Theresa McFarlane

Co-Founder

United States12 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over 10 years of experience in IT project management.
  • Expert in Agile transformation and team coaching.
  • Proven track record in cloud migration and digital strategy.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Agile and IT project management professional with expertise in cloud solutions and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Agile Project ManagementProject ManagementAgile TransformationRelease Train EngineerAgile MethodologiesCloud MigrationBusiness Analysis

Other Skills

Agile & Waterfall MethodologiesJira Product DiscoveryScrumAgile CoachJira AlignJira Service DeskConfluenceJiraBusiness TransformationRelease TrainCollaborationEfficiencyManagementResource AllocationData Analysis

About

I'm a Sr. IT Program Management and Agile Professional with deep tech knowledge in regulated fields, ensuring smooth communication between C-suite and tech teams on cloud, AI, data, web and software projects. As a certified SAFe Release Train Engineer, Agile Coach, Product Owner, Sr. Scrum Master, and IT Project Manager with over 10 years of program/project management experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. I hold a multitude of certifications in technology, AI, and Project Management. I am currently holding SAFe RTE Release Train Engineer, SA, CSM Scrum Master, CSPO Product Owner and a multitude of microcerts from PMI, Scrum Alliance, and SAFe. With over 10 years of IT experience, I have a strong background in digital, IOT, website design, full-stack development, QA testing, SEO, SEM, digital marketing, and eCommerce. I also have extensive experience in UI/UX design and software development. Additionally, I have 10 years of experience in instructional design and e-Learning production, and project management, as well as experience with LMS (Saba), Jira. Confluence, and Oracle administration and integration. I am also great with AI, ML, and Data. I have several certifications. I also bring 5 years of network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and help desk support management experience to the table, as well as certifications as an AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Practitioner. With my wealth of experience and expertise, I am well-equipped to drive success in any enterprise agility initiative. You can hire me directly 1099 for contract or vendor roles via 1099 by searching my company Quantam Consulting on Linkedin or going to www.quantamconsulting.com we do NET15/NET30 and are fully insured. Also please see my Linkedin Blog The Very Agile PM.

Experience

12 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 6 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Quantam consulting

Owner and Principal Consultant

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Washington, United States · Remote

  • Program & Project Management Leadership Consulting
  • Agile Transformation
  • Atlassian Engineer
Agile & Waterfall MethodologiesJira Product DiscoveryRelease Train EngineerScrumProject ManagementAgile Coach+5

Zelis

Release Train Engineer and Agile Delivery Lead, Executive - Insights & Innovation

Aug 2024Jul 2025 · 11 mos · New Jersey, United States · Remote

  • Spearheaded Agile transformation as a Release Train Engineer for 17-23 Product and Data Engineering teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
  • Facilitated PI Planning and ART ceremonies, ensuring alignment on objectives and deliverables across teams.
  • Utilized tools like Jira and Confluence to streamline project tracking and documentation, improving transparency and accountability.
Jira Product DiscoveryScrumAgile CoachBusiness TransformationRelease TrainConfluence+3

Ust

Project Management Office, Practice Director & Delivery Manager (Agile, PM, BA, BSA)

Aug 2021Oct 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · United States · Remote

  • Highly accomplished Project Management Office professional with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving successful project delivery across various methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe). Exceptional leadership, communication, and technical skills (Atlassian Jira/Confluence, AWS Cloud). Experienced in fostering collaboration, streamlining processes, and exceeding business objectives.
  • Increased Practice Revenue by Over $15 Million: Led a 40+ person PMO/APMO & Delivery Management Practice specializing in Project Management, Agile, Business Analysis, and Systems Analysis.
  • Contributed to Profit Growth (45M to 90M): Implemented strategic initiatives that significantly contributed to company profit growth from 2021 to October 2023.
  • Successfully Migrated Large-Scale Applications to AWS Cloud: Managed the migration of a critical application from on-premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion. Worked with teams of clients/vendors with over 100 stakeholders.
  • Agile Transformation Champion: Led the transition of multiple clients from a hybrid Waterfall/Scrum environment to a SAFe and Scrum at Scale frameworks, improving team efficiency and project visibility.
  • Actively practiced in various capacities as a SAFe SA, Senior Scrum Master, Product Owner, Agile Coach, and IT/Cloud/Digital Project Manager.
  • Enhanced Team Velocity and Performance: Championed Agile practices for a software upgrade project, resulting in a significant boost in team velocity and project delivery.
  • Client industries and projects worked on were: Entertainment & Travel, Medical Device, Major Market Healthcare Payor, Retail eCommerce, Digital eCommerce, Fintech, Business Solutions, Government, Logistics, Transportation, GPRS, Chain Food Restuarants, Software, Cloud Migration, ISO Audits, Training, Dynamics, Azure, and more.
ManagementBusiness AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisArtificial Intelligence (AI)+8

