Jim Archer

About Jim Archer

Leveraging my experience in leading large, complex initiatives and agile coaching, my strength in agile program management combines the flexibility and adaptability of agile with the strategic oversight and coordination of program management. Through progressive elaboration, built-in feedback loops and lightweight governance, I lead programs that can more easily respond to change with evolving stakeholder needs. I serve with a pragmatic approach and simplicity, while motivating and empowering others through empathy, active listening, and respect. I approach challenges with curiosity, open-mindedness, and appreciation for varying perspectives. I practice data-driven decision making, outcome-based collaborative planning and prioritization, and transparency at all levels. With my years of successful experience, I believe I am poised to help organizations and portfolios improve their agility and effectively achieve their desired outcomes.

Experience

1. Agile Program Lead

   Fidelity Investments

   Oct 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Accountable for leading strategic programs in Fidelity Brokerage from initiation through closure with the following responsibilities: drive scope planning, milestones and prioritization based on outcome-driven results, problem assessments and vision statements; identifying stakeholders and communication planning; defining scaling routines, mitigating risk, tracking and reporting progress through tooling, managing change, ensuring customer readiness and continuously improving the delivery process.

Education

• Questrom School of Business, Boston University

  MS, Management Information Systems

  1995 — 1996

• University of Arizona

  BS, Aerospace Engineering

  1987 — 1992

Skills

• Sql
• Ms Project
• Project Planning
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Itil
• Business Intelligence
• Sdlc
• Process Improvement
• IT Management
• Integration
• Visio
• Change Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Development
• Vendor Management
• Performance Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Microsoft Project
• Saas
• Crm
• Business Process
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• IT Strategy
• Management
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Service Management