Ryan Bahrey, PMP, ACP
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Mark Stowitts
Ryan has a special skill unlike any other. he knows talent. he knows how to empower, to entrust, and to bring out the best in others. it is not selfish. it is not to fill a role. it is to help an individual reach their full potential. I will be eternally grateful for Ryan's impact on my life.
Stephanie Loesche
To Whom it May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend Ryan Bahrey for the role of Program Manager or Project Manager. For the past 3 years, I have been the Business Capability Architect managing data management and taxonomy for Microsoft Enterprise Services, currently a $5 billion (and growing business). I have worked with Ryan for nearly two years on a highly complex program and highly recommend him based on the breadth and depth of skills he has brought to the team as well as his flexibility and dedication. Ryan has distinguished himself by performing well in a wide variety of situations, including stepping up to lead the Program Management Office (PMO) following departure of the previous PMO Lead. During this time, Ryan has worked across groups to manage the program's complex financials and has shown diligence in following up with other groups to ensure costs were accurate and provided useful and practical advice. He has effectively facilitated program core team meetings to ensure important topics were raised and addressed, managed relationships across the team to continue to focus on important topics, proactively communicated relevant information in a timely manner to impacted workstream leaders, and defined processes in the PMO which were saleable and adaptable to several situations and met the organization's needs. Throughout working together, Ryan has recognized resourcing needs and provided me with exceptionally qualified candidates whom I hired and with whom I am extremely pleased with their performance. These resources are enabling me to direct my focus toward strategic planning and design while being confident that the oversight of shorter-term technical and logistical needs of the organization are being met. Ryan brings a can-do attitude to all situations and effectively uses his experience, skills, relationships, and other resource to bring practical solutions for consideration. Programs, projects, and organizations of a wide variety of complexity and size would benefit from Ryan's background and the skills and positive attitude he brings every day to his work. I, therefore, recommend, without reservation Ryan for any future positions which require diligence, analysis, project management, relationship management, communication, and strategic direction. Sincerely, Stephanie Loesche
Mark Stowitts
Ryan has a special skill unlike any other. he knows talent. he knows how to empower, to entrust, and to bring out the best in others. it is not selfish. it is not to fill a role. it is to help an individual reach their full potential. I will be eternally grateful for Ryan's impact on my life.
Stephanie Loesche
To Whom it May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend Ryan Bahrey for the role of Program Manager or Project Manager. For the past 3 years, I have been the Business Capability Architect managing data management and taxonomy for Microsoft Enterprise Services, currently a $5 billion (and growing business). I have worked with Ryan for nearly two years on a highly complex program and highly recommend him based on the breadth and depth of skills he has brought to the team as well as his flexibility and dedication. Ryan has distinguished himself by performing well in a wide variety of situations, including stepping up to lead the Program Management Office (PMO) following departure of the previous PMO Lead. During this time, Ryan has worked across groups to manage the program's complex financials and has shown diligence in following up with other groups to ensure costs were accurate and provided useful and practical advice. He has effectively facilitated program core team meetings to ensure important topics were raised and addressed, managed relationships across the team to continue to focus on important topics, proactively communicated relevant information in a timely manner to impacted workstream leaders, and defined processes in the PMO which were saleable and adaptable to several situations and met the organization's needs. Throughout working together, Ryan has recognized resourcing needs and provided me with exceptionally qualified candidates whom I hired and with whom I am extremely pleased with their performance. These resources are enabling me to direct my focus toward strategic planning and design while being confident that the oversight of shorter-term technical and logistical needs of the organization are being met. Ryan brings a can-do attitude to all situations and effectively uses his experience, skills, relationships, and other resource to bring practical solutions for consideration. Programs, projects, and organizations of a wide variety of complexity and size would benefit from Ryan's background and the skills and positive attitude he brings every day to his work. I, therefore, recommend, without reservation Ryan for any future positions which require diligence, analysis, project management, relationship management, communication, and strategic direction. Sincerely, Stephanie Loesche
Mark Stowitts
Ryan has a special skill unlike any other. he knows talent. he knows how to empower, to entrust, and to bring out the best in others. it is not selfish. it is not to fill a role. it is to help an individual reach their full potential. I will be eternally grateful for Ryan's impact on my life.
