainment of key milestones by proactively tracking metrics and project outputs

§ Provided critical analysis regarding internet host from one platform to another and managed related challenges to new introductions

§ Conducted planning and operational readiness assessment to provide an effective transition into production

§ Harnessed buy-In of all required resources to deliver project within scope, time and cost

§ Generated reports to C-Level and team members with defined communication set plan

Project Manager

Bargain Network Inc

Houston, TX - Dec 2007 – Dec 2010 (Desktop Rollout/Disaster Recovery)

§ Interfaced with service delivery manager to determine Data Center structure/CMDBs

§ Coordinated and managed team to ensure proper backup and roll out of Desktop/Servers

§ Created project roadmap – detailed project schedule for the work stream

§ Interfaced with Procurement team for Vendor selection

§ Negotiated successfully with client, staff and outside vendors

§ Maximized productivity by setting clear expectations and communicating project status, issues and risks to all stake holders

§ Conducted bi-weekly presentation of Health Status to C-Level, and facilitated weekly team meetings

§ Identified and managed project dependencies and critical path

§ Coordinated organizational change management

§ Crafted and disseminated clear vision by linking project to the company’s objectives and results

§ Worked with project team and key stakeholders to devise best practices and continuous improvement of project delivery across the enterprise

Project Coordinator

GH, Houston, TX - February 2007 - November 2007 (Software Implementation)

§ Coordinated team to successfully implement enterprise wide software

§ Focal point between PM and project team for all project information and updates

§ Identified project risk/issues and worked with project team to provide solutions and/or escalate to avoid slippages

§ Compiled and maintained project documentation and Issues log

§ Reviewed and monitored project schedule to deliver within the baseline

§ Presentation of status report to stakeholders

§ Reviewed major project deliverables. Facilitated and documented status meetings including follow up of all action items

§ Updated meeting minutes on SharePoint

§ Created and organized weekly resources

§ Assisted PM with adherence and documentation of processes and procedures

§ Scheduled and coordinated all project deliverables to ensure completion within time frame

Assistant Project Manager

British International School

April 2004 – September 2006 (PeopleSoft Enhancement)

§ Served as a primary point of contact for all project information and updates

§ Monitored project schedule for slippages

§ Directed and updated meeting minutes on SharePoint

§ Assisted Project Manager in presentation of reports to management

§ Coordinated and directed organizational change management

§ Facilitated change management board

§ Escalated issues and concerns appropriately

§ Monitored project schedule for any scope creeping

§ Monitored all major deliverables for milestones and constraints

§ Performed schedule impact analysis and “what if” scenario

§ Reported on resource utilization and critical paths and dependencies

§ Worked with Governance Manager to define standards to be used on the project and on the master schedule

§ Facilitated and implemented required changes and updated the project management plan

§ BSc Mechanical Engineering - University of Texas ( 2013-2016)

§ BSc - Business Administration 2003 – University of Lagos

§ Associate Degree in Science, Houston Community College: 2010

§ PMP (In-View)

§ Project Management Institute - Member

§ Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified

§ Certified Scrum Master (CST)

§ Continuous career development: Change & Risk Management etc.

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, Outlook, Visio, Project), SharePoint, Windows NetMeeting, LiveMeeting, CA Clarity, BMC Remedy, Change Point

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