Ray Bridges, PMP®

Senior Project Manager

Atlanta, US.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Project Manager with 10 years of experience, adept at leading complex, cross-functional technology projects. Successfully managed portfolios exceeding $5M, consistently achieving over 96% on-time and within-budget delivery. Expert in Hybrid methodologies, Ray drives significant operational efficiencies and leads high-performing teams of 15+ to ensure strategic alignment and project success.

Work

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Summary

Directed the end-to-end lifecycle for 16 enterprise initiatives over 24 months, overseeing requirements gathering, planning, and implementation to achieve 96% on-time delivery against all scope and quality KPIs, while serving as a key liaison between technical and business teams.

Highlights

Led AI and automation projects that boosted operational efficiency by 8% and reduced manual data processing by over 20 hours per week.

Implemented a proactive risk management framework using RAID logs and detailed roadmaps, reducing project delays by 13.7% and limiting scope changes by 12.2%.

Automated executive reporting with a KPI tracking system and Power BI dashboards, providing clear leadership visibility and saving the PMO 8 hours of manual work weekly.

Improved collaboration and cut project rework by 18% by clearly translating complex requirements between technical and business teams.

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Summary

Managed a portfolio of 15+ technology projects, overseeing strategic planning, scope control, and risk mitigation to consistently achieve 98% on-time and 95% on-budget delivery, and spearheaded the company-wide migration to Microsoft Project Online and Power BI.

Highlights

Drove data-driven project prioritization by analyzing financial and performance metrics, leading to a 10% increase in projects delivering measurable business value (ROI).

Developed and deployed a new-hire training program for enterprise systems, increasing team productivity by 17.1% within the first 90 days.

Coordinated UAT phases for 10 major software rollouts, utilizing Azure DevOps to validate requirements and achieve a 95% defect resolution rate pre-launch.

Created live dashboards via Microsoft Project Online and Power BI, providing real-time visibility into 15+ projects and improving strategic decision-making.

Education

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA, United States of America
Bachelor of Arts Economics

Certificates

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google

PMP® - Project Management Professional

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Google

Skills

Project Management & Methodologies

Full Project Lifecycle Management, Risk Management (RAID), Scope Management, Budgeting & Forecasting, Resource Allocation, Portfolio Management, KPI Tracking, Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), Waterfall, Hybrid Methodologies, PMO Governance & Process Improvement, Reporting & Documentation, Portfolio Planning.

Technical & Data

AI & Automation Initiatives, Digital Transformation Strategy, SaaS Implementation & Migration, Data Analytics (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, QUERY), Vector AI Database (Redis, MongoDB), Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Numpy, etc.), Web Design (HTML), CMS Platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace), No Code Automation Tools (Zapier, Make, Airtable, Appsheet), Google Web Analytics, SEO (Semrush, Ahrefs), AI Prompting (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude), No Code Platform (Lovable, Firebase, Bubble).

Software & Tools

Microsoft Project, Project Online, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Trello, ServiceNow, Power BI, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Google Docs, Gemini, Google Sheets, Google Slides, NotebookLM), CRM Tools, Sales Forecasting Systems.

Leadership & Communication

Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Technical & Business Liaison, Requirements Interpretation, Executive Reporting & Communications, Issue Resolution, Negotiation, Influence, Relationship Management, Relationship-Building Skills, Team Collaboration, Client Interaction, Interpersonal Skills.

Strategic & Cognitive

Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Strategic Guidance, Revenue Growth, Performance Monitoring, Measurable Results, Industry Trends, Market Dynamics, Product Lifecycle, Design Thinking, Disruptive Thinking, Innovation Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Curious Mindset, Quality Compliance, Solutions-Oriented Mindset, Decision-Making Skills.