Josephine Lowry

About Josephine Lowry

I thrive at the intersection of organization and creativity. I’m analytical and process-driven, yet imaginative and adaptable. My creative roots spark a passion for inventiveness and “what if” thinking, while my appreciation for process helps turn ideas into reality. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked across agencies, tech companies, and regulated industries, guiding teams through marketing, brand, and digital operations. I’ve learned to navigate creative chaos and complex systems with curiosity and flexibility, focusing on solutions that are both realistic and effective. My work often involves managing web projects through key lifecycle phases (e.g, planning, content strategy, enhancements, maintenance, and optimization) while keeping projects on time, on budget, and aligned with quality standards. I enjoy finding smarter workflows, fostering collaboration across disciplines, and connecting creative thinking with the practical steps needed to deliver results. Whether simplifying a complex process, solving a tricky problem, or yes, planning an entire parade in a spreadsheet, I approach every challenge with curiosity, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to making things work better. CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS - Initiation and Planning: Full cycle project management | Project methodology expertise (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)| Requirements analysis | Stakeholder management | Strategic communication - Execution and Monitoring: Resource allocation and optimization | Time management | Risk management | Contract management | Regulatory compliance and data governance | Team leadership | Cross-functional team coordination | Collaboration - Controlling and Problem-solving: Negotiation | Critical thinking | Strategic problem-solving | Change management | Adaptability in uncertain environments TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY - Online Productivity & Tools: G-Suite & Google Drive | Microsoft Office Suite - Communication Tools: Slack | Zoom | Teams - Project Management Systems: Workfront | Smartsheet | Microsoft Project | Atlassian (Trello)| Asana | JIRA - Creative Tools: Adobe Creative Suite

Experience

1. Sr Project Manager

   Upspring

   Mar 2025 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

Education

• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)