Jenna Carlson
Managing Director of Technical Project Management at Braven
- Role
- Senior Director, Project Management at Braven
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jenna Carlson
I am a dedicated leader with over 15 years of experience in achieving measurable results in the classroom and on the teams I have managed. As a teacher, college counselor and manager, I have become an expert at building curriculum and programs, strategic planning and goal setting, and coaching and developing both students and adults. I am most passionate about building, implementing, and directing diverse programs that support underserved populations to achieve college and career success.
Experience
Senior Director, Project Management
Jul 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Developed Braven\'s first Project Management Office, starting as a team of one (me!) and growing to a team of 7 full-time and contracted employees, including setting vision and direction, developing standards and operations for project management that meet the unique needs of our growing non-profit and overseeing a portfolio of over 10 highly cross-functional projects/programs at any given time.•Continuously manage and develop a team of central project managers to achieve project goals, ensuring that the team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding PMO standards.•Collaborate with C-suite leaders and senior managers to define, prioritize, and develop projects, ensuring projects align with organizational goals and priorities. •Plan and maintain the Project Management Office\'s project portfolio, including assigning Project Managers and Product Owners.•Analyze and coach project managers to analyze project and program risk, issues, actions and dependencies, using judgment to solve problems as they arise. •Iterate upon existing project management office policies and processes.•Continuously evaluate projects to ensure they are meeting PMO standards and meeting deadlines.•Facilitate a regular reporting process to ensure effective communication of project status, blockers and concerns for senior leaders and other key stakeholders.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, Spanish
2002 — 2007
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