Kristi Davis, PMP

Experience

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  Verizon

  May 1991 - Nov 2002

  Software Development Manager

  Managed a team of seventeen software engineers and business analysts responsible for developing and supporting the organization's web applications. Determined each project schedule, allocated internal resources, and ensured Agile methodologies were applied. Cultivated and created professional growth opportunities for each team member.Select Accomplishment:• Realized a $1.4M production cost savings; instituted a formal peer-review process to identify and resolve design and coding issues early in the project life cycle. Show less

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  IBM

  Nov 2002 - Jul 2006

  Senior Project/Program Manager

  Successfully managed large-scale insurance and financial services client projects, including disaster recovery planning, application upgrades, reimaging, sales and field applications, and legacy administration. Led a team of fifteen on-and-offshore resources, managing project scope, schedule, budget, change management, issue resolution, and Executive communications.Select Accomplishments:• Integral member of the Capability Maturity Model (CCM) project team tasked to elevate the Application Services Division from CCM Level 2 to CCM Level 3, responsible for assessing and inserting rigor into the PM methodology.• Led the IBM reimaging project, standardizing >20K desktops across North American sites; planned the onsite sprints and coordinated internal and contractor resources to reimage and train site staff.• Implemented the Business Relationship Management model to optimize client communications and more clearly define client needs and objectives. Show less

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  Fluor Corporation

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2020

  IT Director - PMO

  Strategically drove organizational success by ensuring enterprise IT initiatives were executed according to Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) principles. Accountable for the IT PPM tool, ChangePoint Daptiv, and mitigating IT-centric organizational risks. Captured and tracked project performance and financials; presented monthly project reviews to the CIO and CEO. Progressive PMO positions included Senior PMO Manager and IT Senior Project Manager.• Managed two high-performing global IT teams; the project launch team and the project management team.• Presented CIO monthly project dashboard; accountable for monitoring, evaluating, and tracking 50 enterprise metrics.• Oversaw the annual financial initiative planning and tracking processes for the global IT organization.• Leader of the IT Governance Team, was responsible for due-diligence of new equipment, hardware, and software. • Selected as an IT mentor for the Team Development program, created stretch goals and engagement for HiPo employees.Select Accomplishments:• Successfully designed and implemented the corporate IT PMO, including templates, reporting, and workflow framework to align global multi-year IT projects with an annual budget of approximately $40M.• Requested by Supply Chain, HR, Government, and Project Execution Services' leaders to establish their PMOs; created the PMO Global Consortium to meet quarterly and focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.• Introduced and trained global leadership teams (>200 employees) on running Agile and Scrum processes, developed the process tools, workflows, templates, and training materials.• Decreased governance review cycle-time by 50%; created an IT governance lite process that assigns criteria to SMEs.• Designed the CEO strategic monthly dashboard; present all business unit performance and financial metrics to the CEO. Show less

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  Florida Blue

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Information Technology Program Manager

  Responsible for overall management of the Provider Network Optimization enterprise program ensuring success of Agile and Waterfall project delivery. Oversees team of Senior Project Managers and Scrum Masters.

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  1st Franklin Financial Corporation

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

  Led a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, IT Controls Analysts, Technical writers and team of Quality Assurance professionals ensuring successful Agile and Waterfall project/program delivery. Responsible for establishment and ongoing support of the Enterprise PMO supporting strategic projects/programs across business lines and functions including acquisitions and software conversions.

  • VP, Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Enterprise Project Director

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
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  None

  Aug 2022 - now

  Retired