Brad Winger

About Brad Winger

Accomplished professional with experience in diverse Fortune 200 companies. Agile and Six Sigma certified, adept at implementing successful strategies to enhance processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and critical reporting. Proven track record of building effective relationships with executive leadership and employees across multiple business segments. Recognized as a creative and practical problem-solver, quickly grasping complex ideas, and adapting to challenges in dynamic environments. Passionate supporter of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, actively contributing on multiple volunteer boards and committees.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Western National Insurance

   Apr 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   A seasoned project leader with a proven track record in delivering complex, high-impact initiatives across business and technology. Specializes in managing large-scale projects with high visibility, risk, and complexity, ensuring successful outcomes through structured methodologies, clear governance, and cross-functional alignment.Passionate about shaping project management best practices, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement. Known for quickly earning trust, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and bringing clarity to ambiguity.Excels at early risk identification, resolving root issues with sustainable solutions, and facilitating productive discussions to move projects forward. Proficient in project portfolio tools, core systems, and IT project management, especially where business and technology intersect. Always seeking better ways to deliver, connect, and grow.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor's Degree

• Edina High School

  High School

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Office
• Strategy Implementation
• Management
• Cost Accounting
• Budgets
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Health Care Systems
• Financial Services
• Crm
• Capital Program Management
• Ms Project
• Treasury
• Peoplesoft Financial
• Ms Excel Pivot Tables
• Capital Projects
• Communication Skills
• Financial Analysis
• Excel Models
• Negotiation
• Capital Budgeting
• Oracle
• Platform Integration
• Technology
• Access Database
• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• P&L Management
• Forecasting
• Project Delivery
• Financial Accounting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Persuasiveness
• Process Improvement
• Essbase
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Creative Problem Solving