Hobbs | madison, inc.

Director of Agile Practice / Program Management (Agile Coach 7 at Fidelity Investments)

Sep 2019Aug 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Smithfield, RI

  • Led Agile transformations across diverse projects (Fintech, Insurance).
  • Coached & trained teams using Agile, Scrum, Senior Scrum Master expertise.
  • Engineered Jira/Confluence integrations for optimal collaboration.
  • Cultivated high-performing individuals & teams through coaching/mentoring/training.
  • Enhanced project quality with QAT processes & best practices.
  • Resurrected & facilitated self-organizing Agile teams (Spotify Model).
  • Closed BAU/Maintenance activities.
  • Captured customer journey & best practices.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Agile Methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP)
  • Jira, Confluence, Hira Align, Mural, Sharepoint
  • MS Office, SnagIt
  • Cloud Migration Tools (optional: specific platforms)
  • Soft Skills:
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Stakeholder Management
ManagementBusiness AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisSituational Leadership+6

Quantam consulting

Principal Consultant

Dec 2015Feb 2020 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Providence, Rhode Island Area · Hybrid

  • IT and Digital eCommerce Architecture and Program/Project Management
  • Technology and marketing SME providing feedback and Agile/SAFe plans for challenged projects
  • Certified Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Product Owner with specialized certifications for web ( responsive eCommerce) and Agile software and responsive application development
  • Jira/Confluence/Hipchat/Box/Bitbucket Implementation
  • Responsive website, mobile app design and application development (coding)
  • Digital and web marketing (Social Media, SEO, Branding, Communications)
  • Graphic design
  • Public relations and press releases
  • User testing/QA/Penetration testing for eCommerce, mobile and desktop applications and video games
  • Search engine optimization and social media evaluation
  • ILT and eLearning instruction and production
  • eCommerce holiday readiness
  • Database and LMS Migration (SABA/Moodle)
  • Oracle implementation
  • Due to NDA agreements with some of my clients on innovative products, I am not able to discuss specifics on some contracts.
ManagementBusiness AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisSituational Leadership+6

Bridge technical talent

Agile Scrum Master and IT Project Manager (Alex & Ani)

May 2015Dec 2015 · 7 mos · Providence, Rhode Island Area

  • Scrum Master, Coach, and IT Project Management consultant for Alex and Ani via Bridge Technical Talent
  • Scrum Master for eCommerce, web development, and multiple software development teams
  • Provided Scrum coaching to various teams within the organization when required
  • IT Operations and help desk management
  • IT Project Management for Oracle integration projects, retail eCommerce, holiday readiness, vendor management
  • UI/UX and application PM
  • Agile coaching
  • Technical Writing
  • Management reporting
  • Stress Testing/Load Testing
  • UX and QA testing
  • eCommerce Holiday readiness
  • Tools used: Marketo, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, MS Office Suite, GitHub, Teams, Zoom
ManagementBusiness AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisSituational Leadership+5

