Alyssa Ivaska
Project Manager - Integrated Program Management System @Heifer International
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WORK HISTORY
Project Manager - Integrated Program Management System @Heifer International
Little Rock, AR, US
Responsible for maintaining expert-level knowledge of all aspects of managing Heifer’s Integrated Project Management System (IPMS):• Lead the product development and global training of IPMS leveraging technical and industry knowledge to ensure organizational readiness and seamless acceptance of standardized business and system processes.o Utilize robust training methodology to build capacity of end users o Conducted comprehensive training in 19 countries • Maintains expert-level knowledge of all aspects of IPMS, effectively facilitating a complex internal ecosystem of collaborators to ensure seamless coordination and execution between process and systems.• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather feedback and insights for product development, NGO Online, ensuring alignment with business strategy and user requirements. • Administrator of NGO Online responsible for customizing the platform to meet evolving business needs, conducting rigorous user acceptance testing to ensure optimal functionality, and serving as the expert on all system features and capabilities.• Oversees the end-to-end project management business processes, including vendor relationships, budget oversight, and related change management activities globally, driving the adoption and sustained engagement.• Manages key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of the IPMS with other relevant Heifer systems, fostering a cohesive and interoperable technology environment.• Provides comprehensive support to each region, addressing specific needs related to the IPMS and ensuring consistent and effective utilization across the organization.
EDUCATION
Arcadia University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General
School for International Training
Master's degree, Sustainable Development
ABOUT ALYSSA IVASKA
Alyssa Ivaska is an accomplished international development practitioner and experienced manager with over 13 years of experience leading projects and products from design through implementation. She is dedicated to sustainable change management, striving to deliver solutions that strengthen how stakeholders design, manage, and execute programs. Alyssa applies agile methodologies to ensure responsiveness to evolving business needs and develops innovative, human-centered solutions that balance people, processes, and technology for long-term sustainability.She is highly skilled in cross-cultural communication, interpersonal collaboration, and analytical problem-solving. Known for her strategic planning, responsiveness, and ability to thrive in collaborative environments, Alyssa is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement—ensuring that project goals align with organizational strategy and stakeholder expectations.Alyssa has extensive experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder international projects in partnership with major donors. As a Board Member of PM4NGOs (Project Management for Non-Governmental Organizations), she contributes to advancing global standards and best practices in project management across the nonprofit and international development sectors.With more than three years of international living experience across multiple countries, Alyssa brings adaptability, cultural fluency, and a global perspective to every initiative she leads.Certified in- Change Management - Critical Thinking - Product Management - Generative AI Skills include:Change Management, Product Delivery, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Effective Communication, Capacity Building, Compliance with USG funds, Recruitment, Grants and Subcontracts Management, Budget monitoring, Training/ Team Facilitation, Research, Writing, Editing, Social Media/ Communications• Languages: English (native), Swahili (basic)• Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook/Office Products, Teams, Adobe InDesign/Illustrator, Asana, AI• Country Experience: Guatemala, Honduras, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Nepal, India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, and Mexico
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