ROBERT WOODS

• Leading and developing modern portfolio strategies to deliver what the customer wants, and the organizations I work with can benefit from.
• Facilitated organizations in identifying optimal methods for delivering business and customer value.
• Guide long-term resilience-building through tailored consulting services.
• Implemented Business Agility strategies to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Designed and facilitated workshops for organizational leaders.
• Led Agile Transformation Recovery efforts to restore project momentum and efficiency.
• Promoted product-based delivery frameworks, improving time-to-market for clients.
• Managed Agile Change Management initiatives to foster adaptability within teams.
• Executed pragmatic scaling solutions to support growth in diverse environments.
• Provided support to executive leadership in developing strategic plans for long-term growth opportunities.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable objectives that align with organizational goals.
• Developed and implemented organizational effectiveness plans to improve employee performance.
• Conducted needs assessments of organizational structures, processes, and systems.

Led teams of consultants to enhance organizational effectiveness in delivering strategic client and company goals.

• Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
• Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
• Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
• Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
• Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
• Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
• Facilitated team training, coaching, and development initiatives for improved performance.
• Developed and assessed metrics to expedite decision-making processes.
• Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
• Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
• Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
• Created and maintained ALM tools including Jira, Jira Align, Rally, CA, and ADO.
• Drove organizational change management efforts and streamlined communication strategies.

• Streamlined operations and infrastructure for global manufacturing organization across multiple countries.
• Led a team of five in restructuring traditional ITSM operations into a cross-functional, high-performing system.
• Developed and implemented adaptive Agile ITSM strategy to enhance operational efficiency.
• Trained employees globally to adopt Agile practices and methodologies.
• Established Lean and Agile PMO strategy to improve project outcomes.
• Scaled agility and governance by aligning Agile strategy with ITIL standards.
• Evaluated existing systems and processes against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
• Reviewed existing policies and procedures to suggest necessary improvements.
• Provided advice on operational processes, business development initiatives, organizational changes and other areas of improvement.
• Provided mentorship to senior leadership, facilitating organizational modernization efforts.
• Reduced decision-making timeframes, hand-off delays, tool count, and in-flight initiatives through strategic prioritization.

• Led transformational efforts with companies in manufacturing, retail, and finance sectors to improve operational effectiveness.
• Designed Product and Portfolio delivery strategies for improved outcomes.
• Developed organizational strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Established effective organizational structure strategies.
• Facilitated training at all levels of the organization to elevate performance.
• Led change management and communication strategies to facilitate transitions.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for optimal pricing structure.
• Actively participated in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance brand visibility and business growth.
• Managed company finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to stakeholders.
• Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.

• Led and mentored a team of Enterprise Agile coaches in nationwide organizational transformations.
• Tailored scaling methods to meet unique client needs across diverse industries.
• Facilitated advanced product and portfolio management techniques, and rapid product launches.
• Championed transformations within Product and Project Delivery Offices.
• Developed enterprise course curriculum to enhance training effectiveness.
• Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
• Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
• Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
• Built strategic partnerships to expand organizational reach and influence.
• Oversaw financial performance of the practice, including budgeting, forecasting, billing and collections activities, accounts receivable management.
• Provided onsite coaching, training, and mentoring for clients to ensure successful implementation.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
• Spearheaded the development and launch of new products or services.

• Transformed technology delivery from Waterfall to Agile methodologies as Internal Agile Lead and Program Director.
• Established Agile Project Services Department from traditional PMO structure.
• Trained and coached teams and leadership on Agile practices.
• Consulted on team formation, including integration of third-party contractors.
• Scaled Agile methods across multiple teams for enhanced collaboration.
• Designed and implemented Secure Agile Lifecycle strategy in partnership with Infosec.
• Streamlined Product Delivery capabilities by utilizing continuous improvement metrics.
• Created Agile PMO from inception and mentored PMO director and team.
• Monitored team performance metrics such as velocity, throughput, cycle time.
• Provided guidance on the use of tools like JIRA to track progress, manage tasks, and identify areas of improvement.
• Advised teams on how to optimize their workflow using techniques like pair programming, continuous integration, and test-driven development.