Jason Vaz
Summary
Seasoned Agile Project Manager / Scrum Coach with above average results in the management of product and high-volume IT enterprise level projects across multi-platform environments Strong understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles, practices, and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment. Headed change management teams for international development consulting firms and roll-out of new company-wide processes and global software implementations.
Innovative with proven track record in managing complex programs and delivering high-impact results. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving project excellence.
Expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager / Solution Architect
Natrinsic
10.2020 - Current
- Responsible for managing AWS, Azure multi cloud development, hosting, and implementation tasks (schedule, quality, cost, risk) across the life cycle of cloud managed services, to include managing the work of architects, engineers, and vendors.
- Managed and Created Data Warehouse framework using Python, Redshift, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudWatch, Sumo Logic, SNS, Lambda, S3, AWS Consul.
- Managed data leak strategies for the future direction of the Information Security Management System
- Incorporated reporting solutions for yet-to-be created systems.
- Performed Data profiling and Data Cleansing activities Open Shift, JFrog, Docker.
- Managed the AIX/DB2 based legacy tables into Redshift.
- Integrated Data Warehouse migration to Cloud using Amazon AWS and Snowflake.
- Performed modeling for Hierarchy schema and Data Mart with Data Architect.
- Developed and implemented project plans, enhancing workflow efficiency and improving delivery timelines.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive program execution and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Budget(s): $10 million Range
- Team Size: 4 core, 6 stakeholders, 18+ support staff
- Reporting Structure: Matrix organization
- Methodology: Agile PM Methodology
- Technology: IBM, Netteza, Redshift Virtual Applications, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Azure VM Ware, JIRA, Kubernetes , Docker
- External Vendors: IBM / Amazon / Azure
Program Manager – Capital Markets
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Led teams of stakeholders and business partners to ensure projects of all sizes are completed in line with the team's budget and timelines.
- Used independent judgment to determine methods and approaches to work utilizing the project tracking system to manage project reviews, and prepared and distributed project status, updates, and progress reports to project stakeholders.
- Worked with Product owners (Trading desk – front and back office) and managed all new software releases ,workflows, daily trade bookings end to end.
- Managed risks and worked with teams to resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality.
- Monitored progress on all project stages to ensure releases were delivered on time complying with all bank's requirements (intake, sign offs on all stages, gating, and implementation)
- Worked in collaboration with agile teams to combine all the individual teamwork into a one release.
- Budget(s): 1-8 million
- Team Size: 5 core, 10 stakeholders, 15+ support staff
- Reporting Structure: Matrix organization
- Methodology: Agile PM methodology
- Technology Applications: Microsoft, JIRA, Confluence, Oracle, Service Now
- Working Relationship: PMO Office, Technology Divisions (Development /QA) Executive Level, Computer & Network Services, Technology Strategic Sourcing
- External Vendors: Microsoft ,AWS, i2c, KPMG, Deloitte, Oracle. Iron Mountain
Director - PMO
Federated Co-operatives Limited
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Implemented new processes and technology in project management service delivery and service improvements in cost, cycle-time, and quality, and communications.
- Supported the delivery teams in maintaining strong PM practices and capabilities and enabling them to exceed PM KPIs while ensuring contract compliance.
- Coordinated and tracked all projects for seamless releases using JIRA.
- Developed plans to manage activities & ensure required controls are in place to complete the project deliverables within financial targets.
- Implemented change management workstream for the evaluation of systems for all implementations.
- Performed change & risk management, project closure, & documented lessons learned.
- Retail IT Implementation – Delivered custom software projects to enhance retail sales and managed the build and construction of all retail stores of Western Canada
- Workday Implementation - Experienced in delivering Workday solutions into the following sectors: Retail, Manufacturing and Service Distribution. Facilitated the design, configuration.
- MS Azure – Successfully implemented Azure DevOps. Implemented Azure apps technologies such as Azure SQL, Azure Tables, Cache, SQL Server DW, Azure AD.
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions that embrace Operations (AX and NAV ERP), Sales, Marketing, Customer Service (CRM), Finance and Operations, Project Service Automation, Analytics, on-premise and in the Microsoft Azure intelligent cloud.
