Sarah Patton

Background

About Sarah Patton

Experienced team member with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Team Building, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, and Project Management. • Provides direction and support to the project team • Sets up tools to manage projects, track progress, and stay on schedule • Enforces project standards and good project management principles • Responsible for planning, overseeing, and documenting all aspects of assigned projects • Ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date regarding scope and direction of each project • Ensure project team members and vendors are meeting expectations • Keep project teams motivated, resolve conflicts, and find solutions • Work with project sponsors to develop a project plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the project • Define required resources for each project • Work with project team to estimate task durations to develop a realistic timeline • Document and manage project risks • Assist project sponsor in the development of the project scope, deliverables, success criteria, and closing requirements • Member of PMO which provides direct management and support of organizational projects • Manage projects within the Project Management Center (PMC) • Work with business units to define resource and time requirements for project tasks • Responsible for ensuring adherence to the project schedule • Keep management and project team informed of progress or any significant concerns regarding all areas of the project scope • Establish and maintain effective communication with project team members, vendors, and senior management