Evan Smith
Principal Consultant
Business Operations Improvement: Strong analytical skills demonstrated by reducing staffing process cycle time by 700% and streamlining restaurant onboarding from three months to twenty minutes.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Developed strong communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders, senior management, vendors, and corporate customers, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout project lifecycles.
IT Experience: Hands-on experience in managing large-scale IT projects in various industries such as banking, manufacturing, life sciences, and online food services, enabling him to adapt strategies to meet diverse client needs.
Certification and Education: Holds an MBA and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, along with several industry-recognized certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC).
Recognition and Awards: Recipient of numerous awards for excellence in project management and contributions to organizational success, including the Coca-Cola Red Thread Award and Seamless Employee of the Year.
Evan's ability to bridge traditional project management and Agile methodologies positions him as a strategic asset capable of leading organizations through complex transformations and ensuring successful project outcomes.
Evan F. Smith is an accomplished product delivery leader with over 20 years of extensive experience in the information technology sector, specializing in project management and digital transformation. With a proven ability to lead and manage large teams of project managers, Evan has successfully driven project management disciplines and implemented best practice standards across various organizations.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Project Management Leadership: Managed over 110 projects, including a $39 million budget project with multiple subcomponents. Proven track record in establishing and standing up project management offices (PMOs) at multiple companies.
Agile and SAFe Methodologies: Nine years of hands-on experience with SAFe methodologies, including six years as a Release Train Engineer (RTE). Experienced in coaching teams on Scrum and Agile best practices to enhance project delivery success and improve operational efficiency.