Bryan Frischer

Experience

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  Principal Financial Group

  May 1987 - May 1990

  Programmer/Analyst
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  Hewitt Associates

  May 1990 - May 1996

  Associate
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  XOR, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  V.P. Marketing & Business/Account Executive
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  Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

  Sept 2003 - Nov 2006

  Sr. Project Manager/Business Analyst
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  Walgreens Company

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2015

  Project Manager/Lead Business Analyst

  Successfully managed a multi-million dollar installation of third-party software to manage communications between Walgreens corporate headquarters and all 8,000+ stores. Integrated Tableau into the solution for ad hoc reporting and analysis of workload capacity. Managed a team of 5 direct project reports. Managed all phases of the project from business requirements to performance testing to implementation. Maintained vendor relationship and contract.Successfully managed a $400,000 project to implement an online managerial accounting system for 7,000+ locations nationwide, across four lines of business. Worked directly with Corporate Vice Presidents, Market Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers to develop requirements. Coordinated the efforts between Walgreens, HomeCare, TakeCare Consumer Solutions and TakeCare Employer Solutions to provide data to the new system. Managed a team of six technical consultants to implement the system.Successfully implemented the Walgreens National item master project. Led a 24-person project team cutting across 9 departments. Developed and led nine requirement sessions to gain agreement across all departments for new business processes. Developed ad hoc reports and data for Accounts Payable and Tax to analyze the volume and nature of National invoices. Show less

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  CVS Health

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  Advisor, Project Management

  - Led Data Analytics Projects: Directed end-to-end data analytics projects for Specialty Pharmacy, ensuring timely and successful delivery of insights and solutions to support business objectives.- Developed Analytical Strategies: Designed and implemented data-driven strategies to optimize specialty pharmacy operations.- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engaged with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define project scope, gather requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals.- Project Planning and Execution: Managed project timelines, resources, and budgets, utilizing Agile and traditional project management methodologies to drive efficiency and achieve project milestones.- Enhanced Reporting: Created and maintained dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor project progress, and communicate findings to senior management and stakeholders.- Risk Management: Identified potential risks and issues related to data analytics projects, developed mitigation strategies, and managed project risks to minimize impact on project deliverables.- Team Leadership: Led and mentored a team of data analysts and developers, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring high performance and professional growth.- Client and Vendor Management: Managed relationships with external vendors and clients, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with project requirements and expectations. Show less

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  Clarity Insights

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2020

  For a large healthcare payor:- Managed Complex Projects: Led and delivered large-scale, enterprise-wide data warehousing to support claims processing and actuarial analysis. Integration with Facets claims processing and multiple other sources.- Implemented Agile Practices: Championed Agile methodologies resulting in improved project timelines, team collaboration, and adaptability to changing requirements. Remediated a troubled project and Scrum team that was struggling with Agile and behind on delivery; successfully brought the project to on-time delivery and improved team morale, scoring the highest team morale in the department.- Utilized data analytics to monitor project performance, track key metrics, and provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.- Oversaw project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines, ensuring optimal use of resources and adherence to financial constraints. Show less

  • Principal Consultant

    Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Senior Consultant

    Feb 2017 - Mar 2020
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  Accenture

  Jun 2020 - now

  Working with the Office of the CEO for a Fortune 50 client to define their digital product strategy, including the adoption of GenAI.- Working directly with C-level executives and their direct reports to understand the strategic objectives of the Office, translate them into actionable product plans, and develop a implementation roadmap to optimize the value of the Office.- Collaborating with the Office to define and prioritize product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and executive goals.- Championing the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, accelerate solution delivery, and optimize the value the Office provides to the company.- Spearheading initiatives to incorporate emerging technologies (including GenAI) and innovative practices, driving continuous improvement.- Managing project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines, ensuring optimal use of resources and alignment with financial constraints.- Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to track Office progress, product delivery, performance, and ROI, providing actionable insights to executives. Show less Working directly with upper leadership at Fortune 500 companies to drive Agile business transformation.- Engaged with Leadership: Collaborated with executives and senior management to advocate for and facilitate Agile transformations, driving alignment and buy-in at the highest levels.- Educated Product Management: Conducted comprehensive training on transitioning from project-based to product-centric thinking, including the application of the Marketing Mix to internal corporate products.- Enhanced Agile Practices: Developed and refined Agile operations, frameworks, and guidelines to optimize team performance and delivery.- Developed Enterprise Training Materials: Created and delivered proprietary training, reference guides, and best practices to support Agile adoption and execution.- Led Training Programs: Designed, produced, and taught weekly Agile training sessions for over 150 participants per session, enhancing organizational Agile proficiency. The training program has been running for 15 months and is ongoing.- Certified People and Teams: Successfully trained and certified hundreds of individuals and dozens of teams in SAFe and Agile methodologies, fostering widespread adoption and expertise.Highly experienced with Jira, Jira Align, Microsoft Azure DevOps. Show less

  • Manager, Agile Product Manager, Fortune 50 client, Office of the CEO

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Manager, Agile Coach, Fortune 500 clients

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2024