Jessalynn Holman

About Jessalynn Holman

9+ years of comprehensive experience in IT project management, I have developed a strong specialization in delivering and deploying software projects across global and virtual organizations. My expertise includes proficiency in on-premises and cloud implementations, including SAP S/4 Hana on RISE (cloud), particularly as part of greenfield implementations. Throughout my career, I have consistently managed large-scale initiatives that require robust collaboration, strategic alignment, and rigorous financial oversight. Engaging effectively with cross-functional business IT leaders and third-party vendors to ensure project goals are met. My ability to oversee multi-million-dollar budgets and lead diverse teams has resulted in the successful completion of high-impact projects, driving organizational success and transformation.Industry Experience: Experienced across Pharmaceutical, Information Technology & Services (IT), Research and Development, Healthcare, and Manufacturing sectors.Core Competencies: Project and Program Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Vendor Management, PMO leadership, Resource and Performance Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Non-Validated/Validated Systems Implementation, Strategic Planning, Financial/Budget & Forecasting, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP S/4 Hana, BTP, OpenText, Ariba, Central Finance, subscription billing, and other SAP software modules for implementations. Experience with implementation of a greenfield (non-SAP to SAP) implementation.Methodologies: Knowledgeable in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.Software/Tools: ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Clarity, Power BI, JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), Confluence, Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, and SharePointInterpersonal Skills: Strong cross-functional leadership and conflict resolution abilities, effective solutioning complex implementations and organizational challenges, assertive leadership and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience

1. Senior IT Project Manager Lead

   International

   Nov 2023 — Present · Lisle, IL, US

   Works as a team leader in a fast-moving dynamic environment to delivery implementations that drive and support modernization processes across the organization. IT lead for successful implementation of SAP SuccessFactors in the HRIS department and lead for SAP S/4 Hana on RISE (all-cloud) ERP implementation.

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Project Management

  2014 — 2016

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Physiology, General

  2001 — 2006