Schneider electric

Web Machine Project Manager - Contract

Feb 2015May 2015 · 3 mos · West Kingston, RI

  • for Avid Technical Resources
  • Provided Agile/Scrum Coaching to identify tools and processes needed for multiple Agile teams within the organization
  • Implemented Jira/Confluence global rollout and performed global training on Jira with Agile, Confluence, BitBucket, HipChat and Capture
  • Jira/Confluence Admin Steering Committee
  • Created collaborative, cross-functional Agile process for UI/UX/IA, vendors, dev, QA, and Agile teams throughout Schnieder Electric
  • Accomplished Web Machine Project Manager that was successfully able to lead teams and get a failed project off the ground with the release of multiple SDL Tridion components, corporate and landing pages.
  • Business Analyst providing real time metrics with Jira/Confluence
  • Composed technical requirements for development teams in Jira/Confluence
  • Created wire frame concepts and implemented them with Axure
  • Jira and Confluence Global Administrator
ManagementBusiness AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisSituational Leadership+5

Reebok

Consulting Global Information Technology Project Manager

Dec 2013Feb 2014 · 2 mos · Canton, MA

  • Saved a failing internet upgrade project for 149, existing Reebok Stores
  • Managed a 149, existing store LAN upgrade project with multiple gates that consisted of upgrading primary and backup internet connections, DHCP scopes, new hardware and equipment configuration, POS upgrades, cabling as well as all IT aspects of new store openings
  • Worked closely with multiple vendors on complex project plans, scheduling, contracts, SLAs', and budgets
  • Successfully completed required portions of the internet line upgrade project within 2.5 months for all stores a month ahead of schedule
  • Responsible for all project management documentation adhering to PMI standards
  • Managed key gates, tasks and stakeholders of the project in Microsoft Project and details in Excel and Sharepoint with dashboard reporting
  • Created networking diagrams, graphic charts and presentations for corporate
  • New store opening Project Manager for Global Information Technology department
  • Worked with cross functional teams to facilitate new store openings regarding scheduling, ordering hardware and network connectivity
ManagementBusiness AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisSituational Leadership+6

Comcast business

Project Management and Field Operations Management Consultant

Jun 2013Oct 2013 · 4 mos · South Boston, Massachusetts

  • Absorbed Operations Manager role and managed and dispatched a team of 14 Field Network Engineers
  • Worked with cross-functional internal Comcast Business Class national/divisional/regional teams and third-party vendors to ensure project details and timelines were being met
  • Created new process and implemented scrum to ensure accuracy, expedited equipment delivery, engineering documentation, vendor installation, turn-up, and communication within the internal team as well as for their enterprise customers
  • Worked collaboratively with sales and support for increased installation time from engagement to installation from 120+ days to -40 to -7 days
  • Worked with cross functional teams to assign regional and national network technicians to business client sites for various types of fiber and coax installations and cell back haul tower work
  • Created and implemented efficient process/playbook and new employee on boarding process for Comcast Metro E in Sharepoint
  • Improved weekly and monthly managerial reporting in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Managed key gates, tasks and stakeholders of the project in MS Project and details in MS Excel workbook with dashboard reporting
  • Increased daily workload from 4-6 sites per day to 20 per day
  • Increased monthly installations by over 60% using Six Sigma and Agile process
  • Increased technician efficiency by suggesting and implementing free and cost-efficient software applications
  • Supported field engineers by facilitating and troubleshooting site, technology and environmental issues, and providing back up support
  • Created Graphic presentations for meetings and engineering diagrams
  • Managed post installation support
Business AnalysisScrumResource AllocationData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication+2

Emc

2 roles

Senior Technical and Marketing Program Manager - Product Security Office

Dec 2011Feb 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hopkinton, MA

  • EMC/RSA
  • Created and implemented project plans using MS Project, charts and processes
  • Created implemented and managed engineering learning paths and certification programs
  • Managed and produced technical eLearning modules and videos with internal and external vendors to be used across EMC2 and with external non-profits such as SAFEcode
  • Managed and led internal SCRUM/Core Team meetings, Lunch & Learn sessions, Product Security Forums, Product Security Champion and Subject Matter Expert Sessions
  • Participated in Global Security steering and SAFEcode board meetings
  • Managed communications for the online Product Security Forum and the Product Security Exchange
  • Internal and external marketing, branding, and communications
  • Created and designed branded marketing collateral and content for web and print
  • Managed content and artwork on internal/external websites for EMC
  • Designed and executed artwork and media content for 5 internal websites using Dreamweaver
  • Hard coded website as required
  • Developed text content
  • Managed website refresh project with the various teams within the Product Security Office
  • Managed and staffed trade show and EMC Quarterly meeting conference logistics
  • Created training and marketing metrics to track ROI
  • 1st tier technical support for Product Security Training
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunicationProject Delivery+1