- ERP Transformation - Owned the delivery of multiple concurrent projects within the ERP transformation modules for Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales orders. Lead project teams to execute the ERP deployment and was accountable for ensuring that projects are chartered, governed, planned and executed within agreed scope, cost, schedule, and quality. Delivered the execution of the ERP strategy; providing project and change management leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
- SAP Implementation and Sales Force Integration – Implemented SAP Financial accounting (FI) and SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) for all retails and warehouses. Implemented Sales force Commerce Cloud.
- Implemented SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) for our Human Resources and WFM group
- Supply Chain and Food Logistics – Implemented PRIYA – Warehouse Management System. Analyzed food routes (produce and meats) for western Canada and determined storage capacities for each warehouse.
- Refinery - Oil and Gas – Implemented a Regina team of subcontractors and managed the construction, engineering and design of gas and liquids pipelines, compressor, pump and regulator station projects.
- Human Resources – Learning and Development Systems & Taleo Enterprise Applicant Tracking – Implemented a robust LMS of training courses for all employees of FCL and Configured and implemented Taleo Enterprise and Applicant tracking
- Budget(s): 6 to 90 million Range
- Duration: 28 months
- Team Size: 8 core, 6 stakeholders, 28+ support staff
- Reporting Structure: Matrix organization
- Methodology: Agile PM Methodology
- PM Tools: MS Project, Excel, Word, Access
- Technology: IBM, Netteza, Redshift Virtual Applications, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Azure VM Ware, JIRA, Salesforce Cloud, IAM
- Working Relationship: PMO Office, Technology Divisions Executive Level, Computer & Network Services, Technology Planning and Development, Strategic Sourcing
- External Vendors: IBM / ISM, Kronos, UltiPro, ADP, Cisco, Salesforce
- Deliverables:
- Leadership – lead the PMO department and was point PM contact to the client.
- Best Practices - developed and deployed Best Practices / SOPs / Policies & Procedures.
- Capital Planning – Assist in a robust capital planning methodology, bringing JLL and industry best practices as appropriate. Responsible for verifying opportunities identified and industry benchmarks for spend per sf, capital infrastructure renewal, and communicate discrepancies or non-compliance to these industry benchmarks.
- Benchmarking – tracked and communicated results versus industry.
- PM Resource Planning – ensured there were robust tools and industry benchmarks used for PM resource planning.
Senior Program Manager
Hitachi Data Systems
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Salesforce implementation consisted of Salesforce cloud for the sales and customer service teams.
- Created complex JIRA workflows including project workflows, field configurations, screen schemes, permission schemes and notification schemes.
- Specialized within retail and end-to-end processes in large server builds, scoping, analyzing, implementing, and providing ongoing support to external clients.
- Implemented cyber security solutions for Hitachi global customers including Firewalls/IPS, Vulnerability management solutions, host-based security controls and technologies, Database Activity Monitoring, Application Whitelisting, Anti-Virus and Malware Defense and Displacement
- Provided clients with impactful solutions to help them improve their cyber security policies, processes, and technologies.
- Identify compelling events or specific business problems and offered attractive solutions to the client
- Successfully implemented business process re-engineering at both a strategic and functional levels
- Budget(s): 1.2 to 5 million
- Team Size: 8 core, 2 engagement managers, technical support staff
- Reporting Structure: Matrix organization
- Methodology: PM Methodology, BCP / ITIL
- Technology: Changepoint, HUS, SAN, NAS, Hitachi Virtual Storage, Unified Compute Platform Salesforce , IAM
- Working Relationship: PMO Office, Engagement Managers Computer & Network Services, Technology Architecture & Planning
Senior Advisor PMO
Dell – Formerly Make Technologies
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Facilitated and drove project team meetings.
- Identified risks, developed mitigation plans and manage risks throughout project lifecycle.
- Worked with customers to understand their technical challenges and requirements and effectively proposed desired solutions.
- Documented/Reviewed/Improved cyber security policies, processes, controls, procedures, and best practices.
- Designed and prepared key Information Security metrics (i.e. KPI) to ensure that the effective IS risks are being documented and reported to management regularly.
- Worked with cross-functional extended teams to plan and execute system builds as required in program documents.
- Created and / or participated in the creation of a build plan that included allocations, extended team deliverables, factory builds, and other materials requirements as applicable to assigned projects.
- BOM Change Management- Ensured all engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) were submitted to support pilot and production schedules, conduct necessary ECO reviews, and track all ECOs to ensure cut-in per schedule.
- Conducted and participated in BOM audits to ensure accuracy and structure effectiveness for all regions.
- Ensured project documentation was current and regularly communicated to the team.
