Scott Melanson

Background

About Scott Melanson

SENIOR LEADER focused in PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT and PRODUCT MANAGEMENT. I easily identify gaps, uncover opportunities, and develop and implement solutions. To do this, I build consensus toward a common goal and achieve objectives in a timely manner. Handling multiple tasks and projects at one time comes easily to me, as is dealing with changing expectations in a high-pressure environment. As an inclusive and enthusiastic senior leader, I bring broad corporate and military perspective to strategy development and project execution. Known as highly skilled at analysis and managing complex, critical programs to create better outcomes for clients and stakeholders, I am able to succeed by engaging key business partners, maximizing resources, and creating a highly-collaborative work environment. Also, I possess strong experience in supply chain, IT, and technical projects. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • Ran RFP resulting in a 17% cost savings on Customer Experience (CX) program with $1.8M+ budgeted yearly • Led implementation and training of Agile framework for Enterprise product team to track new business line implementations and manage backlog of existing programs for platform enhancements • Led Data Migration to new system for over 70 executive memos and thousands of key artifacts, performing 1st round QA, coordinating 50+ meetings with senior partners / directors to track 2nd round QA and completion status, and requesting accountable owners and executives’ approvals; project required 100% data accuracy and high quality assurance with data validation SKILLS AND EXPERTISE: Brokerage / Finance End-to-End Product Owner Strategic Planning Experience Presentation Skills Expense Management Management Experience Culture Influence Report Development Data Analysis Strategic Direction Process Improvement Implementations Operating Procedures Agile, Scrum, Kanban Risk Management Strategic Initiatives System Migration Project Management Talent Development Coaching and Mentoring Building High Performing Teams