Everette Farmer

Everette Farmer

100% Remote Senior Program Manager: Serving as PMO Director of IS/IT
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Hourly ($/hour)
Location:
Columbia, Md, United States
Experience:
10 years
Contact www.linkedin.com/in/everettefarmer-4a8975b9 (LinkedIn) Top Skills NetSuite Microsoft Azure ServiceNow Languages Spanish (Professional Working) English (Native or Bilingual) Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Everette Farmer, PMP 100% Remote Senior Program Manager: Serving as PMO Director of IS/IT | Elevating organizational project performance with advanced technology, efficiency, and transformative leadership. Columbia, Maryland, United States Summary As a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven professional, I have a proven track record of elevating organizational performance through advanced technology, efficiency, and transformative leadership. My career is marked by a deep commitment to driving strategic change, optimizing business models, and integrating cutting-edge solutions like AI and Machine Learning to enhance operational efficiency. With a rich background in IT governance, technology roadmap design, and project management, I thrive in environments that demand strategic thinking and a global perspective. My expertise lies in not only managing complex IT projects but also in fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. I excel in translating intricate business needs into scalable tech solutions, achieving objectives with a servant leadership approach. At the heart of my professional journey is a passion for change management and sustainable practices. I believe in the power of collaboration and a global perspective to create innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency. A few of my career highlights include: : As PMO Director of IS/IT, I led a comprehensive overhaul of the technology infrastructure, resolving critical issues and streamlining IS/IT operations. This revamp culminated in the successful completion of nine executive-level projects. & : In my role as Senior Project Manager, I doubled efficiency in identity/access management and cybersecurity initiatives. I also led a global security technology rollout across 12 facilities, achieving a threefold reduction in incidents. Page 1 of 6 : As a Senior Project Manager, I effectively reduced organizational costs by 30% through strategic resource allocation and comprehensive resource management plans. “Everette covered for me as PMO Leader while I was out on medical leave for several months, and our stakeholder teams were highly complementary of his work. He helped design templates and processes for our maturing PMO and worked with other leadership to prioritize work and resources. He led projects for our SIEM, IAM, and MDM programs.” -Elise H., Head of PMO, Miro & Former Pres. of Nashville PMI Chapter Experience Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC Project Manager June 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months) Collaborate with senior executives to develop and implement a structured framework for setting and prioritizing organizational goals, enhancing decisionmaking processes, and ensuring strategic alignment across business units. Manage various IT projects and programs, directing governance through effective SOPs and maintaining robust stakeholder relationships to streamline operations and achieve program targets. ● Technology Revamp: Overhauled technology infrastructure, resolving critical issues and streamlining IS/IT operations, culminating in nine successful executive-level projects. ● Operational Transformation: Transitioned IT from ad-hoc to structured, developing key templates and workflows for enhanced departmental effectiveness. ● Lifecycle Process Improvement: Revolutionized the IS/IT project intake process, establishing a structured system and clear accountability across 20+ departments. ● Efficiency Boost: Distinguished IS/IT projects from tickets, optimizing workflows and significantly improving operational efficiency. ● Project Control: Implemented rigorous scope and requirement management strategies, crafting proposals and charters to prevent scope creep and maintain project focus. Miro Page 2 of 6 Senior Trust & Reputation Project Manager April 2022 - January 2023 (10 months) Governed crucial projects while supervising three project managers and a team of two members. Leveraged onboarding process for 25+ new employees within the security PMO by spearheading the development of customized templates and processes. ● Efficiency Breakthrough: Doubled efficiency in identity/access management and cybersecurity initiatives. ● DevOps Mastery: Seamlessly delivered DevOps rollout and IAC projects completion on time and under budget, achieving a 10% cost reduction with strategic methodology integration. ● Organizational Growth Support: Played a key role in Miro's organizational scaling, contributing to a doubling in size. ● Risk Mitigation Leadership: Led a global security technology rollout across 12 facilities, achieving a threefold reduction in incidents and enhancing global operations. ● Project Completion Excellence: Successfully completed cybersecurity, identity/access management, and