Britta Byer: Sr Technical Project Manager in Reno, NV
Britta Byer
Sr Technical Project Manager
Reno | United States
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Graphic design
Crafting
Work experience
Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
Sr Technical Project Manager | 12/2021 - Current
* Designed and executed a prioritization process across Global Tech to help align business and tech priorities and create a more streamlined and visible process.
* Created a process across Global Tech to track the capacity, velocity and other team sentiment trends monthly. Results are reported quarterly and used to influence project planning, resourcing and scheduling decisions.
* Co-founded a PMO group for Global Tech to help standardize the ways project managers communicate, track project work, and plan team roadmaps.
* Managed complex technical projects across global technical teams to ensure goals and timelines are met.
Disney Streaming Services
Sr Enterprise Program Manager | 04/2018 - 12/2021
• Launch manager for the Star+ product, a video-on-demand service with movies, series and live sports launching in 18 countries in Latin America
• Manage the overall delivery timeline from product discovery, back & front end development, to QA testing across all platforms.
• Manage subscription and commerce projects to enhance performance and grow revenue on Disney+ and ESPN+
• Work closely with the launch testing teams to define the process for in-territory, content, localization, commerce and product testing across platforms.
MLB Advanced Media
Sr Product Project Manager | 04/2016 - 04/2018
• Manage all product and design requirements across platforms (iOS, Android, connected TV, Xbox, Roku)
• Coordinate with internal and external product and design teams to provide all wireframes, designs and assets for platform teams
• Own the project timelines, from LOE to mapping internal and external dependencies
• Coordinate with Product Owners and platform Project Managers to ensure all relevant product detail is provided
• Work with Product Owners and Partner Solutions to align the product roadmap and backlog with client priorities
• Report risk assessment and dependencies to client
Monitise Create
Senior Project Manager | 10/2014 - 03/2016
• Manage mobile projects from discovery to app launch.
• Write scope of work and change requests for projects ranging from $80k to $1.5M.
• Manage overseas agile development teams to make awesome apps a reality.
• The go-to point of contact for the client for all project related matters.
Edelman Digital
Freelance Produce | 08/2014 - 09/2014
• Track and update project plan, timeline, and budget for digital projects.
• Collaborate with creative teams to present innovative concepts to clients.
Location Labs
Project Manager | 06/2011 - 06/2014
• Managed 4 distinct international teams with upwards of 24 software engineers and QA testers in the development of several cross-platform safety products; emphasis on usability and optimized performance in web and mobile app environments
• Facilitated effective communications between teams and upper level management to ensure that project deadlines and goals were achieved
• Enhanced efficiency by refining scheduling processes, streamlining sprint structure, and creating a cross-client deployment schedule
• Maintained a positive work environment while balancing efficiency, creativity and innovation
Sequel Snowboards
Owner/Design Engineer | 12/2007 - 05/2011
• Born out of a passion for snow sports, developed a business plan to manufacture sustainable, environmentally friendly snowboards
• Performed materials research, cost and mark-up analysis for environmentally friendly snowboards
• Determined product requirements, specifications, and design
• Manufactured snowboards from core to top sheet, and performed fatigue, stress and applied product testing
• Created marketing plan and implemented all marketing and branding materials