Janet Braun
Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master at Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)- Claim this Profile
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Kevin Brendel
Janet is an extremely talented and professional individual that takes on difficult assignments "in-stride" that would overwhelm a majority of her peers. She is quite knowledgeable of the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLP), and extends herself to go the "extra mile" for both the client and other project team members. I highly reccommend Janet.
Jerry King
By blending years of experience, exceptional people skills, and the confidence gained through success in demanding assignments, Janet has earned the respect and support of many professionals which today recognize her as a peer. With an orientation to detail, an aggressive ‘get it done’ focus, and a flair for managing to success, Janet has proven her ability do the right thing, tell people no when appropriate, and achieve customer satisfaction in high profile/high risk assignments.
Kevin Brendel
Janet is an extremely talented and professional individual that takes on difficult assignments "in-stride" that would overwhelm a majority of her peers. She is quite knowledgeable of the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLP), and extends herself to go the "extra mile" for both the client and other project team members. I highly reccommend Janet.
Jerry King
By blending years of experience, exceptional people skills, and the confidence gained through success in demanding assignments, Janet has earned the respect and support of many professionals which today recognize her as a peer. With an orientation to detail, an aggressive ‘get it done’ focus, and a flair for managing to success, Janet has proven her ability do the right thing, tell people no when appropriate, and achieve customer satisfaction in high profile/high risk assignments.
Kevin Brendel
Janet is an extremely talented and professional individual that takes on difficult assignments "in-stride" that would overwhelm a majority of her peers. She is quite knowledgeable of the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLP), and extends herself to go the "extra mile" for both the client and other project team members. I highly reccommend Janet.
Jerry King
By blending years of experience, exceptional people skills, and the confidence gained through success in demanding assignments, Janet has earned the respect and support of many professionals which today recognize her as a peer. With an orientation to detail, an aggressive ‘get it done’ focus, and a flair for managing to success, Janet has proven her ability do the right thing, tell people no when appropriate, and achieve customer satisfaction in high profile/high risk assignments.
Kevin Brendel
Janet is an extremely talented and professional individual that takes on difficult assignments "in-stride" that would overwhelm a majority of her peers. She is quite knowledgeable of the Software Development Lifecycle Process (SDLP), and extends herself to go the "extra mile" for both the client and other project team members. I highly reccommend Janet.
Jerry King
By blending years of experience, exceptional people skills, and the confidence gained through success in demanding assignments, Janet has earned the respect and support of many professionals which today recognize her as a peer. With an orientation to detail, an aggressive ‘get it done’ focus, and a flair for managing to success, Janet has proven her ability do the right thing, tell people no when appropriate, and achieve customer satisfaction in high profile/high risk assignments.
Credentials
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ITIL 4 Foundations Certification
AXELOS Global Best PracticeNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management PMP
Project Management Institute PMIDec, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum AllianceMar, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.)
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master
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Oct 2020 - Present
Software Guidance & Associates Oct 2020 – Present SCRUM MASTER Responsible for the delivery of multiple development projects and integration projects utilization Azure-DevOps Agile Methodology tools. IT Program Management Office – Alix Partners • Facilitate all aspects of the Scrum framework, including sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming sessions, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives. • Coach and influence at all levels to drive increased agility, velocity, predictably, innovation and quality. • Support both traditional agile and scrum methodology and companies’ hybrid scrum. • Support cutting edge agile methods and tools to enable teams to rapidly deliver functionality that drives customer satisfaction. • Facilitate agile ceremonies such as daily scrums, planning, stand-ups, and backlog grooming sessions. • Monitor, document and report on team health, velocity, and overall project progress. • Build strong relationships with stakeholders, other project teams and program management office. • Maintain the Scrum team capacity plan, Scrum board, sprint backlog, velocity charts and burn down charts. • Identifies and helps remove impediments to the success of the Sprint. • Directs appropriate and timely communication with all department managers and customers throughout the life of the sprints. • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables. • Define project tasks and resource requirements. • Pro-actively manage project risks and issues providing appropriate issues escalation to the necessary levels. • Shield the team from external interference. Show less
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Detroit Diesel Engines
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Detroit Mi
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Senior Project Manager
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May 2018 - Mar 2020
PROJECT MANAGER Responsible for the delivery of Program/Project Management Office standardized processes and deliverables. Program Management Office – Detroit Diesel • Develop new processes for the new IT Program Management Office • Implement and govern new IT PMO policies • Overall IT Governance • Deliver executive level status reports and KPIs • Vendor/Supplier Management • Participate in RFP process • Monitor compliance of new policies and procedures for the IT Program Management Office • Created and presented IT quality metrics • Develop and implement resource capacity management processes via MS Excel • Develop and implement demand management processes via EPM • Support IT Governance and Project Management methodologies via EPM • Facilitate executive level program status meetings • Design Sharepoint IT Governance Website • Update and standardize business related templates • Develop standardized estimation workbook for all IT departments • Responsible for all IT related purchase requests and goods receipts via SAP(cbFC) • Develop supplier management policy and KPIs • Facilitate and management demand/project portfolio meetings with executive leadership • Maintain IT social intranet site with current and updated information • Facilitate lunch and learns • Implement a focus group to develop and implement standardized templates and tools • Developed new processes for AGILE methodology • Drove the implementation of JIRA for application development tracking and reporting Show less