GS Program Management Consultant & GTS Regional Training Program Mgr for Australia, China, and Japan

Oct 2008Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hopkinton, MA

  • Global Customer Support Program Management Consultant.
  • In this role I worked on corporate initiative programs, training, communications, and program management. I was also the Global Technical Support Regional Training Program Manager for APJ. I provided support for Americas and India on a frequent basis.
  • Details:
  • Sr. Program Management Consultant – Global Customer Support
  • Regional Training Program Manager - Global Technical Support – APJK & Americas
  • Managed projects using MS Project and PERT charts
  • Managed programs impacting business goals and objectives
  • Defined priorities and resources allocated to initiatives, projects and/or programs
  • Planned and implemented schedules and monitor projects/programs from inception through delivery
  • Developed and managed communications
  • Engaged and oversaw the work of external vendors
  • Maintained awareness of trends, business conditions and internal processes and practices impacting project/program deliverables
  • Managed quarterly steering committee meetings
  • Developed and implemented interactive databases and roadmaps that greatly impacted company efficiency and ROI worldwide
  • Defined, developed, and implemented Service Readiness solutions
  • Technical writing of training materials and user manuals
  • Defined and track metrics for various items.
  • Global EMC Proven Professional Program Build liaison for Global Customer and Technical Support
  • Managed internal and external quarterly and product training programs for employees.
  • Created and delivered internal training
  • SABA Administration
  • Eroom Administration
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunicationStakeholder Management

Raytheon

Training and Leadership Program Management Consultant/DAU Liason

Apr 2006Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Waltham, MA

  • Managed multiple complex technical programs, projects, and initiatives affecting area goals and objectives.
  • Drive the creation and management of cross-functional leadership teams; facilitating, coordinating and leading cross-functional teams to complete a variety of technical program plans, tasks, and milestones.
  • Define priorities and resources allocated to programs, projects and/or initiatives.
  • Maintain an awareness of industry trends, business conditions and internal processes and practices to ensure the success of complex programs and initiatives.
  • DAU Laison at Ft. Belvoir, VA.
  • Logistics
  • Event management
  • Training instructor
  • Educational services
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisSituational LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication+1

Lockebridge

Marketing Manager

Aug 2005Apr 2006 · 8 mos · Lexington, MA

  • Managed all internal and external communications.
  • Branding/brand development.
  • Developed marketing plan and budget.
  • Supported various departments with marketing projects.
  • Website development, design, and implementation.
  • Technical support (Website development and implementation, general A+, etc).
  • Accounting with Quick Books.
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisSituational LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication+1

Sunbelt business brokers

Marketing Director

Mar 2005Aug 2005 · 5 mos

  • Marketing Communications Manager/Director for the largest division of Sunbelt world- wide.
  • Managed all internal and external communications.
  • Branding for four divisions (Print and web).
  • Developed and managed marketing plan and budget for four divisions.
  • Supported over 30 brokers with tailored marketing campaigns (Direct Mail, Internet, Advertising).
  • Audited purchasing collateral plans and renegotiated contracts, saving the company money.
  • Left Sunbelt to join the former M&A manager over at LockeBridge
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisSituational LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication+1

Xanalys

Corporate Administrator

Jan 2003Jan 2004 · 1 yr

  • Logistics
  • Marketing
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisSituational LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication+1

United van lines

IT Manager

Feb 2001Oct 2001 · 8 mos

  • Managed 120 Users on 2, AS400 servers.
  • IT Support Hardware/Software for United Vanlines and Mayflower Transit for several offices.
  • Responsible for IT budget.
Business AnalysisScrumData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunicationStakeholder Management

Education

Purdue Global

Information Technology Management — Information Technology

University of Oxford

International Studies: Globalization — International Relations and Diplomacy

Newbury College

Computer Science — Computer Science/Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix

Information Technology — Information Technology

Roger Williams University

Parent Leadership Training Institute

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