Bernedette Atong

Senior Program Manager @Amtrak

🧨 Consulting✔️ ITProduct ManagerProject Manager

Senior Project and Program Manager with over 9 years of experience leading complex COTS, SAAS, procurement and finance multi-million-dollar projects across diverse industries including technology, finance, and healthcare. Adept at aligning project objectives with organizational goals to drive process improvements, enhance productivity, and deliver high-quality outcomes. Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams, stakeholder relationships, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and under budget. Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies, coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Committed to fostering innovation and continuous improvement in dynamic environments.

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🔥60%

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AmtrakSenior Information Technology Project Manager

Mar. 2022United StatesLed a team of 14 members to successfully deliver 7 projects, resulting in a 12% increase in client satisfaction. Developed and executed project plans, budgets, and schedules, consistently meeting project milestones and deadlines. Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Managed project risks and issues, implementing proactive strategies that reduced project delays by X%. Conducted regular status meetings and provided transparent communication to stakeholders, resulting in improved project visibility. Mentored and coached junior project managers, enhancing their project management skills and overall team performance.

iHerb, LLCInformation Technology Project Manager- Global Data

Mar. 2023 - Aug. 2023Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of a unified data analytics platform project, from initiation to closure, with an average project budget of $12M. Oversaw resource allocation, task delegation, and project tracking to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Negotiated contracts and scope changes with stakeholders, resulting in an 10% decrease in project time spent Reviewed, streamlined and validated requirements with required Stakeholders. Introduced proper PMBOK standards to project documentation and project management

ASM GlobalProject Consultant- Monday.com

Jun. 2022 - Dec. 2022Created and managed the company’s entire Monday.com workspace Created , updated and optimized dashboards to enhance task tracking, time tracking, project reporting, effective automation and integrations,

Delmonte Fresh ProduceProcurement/Purchase Manager

Mar. 2018 - Feb. 2022Jessup, Maryland, United States-Coordinate and track purchasing of packaging materials worth 16 million annually -Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors -Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements Preparing procurement reports Maintaining relationships with suppliers while clpurchased and timeliness of deliveries Communicating with management regularly regarding efficient flow of goods and services affecting production Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in event of product shortages Supervising purchasing team and delegating tasks across departments when necessary Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications. Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals. Negotiated contract terms with vendors to balance cash flow against possible price savings with technical and operational input from stakeholders and colleagues Established achievement targets and identified actions to reach objectives and operational goals Conducted re-negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of purchased materials not meeting specifications

Standard Engineering, LLCProject Manager

Feb. 2015 - Feb. 2018Developed a comprehensive framework to perform current vs future state gap analysis Established strategies to maintain effective communication Prepare, coordinate, manage and track all project implementation palms to, make sure it’s on schedule Endured all adherence to product processes, quality standards and deliverables Facilitated bids, contract negotiations and led vendor approval Successfully achieved 40% savings on overall project cost Managed multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to achieve construction of mall that yielded over $600k in earnings completed on time, on scope and 20% under budget Collaborate with engineers, architects and other workers on projects Choose subcontractors and delegate their responsibilities Responsible for any delays, emergencies and problems that can arise Comply with safety and building codes as well as legal requirements Report project progress and budget to client Explain contract and technical matter to others clearly Prepare budget and cost estimates, along with work timetables and schedule Managed projects from procurement to commission. Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives. Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance. Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance. Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.