FRANCISCO ESCOBAR Montes De Oca
San Antonio
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 14 years of experience in Waterfall and Agile Methodologies. Proven track record of successfully leading multiple projects, programs & portfolios to completion. Skilled at developing team strategies, providing guidance and mentorship, and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Accomplished leader skilled in managing large, complex IT projects, Programs & Portfolios. Strong aptitude for developing project, programs & portfolios plans and overseeing implementation, monitoring milestones and progress, and developing relationships with clients and other stakeholders. Adept in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects, programs & portfolios simultaneously to meet deadline and budget parameters.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Program Manager & Scrum Master
Agile Global Resources
01.2018 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developing program strategies and roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.
- Managing program budget, resources, and stakeholders.
- Ensuring coordination and alignment between various projects within the program.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Project, Program, Portfolio Manager & Scrum Master
HSBC Technology & Services
02.2010 - 12.2017
- Improved team efficiency by implementing Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete IT projects.
- Identifying and mitigating risks to minimize project disruptions.
- Reporting on project status, milestones, and issues to senior management.
- Ensuring coordination and alignment between various projects within the program.
- Monitoring program performance and addressing issues or risks.
- Monitoring portfolio performance, including financial metrics and strategic alignment.
- Balancing resource allocation and prioritizing investments across projects and programs.
- Managing portfolio risks and opportunities to achieve desired outcomes.
- Reporting portfolio status, benefits realization, and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Implemented best practices to drive quality IT project delivery.
- Coordinated with external vendors to deliver IT project components.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Education
SIX Sigma Green Belt
12.2024
PMP in Project Management -
PMP Member
07.2022
Risk & Issues Management
07.2021
SCRUM - Agile in Agile -
SCRUM
03.2018
Bachelor of Technology -
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
01.2008
Skills
- Project Planning & Execution
- Team Leadership & Motivation
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Schedule Management
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Problem-solving & Decision-making
- Agile/Scrum Methodologies
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Project Manager, Program Manager & Scrum Master
Agile Global Resources
01.2018 - Current
Project, Program, Portfolio Manager & Scrum Master
HSBC Technology & Services
02.2010 - 12.2017
SIX Sigma Green Belt
PMP in Project Management -
PMP Member
Risk & Issues Management
SCRUM - Agile in Agile -
SCRUM
Bachelor of Technology -
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
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