Stephanie Loesche
To Whom it May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend Ryan Bahrey for the role of Program Manager or Project Manager. For the past 3 years, I have been the Business Capability Architect managing data management and taxonomy for Microsoft Enterprise Services, currently a $5 billion (and growing business). I have worked with Ryan for nearly two years on a highly complex program and highly recommend him based on the breadth and depth of skills he has brought to the team as well as his flexibility and dedication. Ryan has distinguished himself by performing well in a wide variety of situations, including stepping up to lead the Program Management Office (PMO) following departure of the previous PMO Lead. During this time, Ryan has worked across groups to manage the program's complex financials and has shown diligence in following up with other groups to ensure costs were accurate and provided useful and practical advice. He has effectively facilitated program core team meetings to ensure important topics were raised and addressed, managed relationships across the team to continue to focus on important topics, proactively communicated relevant information in a timely manner to impacted workstream leaders, and defined processes in the PMO which were saleable and adaptable to several situations and met the organization's needs. Throughout working together, Ryan has recognized resourcing needs and provided me with exceptionally qualified candidates whom I hired and with whom I am extremely pleased with their performance. These resources are enabling me to direct my focus toward strategic planning and design while being confident that the oversight of shorter-term technical and logistical needs of the organization are being met. Ryan brings a can-do attitude to all situations and effectively uses his experience, skills, relationships, and other resource to bring practical solutions for consideration. Programs, projects, and organizations of a wide variety of complexity and size would benefit from Ryan's background and the skills and positive attitude he brings every day to his work. I, therefore, recommend, without reservation Ryan for any future positions which require diligence, analysis, project management, relationship management, communication, and strategic direction. Sincerely, Stephanie Loesche
Mark Stowitts
Ryan has a special skill unlike any other. he knows talent. he knows how to empower, to entrust, and to bring out the best in others. it is not selfish. it is not to fill a role. it is to help an individual reach their full potential. I will be eternally grateful for Ryan's impact on my life.
Stephanie Loesche
To Whom it May Concern: It is my pleasure to recommend Ryan Bahrey for the role of Program Manager or Project Manager. For the past 3 years, I have been the Business Capability Architect managing data management and taxonomy for Microsoft Enterprise Services, currently a $5 billion (and growing business). I have worked with Ryan for nearly two years on a highly complex program and highly recommend him based on the breadth and depth of skills he has brought to the team as well as his flexibility and dedication. Ryan has distinguished himself by performing well in a wide variety of situations, including stepping up to lead the Program Management Office (PMO) following departure of the previous PMO Lead. During this time, Ryan has worked across groups to manage the program's complex financials and has shown diligence in following up with other groups to ensure costs were accurate and provided useful and practical advice. He has effectively facilitated program core team meetings to ensure important topics were raised and addressed, managed relationships across the team to continue to focus on important topics, proactively communicated relevant information in a timely manner to impacted workstream leaders, and defined processes in the PMO which were saleable and adaptable to several situations and met the organization's needs. Throughout working together, Ryan has recognized resourcing needs and provided me with exceptionally qualified candidates whom I hired and with whom I am extremely pleased with their performance. These resources are enabling me to direct my focus toward strategic planning and design while being confident that the oversight of shorter-term technical and logistical needs of the organization are being met. Ryan brings a can-do attitude to all situations and effectively uses his experience, skills, relationships, and other resource to bring practical solutions for consideration. Programs, projects, and organizations of a wide variety of complexity and size would benefit from Ryan's background and the skills and positive attitude he brings every day to his work. I, therefore, recommend, without reservation Ryan for any future positions which require diligence, analysis, project management, relationship management, communication, and strategic direction. Sincerely, Stephanie Loesche
Credentials
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Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
ProsciJan, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Business Analysis Foundations: Business Process Modeling
LinkedInMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations
LinkedInMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Understanding the Impact of Deepfake Videos
LinkedInJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Project Managment Professional
Project Management InstituteAug, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Mental WellbeingMay, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
Project Management InstituteApr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
OKR Foundations
Ally.io, a Microsoft CompanyFeb, 2023- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Bridge Partners Consulting
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Human Resources
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Director
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Jul 2016 - Present
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Business Consultant and Program Manager (at Microsoft Corporation)
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Aug 2015 - Present
Program Manager, Information Architecture teamProject Manager for Major Hiring EffortSuccessfully completed project objectives of hiring more than half of the nearly 50 active Microsoft Employee positions with high quality candidates in under two months. The accelerated pace of hiring was necessary to initiate multi-year program and reduce risk to overall timeline.• Closely engaged with hiring managers, recruiting and staffing teams, and executive admin teams to accelerate the interviewing and hiring cycle (from job posting through start date), optimize time for hiring managers, and create a positive candidate experience.• Managed and documented key processes, workflows and implemented process improvements to expedite and simplify the hiring process. Key deliverables included a detailed workflow process diagram, process documentation, templates, progress scorecard, and trackers for position, candidate, and interview scheduling. Managed assignment position numbers to filled roles.• Facilitated weekly “hiring blitz days” to ensure compressed schedule was achieved, candidate experience was favorable, and follow-up actions were completed. Show less
