Ces Jimenez, PMP, ITIL

Experience

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  Ofelia B. Orate Tutorial and Review Center

  Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  Tutor

  • Conducted one-on-one and group tutorial sessions for primary, intermediate and college level students (science and mathematics)• Philippine Science High School entrance examination & University of the Philippines College Admission Test review

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  POWERBOOKS INC.

  Apr 2011 - May 2011

  Industrial Engineering Intern

  • Assisted in the analysis and forecasting of sales demand and purchase quantities• Produced documentation of system policies and procedures of Powerbooks Inc's accounting department

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  HP

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Associate Project Manager

  • Reported to and served as backup for project managers• Gathered test cases and test data, and actively monitored and reported test execution progress/analysis to the client and other project stakeholders, throughout the various project test phases• Maintained and updated the test management system (HP Quality Center or Application Lifecycle Management 11), and provided training and support to client key users and leaders in using the testing tool• Performed defect and transport management by coordinating with IT functional leads on code and configuration fixes/changes for the project/s• Generated reports and presented test progress to the client and other project stakeholders• Used SAP transactions to check transport status and initiate movement of transports to destination systems• Ensured timely compliance of all configuration and code changes created by projects to client standards and processes• Aligned deployment plan to overall client system governance, including system downtimes and refresh schedules• Created and managed project change records (via Service Manager tool), ensuring proper project change documentation Show less

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2017

  Project Manager / Deployment Manager

  • Appointed as deployment management Subject Matter Expert (SME) of the project and platform management team• Created team processes and knowledge management materials as initial co-lead for the mentorship pillar and as deployment management SME, as contribution to the delivery excellence strategy• Led the planning and implementation of project changes through requirements gathering until actual production deployment• Coordinated and ensured alignment of implementation plans with all stakeholders (including landscape management, client/business users, service management, change management, etc.)• Provided timely and relevant deployment status and progress reports/communication to all project stakeholders• Ensured all issues are analyzed, routed and resolved accordingly by IT resources on time, and measures are implemented to address problems• Handled projects applying waterfall and agile (and "hybrid") project methodology Show less

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  DXC Technology

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Headed the execution of a Fortune 500 company's program that aids in setting up new cross-box shipping and quarantine replenishment lanes that benefit the client through $10MM annual cost savings for the respective business units. • Trained and coached project managers on program-specific PM processes, the application of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) methodology, and the use of Concerto Project management software, to ensure they are applied as mandated• Presented overall program status and provided analysis and improvement recommendations in the bi-annual client review of the factory programs• Coordinated and ensured the fulfillment of staffing demands (considering FTE, skill, level, shift needs) of the program with resource managers• Served as management escalation point for issues encountered within projects under the factory program Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Program Execution Lead

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2019
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  Cornerbox Property Leasing

  Apr 2021 - now

  Business Owner & Manager

  • Took over the management of the family property leasing business in 2021 to maximize utilization of land and building properties• Increased business revenue gradually by 198% from April 2021 to December 2023 to match the property’s actual market value, through strategic contract negotiations• First to streamline processes and create a manager’s manual for use of co-owners to ensure business continuity• Oversees business financials to ensure funds are properly managed and distributed (e.g. salaries, taxes, and other expenses), and all dues are fulfilled in a timely manner to avoid incurrence of unnecessary penalties Show less

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  Cul de sac Coffee

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2024

  Managing Partner

  • Managed daily operations and finances, including logging supplies, budgeting, and forecasting revenue and profits, ensuring efficient financial management and business profitability

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  Security Bank Corporation

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

  IT Project Manager

  • Worked with the bank’s business project manager and database management team in refining their database restructuring plan• Coordinated and collaborated with internal and external resources, ensuring the project remains within scope, schedule, and defined budgets• Facilitated the project’s biweekly project team meetings• Provided and presented status, project outcomes, and risks to stakeholders

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  Walmart Canada

  Nov 2024 - now

  Front End Associate