Michael Buckey

About Michael Buckey

Conscientious, pragmatic project/program manager and account manager with expertise in enterprise technology implementations and operations. Highly engaged with proven ability to work in cross-functional governance/advisory boards and project teams. Specialties: Six Sigma Lean Expert CertifiedSix Sigma Green Belt Certified

Experience

1. Sr Program Manager, Portfolio

   Expedia Group

   Mar 2017 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   In my role as Sr. Program Portfolio Manager, I was a change agent responsible for Portfolio Engagement for Clarity governance, data quality, timesheet compliance and strategic alignment across Portfolios. Responsibilities included:• Develop processes and technology solutions within enterprise tools such as CA PPM (Clarity), SharePoint & Jira that are used for enterprise status, resource, project reporting, capitalization and R&D tax credits• Create repeatable business processes that provide a framework for enterprise processes such as roadmap planning, time tracking, new team onboarding and capitalization management for technology resources• Collaborate across the organization to implement policies, processes and procedures to enable business partner strategies across Expedia Group Brands• Strategic Direction and Product Evolution by increasing business value of Clarity through additional capabilities• Work with the engineering and development teams to create, test and launch new product enhancements using Agile methodologies and tools• Prototype and Implement IT Project Portfolio reporting that drive data driven decision• Measure operational effectiveness, provide recommendations and implement changes• Manage key SOX Controls and internal audit reviews to maintain application compliance• Collaborate with Internal Audit on SOX compliance initiatives including control and process improvement• Data Management for R&D Tax realization over $20 million

Education

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  BA, Public Information and Marketing

  1988 — 1992

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, Technology Management

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Project Management
• Visio
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Crm
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Sharepoint
• Process Improvement
• Product Management
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Enterprise Software
• Business Process
• Management
• Program Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Tableau
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• E-Commerce
• Analytics