MS Project
LILIANA CONTRERAS VALDEZ
Sr Project Manager
Texcoco, México,MEX
Summary
Talented Senior Project Manager with excellent client oversight and issue resolution talents. Highly effective overseeing multiple tasks and employees at once. Dedicated to detail-oriented leadership and goal-oriented planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sr Project Manager
BeeckerCo
03.2024 - Current
- Implemented change management processes to accommodate evolving project requirements while minimizing disruptions.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Established effective communication channels with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment of expectations.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior project managers and team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring project progress and adjusting team assignments as needed.
- Collaborated with business analysts to gather requirements, ensuring projects met client needs and expectations.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Delivery Manager
BeeckerCo
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Mentored junior team members to develop their skills and advance within the organization.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential disruptions caused by unforeseen events or issues.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth project deliveries and overall satisfaction.
- Reduced customer complaints by implementing proactive communication strategies with clients.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to address challenges, share best practices, and strategize plans for future growth.
- Oversaw daily operations of the delivery team, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies.
- Engaged customers to discuss business needs and explore opportunities to increase sales.
- Managed resources effectively to avoid unnecessary delivery delays.
Project Manager
BeeckerCo
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- 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.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
QA Test Lead
BeeckerCo
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided valuable input into project planning meetings to ensure accurate timelines were established based on QA resource availability and priorities.
- Improved overall system stability by conducting rigorous performance, load, and stress tests on applications under various conditions.
- Established a successful bug tracking system to monitor defects closely, prioritize resolutions, and improve overall product quality.
- Led cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring effective communication between developers, product managers, and QA testers.
- Effectively prioritized test efforts in fast-paced agile environments by continuously re-evaluating priorities based on project needs and resource availability.
- Reduced defect rates with thorough requirement analysis, efficient test design, and meticulous execution of test cases.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all executed tests, identified defects, root cause analyses, and corrective actions taken for future reference purposes.
- Mentored junior testers in best practices for software testing methodologies while fostering a collaborative team environment.
QA Tester
BeeckerCo
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Provided timely feedback to developers on identified issues, enabling rapid resolution of bugs before launch deadlines.
- Assisted in training junior QA testers on software testing techniques and company-specific tools, resulting in an upskilled workforce prepared for complex projects.
- Reviewed technical documentation such as user guides and release notes for accuracy and clarity prior to distribution amongst endusers.
- Managed bug tracking systems efficiently, ensuring all issues were logged, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner.
- Performed manual exploratory testing when necessary, uncovering hidden defects not detected by scripted tests.
- Improved software quality by executing comprehensive test plans and meticulously documenting results.
- Successfully identified critical issues during smoke tests, ultimately reducing potential risks in production environments.
- Developed detailed test cases based on business requirements documents, ensuring accurate coverage of all functionalities under review.
- Advised developers on problems with databases, performance and other issues.
- Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.
Education
Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Universidad Autónoma Del Estado De México
Estado De México 05.2001 -
Skills
Client Relationship Management
Project Planning
Quality Control
Meeting facilitation
KPI Tracking
Training and mentoring
Agile Methodology
Schedule Coordination
Project plan development
Work Planning and Prioritization
Detail Oriented
Team Leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Problem-solving aptitude
Continuous Improvement
Professionalism
Software
Selenium Web Driver
HP ALM
Clockify
Office Suite
Azure Devops
Jira
Notion
Certification
ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (ISTQB CTFL)
Timeline
Sr Project Manager
BeeckerCo
03.2024 - Current
Delivery Manager
BeeckerCo
01.2023 - 02.2024
ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (ISTQB CTFL)
03-2022
Project Manager
BeeckerCo
02.2020 - 12.2022
QA Test Lead
BeeckerCo
08.2018 - 02.2020
QA Tester
BeeckerCo
01.2017 - 07.2018
Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Universidad Autónoma Del Estado De México
05.2001 -