Rachel G.

Technical Program Manager

Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States7 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of experience in technical program management.
Expert in aligning executives and streamlining complex programs.
Certified Yoga Therapist with a focus on sustainable performance.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Technical Program Manager with expertise in SaaS and organizational transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Planning & ExecutionOrganizational TransformationChange Management & Enterprise AdoptionPortfolio Governance & PrioritizationExecutive Stakeholder Alignment

Other Skills

Public Speaking & Thought LeadershipCurriculum & Training DesignTrauma-Informed LeadershipValue Realization & ROI AnalysisData-driven Decision MakingBusiness Case Development & ROI AnalysisTrauma Informed CareYoga TherapySomatic PsychologyPMO DevelopmentYogaSolution DevelopmentSDLCCall CenterPMBOK

About

I bring over 25 years of experience as a Senior Technical Program Manager and strategic advisor within Fortune 500 organizations, leading large scale, complex initiatives and turning ambiguity into execution. I have partnered with leaders at Microsoft, AT&T, JPMorgan Chase, Discover, Walgreens, CVS, HSBC, Johnson Controls, and Expedia to align executives, streamline programs, reduce costs, and deliver measurable results. That work shaped how I lead. Clear thinking. Strong communication. Calm under pressure. A deep ability to bring order to chaos and move people toward shared outcomes. Alongside my corporate career, I am a certified Yoga Therapist currently completing my second masters while finishing clinical training. My work focuses on nervous system regulation, trauma informed care, and sustainable human performance. Today, I work at the intersection of systems and humans: • Program, product, and operational leadership for organizations navigating change • Yoga Therapy and somatic based interventions for individuals and teams under chronic stress or high demand environments I am currently open to: • Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, Product Operations, or Operations roles • Yoga Therapy roles, clinical placements, and organizational wellness or performance based engagements Remote or hybrid. Contract or full time.

Experience

7 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Zonar systems

Senior Technical Program Manager | Strategy & Transformation | Executive Alignment

Dec 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Directed portfolio of data services and infrastructure programs, guiding re-architecture efforts critical to the company’s growth strategy.
Partnered with executives in quarterly roadmap reviews, influencing priorities, investments, and enterprise direction.
Drove complex, cross-functional programs from inception to delivery, aligning product, engineering, and sales teams around shared objectives.
Led the shared data services organization (infrastructure, APIs, and data services), ensuring scalability, reliability, and business value.
Conducted executive-level lessons learned and strategic reviews, embedding continuous improvement into organizational culture.

Strategic Planning & ExecutionPublic Speaking & Thought LeadershipCurriculum & Training DesignPortfolio Governance & PrioritizationOrganizational TransformationTrauma-Informed Leadership+2

Johnson controls

Sr. Release Manager (Strategy & Transformation - OpenBlue)

Nov 2019 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Partnered with senior leadership to shape the early strategy of OpenBlue, a global platform transforming buildings into intelligent, sustainable, and secure environments. Directed governance and release strategy to align engineering initiatives with corporate transformation goals, ensuring investments supported long-term business value. Chaired executive forums (CAB, milestone reviews, go/no-go sessions) to guide portfolio prioritization, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Established communication frameworks that strengthened stakeholder confidence and transparency across global teams.
Championed process modernization and methodology adoption, positioning Johnson Controls as a leader in connected technology and sustainability innovation.

Strategic Planning & ExecutionData-driven Decision MakingChange Management & Enterprise AdoptionPortfolio Governance & PrioritizationOrganizational TransformationBusiness Case Development & ROI Analysis+1

Discover

Senior Program Manager, PMO

Jul 2019 – Nov 2019 · 4 mos

Acted as strategic liaison between business and IT, aligning PMO projects with enterprise priorities. Supported portfolio governance and resource allocation to maximize ROI on initiatives.

Portfolio Governance & PrioritizationOrganizational Transformation

Jpmorganchase

Vice President, Marketing Analytics Platform (MAP)

May 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

Drove strategic data initiatives in Hadoop and GreenPlum to shape marketing insights and growth. Partnered with executives to optimize fiscal responsibility and embed agile practices across analytics. Delivered platform improvements tied directly to customer acquisition and productivity gains.

Portfolio Governance & PrioritizationExecutive Stakeholder Alignment

Bmw group

Senior Program Manager, IPA Program

Dec 2017 – Feb 2018 · 2 mos

Managed global executive stakeholder alignment across North America and Europe. Facilitated strategic collaboration between BMW and Microsoft to accelerate innovation.

Portfolio Governance & PrioritizationExecutive Stakeholder Alignment

Expedia group

Senior Release Manager

Aug 2015 – May 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

Directed AWS cloud adoption strategy, balancing scalability, compliance, and cost optimization. Guided portfolio of release/security programs aligned to long-term enterprise growth.

Strategic Planning & ExecutionPortfolio Governance & Prioritization