Jason Barrett

As a Project Manager, I bring over 14 years of valuable experience in driving large-scale projects to successful completion. My expertise lies in strategic planning, risk management and steering multidisciplinary teams towards shared objectives. 
Throughout my career, I've consistently excelled in high-stakes environments, turning around stalled initiatives and achieving results promptly. A testament to my abilities is the successful deployment of multiple Enterprise Data Warehouse enhancements in a vendor role, eliciting 98+% Customer Satisfaction scores. 
My robust communication skills have enabled me to build highly skilled teams from scratch amidst challenging conditions like 'The Great Resignation', and my knack for stakeholder management has been instrumental in securing executive buy-ins on crucial projects. I've accustomed to controlling $1M+ budgets and keeping them in control, demonstrating my adeptness at down-to-the-penny Financial Management and effective Change Control. 
Another feather in my cap is effectively utilizing hybrid project methodologies and coaching first-time project resources, instilling quality management practices among them. This along with mentoring other Project Managers underscores my leadership qualities and commitment to nurturing talent. If you're seeking a seasoned professional who can take charge of critical projects and navigate through complexities with ease while delivering quantifiable results, let's connect. As someone who thrives on challenges, I'm always ready for the next big assignment!

Versatile Project Manager with over 14 years of experience in diverse applications and industries, spanning start-ups to multinational corporations, across various roles within the Project Management spectrum. Enhanced by multiple certifications and certificates, including PMP and advanced Agile management, I am a full-service PM accustomed to delivering strategic initiatives through robust communication, meticulous execution, team building, and forward-leaning leadership. Excels in any environment, consistently achieving quality results.

Skills Include: 

Project Management, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Information Technology (IT), Strategic Initiatives, Business Development, Organizational Change, Promotes Project Management Maturity, Waterfall & Hybrid Expertise, Agile & Lean Start-up Experienced,  Costing & Budget Control Expert, Vendor Management, Enterprise Infrastructure Experienced, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experienced, Quality Management Focused, Stakeholder Relationship Driven, Resource Coaching and Mentoring. 

Education:

Advanced Agile Project Management Certificate | University of Waterloo Continuing Education | July 2020

Advanced Certificate in Project Management | McMaster University Continuing Education| December 2012

Associate of Science in Game Design & Development | Full Sail University | June 2003

Diploma in Information Technology Specialist | Canadian Business College | November 2001

Certifications:

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) | Scrum Alliance | September 2019

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) | Scrum Alliance | September 2019

Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) | Kanban University | July 2019

Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute (PMI) | March 2019