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Managing Consultant
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2016
Design & deliver strategic business consulting services to clients, and own business development activities as senior member of Bridge Partners team.Recent client projects include:• Program Manager for implementation of Dynamics AX for Enterprise Services at Microsoft Corporation performing several key roles, including Project Manager, Business Analyst, Process Improvement Analyst.• Project Manager and expediter to drive a major hiring effort required to initiate multi-year program• Lead Project Manager for Services Sales Manager (SSM) Dashboard at Microsoft Corporation Show less
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Program Manager, Dynamics AX for Enterprise Services (at Microsoft Corporation)
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
Successfully launched a pilot of what would become one of the largest deployments of Dynamics AX. Performed several instrumental roles in Program Management Office for multi-year, multi-million dollar program to deploy Dynamics AX for Enterprise Services, showcasing Microsoft’s ERP solution and driving $5B+ Enterprise Services business to single solution to support the One Services strategy. Roles spanned several functions, including Governance, PMO Lead, Financial management and team acquisition, Quality management, Requirements management, Delivery Project Management, Data Migration, and Special projects. Quickly gained reputation for providing tremendous value and effective problem resolution across several areas on the project. Was hand-picked for several special projects to apply my domain expertise, problem-solving, analysis, and team-building skills.• Set up structure of PMO and developed governance, communications, performed business management duties• Drove process to identify and define requirements and estimate effort. Re-scoping and definition phase resulted in reduction of 80% effort• Conducted ongoing showcase sessions (planning, preparation, facilitation, follow-up, and communications)• Led Delivery Team in Data Migration by migrating active projects and resource bookings from existing ERP system to new ERP solution• Served as PMO Lead for 6 months which required coordination across 10 workstreams• Drove increased structure, predictability, and discipline to v2.0 release project and initiated incremental (minor 1.3) release• Additional responsibilities included management of consulting team, org planning, program team rhythm of business and planning calendars, and driving project team health, change management documentation, quality management, creation and management of budget, headcount management, developing and managing SharePoint Designer workflow system to manage configuration change requests Show less
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Services Sales Manager Dashboard (at Microsoft Corporation)
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Jul 2011 - Feb 2012
• Develop and deploy a Services Sales Manager Dashboard and supporting documentation for Sales Managers to drive results with team. Dashboard includes sales quota, attainment, forecast, opportunity pipeline, and top deals• Create the Business Requirements documentation (BRD) and coordinate/facilitate business requirements gathering and validation with an extended field team of key stakeholders • Coordinate a project rhythm around a core and expanded team of working members (EPG, SE, 3rd party development, Services operations, and Services field enablement) to manage multiple workstreams• Ensure successful landing in Field by creating plan for executing and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with field, gathering usage feedback and working with field enablement team to develop a coordinated roll-out and landing plan in alignment with integrated business process guidance, joint EPG/Services ROB, and other major Services release milestones, including post-release “deployment” scorecard• Actively engage with supporting end users through HyperCare program and manage transition of end-user support to dedicated support team.• Author a Sales Manager Coaching "handbook" that provides guidance on supporting One Sales Excellence processes within the context of the SSM dashboard and day-to-day business management Show less
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Analyst, Entertainment & Devices Support Services
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Mar 2011 - May 2011
Research and analyze customer satisfaction improvement opportunities and sponsor recommendations that are most impactful. Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.• Implemented governance model for customer satisfaction improvement initiatives to ensure proper focus applied to drive impact and alignment to strategy• Analyzed customer satisfaction results and verbatim to direct focus to solvable areas• Solidified and streamlined resource requisition process and governance model to manage the intake, review, and prioritization Show less
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Business Manager
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Nov 2008 - Feb 2011
Owned and drove Rhythm of the Business, monthly business reviews, scorecard, analysis, reporting, content, and communications for senior executives. Developed strategic and operational plans to accomplish major improvements across the business.• Drove financial forecasting exercises in complex ecosystem, managing $170M, led the Technology and Online functional forecast for FY10 and FY11• Eliminated silos by leading cross-organizational Business Management and Finance community to drive business results by creating effective forums and frameworks• Improved Monthly Business Review by making meetings more effective by targeting most impactful materials and reduced time commitment by 66%.• Partnered with General Manager in manufacturing group to build understanding and trust between groups and presented findings to Corporate Vice President. Received “Gold Star” award for outstanding achievement through partnership. Show less
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Reporting and Analyst, Entertainment & Devices Support Services
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Jan 2003 - Oct 2008
Developed and delivered monthly reporting and scorecards of financial and operational metrics. Performed operational budget and forecast for growing business from $30M-$80M. Built robust ROI model and forecast for new strategic business model in complex ecosystem
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Other Experience
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Apr 1995 - Dec 2002
Quality Assurance Manager • Support Delivery Manager • Supportability Program Manager • Senior Escalation Engineer • Support Engineer • Training Development and Instructor • Team Manager
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Education
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2003 - 2003
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Business Management, Process Development and Optimization, Financial analysis, Statistics -
1990 - 1994
Grinnell College
B.A., Psychology -
Glenbard West
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