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.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

As a Senior Project Manager Consultant, serving as a strategic partner with Revenue Cycle, Ambulatory and IT stakeholders to deliver value and drive operational efficiency, hospital revenue cycle performance, financial optimization, and EHR/ Epic system upgrades. Creating a positive and innovative atmosphere in leading a dynamic team of professionals and partners to meet and exceed the client expectations.
*Liaison for the successful conversion of Sunquest Lab systems to Epic Beaker modules; Integration of Resolute Professional and Hospital Billing.
*Oversaw development, configuration, and testing of Epic workflows, resolving technical gaps and improving system performance by 25%.
*Supported Compliance & Security: Ensure all implementations comply with healthcare data privacy and security requirements, including HIPAA and data governance best practices. ents in optimized workflows that align with CMS regulations and payer requirements.
*Successfully led a team of 6; PB/HB/HIM analysts, Revenue Integrity, Patient Access leads on various Revenue Cycle projects.
*Lead Community Connect MyChart with Auto Pay (Elavon) Integration in tandem with a Pediatric clinic across 7 offices.
*Collaborating with Functional Stakeholders through Executive core status meetings; evaluation of milestones, risks and decisions to ensure project outcomes are delivered on time and on budget.  
*Hands on involvement in all phases of implementation including, design, build, validation, testing, training, and maintenance
*Facilitated status meetings to provide recommendations/feedback, mitigate project risks, ensure timely deliverables, and facilitate efficient decision-making

Senior Consulting Project Manager - Revenue Cycle 

Strive Consulting, LLC

Program Manager_ Client: Health Care Service Corporation (01/2021 - 09/2021) 
Successfully managed multi-state implementations for end-to-end delivery from RFP to post launch Compliance complex Managed Medicare, Medicaid projects for TX, IL and NM
-Operational lead in Medicare and Medicaid Managed Care programs with direct experience in claims, finance, contract compliance, payment methodology, government relations, provider network, clinical affairs, delegation oversight, and day-to-day operations

Sr. Project Manager_ Client: Grant Thornton (03/2020 - 12/2020)
Led multiple concurrent Infrastructure/Cybersecurity enhancements such as Peoplesoft (HRMS) to Cloud Migration, SCCM Configuration, Microsoft ATP, SDWAN/SASE deployment across domestic and international organizations, delivering measurable outcomes in assessing security risk solutions across a matrixed environment 
• Bridged business requirements with technical solutions, facilitated onshore and offshore team meetings, prioritizing a robust change management practice
• Collaborated w/Infrastructure/Procurement leads during the entire (RFP) lifecycle in lieu of SDWAN/SASE deployment 
• Leveraged Azure DevOps to organize and monitor project Boards and Backlogs, facilitating sprint planning, prioritization, and real-time visibility into team workflows

Program Manager_ Client: Health Care Service Corporation ~ HCSC (04/2019 - 01/2020)
Overall, successfully managed large-scale Enterprise Infrastructure Programs: Network Transformation - Data Center to Cloud Migration, LAN/WAN/WLAN, Application Migration, SDWAN ensuring alignment with business goals, technical requirements, and compliance standards, utilizing hybrid methodologies: Waterfall and Agile, valued at $7 million
- Lead end-to-end projects for infrastructure initiatives, including data center migrations, cloud environment provisioning, and network/server buildouts, removed blockers, monitored progress, delivering status to executive level.

Consultant, Sr. Infrastructure Project Manager 

AIM Specialty Health

Lead multiple complexity implementation projects of AIM's utilization management programs: Radiology, Sleep Management, Cardiology, Oncology, specialty benefits management solutions utilizing Waterfall and Agile methodologies, 
- Served as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients in Radiology, Sleep Management, and Oncology. 
• Partnered with Internal stakeholders including Sales/Client Account Manager to deliver a cohesive customer experience from pre-sales of the engagement all the way through Go-Live/Post Implementation with a 98% on time success rate. 
• Facilitated the implementation process and associated activities, such as stakeholder training, executive reviews, and regular progress meetings to ensure project success and platform adoption
Managed implementations from beginning to end with 98% on time success rate. 
• Managed the day-to-day activities of the Implementation support staff by providing leadership, coaching and mentoring
• Proactively identified and addressed potential churn risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and retention, all while maintaining a high standard of customer care and service

Implementation Manager, Client Services

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas

Information Technology Delivery Assurance (DA) Program @ Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois 
•  Accountable for the successful delivery, adoption of business change management solutions for high visibility corporate Utilization Management Program (eviCore Claims Studio) 
• Collaborating with both internal resources in facilitating and external vendors in evaluating delivery management quality assurance practice and program management
• Provide concise findings/recommendations that will increase awareness to risks/issues and remediation action plans 
• Manage customer relationship by clearly setting expectations, negotiating project scope and timelines, effectively leveraging established governance, preventing escalations by resolving issues and clearing roadblocks to delivery

