Dawn Conrad

Background

About Dawn Conrad

Project Manager with over 10 years of success leading diverse IT programs and projects; aligning user and business requirements with technical solutions resulting in improved systems, processes and production. • Recognized for skills in managing all phases of the project life cycle as well as using different software development methodologies based on best fit for project. • Excel in liaising between business and technical areas with ability to create strategic partnerships to merge customer needs with business requirements to achieve goals. • Mature leadership with experience leading cross-functional and global teams; ensuring high-quality and successful projects that meet requirements and deliver results within time, budget and scope. • Excellent communicator that can leverage technical and business acumen and target communications based on audience to communicate effectively to all levels from business executive to user. CORE COMPENTENCIES • Project and Program Management • Communications • Management / Leadership of Global Teams • Problem Solving /Critical Thinking • Detail Oriented • Process Reengineering • Contractor Management / Relations • Customer Service Focused • Business Analysis/Requirements • Organization / Planning CERTIFICATIONS PMP, Project Management Professional Certification Business Analyst Certification CLEARANCE DHS Clearance - Active Secret Clearance - Active