Zahra Sadr, PMP

Project Manager, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2Y5

zahrasadr@yahoo.com, +1 416 878 0373, https://www.linkedin.com/in/zahra-sadr

Summary

Results-oriented Project Manager with a proven track record in leading and delivering key projects while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in leading stakeholder engagement, overseeing sourcing and procurement, and conducting effective risk assessments. A motivated professional actively seeking challenges to further enhance skills, drive continuous learning and growth, and make substantial contributions to organizational success.

Skills

Successfully managed multiple projects valued at $4 million+.

Improved project lead-time and budget efficiency by 15%+.

Prepared and presented progress, status, risk issues, and solution analysis to leadership and stakeholders.

Strong negotiation, interpersonal, report writing, written and oral communication skills.

Motivated teams and resolved conflicts.

Monitored performance, influenced stakeholders, and negotiated to achieve business objectives.

Sourced materials, teams, and technology from external vendors.

Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Personable, professional, enthusiastic, committed, and resourceful.

Performance monitoring and oversight of project work.

Results-oriented and focused on delivering business value early and often.

Data-driven mindset, with expertise in managing project plans, budgets, scope changes and tracking project health, expenses, and performance metrics to resolve and escalate risk.

Leading the team successfully in an Agile environment and always looking at how the team can get faster, more efficient, and stronger using Agile methodologies, frameworks, and best practices for delivering successful projects by helping teams improve.

Extensive Client-facing experience.

Effectively Negotiated contracts and/or change orders with clients.

Proficient in Risk management, continuously mitigating external and internal risks.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional delivery teams and effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project Planner, and Jira.

Experience working with PDM and PLM.

Extensive experience in Infor LN (ERP) in manufacturing.

Languages

English: Fluent

French: Working Proficiency

Experience

Project Manager

Armstrong Fluid Technology, Jul 2021 - Present

o Leading projects from initiation to completion. Align with internal and external stakeholders and gain the resources needed to execute high-impact projects.

o Execute scrum & project management routines, and events, and monitor value delivered against schedule, budget, scope, and cost variance ??? accountable for timely deliverables, change requests, and managing project risks and issues.

o Effectively bring teams together. Influence how an individual works with the broader team to ensure they operate as a high-performing, cross-functional team.

o Establish a solid and trusted relationship with both our internal teams (Product Managers, Solutions Architects, Designers, Developers, QAs, etc.) and external customers.

o Demonstrate strong consulting expertise by strategically leading crucial conversations regarding project timelines and budget. Ensure that decisions prioritize the budget and goals of the project.

o Foster a client-centric approach to project delivery, ensuring teams and clients are adopting agile practices where applicable, while respecting the constraints of the client.

o Strong ability to leverage quantitative and qualitative approaches to risk management, identifying impediments to project success early, articulating urgency and impact to project milestones and driving the determination of timely and necessary actions.

o Continuously improve project delivery processes and methodologies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

o Willing to travel up to 25% to meet customers and partners across North America (global travel may be required).

Project Coordinator

Armstrong Fluid Technology, Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

o Assist with monthly reporting, invoice management, monitoring, and administration.

o Support planning, preparation, and maintenance of project team schedules.

o Update work plans: maintain project issues log and databases and estimate activity duration and risks.

o Escalate plan deviations and potential setbacks to prioritize project objectives.

o Monitor project costs, and forecasts, and update project plans.

o Monitor and control project management processes and deliverables.

o Recommend changes to project planning, monitoring, and control processes to facilitate project delivery.

o Assist in outsourcing training for the project team.

o Manage project administration tasks, including coordinating meetings and taking meeting minutes.

o Distribute communication releases and maintain project tracking logs.

o Identify inconsistencies and gaps in project portfolio actuals and forecasts.

o Prepare requests for changes to systems and processes.

o Investigate and recommend solutions for project system/process-related problems and inquiries.

o Assist in the project closing phase, ensuring completion of deliverables and documenting lessons learned.

o Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) based on business value.

o Assist the Purchasing/Sourcing department in vendor qualification, selection, and procurement management.

Mechanical Designer

Armstrong Fluid Technology, Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

o Created 3D models and drawings for HVAC projects.

o Collaborated with the project management team to maintain schedules.

o Worked with buyers/planners and production managers to ensure timely order completion.

o Collaborated with other teams to obtain necessary data for ongoing problem-solving and database building.

Team Supervisor

ATELKA (ttec), July 2016 - Feb 2018

Customer Service Representative

ATELKA (ttec), July 2014 - July 2016

Sales Representative

ATELKA (ttec), Mar 2012 - July 2014

Education

Environmental Design

Bachelor's degree, Universit?? du Qu??bec ?? Montr??al, 2009 - 2013

LANCEMENT D'UNE ENTREPRISE

Certificate, Centre de formation professionnelle des Riverains, 2014

Web Development

Diploma, Herzing College, 2015 - 2016

Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)??

Project Management Institute, Issued Dec 2020 - Expires Dec 2026

Certification ID: 2934266

Work Status in Canada: Citizen