Jessica H. P.

About Jessica H. P.

Dynamic and results-driven PMP-certified Senior Project Manager with over 15 years of experience leading high-stakes projects across diverse industries. Skilled in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, implementing AI-driven technologies, and enhancing organizational performance. Proven track record in delivering complex projects in software development, cybersecurity, and cloud migration, consistently exceeding financial goals and driving sustainable advancements.At Davenport Group, I spearheaded strategic planning and execution for multimillion-dollar projects, including a $1M cybersecurity initiative and a $0.5M cloud migration project. My leadership in AI integration has improved decision-making processes and customer service through the implementation of Microsoft Copilot. Additionally, I excel in vendor management, having established new relationships and facilitated the acquisition of a Salesforce CRM consulting firm.As a Co-Founder of C.I.Net, I built a professional community focused on continuous improvement, promoting methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM. My commitment to educational outreach enabled participants to earn continuing education units and Professional Development Units.With a strong foundation in compliance management, process improvement, and client relationship building, I am dedicated to driving innovation and operational excellence. Let\'s connect to discuss how I can contribute to your organization\'s success.

Experience

1. Senior Cybersecurity Project Manager

   Stratascale

   Sep 2024 — Present

   Venafi TLS Protect Expansion and ZTPKI Integration: Led the expansion of Venafi TLS Protect to enhance certificate lifecycle management, integrating with ZTPKI for centralized management and security of certificate issuance.• Cyber GRC Program Stand-Up and Governance: Established a comprehensive governance framework, implementing a risk management approach that continuously identifies, evaluates, and mitigates cybersecurity threats while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Developed key policies and standards to support Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) objectives, ensuring all team members understood their roles.• Technical Coordination and Deployment: Spearheaded technical workshops and validation processes, collaborating with architecture and operations teams to ensure secure configurations, server enrollment, and auto-enrollment setup for client environments.• Comprehensive Testing and Quality Assurance: Managed unit and functional testing for certificate enrollments, ensuring readiness for production environments. Oversaw UAT processes, providing critical feedback and adjustments to meet client security standards.• Post-Deployment Support and Managed Services Transition: Provided ongoing support for post-deployment operations, including configuration adjustments, issue resolution, and a handoff to Stratascale’s Managed Services for sustained operational efficiency.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts, History

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Social Networking
• Recruiting
• Employee Benefits
• Sales
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Technical Recruiting
• Proposal Writing
• Public Speaking
• Business Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Controllers
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Temporary Staffing
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Marketing
• Project Management
• B2b
• Small Business
• Mentoring
• Business Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Coaching
• Process Improvement
• Economic Development
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Strategic Planning
• Time Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Budgets
• Sales Process
• Program Management