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Marcela S.
Project Manager

Java
Javascript
Bio

With 14 years of experience in the tech industry spanning customer service to project management, currently coordinating software teams with a focus on agile methodologies. Committed to facilitating project processes and removing impediments in project management and agile implementation. Renowned for creativity, practicality, organizational skills, team spirit, and effective communication. Proficient in business processes and best management practices, with substantial experience as an ERP implementation analyst across various sectors including industrial, retail, wholesale trade, distribution, and services.

  • Coordinator of Information Technology Services
    3/1/2020 - Present

    Led Scrum teams to successfully deliver multiple software development projects, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and Scrum frameworks. Mastery in facilitating all Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Utilized Jira and Confluence for backlog refinement, sprint tracking, and project documentation. Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between developers, designers, QA engineers, and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to identify impediments and implement solutions to maintain team productivity. Effectively managed project timelines, resources, and risks, consistently meeting delivery deadlines. Developed key metrics and reports to monitor team performance and project progress. Proficient in Microsoft Project and Trello for additional project management tasks. Applied a continuous improvement mindset to drive process enhancements and optimize team workflows.

  • Implementation Analyst
    9/1/2016 - 2/1/2020

    Designed ERP system projects, gathered requirements, mapped processes, and conducted data modeling. Studied and implemented systems according to business rules. Developed reports, commission formulas, and pricing configurations. Configured EDI for payment and billing, applied certifications for end-users, and executed simulation and production implementation of projects. Engaged in various commercial, financial, and production control processes.

  • project analyst
    2/1/2008 - 3/1/2012

    Managed monthly profitability indicators for project implementation, identifying deviations from plans and reporting risk situations to guide responsible parties in minimizing schedule impacts. Evaluated, consolidated, and communicated scope change requests for approval. Analyzed project documents and activity status, ensuring consistency between scope, resources, and deadlines. Created detailed reports and supported consultants in various capacities. Defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and planned as well as managed training and development programs. Coordinated the planning of internal processes using project management frameworks and tools to ensure streamlined operations. Developed expertise in project management methodologies and risk assessment techniques.

  • Business Administration at Polytechnic College of Uberlândia
    2005 - 2009

  • Business Administration at Paulista University
    2015 - 2017

  • Information Technology/Information Systems Technology at Estácio
    2020 - 2022

  • Lean Agile Coach Professional at Uniágil
    7/1/2022

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