Details
First Name
Josh
Last Name
Johnson
Username
joshjohnson
Biography / Calendar
Biography
With over two decades of managerial experience, I not only thrive in the realm of Business Management but also shine as a hands-on Agile coach, driving impactful results and fostering innovation.
- Skilled in building strong client and team relationships, delegating tasks efficiently, and ensuring timely project completion.
- A strategic problem-solver, adept at anticipating issues and implementing efficient systems to improve operations.
My Approach:
- I am patient yet driven, striving for excellence and progress. I emphasize both personal growth and process refinement.
- Transparency is paramount to me, enhancing focus and alignment within the team.
- I value trust and respect, essential for successful collaboration and innovation.
- I prioritize respectful communication and enjoy engaging in constructive dialogue to find optimal solutions.
Work Experience
Job Title
Business Manager
Company
EVERNORTH
Dates
Oct 23 – Present
Description
- Provided guidance and direction to the Care Delivery Program, supporting a team of over 200 resources and managing an annual budget exceeding $20 million
- Delivered Financial Management through activities like planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting
- Managed Portfolio and Project Financials, including forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management
- Supported Supplier Governance through contract management, resource planning, and invoice reconciliation
Job Title
Release Train Engineer
Company
Evernorth
Description
- Orchestrated Agile Release Trains (ART) for multiple Scrum and Kanban teams in the SAFe framework, ensuring alignment and delivery excellence
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, coached teams on Agile practices and SAFe methodologies, fostering continuous improvement
- Optimized release processes for efficient software delivery, acting as a servant leader to promote collaboration and transparency
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize program backlog items, managed dependencies, risks, and impediment
- Led PI planning sessions, driving cross-team coordination to deliver business value on time and budget
Job Title
Certified SAFe Scrum Master
Company
Evernorth
Dates
2021-22
Description
- Coached multiple Agile teams in Scrum/Kanban, facilitating ceremonies and fostering collaboration
- Supported Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization, while proactively removing impediments to maintain sprint goal focus and promoting self-organization and communication within teams
Job Title
Certified SAFe Scrum Master
Company
Cigna
Dates
2017-2021
Description
- Coached 10+ Agile teams in Scrum/Kanban over a 4 year period, facilitating ceremonies and fostering collaboration.
- Supported Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization, while proactively removing impediments to maintain sprint goal focus and promoting self-organization and communication within teams.
Job Title
Director of Central Operations
Company
AJCF INC.
Dates
2013 – 2016
Description
- Led cross-functional management team with 5 direct reports to overhaul the operational infrastructure over a two-year period in areas of Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management.
- Directed special projects for executive team, including research and analysis of relevant business and policy issues. Maintained strong commitment to accuracy, detail, confidentiality and timeliness of completion.
- Reduced $1.2M departmental operating costs by 35% in two years’ time.
- Successfully guided the launch of 5 non-profit organizations.
- Built a strong team of managers and specialists, fostering both independence and a cohesive, productive team environment.
- Utilized clarity, humor, well-defined goals, and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture throughout the company.
- Accountable for project and personnel management, providing guidance and mentoring while operating in a highly dynamic working environment.
- Increasing responsibility due to success in team leadership, including the oversight of the communications department.
Job Title
National Sales and Event Coordinator
Company
ICFG
Dates
2011-2012
Job Title
Budget Specialist
Company
Coastline Community College District
Dates
2010 – 1 year
Job Title
Operations Manager
Company
Personality Brand Consulting
Dates
2006 – 2008
Details
First Name
Josh
Last Name
Johnson
Username
joshjohnson
Biography / Calendar
Biography
With over two decades of managerial experience, I not only thrive in the realm of Business Management but also shine as a hands-on Agile coach, driving impactful results and fostering innovation.
- Skilled in building strong client and team relationships, delegating tasks efficiently, and ensuring timely project completion.
- A strategic problem-solver, adept at anticipating issues and implementing efficient systems to improve operations.
My Approach:
- I am patient yet driven, striving for excellence and progress. I emphasize both personal growth and process refinement.
- Transparency is paramount to me, enhancing focus and alignment within the team.
- I value trust and respect, essential for successful collaboration and innovation.
- I prioritize respectful communication and enjoy engaging in constructive dialogue to find optimal solutions.
Work Experience
Job Title
Business Manager
Company
EVERNORTH
Dates
Oct 23 – Present
Description
- Provided guidance and direction to the Care Delivery Program, supporting a team of over 200 resources and managing an annual budget exceeding $20 million
- Delivered Financial Management through activities like planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting
- Managed Portfolio and Project Financials, including forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management
- Supported Supplier Governance through contract management, resource planning, and invoice reconciliation
Job Title
Release Train Engineer
Company
Evernorth
Description
- Orchestrated Agile Release Trains (ART) for multiple Scrum and Kanban teams in the SAFe framework, ensuring alignment and delivery excellence
- Facilitated Agile ceremonies, coached teams on Agile practices and SAFe methodologies, fostering continuous improvement
- Optimized release processes for efficient software delivery, acting as a servant leader to promote collaboration and transparency
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize program backlog items, managed dependencies, risks, and impediment
- Led PI planning sessions, driving cross-team coordination to deliver business value on time and budget
Job Title
Certified SAFe Scrum Master
Company
Evernorth
Dates
2021-22
Description
- Coached multiple Agile teams in Scrum/Kanban, facilitating ceremonies and fostering collaboration
- Supported Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization, while proactively removing impediments to maintain sprint goal focus and promoting self-organization and communication within teams
Job Title
Certified SAFe Scrum Master
Company
Cigna
Dates
2017-2021
Description
- Coached 10+ Agile teams in Scrum/Kanban over a 4 year period, facilitating ceremonies and fostering collaboration.
- Supported Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization, while proactively removing impediments to maintain sprint goal focus and promoting self-organization and communication within teams.
Job Title
Director of Central Operations
Company
AJCF INC.
Dates
2013 – 2016
Description
- Led cross-functional management team with 5 direct reports to overhaul the operational infrastructure over a two-year period in areas of Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management.
- Directed special projects for executive team, including research and analysis of relevant business and policy issues. Maintained strong commitment to accuracy, detail, confidentiality and timeliness of completion.
- Reduced $1.2M departmental operating costs by 35% in two years’ time.
- Successfully guided the launch of 5 non-profit organizations.
- Built a strong team of managers and specialists, fostering both independence and a cohesive, productive team environment.
- Utilized clarity, humor, well-defined goals, and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture throughout the company.
- Accountable for project and personnel management, providing guidance and mentoring while operating in a highly dynamic working environment.
- Increasing responsibility due to success in team leadership, including the oversight of the communications department.
Job Title
National Sales and Event Coordinator
Company
ICFG
Dates
2011-2012
Job Title
Budget Specialist
Company
Coastline Community College District
Dates
2010 – 1 year
Job Title
Operations Manager
Company
Personality Brand Consulting
Dates
2006 – 2008