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W3R Consulting
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Aug 2015 - May 2018
Responsible for managing multiple healthcare business projects using PMI project management methodologies for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Enterprise Information Technology • Monitored multiple project budgets 500K – 3M in revenue • Monitored and reported on burn rates for multiple projects • Created change requests as required during the project life cycle • Managed multiple vendor and inter-department estimates for work effort • Monitored and approved time reporting for all resources assigned to the projects • Monitored multiple projects in various stages of the project life cycle • Directed daily work activities/priorities, cost management, and direction-setting within the area of responsibility • Monitored and ensured organizational goals and contractual commitments were completed successfully • Advised management on matters of importance/issue during the course of projects life cycle • Resolved/monitored customer escalations as appropriate. • Managed multiple integrated Microsoft Project schedules, waterfall and supported agile methodolgies • Facilitated project team meetings to review project status with upper level management, customers and team members • Managed project risks and issues to closure Business Readiness • Directed daily work activities/priorities, cost management, and direction-setting within the area of responsibility • Monitored and ensured organizational goals and contractual commitments were completed successfully • Advised management and peers on matters of importance/issues that arose during the course of projects life cycle • Resolved/monitored customer escalations as appropriate • Managed multiple integrated Microsoft Project schedules • Facilitated project team meetings to review project status with upper level management, customers and team members • Managed project risks and issues to closure • Managed and documented business process requirements Show less
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager
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Nov 2006 - Aug 2015
Responsible for managing multiple global application development and infrastructure projects using PMI project management methodologies. • Managed customers and teams of HP employees directing daily work activities/priorities, cost management, and direction-setting within the area of responsibility. • Coached and mentored team members and peer project managers. • Monitored and ensured organizational goals and contractual commitments were completed successfully • Advised management and peers on matters of importance/issues that arose during the course of projects life cycle • Resolved/monitored customer escalations as appropriate. • Established and manage relationships with customer subject matter experts and appropriate customer management • Developed an accelerated process to shorten delivery time for COSC NIPR projects • Managed multiple MSPS project schedules • Managed business and system requirements needed to complete the project scope • Facilitated project team meetings to review project status with team members • Managed multiple vendors to make sure milestones dates were on schedule • Developed/Maintained multiple integrated project schedules to give direction to the project team and to make sure project deliverables were completed on time • Acted as configuration management librarian following CMMI level 5 standards to store project documentation • Maintained project metrics to record where improvements could be made • Participated in project quality reviews and achieved 100% compliance • Managed project risks and issues to closure • Managed block point releases to meet customer expectations and release schedules • Participated in executive management reviews to share project status • Maintained 100% compliance with mandatory internal training and CATW compliance Show less
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Momentum Resource Solutions
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Oct 2005 - Nov 2006
Responsible for managing GPSC global application development project using PMI project management methodologies. • Acted as configuration management librarian following CMMI level 5 standards to store project documentation • Managed business and system requirements needed to complete the project scope • Developed traceability matrix to trace business requirements to test cases • Facilitated project team meetings to review project status with team members • Maintained project metrics to record where improvements could be made • Recorded meeting minutes to summarize project status and document project progress • Developed and maintained project documentation required by the project management methodology • Participated in project quality reviews and achieved 100% compliance • Managed software development vendor to make sure project deliverables were completed per the project schedule Show less
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Resource Manager
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Sep 2004 - Oct 2005
Managed a team of over 150 Enterprise Networking, Enterprise Server/Messaging, and Enterprise Application Development engineers. • Monitored resources and scheduling of over 2000 project designs and implementations • Reviewed project implementation scope of work and assigned appropriate engineer based on skill set and geographic locations • Managed MS Server/Messaging upgrades • Managed Cisco IP Telephony and Wireless Network installations from cradle to grave • Resolved project and resource conflicts to keep projects on schedule • Improved Sarbanes Oxley compliance by implementing new project documentation to meet new accounting rules • Centralized project requests and resource scheduling to improve the amount of time it took to assign resources Show less
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Education
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2004 - 2006
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration Information Technology -
2000 - 2004
Thomas Edison State University
Bachelors, Computer Information Technology
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