Accomplished Senior Project Manager with **+ years of experience in program management, specializing in large-scale IT design, complemented by a military background. Recognized for exceptional communication skills, leadership in IT project deliveries, and strategic execution of impactful outcomes.
Skills:
• Senior Project Leadership
• Incident response and management
• Innovation to Solution Design
• Military Discipline and Mission Orientation
• SDLM Methodologies
• Compliance frameworks, COSO, SOX Compliance, and Risk Management
• Effective Communication
• Budget Management
• Strategic Leadership
• IT Project Management Tools
• Classic AI, Data Analysis, and Visualization
• SAP, Service now, CRM Tools, SQL, Jira
Professional Experience:
Program Manager, Technology and Innovation, Corporate IT (IBM), 2017 - 2024 Part of 2024 Layoffs
Crafted Forward-Thinking IT Vision,Achieved tangible improvements in productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall performance through AI-driven solutions.
Strategic Thinking, Drove innovation, and develop solutions that align with both client goals strategic priorities.
Leadership in Organization Rollout,Empowered teams to adapt to changing business environments and deliver value more efficiently.
Provided visionary leadership, driving strategic initiatives and achieving long-term organizational goals.
Business Case Development, Development of robust business cases and pricing proposals to support new initiative
Executive Presence, Demonstrated confidence and comfort level in presenting complex concepts to C-level executives and other senior leaders.
Creativity and Self-Motivation, creativity, curiosity, humility, and self-motivation
Senior Managing Consultant, Global Business Services (IBM), 2009 - 2017:
Technical expertise in translating business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints, analyzing and defining requirements for data flows, processes, hardware, and software environments, and designing integration strategies between systems.
Client Relationship Management, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, including presenting to key contacts and supporting sell-in efforts.
Market Analysis,Demonstrated proficiency in conducting market research, analyzing industry trends, and identifying new business opportunities.
Strategic Leadership in Program Management, Optimized processes and enhanced profitability through the management of Policy and Compliance Management solution.
Applied advanced AI and data analysis techniques to derive actionable insights and inform decision-making.
Solution Architecture, Experience in leading and supporting architecture activities to develop and manage a portfolio of solutions that meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards.
Effectively managed project budgets, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing ROI.
Application Lifecycle Lead Analyst, Finance and Planning IT (IBM), 2001 - 2009:
Ownership and Expertise in Application Management: Implemented strategic initiatives that yielded significant savings in compliance operational costs.
Adherence to Standards, Adherence to architectural standards and clear communication with vendors, third-party providers, product designers, and product owners.
Exceptional Leadership in Audit Management: Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and demonstrated dedication to excellence.
Proficient in utilizing SAP and CRM tools to optimize business processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Management Information Systems, Western Connecticut State University.
Primary Leadership Development Course - Non-Commissioned Officer School, United States Army.
Accomplishments:
• Inventor of IBM Services Public Data Profiling (IBM Services PDP).
• Published in IBM Systems Journal (46(2), 205–218), IBM, 2007.
• Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner.
• IBM OpenPages with Watson - GRC Essentials - Sales Foundation.
• IBM Agile Explorer.
• IBM Consulting Profession Certification- Expert.
Interests:
Mountain biking, live music and concert enthusiast, tropical vacationer, proud dog owner.
Contact Information:
Brian Patrick Fuller
*******.*****@*****.***
Phone: 203-***-****
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-f-400405168/
Brian Fuller is a seasoned project delivery professional with over 21 years of experience, harnessing his expertise to drive a data analytics-centric approach for organizations. With a foundation in a military background, Brian is a dedicated leader focused on delivering mission-oriented projects with a strategic emphasis on large-scale system processes.
Brian’s strengths lie in his profound understanding of data analytics and classic artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with his leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills. He brings extensive experience in corporate governance and business controls, offering invaluable insights into the COSO Framework of Internal Control and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Brian’s contributions have led to numerous significant achievements, including a 15% reduction in compliance violations, a 15% improvement in operational efficiency, and a 25% increase in project profitability for IBM.
In his roles as Senior Managing Consultant for IBM Worldwide and Global Process Owner for IBM IT Strategy in business controls, Brian has honed his expertise in managing intricate system processes within the IT domain. His career highlights, including serving as a Solution Owner, demonstrate his ability to leverage data analytics to nurture client relationships and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
In essence, Brian is a results-driven professional with a laser focus on data analytics, delivering complex business processes, ensuring compliance, and crafting mature data-driven solutions within budget constraints. His strategic leadership, innovative approach, and proven track record in data analytics position him as a pivotal asset to drive impactful outcomes for organizations and stakeholders.