Ginger S. Kenney

27 Stiles Terrace   ·   Newton, Massachusetts 02459

617-964-4794 (h)   ·   617-230-7116 (c)
gkenney@attbi.com

 

SUMMARY

Senior Project Manager experienced in software development from pre-sales and requirements definition through implementation and delivery. Successful management of projects utilizing large package implementations as well as cutting-edge technologies. Managed both small teams and teams of 20–50 people from consulting, client, and vendor organizations, and activities that encompassed software development, QA, and business process changes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Industry expertise includes utilities and energy, e-commerce, finance and insurance, cargo and logistics, printing and publishing, and manufacturing. Post-secondary educational governance and leadership experience.

EXPERIENCE

2001-2002              G. Kenney & Associates

Independent consulting.

Principal

·         For Sasaki Associates, a leader in architecture, landscape architecture, and multidisciplinary planning and design – Developed a book proposal and now co-authoring a book on campus planning. Providing overall project management; writing; editing; facilitating partner meetings on book-related matters. Book proposal has been accepted by a major publisher; currently negotiating terms of contract.

·         For a software package vendor – For its first major package implementation outside its traditional market, developed an approach to scope management and change management; reviewed and helped revise overall project plan to reflect a phased approach.

1999-2000              NetGenesis Corp.

NetGenesis provides software and services to analyze Web site traffic and e-customer behavior.

Director – Engagement Manager – Project Manager

·         As Engagement Proposal Practice Leader, coordinated the input of Account Managers, Systems Engineers, Engagement Managers, and worked directly with clients to create proposals for consulting engagements that were anticipated to be large, complex, or strategic. Initiated methodologies, templates, and standards for proposals and statements of work, and created methods and models for estimating consulting engagements.

·         As Director of Implementation Services, built a new organization of implementation consultants who specialize in installing, configuring, and customizing NetGenesis’ software for clients. Created the first set of standards for specification, coding, documentation, and delivery of Services products.

·         Project manager for the development of an entirely new suite of training courses in conjunction with NetGenesis' new OLAP-based product. The project was completed on schedule and budget.

·         Engagement manager for several key client engagements.

1996-1999              Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc.

CTP was a preeminent technology and business consulting company delivering custom and package-based Internet and client-server computer systems on a fixed-price, fixed-time methodology.

Director (initially Associate Director) – Project Manager – Program Manager

·         Managed all aspects of software implementation program, from presales and initial scheduling and planning of delivery, through facilitation of client meetings, creation of presentations and reports, and design, development, testing, documentation, and delivery of custom and packaged software.

·         Typical projects included:

Program Manager, Customer Information Enterprise-wide system implementation for a utility company. Based on SCT’s Banner CRM package, the project provided software to support all customer interfaces.

·         Coordinated efforts of a team of over 50 people, including Cambridge, client, and vendor staff. Activities included package customization, development of interfaces to 11 systems, data cleansing and data migration, QA, model office, development of new organizational procedures, realigning IT duties and responsibilities, and training across multiple areas of the company.

·         Met Y2K deadline with a smooth implementation in record time for a major Banner installation.

Project Manager, Business Vision and Scoping Workshop for an entire set of back-office systems for a wholesale energy provider preparing for deregulation.

Project Manager, Scope, Requirements Definition, and Package Selection for a Billing System for a major commercial insurance company.

Project Manager, Integrated Systems/ Business Reengineering Planning Workshop for a natural-gas producer and marketer engaged in simultaneous implementation of several major systems (including SAP) along with business restructuring.

1991-1996              Sabre Decision Technologies (American Airlines)

SDT provided sophisticated computer models, systems, and technology consulting for the transportation and travel industries.

Principal – Project Manager – Business Area Delivery Manager

·         Brought into a troubled project to turn it around. Worked with client to develop a complete implemen­tation schedule, standards for delivery, and product acceptance criteria. Delivered software to agreed schedule and standards. Obtained signoff. Client became a reference site.

·         Created new Cargo Revenue Accounting business area and developed it into a multi-million dollar revenue source with clients worldwide. Performed product scoping, definition, and planning; spear­headed technical architecture and database design; delivered customized software; worked with clients through acceptance testing and signoff. Responsible for new business development as well as project implementation. Involved in American Airlines’ SAP implementation.

·         On special assignment to the company's president, developed a set of corporate guidelines for software project management, procedures, and tools. Provided in-house consulting in areas of quality assurance, including configuration management, testing, and software tools.

1995-1997              G. Kenney & Associates

Principal

·         Webmaster, www.sasaki.com and www.touchstones.org. Independent consulting to develop Web skills. Designed, developed, and managed these organizations’ initial Web sites.

Previous Experience

Mirror Systems, Inc.                                Vice President (initially Technical Director)

(subsidiary of Times Mirror Company)

 

Arthur D. Little, Inc.                                 Sr. Consultant

 

Compugraphic, Inc.                                Manager of SW Development, International Engineering

 

Arthur D. Little Systems, Inc.                                                Project Manager, Lead Systems Architect

 

Greenleaf Engineers                                                Consultant, Programmer

INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE AND AFFILIATION

St. John's College, Annapolis MD and Santa Fe NM

1980-1986                                Board of Visitors and Governors

1997-Present                                Alumni Association Board of Directors

1997-Present                                President, Alumni Association Boston Chapter

EDUCATION

Center for Creative Leadership                                Post-doctoral research fellowship in psychology

Harvard University                                Master of Architecture

St. John's College                                B.A., Liberal Arts and Mathematics, Magna cum Laude


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