Top Talent like Kristen are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Kristen Quintana, PMP, PSM I

Project Manager
CO, US
Project Management
Adaptability
Client Management
Microsoft Outlook
Organization
Microsoft Project
Scheduling
Management
Agile
Microsoft Visio
Attention To Detail
Google Sheets
Planning
Directing
Agile Project Management
Project Planning
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Strategic Project Management Leader | Agile & Waterfall Expert | Driving SaaS Implementations & IT Transformations
I'm a results-driven Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional Scrum Master (PSM) with over 12 years of experience leading IT product launches, SaaS implementations, and enterprise-wide transformations. With expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I specialize in optimizing processes, managing large-scale projects, and driving cross-functional teams toward success. My focus is on building high-performing PMOs, improving operational efficiencies, and aligning business objectives with technology solutions to drive measurable results. Throughout my career, I have successfully led multimillion-dollar initiatives that improved cost controls, strengthened fraud prevention strategies, and streamlined enterprise resource planning. By leveraging data analytics, automation, and governance frameworks, I have helped organizations improve compliance, reduce inefficiencies, and increase profitability. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply strategic thinking, change management expertise, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless project execution and business transformation. Selected Accomplishments include optimizing IT Procurement Processes, strengthening fraud prevention strategies, and leading complex data migrations.

Work History

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Senior Project Manager

State of ColoradoDrive high-impact projects that align state technology policies to agency goals, fostering collaboration and positioning OIT as a strategic partner. Lead large-scale data migrations and system overhauls, updating infrastructure for compliance with risk and security standards. Improve data efficiency through integrations and centralized data warehouses for strengthened analytics, governance, and fraud detection statewide.
E

Senior Project Manager

Elentic Technology SolutionsFeb 2023 - Jul 2023 • 6 mosDeveloped a project management framework to optimize IT execution for a $79M client, improving efficiency and strategic alignment. Implemented the first structured intake process, improved prioritization, increased transparency, and optimized resource allocation. Streamlined IT portfolio management, maximized capacity planning for 50 shared resources, while standardizing governance processes to improve accountability and collaboration.
U

Sr. Project Manager

University of ColoradoJan 2020 - Jul 2023 • 3 yrs 7 mosCollaborated with executive leadership across four campuses to drive enterprise-wide IT success, navigating the university’s complex political landscape. Implemented project management frameworks that streamlined execution and aligned program strategies with individual campus priorities. Secured $2.5M in funding for a cybersecurity initiative and successfully managed three multimillion-dollar programs, improving IT security, data visibility, and efficiency across concurrent workstreams.
M

Program Manager (Enterprise)

McGraw-HillJan 2017 - Jan 2020 • 3 yrs 1 moLed enterprise SaaS initiatives and product rollouts for the Products & Markets division, improving processes and program scalability. Balanced workloads across the PMO and other resource teams, improving project efficiency and increasing on-time delivery by 23% over two years. Established a Program Management Council to standardize project governance and integrated workflows.
M

Senior Project Manager (Enterprise)

McGraw-HillJan 2014 - Jan 2017 • 3 yrs 1 moBuilt the foundational PMO structure for the Enterprise department, defining project management best practices. Managed high-value client deliveries, ensuring seamless execution across multiple courses and sections. Developed centralized tracking tools and dashboards, improving project visibility, strengthening leadership decision-making, and establishing program management for key customers with standardized reporting and weekly check-ins.
M

Project Manager (Enterprise)

McGraw-HillJan 2013 - Jan 2014 • 1 yr 1 moHighlighted the need for and value of structured project management in successful implementations. Learned the culture and mission of the organization to define a basic framework for creating an efficient PMO for a startup department. Directed on-time fall delivery for complex clients.
P

Associate Project Manager

Pearson eCollegeJan 2011 - Jan 2013 • 2 yrs 1 moAnalyzed areas of opportunity to implement projects for ‘not for profit’ schools utilizing ‘for profit’ efficiencies and growth patterns. Created program level management for each client to track overall project impact. Improved communication channels for internal and external client engagement. Worked directly with clients to define project requirements and timelines, created project plans, negotiated timelines and limited resources, and monitored project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
P

Senior Client Services Consultant

Pearson eCollegeJan 2009 - Jan 2011 • 2 yrs 1 moCultivated solid working relationships between all eCollege groups and clients. Analyzed client needs to provide options for success. Advocated internally for prioritization of client projects. Defined project requirements and oversaw integrations and product implementations.
S

Recruiter

SpherionJan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 yr 1 moImplemented bilingual job advertisement campaigns for career fairs and print media. Streamlined and managed recruiting/hiring processes including application, interview, drug screens, background checks & training. Managed employee schedules and counselled employees on attendance and productivity issues.

