Joe Fritz

Technical Program Manager | RTE, PMP, SSM, CSM | SaaS/B2B Software Development | Product Owner

Role
Technical Program Manager at Ryan
Location
Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Joe Fritz

As a Technical Program Manager at Ryan, LLC, a leading global tax services and software provider, I lead software engineering and development projects in the Indirect Tax and Grants, Credits, & Incentives domains. I have over two years of experience in this role and over 15 years of experience in technical program management, technical project management, and information architecture across various industries and domains.My passion is to help clients solve complex problems and deliver value through high-performing, efficient teams. I specialize in SAFe, Lean-Agile, and blended project management methodologies, and I hold certifications in SAFe (Scaled Agile) and I hold an SAFe RTE certification. Additionally, I hold several Scrum Master certifications and a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).I enjoy creating successful partnerships by understanding the needs and goals of the stakeholders, building and managing the right teams, and enabling them to create innovative solutions using the best technology tools and platforms. My approach harmonizes understanding and executing on our corporate mission and executive vision with cross-functional team development, backlog management, and user story development to propel product enhancements and client solutions. The role capitalizes on my robust communication skills, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and successful project deliveries. My tenure at Ryan, characterized by a blend of scrum mastery and program management, underscores a commitment to excellence and a drive to innovate within the tax services industry.

Experience

  1. Technical Program Manager

    Ryan

    Feb 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

    Technical Program Manager for software engineering and development in the Indirect Tax and Grants, Credits, & Incentives domains.

Education

  • Stephen F. Austin State University

    Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters and Psychology

  • University of North Texas

    Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration and Technology

  • East Carolina University

    Football

    1988 — 1989

  • University of Houston

    None, Football

    1989 — 1991

  • Comsewogue Senior High School

    High School Diploma

    1985 — 1988

  • University of North Texas

    Master of Arts, English Literature and Technical Communication

    1995 — 1998

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Disability Insurance
  • Lead Generation
  • Vendor Management
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Business Analysis
  • New Business Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Banking
  • Risk Management
  • Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent
  • Account Management
  • Change Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Building
  • Employee Benefits
  • Crm
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Call Center
  • Series 6
  • Business Intelligence
  • Insurance
  • Fixed Annuities
  • Product Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance
  • Process Improvement
  • Sales Management
  • Property & Casualty Insurance
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Integration
  • Marketing
  • Series 63
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Group Life

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