Michele Nilsen

About Michele Nilsen

I am a results-driven Program Management and People Technology leader. While I love the art of people management, I am equally adept as an individual contributor. SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Program Management Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex programs, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while fostering an inclusive culture. Recognized as an empathetic and impactful leader- People Technology: Strong track record in supporting HR departments, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Deep passion for serving as a central connector across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Systems & Operations, Payroll, Benefits, HRBPs, and Employee Relations- Team Building: Creator of a collaborative culture, motivating diverse teams to achieve credibility with leadership and drive action- Implementation: Experienced in uniting business, customer, and technologists as a team leader, Program/PMO Manager, Scrum Master, and Process Re-designer- Strategic and Go-to-Market Planning: Skilled in developing OKRs and strategic plans, aligning program goals with organizational objectives- Resource and Budget Management: Proficient in managing budgets, staffing, and vendors to optimize efficiency and outcomes- Risk Management: Expert in identifying and mitigating risks, developing contingency plans, and addressing issues proactively- Change Management: Adept at managing organizational change, including stakeholder engagement and communication strategies- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams to achieve program objectives, leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience

1. Program Management - People Technology

   Lyft

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• Computer Learning Center

  Associate of Arts - AA, Computer Software Engineering

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services

Skills

• Microsoft Sql Server
• User Experience
• Css
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Programming
• Sql
• Html
• Mobile Applications
• Agile Methodologies
• Web Services
• Xml
• Web Development
• SEO
• E-Commerce
• Certified Scrum Master Csm
• Agile Project Management
• Ajax
• Php
• Subversion
• Mysql
• Apache
• C#
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Databases