Julia Phillips

About Julia Phillips

As an IT Project Manager at PNC since 2020, I have over six years of experience leading cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects from initiation to completion. My expertise lies in project management, strategic planning, and risk mitigation, which I leverage to align project objectives with organizational goals. By collaborating with senior management and stakeholders, I ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. At PNC, I focus on optimizing budgets, analyzing project data, and implementing actionable recommendations to mitigate risks. My ability to manage diverse teams and facilitate effective communication between engineers, developers, and quality assurance professionals has been instrumental in driving project success. Proficient in tools like Jira and Asana, I am committed to delivering streamlined processes and fostering an environment of efficiency and collaboration.

Experience

1. IT Project Manager

   PNC

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Collaborate with key stakeholders and senior management to develop project requirements and expectations adhering to organizational policies-Conduct root cause analysis on project issues and develop actionable recommendations to identify and mitigate future risks-Oversee and manage multiple project budgets by continuously collecting and analyzing data to prepare weekly status reports, forecast future trends, and identify areas to consolidate spending-Lead cross-functional teams of up to 30+ members, ensuring project deliverables are on track and within budget and scope-Organize, attend, and facilitate weekly team meetings and manage project-related tasks for Engineers, Developers, and QA/Performance Testers through all System Development Life Cycle phases-Coordinate numerous activities between several groups for multiple concurrent releases, representing multiple projects utilizing various project management/software development methodologies-Identified and implemented financial tools for budget management and developed work methods for resource/account management, prioritization, and forecasting-Map project dependencies, resource constraints, and process changes throughout project planning-Foster a culture of robust and comprehensive documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in Confluence and JIRA to reduce rework, ensure consistency and clarity, and improve efficiency and collaboration-Create and spearhead project plans outlining the budget, milestones, timelines, resource allocations, and delegation of tasks.

Education

• Ohio University

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications

  2014 — 2018

• Universitat de Barcelona

  Spanish and Mangement

  2016 — 2016