Jody Stein

About Jody Stein

My approach to IT leadership is simple: I build the clarity and the culture that allow high-performing teams to thrive. I’m here to clear the roadblocks, mentor talent, and ensure everyone has what they need to succeed.I’m a self-professed \"process geek,\" but only to the point where it makes sense. I don’t believe in process for the sake of paperwork; I believe in using it to create the rhythm and transparency that allow professionals to do their best work without the burnout.Throughout my career in IT delivery and infrastructure management, I’ve found that my greatest wins aren\'t just the successful migrations—it’s seeing a project manager I’ve coached take the lead on a complex program and nail it.How I lead and deliver:• Active Mentorship: I’m at my best when I’m coaching my team through the \"messy middle\" of a project, turning obstacles into professional growth opportunities.• Pragmatic Operations: I specialize in right-sizing PMO functions—bringing just enough structure to professional services and IT delivery to ensure predictability without the red tape.• Strategic Alignment: Bridging the gap between high-level business goals and the day-to-day technical execution of cloud and infrastructure initiatives.I do what I do because I love the puzzle of a complex project, but I stay for the people. There is nothing more rewarding than navigating a team through a high-stakes transition and coming out the other side stronger, faster, and more aligned.

Experience

1. Managing Director, Project Management Office

   Helient Technologies, LLC

   Jun 2016 — Present

   As Managing Director, I lead a team of 5 Project Managers, organizing weekly 1:1 meetings and crafting training plans. I oversee high-impact projects and drive process improvements across various programs. I develop and implement project management methodologies and supervise IT projects for the Legal, Financial, and Healthcare sectors.My Key Achievements are: Implemented 13 infrastructure and desktop projects for a $2.3B law firm, generating $1.25M in revenue within one year. Trained and mentored 50+ employees, increasing engagement by 30% and enhancing career advancement opportunities by 25%. Designed and rolled out an agile training program, enabling 100% of project managers to achieve Scrum certification within 90 days. Optimized resource allocation by 35%, aligning projects with organizational goals and improving stakeholder communication.