Victoria Kumar, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI ATP Instructor, PMI DASSM

Experience

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  Railinc

  Nov 2000 - May 2006

  PMO Program Manager

  As PMO Program Manager, implemented the organization’s PMO with standardized project management methodology, tools and templates. Managed multiple IT projects (Internet and Mainframe) and other transportation industry projects for the organization’s PMO; responsible for coordinating, executing and improving business processes, liaising with IT and business users, in developing railroad industry applications. Assisted executive management with special assignments in support of project objectives.

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  Project Management Institute

  Jan 2003 - now

  Serving as a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor through Project Management Leaders Training (www.projectmanagementleaderstraining.com) delivering agile/lean and Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) and Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) certification workshops, as well as the introductory agile workshop: “Agile Project Management: From Scrum to Scaled Agile and Disciplined Agile.” Ms. Kumar (Victoria.Kumar@gmail.com) is a Certified PMI ATP Instructor, teaching PMI's PMP Exam Prep Certification, DASM Certification, and DASSM Certification training courses. Show less Delivered project management/leadership development seminars to PMI's PM communities globally:-- Agile Project Management (From Scrum to Scaled Agile)-- Creativity and Innovation for Project and Program Managers-- Delivering Successful Projects ...Every Time-- Effective Requirements Management in Traditional and Agile Environment -- Essential Leadership Skills for Project Managers -- Agile Fundamentals-- Commitment-Based Project Management - An Agile Approach-- Stakeholders Management-- Virtual LeadershipSee educational offerings in http://www.pmleaderstraining.com/upcoming-seminars Show less PMI is the world’s largest not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession with 700,000+ members and credential holders, 500+ Registered Education Providers, 280+ Chartered Chapters and 39 Industry-based Communities of Practice in more than 185+ countries.PMI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of 15 member-elected directors who serve three-year terms. The collective wisdom, experience, diversity and passion of the Board ultimately sets and executes PMI’s core ideology: our core purpose — PMI’s reasons for being, and our core values — the essential and enduring principles that guide PMI. Our vitality and relevance is driven by the PMI Board and its volunteers.Victoria Kumar is a PMI Board Director for the 2014-2016 term of service. Show less PMI SeminarsWorld Instructor - 2004 – December 2013 (9 years)Delevered leadership development/project management seminars to PMI SeminarsWorld and PMI Global Congress:-- Program and Project Managers as Creative and Innovative Leaders (2012 - 2013)-- Successful Implementation of a PMO (2004 - 2006) -- Effective Requirements Management (2005 - 2010)-- Delivering Successful Projects ..Every Time (2010)Project Management Institute Leadership Institute Advisory Group (PMI LIAG) Volunteer LeaderJanuary 2010 – December 2011 (2 years)The PMI Leadership Institute Advisory Group (LIAG) provided advice and expertise to enable PMI to develop leadership strengths and capabilities of PMI volunteer leaders to excel at leading the project management profession globally. PMI LIAG members facilitated PMI Leadership Institute meetings held in North America, in EMEA and in Asia/Pacific, and assisted in volunteer leadership development activities, such as PMI Learn, in delivering leadership competency training to PMI volunteer leaders.2006 President, NC PMI Board member - 2003-2007; North Carolina Chapter of PMIAs 2006 President, managed 14th largest PMI chapter; Led the board of directors in developing strategic goals, completely aligned with PMI's objectives and strongly supporting members' certification, educational and professional development needs. Established chapter recognition with active participation in PMI global leadership development activities/events, including in Leadership Institute Master Class and Leadership Institute Meetings worldwide, at the same time, improving the chapter's financial state. Show less

  • Project Management Leaders Training, serving as a PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Project Management Leaders Training - PMI Registered Education Provider

    May 2006 - Dec 2020

  • Director, Policy, Contracts and Risk Management, PMI North Carolina Chapter

    Jan 2003 - Aug 2020

  • Director, PMI Board of Directors (2014 - 2016)

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  • PMI Global Volunteer Leader

    Jan 2003 - Dec 2013
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  State of North Carolina

  May 2006 - Apr 2015

  PMO Program Manager / Sr. IT Program & Project Manager

  Served as Sr. IT Program & Project Manager at the NC Department of Transportation (DOT) PMO and at NC Office of the State Controller (OSC).As PMO Program Manager reporting to the CIO, at the NC Office of the State Controller (OSC), established the PMO and implemented project management and portfolio management methodologies for the Office. Also represented the Office, served as statewide approver in statewide IT projects approval process, part of the State's Enterprise PMO role in IT governance, review/approval of statewide IT projects and programs.As NC OSC Senior IT Project and Program Manager, managed for multiple application development and infrastructure services projects with full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of project management, including scope/requirements management and risk/quality/communications management; ensured consistent successful project delivery of financial services, accounting and cash management / control systems projects.At NC DOT PMO, managed IT / transportation projects with responsibility for the full project life cycle; developed/maintained the project plan, ensured project scope covered all project requirements, managed project schedule for timely project completion, managed project issues and risks, and implemented quality assurance processes to satisfy quality standards. Show less

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  AIG

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2017

  Sr Program Manager

  • Served as Director, EPMO reporting to VP EPMO, AIG United Guaranty (AIG's Mortgage Insurance Division), led the AIG UG EPMO as an Agile PMO in its enterprise transformation effort into Enterprise Agile. Implemented project portfolio management methodologies for portfolio governance, project/portfolio resource planning/optimization, reporting, prioritization, budget control, cost reduction and business/IT process streamlining.• Performed Senior Program Manager responsibilities managing programs and projects including financial services and mortgage insurance programs of varying size and complexity. Show less

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  Red Hat

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2019

  Principal Program Manager - Technical

  As part of the Red Hat's IT Portfolio Management Team, I designed, developed, implemented portfolio management processes for RH Global IT with a clear focus on strategic alignment and value delivery, demonstrating how project portfolio management (PPM) practices can contribute tremendously to maturing the organization's portfolio management culture, maximizing the organization's investment decision-making capability of portfolio management leaders in implementing and achieving the organization's strategy. My IT Portfolio Mgmt Team implemented open portfolio management practices supported by Clarity PPM as Red Hat IT's portfolio management solution in managing Red Hat's global IT portfolio of strategic initiatives. See my presentation at the 2019 PMI PMO Symposium in Denver, CO on November 4, 2019, on Effective PPM in an Open Organization: www.pmi.org/pmo-symposium.I managed Red Hat IT's Annual Project Portfolio Planning and Budgeting cycle, including portfolio prioritization and project portfolio selection/deselection and led continuous project portfolio health tracking and executive portfolio reporting within Red Hat's IT community using open project portfolio management approaches. Show less

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  State of North Carolina

  Dec 2019 - now

  Program Manager

  As Program Manager (Consultant), managing a highly-visible complex (five-year, $5M+) IT program for the NC Division of Public Health, Dept. of Health and Human Services with responsibility for the full program life cycle, including the program’s plan, scope, requirements, schedule, quality, procurement, issues and risks.