Top Talent like Brian are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Brian Don

Project Manager • Customer Success Manager • Los Angeles, CA, US
Customer Relationship Management
Program Management
Project Planning
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Program Management Leader | MBA
With an MBA in Strategy and IS from Drucker School of Management and a BS in Management and Organization from USC Marshall School of Business, this professional has a strong educational background. They have held various leadership roles, including Senior Director Program Management at Robosoft Technologies, Director Program Management at BORN Group, and Senior Program Manager at LiveArea. Their experience also includes roles at Slalom Consulting, Crownpeak, and Guthy-Renker, where they demonstrated expertise in program management, agile coaching, and technical project management. They have a proven track record of successfully leading large multi-disciplinary teams and managing individual projects with budgets ranging from $1-5M. Their background showcases a strong focus on strategy, execution, and delivery leadership.

Work History

R

Senior Director Program Management

Robosoft Technologiesnull
B

Director Program Management

BORN GroupOct 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosnull
L

Senior Program Manager

LiveAreaJul 2018 - Mar 2020 • 1 yr 9 mosnull
S

Program Manager / Agile Coach

Slalom ConsultingMar 2017 - Jun 2018 • 1 yr 4 mosResponsibilities include management consulting, technical project management, and delivery leadership.
C

Senior Engagement Manager

CrownpeakDec 2013 - Mar 2017 • 3 yrs 4 mosCrownPeak is the market leader in Web Content Management and Optimization solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Offering the first on-demand Web Content Management (WCM) product on the market, CrownPeaks SaaS WCM solution is built for marketers by marketers and enables marketers and non-technical users alike to create web content and support their campaigns with little to no technical assistance.
I

Project Management Consultant

Independent ConsultantJan 2013 - Dec 2013 • 1 yr- Phenomenon: Led redesign of VikingCruises.com aligned with migration to new CMS (SDL Tridion), including management of external vendor responsible for back-end development. Owned program analysis, risk management, resource modeling and communication of program status to stakeholders. Implemented Agile methodology and rolled out a Scrum team structure for faster and higher quality delivery - DirecTV: Managed EPMO execution and monitoring control processes to ensure timely delivery of projects for DirecTV software engineering. Owned communication between technical teams, product and business owners and executive leadership
G

Technical Program Manager / Scrum Master

Guthy-RenkerOct 2011 - Jan 2013 • 1 yr 4 mos- Led multi-disciplinary team and multiple external vendors in strategy, execution and replatform of over 15 websites/webstores from a legacy platform into Demandware, a cloud based e-commerce platform
C

Senior Consultant

CognizantMay 2011 - Sep 2011 • 5 mos- Led development teams in the support of a digital asset management system and workflow for Fox Studios. Acted as liaison between content providers, business groups, and development teams. Educated, trained and promoted the use of the DAM and ensured enforcement of studio security policies, rights and DRM
B

Senior Project Manager

BLITZApr 2010 - Apr 2011 • 1 yr 1 mo- Led large multi-discipline teams including both creative and development work from discovery and design through technical development and implementation. Defined and prepared scope and estimates. Monitored and tracked program progress in the areas of scope, schedule and budget. Reviewed/approved all creative work against client goals, strategy and feedback - Projects included site redesigns of WB Games Mortal Kombat, THQ Saints Row and Gaikai and multiple product launches associated with Halo Reach launch
S

Manager, Program Management

SapientRazorfishOct 2007 - Mar 2010 • 2 yrs 6 mos- Managed individual projects with budgets ranging from $1-5M, 10-25 resources - Partnered with client services team and key project team members to define and prioritize scope and write SOWs - Created detailed project plans working closely with project team to ensure commitment and compliance. Established project budgets and reported weekly burn and project progress to client sponsors as well as detailed tracking of risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation strategies - Projects included creative redesign and CMS implementation of truTV.com, creative redesign and technical implementation of Crystal Cruises, rebranding and localization of Webex aligned with migration to Typo3 CMS, and discovery workshops for Toshiba and NFL Network.

