David Lenertz

David Lenertz, ACT, AEC/CSP, CSM/SMC, CSPO/SPOC, PMP

I have recently completed a contract as Sr. PMO Agile Coach for Signet Jewelers. With an additional 13 plus years of IT related Agile project experience in multiple disciplines, I am looking for an Agile Coaching/Training or Senior Project Manager position in the IT sphere.

I am a certified SCRUM Master (CSM/SMC), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO/SPOC), Agile Certified Expert (ACE/CSP), and Agile Certified Trainer/Coach (ACT). I have worked on numerous enterprise ecommerce, software, and web application development projects from inception through design, development, test, integration, trial, and deployment for several Fortune 8 – 100 clients.

Key Strengths:

• +13 years of experience in leading multiple cross-functional IT projects from planning to closing
• Extensive experience in defining the scope, goals, time management, dependencies, functional processes, and iterative deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Proven track record in planning and executing enterprise-level projects among cross-functional, high-matrix organizations
• Effectively managing multiple priorities, and performing under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. Skilled in project organization and management, problem resolution and data documentation
• Uniquely skilled in understanding and developing innovative solutions to complex business problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills, hard work and dedication have built up my reputation for being positive in decision making, straightforward and honest in communicating while being flexible in problem solving.

As a proven Certified Scrum Master (CSM/SMC), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Agile Expert Certified (AEC), an Agile Certified Trainer/Coach (ACT) and a SAFe/DAD consultant with excellent communication skills and extensive experience in Agile, I professionally conduct/Manage/Coach/Train Agile ceremonies, including but not limited Dependency identification and tracking

I also:

• Utilize Agile Lifecycle Management Tools (e.g. Jira, Rally, Version 1, etc.)
• Provide Agile/Scrum/Kanban advocacy
• Lead Agile/Scrum/Kanban coaching and training
• Hands-on coaching to individual teams in all aspects of Scrum and Kanban - daily routines, self-organization, collaboration, iterative development, managing flow, limiting work in progress (WIP), etc.
• Train Agile coach candidates and may mentor other Agile coaches
• Coach Agile Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Scrum Teams and Executive Sponsors
• Assist in the creation and delivery of Agile training for business and IT resources
• Supports the design of and leads development of the interface and detailed build of the project portfolio management cloud-based tool. This involves building executive-level project status dashboards and visualizations and drill-down reports including building and templating a project start-up kit (milestones, project structure, project templates, issue and risk tracking, reports)
• Builds all logs to track issues, risks, key decisions, and significant change requests
• Serves as PPM subject matter expert for all global PMO delivery team members and support resource for functional project managers
• Develop training and performance support materials for the PPM tool
• Train and/or coordinate training for all users of the global PMO PPM tool
• Administer all access to the global PMO PPM tool including license management and user permissions
• Produce ad-hoc reports per the PMO team’s request
• Advance best practices for scaling Agile frameworks (SAFe and DaD)
• Develop and maintains stakeholder relationships supporting Agile product development
• Remain informed about industry trends and best practices concerning Agile methodologies and maintains on-going personal training in Agile and its related studies
• Experience with assisting teams/organizations in maturing their agile support processes and procedures
• Strive for continual improvement in myself and my teams
• Deliver SAFe, DAD, and OPPM consulting, implementation, and coaching
• Offer Enterprise Agile Transition coaching and training using SAFe, DaD, and other methodologies
• Utilize collocated and offshore distributed delivery models where applicable

I have strong presentation skills and a driving passion for continuous improvement. Utilizing significant interaction with senior management I work with stakeholders to develop user stories, help develop the project roadmap and release plan, establish priorities, define team requirements, and deliver business needs.

I then bring strong leadership to charge and deliver complex business applications, while pushing my teams and the business to exciting growth. All while acting as a team-player, facilitator, and a servant leader that is comfortable dealing with all project members – from the boardroom to the individual team member – all without ego or a personal agenda (other than to make each team the absolute best that they can be).

I am a US Citizen currently living in Houston, Texas and I am open to opportunities throughout the USA. My resume is attached, and more detailed descriptions of job functions for each employer/project are available upon request.

I have extensive experience with enterprise client’s including but not limited to:

• Signet Jewelers – the largest retail jeweler in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain (they own Zales, Kay, Jared, Peoples, and several others) – as PMO Lead and Agile Enterprise Transition Coach
• Fortune 8 McKesson as Lead Scrum Master, Agile Trainer/Coach, and SAFe/DAD consultant
• Handling many other enterprise Waterfall to Agile transitions
• Continuous involvement in the IT, ecommerce, and the software industries
• As well as deep experience with start-ups and SMB’s.

I look forward to talking with you about how my unique abilities may be a perfect solution for your needs. Please email me with any questions, comments, or suggestions.