Sandy Traver

Sandy Traver

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    GM RSMS PMO Manager

  • Education

    • Western Michigan University

      1988 - 1992
      Bachelors Organizational Communications
  • Experience

    • Analysts International

      Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
      Project Manager

       Project Manager for General Motors application development project Lead and manage a team of 5 developers assigned to the GM account Facilitate communications between client and agency personnel associated with the application development project Primary contact for GM client providing current status of various GM projects. PM for various IT project work:  Provide direction to support the implementation of large, medium and small Information Technology projects which provide solutions to technical or business problems/opportunities Develop and maintain client relationships and promote efficient and effective delivery of services Manage day-to-day project activities: Develop Project Plans Lead and coordinate customer and vendor meetings Coordinate active communications between technical resources and client personnel.  Establish project budget and manage project financials Manage and schedule project resources Mentor client and Analysts personnel in the execution of projects Assist with the sales of services to existing and new accounts Provide feedback to service organizations regarding solutions and potential enhancement Show less

    • Digitas

      Dec 2006 - Apr 2010
      Technology Manager

      Manage Development Teams responsible for creation & maintenance of brand websites for General Motors and Whirlpool Appliances. Primary client contact for all technology related communications for assigned project work.My responsibilities included transitioning all website work from other agencies for www.chevy.com; www.saab.com; www.saturn.com Technology Management for the creation of site enhancements; redesign and maintenance of the following websites: www.cadillac.com/bluetooth www.kitchenaid.com www.chevy.com www.cadillac.com www.jennair.com www.saturn.com www.gmfleet.com www.gmc.com www.saabusa.com MDS Test Manager - Responsible for all testing activities for redesigned GM websites; Chevy.com, Cadillac.com, etc. Creating Business & System Requirements documentation for new websites for GM/ OnStar Show less

    • MRM Worldwide Marketing and Advertising Agency

      Apr 2010 - Feb 2014
      Associate Director, Program Management

      Program and Account Management of GM US, LATAM (South America), Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Global Brand Website Projects. Supervise Technical Project Managers managing Global GM Website Projects both onshore and offshore.

    • CDK Global

      Feb 2014 - Feb 2018
      Manager, Client Engagement

      Global Program Manager for GM Dealer Website development. Responsible for leading and managing Project Managers and Business Analysts; Developing scope for development teams. Primary Interface with GM clients for development of digital marketing solutions for 4,200 GM Dealer Websites.

    • Aquent

      Feb 2018 - now
      Manager Project Management Office

      Manage a team of Project Managers for General Motors Retail Sales & Marketing’s Business Strategy Team.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

      Scrum.org
      Mar 2019