- Participated in postmortem reviews to improve the development process.
- Upon project completion, supported asset recovery by working with cross-functional teams to recover materials for ongoing development utilization
- Budget(s): 7 to 12 million
- Team Size: 8 core, 2 stakeholders, 24 support staff
- Reporting Structure: Matrix organization
- Methodology: PM Methodology, BCP / ITIL
- Technology: Resource Planning (ERP)
- Working Relationship: PMO Office, Technology Divisions Executive Level, Computer & Network Services, Technology Architecture & Planning, External Vendors
Senior Project Manager
TD Bank Group
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for delivery of quality development and implementation of global compliance training programs across TD Bank for 80,000 employees.
- Enhanced the bank's Information Security Policy, including security awareness training to all employees/management and deployment of online compliance modules.
- Developed a learning strategy for CIA (Compliance Intelligence Application)
- Coordinated the build and launch of new 2013 Annual Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC) training for 48,000 employees. Coordinated the build and launch of the 2013 AML and ABAC training to include the full global TD audience of 90,000+ employees and contingent workers.
- Provided support for developing the internal metrics reports and establishing SLAs/OLAs.
- Managed relationships within the portfolio to build knowledge of business requirements and direction, as well as understand the IT applications within the portfolio
- Budget(s): 12.4 million
- Duration: 13 months
- Team Size: 4 core, 3 stakeholders, 29 support staff
- Reporting Structure: Matrix organization
- Methodology: PM Methodology, BCP/ ITIL
- PM Tools: MS Office Suite + Visio, Project, SharePoint
- Technology: Resource Planning (ERP)
- Working Relationship: PMO Office, Technology Divisions Executive Level, Computer & Network Services, Technology Architecture & Planning, External Vendors
- External Vendors: IBM, Thompson Reuters, Eukleia, Iron. Mountain
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Computer Science
University of Tampa
Tampa, FloridaF.A.A. Commercial Pilot License - endorsement of Airplane Single & Multi Engine Land and Instrument Airplane
College of Aeronautics
East Elmhurst, NYChef Training Program - Culinary Skills
George Brown
Toronto, OntarioTraining Manager Director Certification - undefined
Langevin Learning Services
Toronto, OntarioIFIC Mutual Funds Course - undefined
Investment Funds Institute of Canada
Toronto, OntarioProject Management Professional - undefined
Project Management Institute
Toronto, OntarioCritical Security Controls: Planning, Implementing and Auditing - undefined
SANS Institute
Toronto, OntarioSkills
- METHODOLOGY
- PMBOK, ITIL, ISO, IBM Tivoli Unified Process (ITUP)
- DB
- Adabase, DB2, Informix, Oracle, SQL
- LMS
- SumTotal, SABA
- SERVER
- VMWare, Citrix, IBM, HP, Dell, SUN, Compaq, AS/400, Mainframe, Linux
- Microsoft Exchange, Sharepoint Portal, Project & IIS
- Project leadership
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Total Storage Productivity Centre Fundamentals (Tivoli)
- Network Appliance Storage Associate (NACA)
- Hitachi Lightning 9900 Configuration and SAN Fundamentals
- IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)
- ISO 9000 Auditor
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- EMC Symmetrix Foundations and Control Centre Management
- Training 101
- Project Management for Trainer
- Advanced Instructional Design
- Project Management / Business / Methodology
- SCRUM Master Certification – in progress
- Life Coach Master Certification – in progress
Timeline
Program Manager – Capital Markets
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
03.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Program Manager / Solution Architect
Natrinsic
10.2020 - Current
Director - PMO
Federated Co-operatives Limited
01.2018 - 05.2020
Senior Program Manager
Hitachi Data Systems
02.2015 - 09.2017
Senior Advisor PMO
Dell – Formerly Make Technologies
12.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Project Manager
TD Bank Group
11.2012 - 12.2013
Chef Training Program - Culinary Skills
George Brown
Training Manager Director Certification - undefined
Langevin Learning Services
IFIC Mutual Funds Course - undefined
Investment Funds Institute of Canada
Project Management Professional - undefined
Project Management Institute
Critical Security Controls: Planning, Implementing and Auditing - undefined
SANS Institute
Bachelor of Business Administration And Management - Computer Science
University of Tampa
F.A.A. Commercial Pilot License - endorsement of Airplane Single & Multi Engine Land and Instrument Airplane
College of Aeronautics
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