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Stephen Goren

Scottsdale

Summary

Brings a hands-on technical background, spanning software development lifecycle (SDLC), UAT, and analysis. Started as a software engineer and evolved into a project management leadership role as a CSM, with emphasis on front-end business requirements analysis, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, within both Agile and Waterfall project methodologies. Industry experience includes Aerospace, Performance Materials, Healthcare, Finance, Supply Chain, Technology, and Compliance—experience working with and leading onshore and offshore resources. Talented professional brings proven abilities in end-to-end project management. Expert in identifying and mitigating risks, reaching milestones, and managing deliverables. Highly organized leader with great attention to detail.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Integration Project Manager

NTT Data
01.2025 - Current

Managed overall project plan for M&A initiative to transition R&O facility to Honeywell.

Implemented four applications and SAP, overseeing critical infrastructure tasks.

  • Conducted evaluations of hardware and software solutions to develop estimates, negotiate contracts and make effective selections.
  • Created status reports detailing progress against timeline milestones and budget constraints.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
  • Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses, and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
  • Updated network systems to support secure company operations and eliminate hacking.
  • Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
  • Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
  • Provided technical guidance and support on software development lifecycle processes such as requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and deployment.
  • Completed thorough risk assessments and deployed management and response strategies to prevent roadblocks.
  • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency.
  • Configured and installed SAP printers to ensure operational readiness.
  • Facilitated connections for over 70 devices to LAN, enhancing network efficiency.
  • Monitored project plan tasks across multiple IT areas including networking and mobility.
  • Ensured application security remediation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinated efforts for IT infrastructure enhancements, encompassing servers and SharePoint.

IT Project Manager/Service Delivery Lead

NTT Data
01.2023 - 12.2024

Directed development of Freight & Logistics SAP enhancements, including xTRACK for shipment visibility.

Forecasted annual savings of $1M while managing a $600K development budget.

  • Oversaw 12 cross-functional team members to ensure timely project milestone delivery.
  • Managed all project phases from initiation to closure, including testing and implementation.

IT Project Manager/Service Delivery Team Leader

NTT Data
01.2007 - 12.2023

Led internal tool development utilizing Appian software to automate data entry and pricing, achieving $200K annual ROI while managing a $800K budget with 20 cross-functional team members.

Completed four to five projects annually valued between $500K and $2M, generating $200K yearly savings by consistently delivering under budget.

Directed SAP data migration during site closure impacting over 200 employees, balancing data loads while reconfiguring SAP for business needs, resulting in significant savings.

Oversaw project management for large-scale compliance builds critical to a $5B line of business, coordinating 50+ global resources and resolving communication challenges and legal variations.

Managed infrastructure spinoff of Resideo from Honeywell, valued at $6B, acquiring hardware and implementing split across five US and Mexico sites.

Education

B.S. - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Diploma - Computer Programming

Chubb Institute of Technology
Parsippany, NJ

A.A.S. - Business Management

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ

Skills

  • Crisis management
  • Documentation
  • Disaster Recovery
  • End User Training
  • Application Development
  • Prototyping
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Waterfall & Agile Methodoligies
  • Best Practices
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Partner management
  • Staffing & Scheduling
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Presentation Skills
  • SharePoint
  • MS Teams
  • JIRA
  • IT PPM
  • MS Project
  • MS Office
  • Project management
  • Budget management
  • Risk assessment
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Change management
  • Data migration
  • Vendor management
  • Team leadership
  • Compliance management
  • Resource allocation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Cost estimation
  • IT infrastructure
  • Business analysis
  • Integration planning
  • ERP implementation
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Requirements analysis
  • Data integration
  • Software development
  • Scope definition
  • Requirements gathering
  • Stakeholder management
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Project
  • Team building
  • Requirements writing
  • Business case development
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Project scheduling
  • Resource coordination
  • Mind mapping
  • Task prioritization
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Scope management
  • Analytical skills
  • Cost control
  • Technical presentations
  • Information technology management
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Written communication
  • Project planning
  • Agile methodology
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Gantt charts
  • Idea development and brainstorming
  • Scrum master
  • Risk management
  • Budget control
  • Financial analysis

Additional Qualifications

  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership Skills
  • Forecasting
  • Budgeting
  • Cost Planning
  • Resource Allocation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Integration Project Manager

NTT Data
01.2025 - Current

IT Project Manager/Service Delivery Lead

NTT Data
01.2023 - 12.2024

IT Project Manager/Service Delivery Team Leader

NTT Data
01.2007 - 12.2023

B.S. - Information Technology

University of Phoenix

Diploma - Computer Programming

Chubb Institute of Technology

A.A.S. - Business Management

Middlesex County College
Stephen Goren