Education

D

Drucker School of Management

MBA, Strategy and IS
U

USC Marshall School of Business

BS, Management and Organization

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Program Management Leader | MBA
With an MBA in Strategy and IS from Drucker School of Management and a BS in Management and Organization from USC Marshall School of Business, this professional has a strong educational background. They have held various leadership roles, including Senior Director Program Management at Robosoft Technologies, Director Program Management at BORN Group, and Senior Program Manager at LiveArea. Their experience also includes roles at Slalom Consulting, Crownpeak, and Guthy-Renker, where they demonstrated expertise in program management, agile coaching, and technical project management. They have a proven track record of successfully leading large multi-disciplinary teams and managing individual projects with budgets ranging from $1-5M. Their background showcases a strong focus on strategy, execution, and delivery leadership.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Brian are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Brian Don

Project Manager • Customer Success Manager • Los Angeles, CA, US
Customer Relationship Management
Program Management
Project Planning
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

R

Senior Director Program Management

Robosoft Technologiesnull
B

Director Program Management

BORN GroupOct 2020 - Jan 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosnull
L

Senior Program Manager

LiveAreaJul 2018 - Mar 2020 • 1 yr 9 mosnull
S

Program Manager / Agile Coach

Slalom ConsultingMar 2017 - Jun 2018 • 1 yr 4 mosResponsibilities include management consulting, technical project management, and delivery leadership.
C

Senior Engagement Manager

CrownpeakDec 2013 - Mar 2017 • 3 yrs 4 mosCrownPeak is the market leader in Web Content Management and Optimization solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Offering the first on-demand Web Content Management (WCM) product on the market, CrownPeaks SaaS WCM solution is built for marketers by marketers and enables marketers and non-technical users alike to create web content and support their campaigns with little to no technical assistance.
I

Project Management Consultant

Independent ConsultantJan 2013 - Dec 2013 • 1 yr- Phenomenon: Led redesign of VikingCruises.com aligned with migration to new CMS (SDL Tridion), including management of external vendor responsible for back-end development. Owned program analysis, risk management, resource modeling and communication of program status to stakeholders. Implemented Agile methodology and rolled out a Scrum team structure for faster and higher quality delivery - DirecTV: Managed EPMO execution and monitoring control processes to ensure timely delivery of projects for DirecTV software engineering. Owned communication between technical teams, product and business owners and executive leadership
G

Technical Program Manager / Scrum Master

Guthy-RenkerOct 2011 - Jan 2013 • 1 yr 4 mos- Led multi-disciplinary team and multiple external vendors in strategy, execution and replatform of over 15 websites/webstores from a legacy platform into Demandware, a cloud based e-commerce platform
C

Senior Consultant

CognizantMay 2011 - Sep 2011 • 5 mos- Led development teams in the support of a digital asset management system and workflow for Fox Studios. Acted as liaison between content providers, business groups, and development teams. Educated, trained and promoted the use of the DAM and ensured enforcement of studio security policies, rights and DRM
B

Senior Project Manager

BLITZApr 2010 - Apr 2011 • 1 yr 1 mo- Led large multi-discipline teams including both creative and development work from discovery and design through technical development and implementation. Defined and prepared scope and estimates. Monitored and tracked program progress in the areas of scope, schedule and budget. Reviewed/approved all creative work against client goals, strategy and feedback - Projects included site redesigns of WB Games Mortal Kombat, THQ Saints Row and Gaikai and multiple product launches associated with Halo Reach launch
S

Manager, Program Management

SapientRazorfishOct 2007 - Mar 2010 • 2 yrs 6 mos- Managed individual projects with budgets ranging from $1-5M, 10-25 resources - Partnered with client services team and key project team members to define and prioritize scope and write SOWs - Created detailed project plans working closely with project team to ensure commitment and compliance. Established project budgets and reported weekly burn and project progress to client sponsors as well as detailed tracking of risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation strategies - Projects included creative redesign and CMS implementation of truTV.com, creative redesign and technical implementation of Crystal Cruises, rebranding and localization of Webex aligned with migration to Typo3 CMS, and discovery workshops for Toshiba and NFL Network.

Education

D

Drucker School of Management

MBA, Strategy and IS
U

USC Marshall School of Business

BS, Management and Organization

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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