Zane R Baird

About Zane R Baird

PROJECT MANAGEMENTI have managed enterprise-wide IT database, infrastructure and ERP projects. I engage with project team members, business leaders and stakeholders to successfully define and control scope, schedule and budget.PROJECT METHODOLOGYI am skilled at developing project plans (Microsoft Project) and setting up Kanban boards (Jira, Azure DevOps) and documentation (Confluence, SharePoint, Teams) to oversee project execution and to prioritize/focus on tasks to completion.TEAM EMPOWERMENT | RESULTS DRIVENI have an innate sense to motivate team members and empower them to realize their potential. I am driven in my career to achieve success and I enjoy working with and managing people, processes, and technology. ORGANIZATION CHANGE MANAGEMENTI have implemented OCM best practices in my projects. I define business strategy and success metrics, assess organizational readiness, establish early adopters, build awareness and build and execute communications and training plans.PARTNER MANAGEMENTI have experience in procuring and establishing partner engagements to assist in project staff augmentation and execution of aggressive deadlines. I have managed partner relationships to control scope and budgets in accordance with their Statements of Work.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, IT Program Management - Advisor Services

   Charles Schwab

   Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Project Management Professional (PMP), BYU Professional Development

• Brigham Young University

  Master's degree (MISM), Accounting and Information Systems Management

  1994 — 1995

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting

  1987 — 1993