Project Manager | Helping Women Land Tech PM Roles | your PM bff

Senior Program Manager at Palo Alto Networks. I specialize in navigating ambiguity and stabilizing high-stakes enterprise delivery. In 4 years, I moved from IT Coordinator to Senior Program Management by mastering one thing: Positioning.

I help experienced professionals increase their compensation by 5-6 figures using the experience they already have. You don’t need to start over; you need to be re-positioned.

I operate at the intersection of technical delivery and executive strategy. Whether it’s moving a high-visibility customer from "Red to Green" in 41 days or driving portfolio alignment across Engineering and Product, I focus on the ROI of Every Move.

The Proof: 
• Career: Promoted 3x in 4 years; currently directing program-level coordination for a global cybersecurity leader. 
• Client: Moved a professional from higher-ed to IT PM at $110K after a career gap. 
• Client: Secured $145K tech PM roles for clients in under 8 weeks. 
• Reach: Ranked among the top PM creators in the US with 3.5M+ annual impressions.

Positioning is the only variable you can control. I don’t agree with "entry-level resets." I believe in leverage.

I focus on: 
• Turning chaos into structured delivery paths. 
• Translating technical complexity for C-suite stakeholders. 
• Helping you get paid for the level you are already operating at.

I am building a self-paced program for experienced professionals who want to cross the gap into $150K+ Program and Project leadership roles.

Join the waitlist here: https://stan.store/yonellyg/p/close-the-gap-to-a-100k-pm-role-bisomg46 

For quick clarity: DM PIVOT to identify your salary gap and next move.

Yonelly G.

EC Business Solutions, LLC

Human Resources Consultant - EC Business Solutions (Madison, AL) April 2022 – Present 
•	Strategic Planning – 
o	Provided insights and recommendations on workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention, and development. 
o	Collaborated with senior management to develop HR strategies aligned with the organization goals and objectives.
o	Analyzed current HR processes and identified areas for improvement automation. 
o	Designed and developed efficient HR workflows and processes that align with best practices.

•	Employee Relations – 
o	Developed policies and procedures. 
o	Conducted formal investigations involving all levels of interaction and providing appropriate recommendations to senior business leaders. 

•	Performance Management –
o	Designed and implemented performance appraisal processes and systems.
o	Provided coaching and support to managers and supervisors on conducting effective performance reviews. 
•	Managed special reports coordinating with project leadership and client stakeholders to file Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Plans for a workforce of 33,000+ employees. 
•	Coordinated and recommended employee training using role-based requirements, competency gaps and individual development plans.

Owner

• Led human resource compliance initiatives for 8 companies and 1900+ employees nationwide.
• Performed compliance consulting for multi-functional projects and initiatives.
• Initiatives included the creation of HR policies, Affirmative Action Plans, OFCCP Audits, DOL Audits, EEO-1, and  Reporting.
• Provided technical guidance and direction to leaders and management.
• Audited and reviewed HR documents such as the employee handbook, job descriptions, Summary Plan Descriptions, offer letters, new hire packets, training materials, and disciplinary documents.
• Conducted an in-depth analysis of HR processes and procedures such as recruiting, hiring, pay, and termination practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Contract Negotiations - Represented the company in successful collective bargaining agreement negotiations with labor unions.
• Collaborated with leadership on matters of policy and terms of memoranda of understanding.
• Collaborated with legal counsel and departments in the preparation for and participation in negotiation with employee and labor groups.
• Administered Collective Bargaining Agreement, assuring collective bargaining compliance.
• Served as an expert resource to management regarding labor law and collective bargaining policies.
• Researched and interpreted laws and legal affairs concerning employment to managers, supervisors, and employees.

Human Resources Compliance Manager

Cubic Mission & Performance Solutions

Managed special projects.

Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues.

Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Served as a resource and main point of contact for HR policy/procedure clarification.

Provided guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.

Provided day-to-day performance management guidance to management.

