Michael Souder, MBA, PMP
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Larrel "Scotty" Scott
Mike is always organized and very good at bringing all of the details together that make a project successful. He is comfortable in any type of project management structure (Agile, Waterfall, etc) and is an easy person for everyone to work with. Mike's technical background is makes a big difference in how he is able to communicate with the technical resources on his team. His business skills also make him a great communicator to company executives and also clients. I would work with Mike on any project.
Jeremy Riley
Mike Souder is a consummate professional. He’s a leader of cross-functional teams, has an excellent project management skill set and is a strategist and visionary at an executive level. He’s an innovative, collaborative, problem solver and defines and implements practical solutions. Mike always has the big picture in mind. He’s fantastic to work with and brings a great sense of humor and wit to any meeting. Mike is an asset to any company. I highly recommend him.
Larrel "Scotty" Scott
Mike is always organized and very good at bringing all of the details together that make a project successful. He is comfortable in any type of project management structure (Agile, Waterfall, etc) and is an easy person for everyone to work with. Mike's technical background is makes a big difference in how he is able to communicate with the technical resources on his team. His business skills also make him a great communicator to company executives and also clients. I would work with Mike on any project.
Jeremy Riley
Mike Souder is a consummate professional. He’s a leader of cross-functional teams, has an excellent project management skill set and is a strategist and visionary at an executive level. He’s an innovative, collaborative, problem solver and defines and implements practical solutions. Mike always has the big picture in mind. He’s fantastic to work with and brings a great sense of humor and wit to any meeting. Mike is an asset to any company. I highly recommend him.
Larrel "Scotty" Scott
Mike is always organized and very good at bringing all of the details together that make a project successful. He is comfortable in any type of project management structure (Agile, Waterfall, etc) and is an easy person for everyone to work with. Mike's technical background is makes a big difference in how he is able to communicate with the technical resources on his team. His business skills also make him a great communicator to company executives and also clients. I would work with Mike on any project.
Jeremy Riley
Mike Souder is a consummate professional. He’s a leader of cross-functional teams, has an excellent project management skill set and is a strategist and visionary at an executive level. He’s an innovative, collaborative, problem solver and defines and implements practical solutions. Mike always has the big picture in mind. He’s fantastic to work with and brings a great sense of humor and wit to any meeting. Mike is an asset to any company. I highly recommend him.
Larrel "Scotty" Scott
Mike is always organized and very good at bringing all of the details together that make a project successful. He is comfortable in any type of project management structure (Agile, Waterfall, etc) and is an easy person for everyone to work with. Mike's technical background is makes a big difference in how he is able to communicate with the technical resources on his team. His business skills also make him a great communicator to company executives and also clients. I would work with Mike on any project.
Jeremy Riley
Mike Souder is a consummate professional. He’s a leader of cross-functional teams, has an excellent project management skill set and is a strategist and visionary at an executive level. He’s an innovative, collaborative, problem solver and defines and implements practical solutions. Mike always has the big picture in mind. He’s fantastic to work with and brings a great sense of humor and wit to any meeting. Mike is an asset to any company. I highly recommend him.
Credentials
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Business Analysis for Project Managers
LinkedInSep, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers (Blinkist Summary)
LinkedInAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Jeff Weiner on Establishing a Culture and a Plan for Scaling
LinkedInDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Jeff Weiner on Managing Compassionately
LinkedInDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Teams
LinkedInDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep
LinkedInDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management: Technical Projects
LinkedInDec, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Adaptive Project Leadership
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Blending Project Management Methods
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Managing Project Benefits
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Managing Project Stakeholders
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Project Quick Tips
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Integration
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Portfolio Management Foundations
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
SharePoint for Project Management
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Introducing the PMBOK® Guide—Seventh Edition
LinkedInOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Simplified
LinkedInOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management: Solving Common Project Problems
LinkedInOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
PMI-ACP
Project Management InstituteOct, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteJul, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
ITIL Foundations
ITIL Certified
Experience
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Vault Verify
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Project Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
Lead project manager tasked with implementing multiple product onboarding and transition projects simultaneously. Schedule and lead meetings as necessary to accomplish project goals. Create and manage project plans used during the implementation process. Develop and document key processes to be used by implementation team. Selected and implemented project management tool (Wrike) used to more effectively manage work and project resources. Serve as company expert on Wrike. Build Wrike blueprints to be deployed on various project types. Develop, maintain and deliver Wrike reporting to other members of leadership team. Lead bi-weekly meetings with development and project management teams to review and prioritize outstanding project and support work. Develop and maintain client survey on implementation process. Obtain and manage posting of client testimonials on social media. Show less
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Trellance
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Enterprise Project Manager
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
Created new Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO), including Sharepoint site, document templates, formation of steering committee, and establishment of meeting protocols. Led cross-functional enterprise projects which accomplished key organizational strategic goals from inception to completion. My role included project, program and portfolio management, process definition, business analysis, project communications, and team leadership. Managed and completed many cross-functional projects including Business Continuity Planning, Employee Onboarding/Offboarding, Time Tracking Solution Implementation and Source Code Repository Migration. Show less
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Billtrust
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United States
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Financial Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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May 2018 - Jul 2019
Billtrust provides SaaS payment cycle management and accounts receivable solutions to automate accounting activities. Partner with technical resources to manage end-to-end client implementation projects. ● Meet with clients to define requirements, set project expectations, and determine schedules. ● Collaborate cross-functionally to execute projects, including configuration, product training, go-live, and post-launch support. Billtrust provides SaaS payment cycle management and accounts receivable solutions to automate accounting activities. Partner with technical resources to manage end-to-end client implementation projects. ● Meet with clients to define requirements, set project expectations, and determine schedules. ● Collaborate cross-functionally to execute projects, including configuration, product training, go-live, and post-launch support.
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Sonsio
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United States
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Senior Manager, Product Delivery
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2006 - 2017
Sonsio is the country’s largest provider of warranty and road hazard products for the automotive aftermarket. Hired as a Project Manager and promoted to Senior Manager of Product Delivery in 2011. Managed 98% of the company’s projects with B2B customers across tire distributors, parts stores, and insurance companies while serving as product owner for the company’s key systems. ● Partnered with the executive team on strategic planning and product innovation to increase ROI. ● Utilized Agile and Waterfall methodologies to manage client projects from conception to release. ● Collaborated with sales teams to identify client needs and create customized products to meet requirements. ● Managed cross-functional project teams in design, testing, client training, go-live, and post-implementation support. ● Developed sales processes and ROI analysis tools to better prioritize projects. ● Groomed the project backlog to ensure that 100% of critical features were addressed. ● Reduced shipping expenses by project managing a new label system, including working with a vendor on system design. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: ○ Established the project management office (PMO), including definition of hundreds of requirements and implementation of standardized Agile processes, to increase project efficiency by 30%. ○ Developed business requirements and project managed the design and implementation of a new sales and claims web portal. ○ Led a remote, cross-functional team of employees and consultants in requirements definition, resource planning, and utilization tracking in preparation to launch operations in China. ○ Researched, selected, and managed the implementation project for a new ADP payroll system. See project section for more project details. Show less
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Education
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University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
MBA, Business -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Decision and Information Sciences
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