InfoSEC projects on time and within budget, boosting compliance by 20%. FC Consulting Project Manager December 2020 - August 2022 (1 year 9 months) Boca Raton, Florida, United States Established a strong e-commerce presence, collaborating cross-functionally to improve client websites. Facilitated daily stand-ups, coordinated with international teams across various time zones, and exhibited strong organizational skills in managing vendors and labor to steer projects to completion. ● Cost Optimization: Reduced organizational costs by 30%, achieving significant savings through strategic resource allocation and comprehensive resource management plan. ● Risk Mitigation: Enhanced project success with 95% on-time delivery, accomplished by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies. ● Agile Leadership: Drove efficient project execution in a seven-member developer and QA team, resulting in streamlined sprints and adaptive workflow management. Page 3 of 6 ● Stakeholder Management: Improved project tracking and milestone achievement by conducting effective weekly calls with over 20 stakeholders, enhancing project oversight. GroovyTek Project Consultant November 2019 - November 2020 (1 year 1 month) Boca Raton, Florida Played a pivotal role in the company’s expansion into Florida, establishing the division and training personnel in proprietary methodologies, ensuring seamless market integration and a focus on senior tech education. Directed a 15+ member virtual team, consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget. ● Strategic Project Planning: Achieved a 10% reduction in costs and timelines across multiple initiatives through precise planning and resource management. ● Project Success through Mentorship: Elevated project success to over 95% by rigorously mentoring 20 PMs in technical and process standards. ● Seamless Technology Transitions: Flawlessly executed technology migrations and upgrades, maintaining uninterrupted customer service. ● Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Boosted operational efficiency, forging strong connections with over 20 cross-functional team members, aligning efforts with business goals. Blue Logic IT Solutions, LLC Project Manager IT Support February 2019 - August 2019 (7 months) Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Facilitated successful implementation of IT projects to streamline operations resulting in a 10% increase in productivity and an improved customer satisfaction rating by 3X - Resolved complex stakeholder issues in a timely manner, preserving relationships & enhancing customer satisfaction - Presented detailed project status updates and timely risk & issue analysis to stakeholders across the organization, resulting in improved communication and collaboration. - Fostered an effective cross-functional team of several members to successfully complete IT projects, yielding a 5% reduction in operating costs. - Resolved over 500 tickets per month through Jira queue, improving customer satisfaction by 20% Page 4 of 6 Custom Services Project Manager Consultant December 2017 - February 2019 (1 year 3 months) Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Collaborated with company to overhaul outdated technology, focusing on upgrading technology systems and improving DOI and BIOS services. Key contributions included establishing SOPs and defining efficient workflows for the technical team. ● Project Delivery Excellence: Authored process definitions and technical documentation for 20+ projects, achieving a 95% rate of on-time and onbudget delivery. ● Product Development Enhancement: Improved product development efficiency by 30% through effective roadmap planning with five cross-functional teams. ● Workflow Optimization: Streamlined project workflows, standardization, and SDLC, resulting in a 20% reduction in development time. Troubleshooters LLC Information Technology Project Manager September 2012 - November 2017 (5 years 3 months) Windsor Mill, Maryland, United States Joined company as a support resource for local companies, rapidly advancing in project and operations management. Managed diverse teams, quickly gaining technical expertise and a deep understanding of enterprise-grade techniologies. ● CRM & ERP Upgrades: Enhanced customer service and business processes by successfully implementing over 20 Salesforce CRM and NetSuite ERP upgrades across diverse business environments. ● Workday ERP Transition: Led a significant organizational shift to Workday ERP, substantially transforming HR and financial management processes. ● Operational Productivity Enhancement: Facilitated major productivity and resource management improvements through a seamless transition to Workday ERP for HR and financial processes. ● ServiceNow Integration: Strategically implemented ServiceNow for incident management and request fulfillment in over 30 departments, delivering comprehensive business analysis and functional specifications. Education Page 5 of 6 Saint Francis University Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems, General · (2008 - 2012) Loyola Blakefield High School High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program · (2004 - 2008) Page 6 of 6
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