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

United Launch Alliance (ULA)

• Employee Relations—
o Collaborated with IT and HR teams to plan, configure, and implement HRM software solutions.
o Managed 3+ special projects coordinating with 10+ leadership stakeholders and varied cross-functional teams.
o Led the production expansion Initiative to recruit and hire 150+ technicians and supporting staff by
partnering with third-party recruiting firms and developing attractive employer value propositions.
o Improved onboarding processes for 100+ technicians by establishing a partnership with an external agency to conduct pre-hiring training and assessments to increase knowledge and skills, resulting in a $60,000 annual savings.
o Measured the efficiency of supervised onboarding time for new technicians hired through the program compared to the original onboarding process and decreased the cost of hiring by obtaining government subsidies for each employee hired.
o Implemented and executed performance management programs and procedures, including but not
limited to performance appraisals and performance improvement plans for over 200+ employees.
• Labor Relations—
o Contract Negotiations - Represent the company in collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Prepared proposals negotiated compromises, and worked to reach contractual agreements.
o Contract Administration - Administered collective bargaining agreements. Help resolve grievances and disputes related to contract interpretations.
o Labor Law Compliance - Ensured company policies and practices complied with National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regulations as well as federal, state, and local labor laws on unionized workforces. Advised management on legal obligations.
o Education & Training – Conducted training for managers on effective union relationship building, the collective bargaining process, grievance handling, and allowable/prohibited practices under labor laws.
o Metrics & Analytics – Tracked and analyzed metrics on labor relations activities and outcomes.

Human Resources Business Partner/Labor Relations Specialist

IGNITE

Responsible for planning, implementing and executing acquisition across the organization. 

Provided direct support to leadership and support teams of the company meeting acquisition targets. 

Managed logistics, communications, and evaluation of 100+ candidates weekly leading to the successful hiring for open requisitions, tagged to special and contract projects.

Used LinkedIn and other sourcing tools to encourage candidates to apply for open positions and collaborated with Project Managers to detail out new job descriptions and role expectations.

Talent Acquisition | Technical Recruiter

Jefferson County Commission

Provided leadership, program & and change management within the Affirmative Action Office.

Created cross-functional project teams. Assigned tasks and set deadlines for the project team to support the successful completion of project milestones. Report monthly on project successes to the Receiver and Federal Judge.

Managed 5+ projects by developing and executing strategic plans to launch an Affirmative Action Office and create internal processes that resolve complaints.

Collaborated with a team of 10+ people by establishing plan objectives, developing processes, and approving policies to create plans related to legal guidelines.

Led a team of 7+ team members by establishing goals and timelines on case response to a high success rate for cases.

Oversaw the office’s budget by consolidating costs for staffing, resolution awards for grievances, and other expenses resulting in tight adherence to objectives.

Developed strategies for receiving, investigating, and remedying complaints of workplace discrimination resulting in timely closure and remediation of over 100+ backlogged complaints.

Maintained in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and organization policies related to protected leaves and reasonable accommodations.

Affirmative Action Officer/Employee Relations Manager

Yulista Management Services

Orchestrated 3+ strategic diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and university relations initiatives by integrating data analytics to expand campus outreach.

Developed recruiting plans by including niche websites catering to specific diversity groups assuring the ability to network within 10+ diversity associations and events.

Maintained responsibility for candidate pool planning by reviewing candidate data to assess recruitment data for diversity, applicant numbers, conversion to hire, and employee retention.

Maintained affirmative action program and EEO report annually as well as maintained confidential employee records and reports.

Managed all aspects of company compliance with federal and state Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

HR Compliance Lead

I am an accomplished cross-functional Human Resources professional with 20 years of experience in executing initiatives across human resources, people, and performance strategy. Demonstrated ability with managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with external parties to drive business value. I am experienced with data-analysis for strategic decision making and project planning. Passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equity. 

I have consistently been regarded as a dynamic leader who fosters a culture of excellence through effective employee engagement, mentoring, and team recognition practices. 

Tech Stack: Scrum Methodology, Kanban, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Jira, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Tableau, Zoom, Google Meets, Workday, Confluence. 

Human Resource & Business Skills & Tools: Operations, Workforce Planning, Workforce Administration, Payroll Administration, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Policy Interpretation and Application, Compensation and Benefits, Job Evaluations, Strategic Planning & Execution.

Communication Skills: Collaboration, Coaching, Human Resources Management, Critical Reasoning, Relationship Building, Conflict Resolution, Influence, Stakeholder Management.

I look forward to connecting with you.

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