Mark Macaluso

Experience

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  TEKsystems

  Dec 2004 - Jan 2006

  Contract Software Quality Assurance Analyst

  Hired as a contractor working at US Cellular Engineering office as a QA Analyst. Performed testing and training on Gamma Netone asset tracking software application. Hired as a full time employee at US Cellular after 14 month contract.

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  U.S. Cellular

  Jan 2006 - now

  I serve as the primary gate keeper for projects coming into the Core Network Operations organization of US Cellular. My primary responsibilities include: facilitate and drive project initiation and planning activities. review project intake and assessment documents, drive completion of SoW/Contracts/Legal requirements, facilitate project related PO creation and release, determine project resource allocations and manage resources and the development and maintenance of the project plan throughout the planning stage. I transition high quality and thoroughly planned projects to our project management team for execution and closure. Show less Deliver high quality projects that meet time, cost and scope constraints. Manage approved projects through the lifecycle from initiation to closure. Provide strong leadership of diverse and cross functional project teams. Serve as primary contact to senior leadership regarding project status and health. Facilitate project change requests through formal change management process. Establish key milestones and drive progress to accomplish milestones and deliverables. Communicate client needs and expectations clearly across all project teams. Find ways to "win" every day. Show less

  • Senior Planning Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

  • Senior Business Analyst

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2012