Amanda Kelly

About Amanda Kelly

Strategic technology and portfolio leader with more than 15 years of experience driving enterprise transformation, financial stewardship, and cross‑functional delivery across global organizations. Demonstrated success managing $150M+ portfolios, advancing Lean‑Agile practices, implementing operational improvements, and partnering with senior leadership to drive organizational alignment and measurable business outcomes. Recognized for elevating governance, optimizing workforce and financial planning, and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across complex technology environments.

Experience

1. Director - Programs Projects

   MetLife

   Apr 2015 — Present · Whippany, NJ, US

   Investments IT Global Strategy and Planning - Finance and Business Management • Oversee Business and Financial Management team responsible for resource, vendor, infrastructure, and market data financial portfolio as well as headcount/workforce operations including location planning, vendor relationship management, and holistic reporting tools• Drive Investments portfolio management process improvements based on Agile, SAFe, and LEAN transformation goals including changes in financial oversight and annual planning, portfolio reporting, and implementing process shifts from Waterfall to Agile focused resource capacity allocations• Partner with non-Investments internal organizations to plan and execute on enterprise-wide initiatives including strategic changes to financial planning, capitalization processes, and workforce execution tools. Active pilot participant in strategic Global Technology efforts on Agile Development methodology, changes in financial modeling (eSLA), and onboarding of tools for financial and work execution tracking• Lead Investments portfolio financial optimization activities including program and financial reporting enhancements, project manager level trainings, and the development of consolidated reporting process using innovative data visualization technologies • Volunteer for Investments Agile Center of Excellence strategic transformation team and provide support on ART, PI planning, communication, and event planning• Developed applications and tools to assist with monthly and annual planning for financial and resource management• Provide guidance for people and project managers with inquiries relating to resource allocation, workforce planning, and financials

Education

• Arizona State University

  M.ed, Secondary Education

  2007 — 2009

• College of the Holy Cross

  B.A., Psychology and Sociology

  2003 — 2007

• University of York

  Psychology and Sociology

  2005 — 2006