Dawn Rodney

About Dawn Rodney

In my role as a milestone-driven team leader, I\'ve accumulated a wealth of experience, spanning both technical and non-technical domains. I\'ve led teams and managed a wide range of projects throughout the software development lifecycle. I excel in roles that demand effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. My versatile skill set extends beyond the technical realm, enabling me to adapt to a wide range of challenges and contribute to the overall success of organizations.Team Building, Mentoring, and Leadership: I have a proven track record in assembling and nurturing high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.Process Implementation/Improvement: I am skilled at implementing and enhancing processes to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and boost overall productivity.Collecting and Analyzing Feedback: I am proficient in gathering and analyzing feedback from customers, stakeholders, and other teams, which helps shape requirements, features, and final products.Release Management: I ensure that releases are delivered on schedule and within budget, maintaining a keen focus on project timelines and financial considerations.Product Lifecycle Management: With extensive experience in product lifecycle management, I can oversee a product from conception to retirement, ensuring its success throughout its lifecycle.Lean Six Sigma Methodologies: My knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies empowers me to identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence.Agile Methodologies and Scrum (CSM): I am well-versed in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and hold a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification, enabling me to facilitate efficient, collaborative, and adaptive project management.Budget and Resource Management: I excel in managing budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation and utilization of available resources.Offshore and Geographically Diverse Team Management: My experience includes successfully managing teams that are geographically dispersed, harnessing technology and communication to maintain strong cohesion.Cross-Team Collaboration: I am skilled at fostering collaboration among various teams, breaking down silos, and ensuring a holistic approach to project development and delivery.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Program Manager & Agile Team Manager

   Ookla

   Oct 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Created and developed a team of Technical Project Managers and Agile specialists, evaluated their talents and aligned their skills to meet company needs-Oversee more than 12 complex enterprise and consumer products and 40-50 software projects quarterly and supporting an average of 8 scrum/agile teams. Personally manage scrum/agile teams for 2+ software engineering team-Developed “center of excellence” to implement company-wide project management and agile best practices and standards -Developed tooling for evaluating project effectiveness and success-Expertise at defining key performance indicators (KPIs)-Demonstrated expertise in crafting and executing project processes (TPM and Agile), while expertly mitigating risks and ensuring their effectiveness-Managed large, complex, diverse, and strategic portfolio across the entire organization, tracking key project metrics and recommending adjustments for on-time, high-quality deliverables-Collaborated with product, engineering, marketing, data science and quality teams, participating in product direction forecasting and road mapping-Proactively identified and addressed failure patterns, steering teams to avoid repeating them-Excelled in stakeholder management, partnering with leadership at all levels- Drive cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop creative solutions for complex issues-Proficient in concise high-level project summaries and effective escalation management, communicating resource needs, and resolving issues-Participated in “raising the bar” program to ensuring unbiased, equitable and inclusive interview standards were met-Coached and developed team members, guiding career growth through mentoring and promotion assessments. Conducted performance reviews for direct reports

Education

• Bucks County Community College

  Associate's degree, Psychology

  1995 — 2000

• Bastyr University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Exercise Science and Wellness

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Scrum
• Recruiting
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Team Leadership
• Visio
• Project Management
• Account Management
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Process Improvement
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Sdlc
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Start-Ups
• Leadership