Averil Svahn

About Averil Svahn

Project Manager with proven leadership in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments demanding strong relationship management, organizational and communication skills. Frequently chosen to step in and manage complex and troubled initiatives to successful completion. Recognized for understanding the larger business context, for process improvement and for assessing and translating business/customer requirements into innovative solutions. Able to manage multiple diverse projects at one time across an organization.SKILLS & EXPERTISEOrganization - Communication - Risk Management - Leadership - Collaboration - Process Improvement - Negotiation - Strong software development lifecycle knowledge and application.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager, Enterprise Services

   Brown Brothers Harriman

   Nov 2017 — Present

   Lead and support projects to manage end of life hardware and tools across the bank. Includes reducing the server footprint, transitioning to a new code migration tool, and automating request and approvals to manage cyber risk.

Education

• Denison University

  BA Economics, Economics and Spanish

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Sdlc
• Program Management
• Budgets
• Vendor Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Relationship Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Software Project Management
• Financial Services
• Pmp
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Business Analysis