Joyce McReynolds

Senior Portfolio Manager -5g Business Intelligence, Analytics, Automation, Performance, and Security @Uscellular

Chicago, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2017 — Present

Senior Portfolio Manager -5g Business Intelligence, Analytics, Automation, Performance, and Security @Uscellular

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Schaumburg, IL, US

Matrix managed team of 5 program/project managers and 30-35 projects valued at $300M inflight consistently.• Mentored and trained project managers with focus on streamlining and continuous improvement.• Acted as team lead and provided direction to regional project managers on enterprise-level projects.• Provided process and project leadership during request for proposal, request for quote, and request for information. • Assisted development and managed the publication of prioritized regional portfolio to support all regional projects.• Led analysis efforts for all incoming projects to assess operational impact and resource needs. • Controlled inflow of projects and work requests coming into the region.• Lead role in developing techniques and procedures for project planning.• Worked closely with regional leadership team to develop short and long-range portfolio plans. • Developed and delivered project status presentations to the regional and senior leadership team. • Aligned regional strategies, initiatives, and budget to meet project objectives.• Analyzed project risks through project tracking tools and took timely action.• Influenced priorities and decisions across the organization. Monitored and reported on the health and viability of the portfolio. • Worked with senior leadership to develop and communicate the strategic vision to key stakeholders.• Conducted post-program and project completion reviews to determine areas of strengths and opportunities. • Developed processes enabling efficient and effective workflow related to project inflow and communications. • Led and implemented a management approach to drive continuous improvement.• Conducted routine meetings with primes and leaders to review and discuss overall regional performance.

EDUCATION

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University of St. Francis

B.S.

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Lewis University

M.B.A.

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Joliet Junior College

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Masters Certification

SKILLS

Vendor ManagementLean Six SigmaGlobal Team BuildingTelecommunicationsManagementCross Functional Team BuildingAnalysisCustomer Relationship Management (Crm)WirelessCode Division Multiple Access Method (Cdma)Wireless TechnologiesEvdoIntegrationQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementUmtsMobile DevicesPortfolio Management3gAgile Project ManagementCdmaTestingLeadershipLteInternet Protocol (Ip)Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingProgram ManagementIpAgile & Waterfall MethodologiesVoice Over Ip (Voip)Agile MethodologiesProject ManagementUnixPmp

ABOUT JOYCE MCREYNOLDS

I am a collaborative, results-oriented leader of technology teams experienced in Program/Project Management with strong operating and interpersonal skills demonstrated by managing multi-discipline projects simultaneously. Experience communicating vertically and horizontally within and across organizations. I bring a complementary blend of business leadership and technical acumen that allows me to develop thriving teams. Repeated success in developing project teams, project plans, and achieving revenue performance targets. Proven track record in building and mentoring teams of technical experts, and providing hands-on leadership across all areas of daily project tasks. I have extensive experience leading and managing large and geographically diverse teams to leverage transformational changes, while partnering with vendors to deliver results on time, with high quality, meeting and exceeding business needs, while optimizing costs. Logical problem solver able to realign operational procedures to support overarching organizational goals, resulting in consistently delivering positive bottom-line results. I thrive building trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and customers. I have more than 25 years of progressive management experience delivering multiple multimillion dollar high profile business initiative driven projects simultaneously from initiation through deployment adoption using Software Product Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Passionate driving Artificial Intelligence strategies, and specializing in creating impactful solutions. Principal consultant with expertise and leadership in the areas of Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Management Office (PMO), and business process improvement initiatives. Self-starter focused to drive improvements that increase organizational project & portfolio management maturity, linking business strategy to predictable execution. Motivated and detail-driven, using effective oral and written skills, efficiently building productive working relationships, and facilitating teamwork in diverse environments. Recognized for superior problem-solving skills, analyzing issues, developing and simplifying procedures while committing to highest levels of professional and personal excellence.

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