Riese Fork
- Role
- Senior Project Manager Project Management Lead at Agile Defense
- Location
- O\'Fallon, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Riese Fork
Throughout my career in IT and project management, I have cultivated a broad skill set…
Experience
Senior Project Manager Project Management Lead
Sep 2022 — Present
Simultaneously managed project and program responsibilities while also assuming the role of Product Owner, successfully balancing distinct duties across these three unique areas. Led a Cloud Operations and Maintenance team, effectively supporting all IaaS and PaaS applications across their respective environments, thereby ensuring seamless operations for G-6 and its subordinate commands. Successfully upheld Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and work agreements as per the Performance Work Statement (PWS), concurrently managing and controlling project scope to prevent scope creep. Coached, mentored, and cultivated a diverse, self-organizing team of approximately 52 individuals, including 7 direct reports, dedicated to mission success, fostering individual growth and team cohesion. Evaluated and realigned project management methodologies based on team capabilities and mission objectives, such as transitioning the operations team from Scrum to Kanban for project execution and implementing daily status briefs for reactive tasks. Employed servant leadership, negotiation, and emotional intelligence strategies to attract and retain critical team members, bolstering team strength and project success. Established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identified expansion opportunities, and enhanced operational processes, driving overall efficiency and performance. Engaged and collaborated with stakeholders to craft project plans that align with both their specific requirements and the overarching organizational mission. Conducted insightful performance evaluations to foster continuous team improvement and provide deserved recognition, contributing to a culture of excellence and acknowledgment. Regularly presented comprehensive reports to executive leadership, summarizing past achievements and outlining future initiatives, ensuring transparent communication of progress and strategic planning.
Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology
2015 — 2019
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