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.

TailWind Voice & Data

Carrier Project Manager

Wayzata Public Schools

-Oversaw, created, and tracked project plans for training 180+ clients
-Developed and executed individual performance plans with goals and strategies for each client’s needs
-Modified and adapted curriculum content through observations, data analysis, and participant feedback
-Researched and presented new projects, strategies, and technology in learning and development 
-Acted as a subject matter expert in educational technology and content
-Strategically communicated with stakeholders as main point of contact throughout project life cycles
-Facilitated meetings, projects, and data analyses while creating a collaborative team environment  
-Created reports for senior leadership to review on clients, compliance requirements and project status
-Managed scope and sequence for the department and collaborates with team’s coordinator on projects while developing a training program that resulted in average scores at 14.3% above global means  
-Organized 5+ annual employee engagement events, driving unity, collaboration, and overall support for a department of 30 (including budget and scheduling)
-Trained and mentored new employees and assistant instructors
-Facilitated a professional learning team, managed meetings, schedules, and goals for 300+ clients 
-Prepared train-the-trainer presentations on Brené Brown’s principles of leadership for 20+ employees 
-Executed a virtual learning project, creating 400+ training videos in 7 months with 82,000+ views 
-Spearheaded and piloted the team’s use of Trello to improve workflow and increase communication 
-Assisted in the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of 5 new department members throughout tenure 
-Transitioned the department’s projects and overall program for 250+ clients to virtual and hybrid models 
-Selected to present data analyses and subject matter expertise at state and national conferences 
-Received positive feedback and ratings from 90%+ of the clients and employees trained and coached

Instructor and Implementation Project Manager

Medford Public Schools

-Delivered presentations on curriculum and created modifications for 140+ clients’ needs 
-Motivated clients to interact and remain engaged in daily tasks, assessments, and lessons 
-Delivered training in individual, group, and whole class settings, adjusting material to fit clients’ needs
-Streamlined technology implementation projects and process improvements with a team of 10
-Met with a team of 15 employees to discuss and resolve climate and culture-related issues 
-Communicated with all stakeholders and service providers involved with progress with clients’ success
Submitted reports to leadership, stakeholders, and instructors containing data analyses, performance evaluations, observations, and attendance used to ensure fulfillment of each client’s performance plan 
Conducted performance gap analyses to assess curriculum efficacy and prioritize performance issues

Instructor

Project Manager | Problem Solver | Skilled Communicator | Team Leader | Relentless Learner | Implementation Specialist |

You need to get an important project done right?  I bring efficient organization, communication, and a drive to find solutions to make sure the projects I manage get done on time and make clients happy.

I am a lifelong list-maker with over 15 years of experience managing projects. I have extensive experience in training, strategic operations, client relations, and task management while implementing process improvements. I am accomplished in communicating complex issues to teams while building unity, resolving conflicts, and accomplishing goals. I have a proven track record for establishing baselines, tracking projects, and improving project lifecycles while ensuring operational excellence.

I thrive when I can develop efficient ways to approach a problem. I especially enjoy finding ways to use technology to enhance experiences and provide meaningful solutions to customers.
With a focus on efficiency, strong communication skills, and objective-setting, I am able to break complicated processes into attainable chunks to work towards successful completion of a desired outcome. It is important to me to strive for continued improvement that incorporates user feedback as well as innovation and creative ideas to enhance future iterations of my work.

From my experience as a high school math teacher, I know what it is to be under deadlines, to find multiple ways to communicate an idea, and to work with all kinds of people.  As a project manager in the  telecom industry, I have found ways to not only improve processes on my team, but also to build bridges to other teams in the company to improve customer experiences all while delivering great customer service on schedule.

Outside of work you can find me with my family, our dog, and a good book.  I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and watching sports.

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