Education

R

Regis University

MS, Project Management, Organizational Leadership2009 - 2011
M

Marietta College

BA, International Business Management, Spanish, Political Science2003 - 2007

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
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Strategic Project Management Leader | Agile & Waterfall Expert | Driving SaaS Implementations & IT Transformations
I'm a results-driven Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional Scrum Master (PSM) with over 12 years of experience leading IT product launches, SaaS implementations, and enterprise-wide transformations. With expertise in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, I specialize in optimizing processes, managing large-scale projects, and driving cross-functional teams toward success. My focus is on building high-performing PMOs, improving operational efficiencies, and aligning business objectives with technology solutions to drive measurable results. Throughout my career, I have successfully led multimillion-dollar initiatives that improved cost controls, strengthened fraud prevention strategies, and streamlined enterprise resource planning. By leveraging data analytics, automation, and governance frameworks, I have helped organizations improve compliance, reduce inefficiencies, and increase profitability. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply strategic thinking, change management expertise, and stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless project execution and business transformation. Selected Accomplishments include optimizing IT Procurement Processes, strengthening fraud prevention strategies, and leading complex data migrations.

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 Kristen are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility 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.

Kristen Quintana, PMP, PSM I

Project Manager
CO, US
Project Management
Adaptability
Client Management
Microsoft Outlook
Organization
Microsoft Project
Scheduling
Management
Agile
Microsoft Visio
Attention To Detail
Google Sheets
Planning
Directing
Agile Project Management
Project Planning
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Senior Project Manager

State of ColoradoDrive high-impact projects that align state technology policies to agency goals, fostering collaboration and positioning OIT as a strategic partner. Lead large-scale data migrations and system overhauls, updating infrastructure for compliance with risk and security standards. Improve data efficiency through integrations and centralized data warehouses for strengthened analytics, governance, and fraud detection statewide.
E

Senior Project Manager

Elentic Technology SolutionsFeb 2023 - Jul 2023 • 6 mosDeveloped a project management framework to optimize IT execution for a $79M client, improving efficiency and strategic alignment. Implemented the first structured intake process, improved prioritization, increased transparency, and optimized resource allocation. Streamlined IT portfolio management, maximized capacity planning for 50 shared resources, while standardizing governance processes to improve accountability and collaboration.
U

Sr. Project Manager

University of ColoradoJan 2020 - Jul 2023 • 3 yrs 7 mosCollaborated with executive leadership across four campuses to drive enterprise-wide IT success, navigating the university’s complex political landscape. Implemented project management frameworks that streamlined execution and aligned program strategies with individual campus priorities. Secured $2.5M in funding for a cybersecurity initiative and successfully managed three multimillion-dollar programs, improving IT security, data visibility, and efficiency across concurrent workstreams.
M

Program Manager (Enterprise)

McGraw-HillJan 2017 - Jan 2020 • 3 yrs 1 moLed enterprise SaaS initiatives and product rollouts for the Products & Markets division, improving processes and program scalability. Balanced workloads across the PMO and other resource teams, improving project efficiency and increasing on-time delivery by 23% over two years. Established a Program Management Council to standardize project governance and integrated workflows.
M

Senior Project Manager (Enterprise)

McGraw-HillJan 2014 - Jan 2017 • 3 yrs 1 moBuilt the foundational PMO structure for the Enterprise department, defining project management best practices. Managed high-value client deliveries, ensuring seamless execution across multiple courses and sections. Developed centralized tracking tools and dashboards, improving project visibility, strengthening leadership decision-making, and establishing program management for key customers with standardized reporting and weekly check-ins.
M

Project Manager (Enterprise)

McGraw-HillJan 2013 - Jan 2014 • 1 yr 1 moHighlighted the need for and value of structured project management in successful implementations. Learned the culture and mission of the organization to define a basic framework for creating an efficient PMO for a startup department. Directed on-time fall delivery for complex clients.
P

Associate Project Manager

Pearson eCollegeJan 2011 - Jan 2013 • 2 yrs 1 moAnalyzed areas of opportunity to implement projects for ‘not for profit’ schools utilizing ‘for profit’ efficiencies and growth patterns. Created program level management for each client to track overall project impact. Improved communication channels for internal and external client engagement. Worked directly with clients to define project requirements and timelines, created project plans, negotiated timelines and limited resources, and monitored project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
P

Senior Client Services Consultant

Pearson eCollegeJan 2009 - Jan 2011 • 2 yrs 1 moCultivated solid working relationships between all eCollege groups and clients. Analyzed client needs to provide options for success. Advocated internally for prioritization of client projects. Defined project requirements and oversaw integrations and product implementations.
S

Recruiter

SpherionJan 2007 - Jan 2008 • 1 yr 1 moImplemented bilingual job advertisement campaigns for career fairs and print media. Streamlined and managed recruiting/hiring processes including application, interview, drug screens, background checks & training. Managed employee schedules and counselled employees on attendance and productivity issues.

Education

R

Regis University

MS, Project Management, Organizational Leadership2009 - 2011
M

Marietta College

BA, International Business Management, Spanish, Political Science2003 - 2007

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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