Katherine Yang, PMP, CSM

Experience

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  PPD

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2019

  • Serve as a principal investigator for bioanalytical projects• Independently performs a variety of complex sample preparations and analysis procedures to quantitively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and biological matrices.• Responsible for the scientific conduct of projects and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members. • Performed trouble shooting experiments to bring methods of analysis up to industry standards. • Provided insight and recommendations to senior level members and clients during trouble shooting experimentation• Review and evaluate data to write reports for bioanalytical studies Show less • Performed a variety of complex sample preparations and analysis procedures to quantitatively measure pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and biological matrices. • Tracked and reported critical material usage and inventory• Well versed in validated and experimental analytical procedures with minimal direct supervision. • Responsible for review and compilation of results and data comparison against acceptance criteria, protocols, and specifications.• Ability to perform self-review of data prior to submission to various departments • Trained analysts on laboratory techniques, internal procedures, as well as regulatory guidelines Show less

  • Senior Scientist

    Apr 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Scientist

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2018

  • Associate Scientist

    Sept 2012 - Apr 2014
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  CGI

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Performed system analysis for modification requests for software enhancements to the Momentum ERP Suite• Performed requirements analysis and system testing for modification requests entered to be in compliance with current IRS Publication 1220• Served as functional role in CY2020 1099 Tax Reporting Initiatives• Generated, validated, and delivered over 20,000 1099 tax forms to the United States Courts vendors for CY 2020• Utilizes Agile IQ Suite to track project progression, log issues, and develop solutions to ensure continual improvement • Captures meeting minutes to provide up to date project statuses for delivery to client stakeholders Show less

  • Consultant – Functional Lead - Annual Close Team, Administrative Office of the United States Courts

    May 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Consultant – Functional Lead - 1099 Tax Reporting, Administrative Office of the United States Courts

    May 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Consultant – Integration Lead, Administrative Office of the United States Courts

    Jul 2019 - May 2020
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  North Rock Consulting

  Jan 2022 - now

  Deputy ePMO Program Manager• Lead diverse cross-functional teams to manage PMO governance frameworks, schedule management, risk management, change control, and lessons learned to align with industry best practices• Engaged clients proactively to foster relationships and promote open communication to ensure exceptional delivery• Developed strategic initiatives to aid in program process optimizationRisk Management Team Lead• Supported the Veterans Affairs (VA) Financial Management Business Transformation (FMBT) program across multiple and simultaneous project waves.• Managed and coached a team of risk analysts within the FMBT Risk Management team and improved risk workstream and program best practices. • Coordinated across multiple workstreams to ensure risks and issues across the FMBT program are accurately monitored and managed to avoid delays to the implementation schedule of multiple waves.• Validated data and developed requirements for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) PowerBI Dashboard retooling effort to accurately capture project metrics and identify trends to optimize business processes.• Led and facilitated bi-weekly meetings to highlight project and program level risks to wave project managers and VA executive leadership.• Collaborated with enterprise level Risk Management teams to identify risks across concurrent modernization efforts within the VA.• Utilized and provided Momentum expertise to optimize support to multiple workstreams in risk and issue mitigation activity development and ensure greater than 50% of risks are mitigated on time.• Developed new process guides and updated existing documentation to include changes and additions to the Risk Management process. Show less

  • Director

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Senior Manager

    Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Manager

    Jan 2022 - Feb 2024