Sean Kennedy - Senior Project Manager, TekSystems

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TEKsystemsSenior Technical Project Manager

Oct. 2022Denver, Colorado, United States

Spectraforce TechnologiesSenior Technical Project Manager

May. 2022 - Sep. 2022Charles Schwab CorporationResponsible for managing large, multi-million-dollar IT infrastructure projects related to the $26B acquisition of TD Ameritrade. • Managed large technology projects with over 100 resources. • Managed all aspects of project budgets and financials, including monthly reporting of all actuals, capitalization, depreciation, and variances. • Utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, tracked and reported on sprints and production releases of Tier 1 projects. • Compiled and presented monthly status reporting to executive steering committees. • Worked with senior leadership to compile and present budget forecasts for 2022 through 2023. • Conducted end-to-end process analyses and created timelines, process diagrams, and project plans. • Directed and oversaw all external vendors from the planning phase through implementation. • Key Accomplishments: o I directed a team of business analysts toward decreasing the time it took to rationalize and decommission TD Ameritrade applications. o I managed the project to increase customer satisfaction and decrease the number of calls into the call center by implementing AI chat technology for both web and mobile.

BlueSky Resource SolutionsTechnical Project Manager

Jan. 2022 - Apr. 2022Homestar Financial Corporation (Remote)Responsible for managing all phases of the SDLC project lifecycle (planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance). • Managed medium-sized projects in addition to developing processes and systems to build the new PMO foundation. • Worked with Services Delivery management and project sponsors to review project requests/proposals to determine the cost, ROI, business case, timeline, benefits, funding, staffing requirements, and company roadmap matching. • Scoped projects with sponsors to define project goals, business outcomes, constraints, and value. • Led project teams through the creation of project plans. Ensured clarification of specific requirements for each project. Ensure proper documentation is maintained and organized. Identify, estimate, and document the resources required to achieve the project objectives and deliverables. • Piloted the new SDLC project management process utilizing agile methodologies (SCRUM, etc.) to lead the project team in timely executing project tasks. • Responsible for leading weekly stakeholder meetings and status reporting. • Ensure team activity coordination, drive progress, and track deliverables and milestones against project plans, timelines, and changing resource priorities from initiation through closeout. • Evaluate change requests and manage the project scope, time, and costs associated with changes. • Guide the project team through the closing and maintenance phase of the project to successfully end the project and transition the new functionalities and technologies to operational support. Conduct lessons learned sessions to incorporate best practices into future projects to increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Key Accomplishments: o I worked with department SMEs and stakeholders to develop and pilot a project management process and RACI matrix tied to each step in the diagram that all PMs will follow to ensure consistency and transparency for all project deliverables.

Ascent Services GroupTechnical Project Manager / Senior Business Analyst

Dec. 2019 - Jul. 2021STARZ (Englewood, CO)Acted as the sole project manager / business analyst for Lionsgate projects. Led the development and implementation of all Lionsgate business and IT initiatives; strategically executing multiple complex projects with effective change, finance, and risk management throughout all operational aspects to maintain business continuity and productivity. o Gathered business and technical requirements along with test cases and user stories to implement complex software development projects that successfully met the goals, standards, and expectations of key stakeholders, executives, and steering committees. o Oversaw the end-to-end planning and completion of complex projects to optimize the coordination of both resources and operations while ensuring strategic alignment and efficiency in all aspects of the projects. o Worked with the finance team to develop initial budget forecasts and tracked and reported on budget expenditures and continuing forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. o Ensured high quality and efficiency in completing each project, working daily with cross-functional business teams to prioritize the project backlog and identify blockers and project dependencies. o Strategized communication plans to communicate effectively in cross-functional team collaborations in each project workflow while frequently facilitating meetings to discuss project progress and improvements to stakeholders.

Kforce IncIT Healthcare Project Manager / Business Analyst

Sep. 2018 - Aug. 20193D Systems Healthcare Technology Center (Littleton, CO)IT Healthcare Project Manager/Business Analyst for 3D Systems Healthcare Division: I managed six projects concurrently for the client. The primary initiative was to manage the code rewrite (from an Access database back-end to SQL), and implementation of the company's production processing system for 3D printed titanium medical implants in Belgium, and subsequently train and implement the new system for use by the Littleton metals production team. Ultimate results: All 3D Systems' projects under my management were successfully completed on schedule and under budget.

