Project Manager | Helping Women Land Tech PM Roles | your PM bff

Senior Program Manager at Palo Alto Networks. I specialize in navigating ambiguity and stabilizing high-stakes enterprise delivery. In 4 years, I moved from IT Coordinator to Senior Program Management by mastering one thing: Positioning.

I help experienced professionals increase their compensation by 5-6 figures using the experience they already have. You don’t need to start over; you need to be re-positioned.

I operate at the intersection of technical delivery and executive strategy. Whether it’s moving a high-visibility customer from "Red to Green" in 41 days or driving portfolio alignment across Engineering and Product, I focus on the ROI of Every Move.

The Proof: 
• Career: Promoted 3x in 4 years; currently directing program-level coordination for a global cybersecurity leader. 
• Client: Moved a professional from higher-ed to IT PM at $110K after a career gap. 
• Client: Secured $145K tech PM roles for clients in under 8 weeks. 
• Reach: Ranked among the top PM creators in the US with 3.5M+ annual impressions.

Positioning is the only variable you can control. I don’t agree with "entry-level resets." I believe in leverage.

I focus on: 
• Turning chaos into structured delivery paths. 
• Translating technical complexity for C-suite stakeholders. 
• Helping you get paid for the level you are already operating at.

I am building a self-paced program for experienced professionals who want to cross the gap into $150K+ Program and Project leadership roles.

Join the waitlist here: https://stan.store/yonellyg/p/close-the-gap-to-a-100k-pm-role-bisomg46 

For quick clarity: DM PIVOT to identify your salary gap and next move.

Yonelly G.

STL NETWORK LIMITED

Scrum Master at STL Network LTD, Remote
September 2022 — Present

● Led the end-to-end delivery of multiple cloud applications, to aligning with product owners through each sprint, enhancing Agile practices and increasing sprint velocity by 35%.

● Improved product delivery by 25% through collaboration with product owners on story refinement and backlog management, paired with the optimization of Jira workflows.

● Pioneered the organization’s Agile transition, delivering hands-on coaching to close proficiency gaps, ensuring deepened comprehension of Scrum and Agile frameworks.

● Realized a 25% cut in cycle time within 10 weeks, and proactively pinpointed and rectified $500K in project discrepancies, guaranteeing cost-effective and timeline project deliveries.

● Led the organization’s Agile transformation, providing hands-on coaching to bridge skill gaps enhancing team adaptability and understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies.

● Mentored emerging Scrum Masters and conducted daily Agile ceremonies to foster clear communication and swift issue resolutions.

Scrum Master

ROCKWOOL Danmark

● Championed Agile methodologies while working closely with 5+ cross-functional teams, streamlining workflows and ensuring seamless launches of new product updates.

● Strategically planned 2-week sprints, delivering 95% of MVPs aligned with the company roadmap, while collaborating with Product Owners to enhance backlog accuracy by 20%.

● Leveraged key performance metrics, including burn down/up charts and velocity insights, to drive a 100% improvement in Agile practices, elevating sprint velocity by 35% within a year.

● Coached and mentored over 10 team members on Scrum practices, patterns, and conflict resolution, fostering a robust Agile environment.

● Facilitated spring ceremonies for 2 development teams, introduced transparency metrics line burndown charts, resulting in a 20% decrease in release-to-release lead time.

● Engaged daily with stakeholders and technical teams, resolving impediments and ensuring value-driven development in alignment with business goals and user needs.

WestJet

● Ensured the safety and comfort of passengers during flightLs, receiving commendations for exceptional customer service and maintaining composure during challenging situations.

● Collaborated seamlessly with a diverse team to manage in-flight service operations, resulting in consistently positive passenger feedback.

● Demonstrated adaptability and quick decision-making in high-pressure environments, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the flight crew.

● Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to address passenger inquiries, concerns, and requests, augmenting the cabin team’s operational efficiency.

Project Manager

The Westin Edmonton

● Spearheaded collaborations among domestic and global teams, advancing communication coordination and achieving a 15% quicker response time to guest inquiries and requests.

● Championed regular team brainstorming initiatives, contributing to continuous service enhancements.

● Utilized  critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify process impediments and implemented innovative solutions, leading to a 20% reduction in guest complaints and an increase in overall guest satisfaction by 10%.

● Enhanced verbal and written communication, ensuring accurate conveyance of objectives and guest requirements and satisfaction.

Project Lead

Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel

● Managed the coordination of events, meetings, and conferences, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences.

●Collaborated closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences, providing tailored solutions for successful events.

● Utilized strong organizational skills to handle multiple bookings, track event details, and ensure all requirements were met.

● Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in preparing contracts, proposals, and event orders, maintaining accurate records.

● Worked closely with various departments, including catering, housekeeping, and operations, to ensure the smooth execution of events.


● Leveraged previous front desk hospitality experience to enhance guest interactions and provide a high level of customer service.

Sales

For Scrum master or Project manager opportunities, please reach out to me at  254jackie.kiarie@gmail.com 
 
Open to relocation. 


I am a  Scrum Master with 10+ years of professional experience supporting teams in successfully implementing agile and incremental value delivery. ⚓️Adept at fostering an environment conducive to productivity and success. 📈Highly proficient in leveraging agile frameworks with business initiatives to deliver quantifiable and sustainable results. I am proficient in prioritizing tasks and optimizing workflows and well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. 📝Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. ✅Achieves outstanding results through effective communication, expectation setting, monitoring, and conflict resolution. 

ACHIEVEMENTS 🏅:
☛ Employed Agile Methodologies with seven cross-functional teams to deliver value through incremental delivery.
☛ Implemented cost-saving measures of up to $50,000. 
☛ Identified process gaps and implemented process improvement initiatives by 25% .
☛ Initiated a team assessment to evaluate skill gaps and determined improvement areas; provided training and coaching to develop a better understanding of the team regarding working in Scrum and Agile. 
☛ Created working agreements to ensure a conducive environment of trust and openness that fosters self-organizing and self-managing.

☛ Core Competencies and Skills: Agile and Scrum Practices, Scrum events and Sprints, Sprint Planning and Retrospectives, Conflict Management, Team Facilitation & Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Backlog Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration.
☛Technical Skills & Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Power BI, MS Office, MS Project, MS SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Miro

I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to nurture productive relationships with stakeholders. I take pride in meeting all standards set for me, but my passion is to deliver service that goes beyond organizational expectations, creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved!
I am fully available to contribute with my humble experience as a Scrum Master of projects for companies or organizations that require it, both in person, remotely or hybrid.

Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I’m always interested in making new professional acquaintances.

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Jackie Kiarie, PSM

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