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Wendy Watson

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

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Overview

Work History

Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master

Groundswell, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
12.2023 - Current
  • Built and brought to production a budgetary application created to modernize and overhaul the Service and Supply Fund's (SSF) budget formulation and execution processes
  • Received glowing CPARS ratings of "Very Good" or "Exceptional" in 5 out of 6 evaluation categories
  • Provided daily oversight and management on the tactical level of the project and responsible for the successful delivery of the project
  • Established full command of the project contract and adherence / compliance to the contract
  • Including executing contract modifications for the project to 'right -size' and properly allocate team resources
  • Oversaw project financials with a budget of $2.9 million and never over burned on the project
  • Managed a cross-functional team with a dedicated development team and human centered design (UX/UI) team
  • Created, reviewed, and submitted all project deliverables and documentation to the client on time and of high quality
  • Worked closely and collaboratively with the project team and client to define and deliver the project scope.

IT Project Manager

Brillient, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed a multi-office modernization integration project that improved the Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) Program's capacity to issue and monitor inspections
  • Managed testing & cutover activities across 10 software releases; successfully delivered on 2900+ requirements to end-users
  • Utilized agile methodologies to develop the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) BIMO
  • Created new streamlined workflow processes for multiple programs to reduce duplicative data entry to save time and resources for the agency within Appian
  • Documented various programs' workflows in MS Visio
  • Planned and built a knowledge base in MS SharePoint to help communicate knowledge between members of a program and for future training purposes
  • Developed integrated training and go-live plan for the CBITE project to train multiple programs on the new functions of the Appian platform
  • Leveraged knowledge of the Appian low-code platform and the AWS structure to manage the integration portion of the CBITE project.

Healthcare IT Project Manager

Applied Software Inc
08.2023 - Current
  • Leveraged agile methodologies to implement projects from kick-off to go-live with 100% success for some of the biggest billion-dollar healthcare systems
  • Managed multiple $500K plus budgets for purchase of essential items with zero misappropriations of funds
  • Enhanced strategic alliances and partnerships with corporate business partners and clients by providing superior customer service
  • Led distributed development team of 9 members
  • Documented workflows and executed comprehensive training plan to medical staff
  • Coordinated with multiple vendors across countries for project meetings and implementations
  • Traveled to facilities all over the United States to implement upgrades and provide top tier training after go-live
  • Extensive experience with HL-7 interfaces, various RIS systems, PowerScribe360 and Hologic.

Implementation Manager

Princeton Healthcare System
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed all logistical training operations by facilitating t3 workshops, training sessions and equipment dispersal
  • Oversaw material goods and equipment inventories and accountability, resulting in a nearly zero percent loss
  • Ensured 100% implementation of budget with monthly tracking and review
  • Experience in conducting Business Workshops, coordinate between users and developers, create test scripts & training materials and train end users
  • Played a key role in data extract and mapping the material master, transactional, valuation class & G/L accounts, unit of measure, material types & groups, sales views for STOs
  • Business Process Analysis and Configuration of Purchase Requisitions, Quotation, Purchase Orders, Outline Agreements, contracts (quantity & value), scheduling agreements.

Business Analyst Intern

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated quality assurance practices, system integrations and user acceptance testing to bring enterprise implementations to production
  • Provided executives with analytics and decision-support tools used as the basis for optimization, reorganization, consolidation and relocation strategies
  • Negotiated and liaise between business teams, technology teams, and support teams
  • Organized service trips to foreign countries for managers
  • Worked with IT teams outsourced to various countries and time zones.

Education

B.S. Public Health -

Rutgers University
Mercer, TN

Skills

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Accomplishments

  • Received outstanding CPARS ratings from federal clientele
  • Managed 20+ projects simultaneously with various cross-functional teams and budgets ranging from $30,000 to $10,000,000
  • Created business process visualizations that are currently being used by multiple federal compliance programs for onboarding and training purposes
  • Received a letter of commendation from federal clientele detailing my successes within the workplace

Timeline

Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master

Groundswell, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
12.2023 - Current

Healthcare IT Project Manager

Applied Software Inc
08.2023 - Current

IT Project Manager

Brillient, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
07.2023 - Current

Implementation Manager

Princeton Healthcare System
07.2023 - Current

Business Analyst Intern

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
07.2023 - Current

B.S. Public Health -

Rutgers University

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