Amanda Lawson

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ABOUT AMANDA LAWSON

I am a growth focused consulting leader with a background in IT programs, ITSM and technical implementations. I am motivated by new challenges and thrive in a goal-oriented environment surrounded by other high performers. I enjoy partnering with IT leaders to translate problems into outcomes and working collaboratively towards a solution. I am known for bringing positivity, a relationship-first approach, fun and optimism to business development pursuits and project leadership. I am an expert communicator with a Masters of Science in Conflict Resolution from Portland State University. Client Services Skills & Roles - Business Development: Pursuit Strategy & Leadership; Proposal Development; Negotiation; RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs- Account Management: Account Planning & Strategy; Client Relationship Development; Contract Development & Management; QBRs- Engagement Oversight: Delivery Performance Management; Escalations; Pricing Strategy & Budget Management; Mentorship. I am skilled in program implementation, organizational process improvement, new process implementation, change management, facilitation, effective communication practices, Agile coaching, and conflict training & coaching. I am experienced in Lean practices and Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework). Consulting Skills & Roles - Strategy: OKRs, Roadmapping and Value Stream Mapping- Learning & Development (L&D): Program Strategy; Program Implementation - Organization: Design; Strategy; Change Management (OCM); Process Improvement - Agile: Coach; Technical Program Manager; Release Train Engineer (RTE); SAFe Program Consultant (SPC); SAFe Trainer; Scrum; Kanban; DevOps; SAFe Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM)- Facilitation: Workshop Design & Delivery; Leader & Team Development - Conflict Resolution: Coach; Mediator; Facilitator; Trainer