Allegiance Consulting, Inc.Senior Program Analyst

Mar. 2015 - Sep. 2018Veteran's Health Administration Office of Information and Technology (Denver, CO)Senior Program Analyst, Department of Veterans Health Administration, Office of Information and Technology, IT Operations and Services: Successfully managed entire project lifecycle for multiple Windows 10 network to workstation upgrades and software implementations. Managed Windows Server version 2003 to 2012 migration for 142 servers. Led daily SCRUM calls with external vendor and internal SQA teams to direct critical development and testing efforts. Managed multiple business critical SDLC/Agile software project implementations to improve the overall quality of health services for Veterans. Successfully led the analysis, development and testing teams toward successful implementation of multiple HIPAA compliance projects including ICD-9 to ICD-10 code conversion and encryption/obfuscation of benefeciary PII: Ultimate results: o Recognized by department CIO for bringing all mission-critical projects in on time for the facility to pass the VA Inspector General Quality Assurance Inspection.

TechLink SystemsBusiness & IT Global Infrastructure Project Manager

Feb. 2012 - Oct. 2014Tyco Integrated Security (Aurora, CO)Lead IT/Field Operations infrastructure split project manager for TYCO Integrated Security in the U.S. and Canada to reprogram 400k primary alarm dialer panels and cellular radios from ADT receiver channels to Tyco receiver channels. Led the global project team through the planning and cost forecasting phases of the $41M project to split TYCO International into three separate companies: ADT Security Services (Residential / Small Business), TYCO Integrated Security (Commercial / National Accounts / Government), and TYCO Flow Control (the world's leading provider of flow control products and services). Successfully led the team through two pilots, created field and IT infrastructure build out plans, and developed numerous cost forecast and resource allocation presentations to the executive steering committee for approval: Final Results: o National rollout implementation dates for the United States and Canada started on time and on budget o The Canadian reprogram project finished six months ahead of schedule and $1M under budget o The US reprogram project finished on time and $9M under budget

Leadership for IT Infrastructure Project Managers in the Denver AreaFounder | Business & IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2022Attending networking events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions

Dish NetworkBusiness & IT Infrastructure Project Manager / Technical Business Analyst

Apr. 2009 - Nov. 2011Englewood, COService & Infrastructure IT Project Manager / Business Analyst II Selected achievements: Lead project manager and external contractor liaison for multiple large IT infrastructure build out projects following separation of the two companies (EchoStar and DISH). All previously merged IT systems including Agile, Oracle, Inventory and Supply Chain Management, etc. had to be brought into compliance through complete separation. This necessitated building new data centers, standing up new server farms, and implementing live database capture prior to switching to the new systems.

Jackson National LifeBusiness & IT Project Manager / Business Analyst

Jul. 2007 - Sep. 2008Denver, Colorado, United StatesDirected the planning and execution of a wide range of business critical projects. Compiled and documented business requirements, defined project scope, and developed schedules and strategies. Tracked project status, allocated internal resources, and monitored the achievement of key milestones. Coordinated project team activities and aspects of company website redesign. Conducted meetings to maintain focus and assure quality. Created risk management and contingency plans. Oversaw online product launches. Designed, tested, and implemented process improvements for the content management system. Managed relationships with vendor partners.

PEMCO Financial ServicesBusiness & IT Project Manager / Shared Services Business Analyst

Aug. 1996 - Sep. 2006Seattle, Washington, United StatesShared Services Project Manager • Successfully managed the multi-million-dollar project to redesign and automate the customer output portion of a new insurance billing system. • Successfully managed the move of the company’s internal mail center to an external mail service vendor. All mail center employees received job coaching and training to transition to other roles within the organization successfully. Orchestrated multiple major projects, including website redesigns, system transitions, and refresh projects. Improved business processes and interoperability by evaluating existing procedures and contributing key recommendations. Implemented proven project management methodologies.

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