Consultant, Project Manager 

Hayes Software Systems

Program Manager__Client Chicago Public Schools 
Responsible 

ing the implementation across the 500+ campuses that make up the Chicago Public School system.  Integrate software into inventory and distribution process for school districts.  Contributed to development of RFP, execution plans, and financial forecasts for company’s largest prospect.  Accountable for overall performance and delivery of defined scope(s) of work as indicated by SOW, customer satisfaction metrics and other measures.  Lead point of contact and manages overall customer interface relationship to ensure responsiveness to client needs.  Develops project schedules, determines resource needs, monitors and controls work in progress, facilitates status meetings and ensures that project schedules are met.  Directs and controls activities for the client, having overall responsibility for financial management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met. Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management.  Work with entire project team to identify the root cause of an issue, and clearly articulate the cause, the scope of the risk, and ways to mitigate the risk moving forward to all stakeholders within the district.

Program Manager @ Chicago Public Schools 

Step Up nonprofit

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, W3R Consulting

Project Manager of multiple work-stream ICD-10 Program; managing 4 work groups: Finance Reporting, Customer Service, Provider Applications & Encounters).  Responsible for overall coordination and collaboration across-functional (technical,operational support and leadership) teams to ensure BCBS is positioned for success and ICD-10 compliant by the federally mandated deadline of October 1, 2015. Managing the development of ICD-10 Program utilizing MS Project, Clarity and MS Excel 2010. Responsible for tracking actual performance against planned project performance, analyzing variances, and work with project team to ensure all stakeholder needs are met while maintaining control of the project.

Project Manager, ICD-10 Implementation & Client Commitments

Infogix, Inc.

Project Manager of the Professional Services team. Managed large software and infrastructure implementations for Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Managed $1M+ in project budgets over multiple customer contracts. Identified and maintained raid log along with project plan utilizing MS Project.  Project teams consisted of developers, system administrators and testers. Facilitated project meetings, monitored and controlled project progress aligning status reports metrics.

Implementation Project Manager

Presence Health

-Coordinated cross-functional work teams in the development of a successful Accountable Care Entity (ACE) application to the State of Illinois.Coordinated cross-functional work teams in the development of a successful Accountable Care Entity (ACE) application to the State of Illinois.
-Coordinated with program staff to develop new policies, procedures, and workflows for the successful implementation of the ACE.
-Led a cross-functional steering committee in preparing for member enrollment in the new Accountable Care Entity (ACE).
 - Prepared team members for a successful onsite review from the State of Illinois through the development of policies and procedures, marketing materials for enrollees, and a comprehensive plan for implementation of the ACE.
-Facilitate weekly project meetings (Care Management, Quality Integration ,Information Technology, Marketing, Legal & Leadership)...Managing prospective vendors (APEX, Crimson, QNXT) for application interface and integration requirements.

Project Manager, Medicaid Accountable Care Entity

CNA Insurance, TEK Systems

-Worked closely with senior leadership (Actuarial, Finance, IT and Change Management) to drive successful Off-Shore Business Initiative
-Leading an enterprise business process outsourcing initiative focused on leveraging offshore outsourcing to advance strategic capabilities and reduce operational expense
-Identifying projects issues and risks as necessary and work with project teams to bring to resolution

Project Manager - Business Process Re-Engineering

I'm Tracey Harris, a passionate project manager, driven by servant leadership. My expertise lies in seamless integrating of various project management processes. I’m focused on achieving exceptional results in an environment that demands continuous improvement. 

Results-oriented, Passionate Healthcare IT project management professional with extensive experience in multi-faceted projects. Emphasis in global enterprise infrastructure environments and cybersecurity. Major strengths in cross-team projects and on-time, on-budget delivery. A collaborative, innovative individual who fosters a team environment. 

Hands-on experience with: Vendor Management, Microsoft Project, Planview, Data Center Migration, Risk/Vulnerability Management, Cloud Migration, Hybrid Methodologies - Waterfall Scrum/Agile


Career Specialties and Knowledge Areas include:
*Portfolio/Program/Project Management
*Managing projects/programs utilizing the Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid Methodologies 
*Budget Management
*Process Improvement
*Product Management 
*Change Management
*Executive Level Communications
*Vendor Management
*Training & Development 
*Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
*Proficient leadership skills & ability to implement new ideas
*Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with project team  & clients
* Stakeholder Engagement*Project Governance* Relationship Building
* Issue /Risk Mitigation* Resource Planning *Process Improvements

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