Jeff Sorensen
Roseville
Summary
Seasoned project manager with a robust background in quality assurance and web development, skilled in fostering effective communication, motivation, and empowerment within teams. Excels in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a keen ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances while proactively identifying and mitigating project roadblocks. Recognized for delivering exceptional quality and ownership, ensuring outstanding outcomes and client satisfaction on every project. Committed to driving success through strategic planning and meticulous execution, consistently meeting deadlines and staying within budget.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Software Project Manager
Nerdery
11.2017 - Current
- Lead and manage cross functional teams on site rebuilds, mobile web applications, APIs and marketing campaigns
- Use Agile methodologies to improve team productivity, project visibility and gather client input and feedback
- Provide ongoing project risk assessment to identify and avoid project roadblocks
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path during each project’s life cycle
- Primary point of contact for all clients. Budget and planning discussions and scope of work creation
- Provide technical and CMS support to clients
- Manage and mentor project managers
Director of Project Management
space150
09.2005 - 11.2017
- Worked closely with key stakeholders to finalize budgets, assumptions, and scope requirements
- Created and updated project schedules, aligning resource skill sets with project requirements
- Provided weekly status and budget reports to clients and Sr. management
- Ensured project objectives were achieved on time and within budget
- Provided ongoing project risk assessment to identify and avoid project roadblocks
- Identified and managed project dependencies and critical path during each project’s life cycle
- Provided technical support to clients and wrote functional specification and training documentation
- Researched and implemented new processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the core project management team
- Managed and mentored project managers
- Associate Director of Project Management
- Sr. Project Manager
- Project Manager
- Technical Project Manager and Quality Assurance
Project Manager
James Tower
10.2004 - 09.2005
- Gathered project requirements and defined project scope to write estimates and statements of work
- Collaborated with project team to meet client expectations, provided deliverables on time, and within budget
- Managed multiple projects, each consisting of a unique development team
- Provided detailed communication with clients and programmers
- Created project plans using MS Project to allocate resources and manage tasks as well as provide current project status to the development team
- Email and Direct Mail Marketing Campaigns
- Social and Paid Media Campaigns
- Full Site Redesign and Re-platform
- App Development
- Video Production
- Interactive experiences at US Bank Stadium and Xcel Energy Center
- Custom Administrative tools for reporting and site management
Quality Assurance Technician
James Tower
03.2002 - 10.2004
- Performed functional and automated testing on all applications and projects developed at James Tower
- Created test cases and test plans for applications tested
- Collaborated with project team members to coordinate testing schedules and meet required due dates
Web Developer
James Tower
04.2000 - 03.2002
- Development and maintenance of hosted web sites and applications
- Created administrative and reporting tools for internal and client usage
- Collaborated with programming managers and project managers to discuss and establish design requirements
- Developed projects under time constraints and met project deadlines
- Wrote SQL statements and created stored procedures using MS SQL Server
- Use of JavaScript for form validation and error handling
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Web Development
South Central Technical College
North Mankato, MN01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Moorhead, MN01.1996
Skills
- Proactive leadership
- Effective communicator
- Long-term planning
- Project timeline management
- Financial budget oversight
- Agile project management
- Experienced with MS Project and Smartsheet
- Proficient in managing content across Sitecore, Drupal, and WordPress
Certification
- PMC Level I - Pragmatic Institute, April 2023
Timeline
Sr. Software Project Manager
Nerdery
11.2017 - Current
Director of Project Management
space150
09.2005 - 11.2017
Project Manager
James Tower
10.2004 - 09.2005
Quality Assurance Technician
James Tower
03.2002 - 10.2004
Web Developer
James Tower
04.2000 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Associate of Applied Science - Web Development
South Central Technical College