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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 Release Train Engineer Certified SAFe Scrum Master Certified SAFe Scrum Master Director of Central Operations National Sales and Event Coordinator Budget Specialist Operations Manager
Company
EVERNORTH Evernorth Evernorth Cigna AJCF INC. ICFG Coastline Community College District Personality Brand Consulting
Dates
Oct 23 – Present 2021-22 2017-2021 2013 – 2016 2011-2012 2010 – 1 year 2006 – 2008
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.