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Lauren Heard

Project Manager • Operations Manager • Product Manager • Portland, OR, US
Scrum Method
Public Speaking
Storytelling
Asana
Lean Six Sigma
Program Management
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Trello
JIRA
Qualtrics
Project Management
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Contracts
Expert project manager skilled in defining systems, process improvements, and strategic planning.
Lauren embodies a remarkable blend of tenacity, leadership, and a passion for driving positive impact. She continues to build from a diverse skill set in various process improvement frameworks, executive reporting, SCRUM, and strategic planning with ongoing professional development opportunities. At Nike, she led the technical delivery of enterprise programs and go-to-market plans across international markets. Her strategic oversight ensured seamless collaboration among cross-functional teams. Prior to Nike, she has led program and project management in healthcare (Walgreens, Publicis Health) and at various nonprofit organizations.

Work History

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Program Manager

NikeNov 2018 - Sep 2022 • 3 yrs 11 mosLed large-scale cross-functional technical delivery for enterprise programs and go-to-market plans across international markets (in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and China). Oversaw portfolio management and provided agile coaching for the matrix product, engineering, and operations teams. Key achievements: - Managed a task force focused on high-growth, high-visibility holiday ’21 feature launches and risk management. Created a new operational model to reduce waste by 25% YoY. - Activated the Move to Zero sustainability campaign across multiple categories on Nike.com. Achieved a 2% lift in traffic and a $.5MM lift in sales for US and EU sustainable products during the pilot phase. - Launched new proof of concept Pickup Points feature in the EU across nike.com and mobile app – activating 23K new consumer order pickup locations in first 3 months. - Launched Ship to Store omnichannel feature on the nike.com upon grand opening of the new Shibuya Scramble Nike retail store in Japan. (This proof of concept was scaled to North America and Asia Pacific markets in the following fiscal year.) - Launched Nike App and go-to-market plan into 13 new EU countries driving 5% of total digital business and top ten App Store ranking within the first week of launch.
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Project Manager

WalgreensAug 2016 - Oct 2018 • 2 yrs 3 mosLed engaged and high-performing cross-functional team to deliver strategic initiatives aligned to the company’s overall objectives. Managed a $2MM FY budget for the digital pharmacy program. Managed scrum ceremonies, new feature launches, and ongoing dev-ops process improvements. Key achievements: - Championed 2% digital adoption increase YoY - Onboarded four new Product Owners
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Project Manager

Publicis HealthMar 2013 - Aug 2016 • 3 yrs 6 mosManaged activation of communication strategy and print and digital campaigns for prominent healthcare brands. Key achievements: - Activated marketing campaigns for 2 US product launches: ASTAGRAF® (Astellas Pharma), and Ensure® Enlive® (Abbott Nutrition) - Launched a new social media campaign for bioTheranostics, Inc

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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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Expert project manager skilled in defining systems, process improvements, and strategic planning.
Lauren embodies a remarkable blend of tenacity, leadership, and a passion for driving positive impact. She continues to build from a diverse skill set in various process improvement frameworks, executive reporting, SCRUM, and strategic planning with ongoing professional development opportunities. At Nike, she led the technical delivery of enterprise programs and go-to-market plans across international markets. Her strategic oversight ensured seamless collaboration among cross-functional teams. Prior to Nike, she has led program and project management in healthcare (Walgreens, Publicis Health) and at various nonprofit organizations.

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Top talent is on Pangea

You are viewing Lauren's profile as a guest. Book a free call with our team to discuss your options for hiring fractional workers on Pangea's industry-leading talent marketplace.

Lauren Heard

Project Manager • Operations Manager • Product Manager • Portland, OR, US
Scrum Method
Public Speaking
Storytelling
Asana
Lean Six Sigma
Program Management
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Trello
JIRA
Qualtrics
Project Management
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

N

Program Manager

NikeNov 2018 - Sep 2022 • 3 yrs 11 mosLed large-scale cross-functional technical delivery for enterprise programs and go-to-market plans across international markets (in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and China). Oversaw portfolio management and provided agile coaching for the matrix product, engineering, and operations teams. Key achievements: - Managed a task force focused on high-growth, high-visibility holiday ’21 feature launches and risk management. Created a new operational model to reduce waste by 25% YoY. - Activated the Move to Zero sustainability campaign across multiple categories on Nike.com. Achieved a 2% lift in traffic and a $.5MM lift in sales for US and EU sustainable products during the pilot phase. - Launched new proof of concept Pickup Points feature in the EU across nike.com and mobile app – activating 23K new consumer order pickup locations in first 3 months. - Launched Ship to Store omnichannel feature on the nike.com upon grand opening of the new Shibuya Scramble Nike retail store in Japan. (This proof of concept was scaled to North America and Asia Pacific markets in the following fiscal year.) - Launched Nike App and go-to-market plan into 13 new EU countries driving 5% of total digital business and top ten App Store ranking within the first week of launch.
W

Project Manager

WalgreensAug 2016 - Oct 2018 • 2 yrs 3 mosLed engaged and high-performing cross-functional team to deliver strategic initiatives aligned to the company’s overall objectives. Managed a $2MM FY budget for the digital pharmacy program. Managed scrum ceremonies, new feature launches, and ongoing dev-ops process improvements. Key achievements: - Championed 2% digital adoption increase YoY - Onboarded four new Product Owners
P

Project Manager

Publicis HealthMar 2013 - Aug 2016 • 3 yrs 6 mosManaged activation of communication strategy and print and digital campaigns for prominent healthcare brands. Key achievements: - Activated marketing campaigns for 2 US product launches: ASTAGRAF® (Astellas Pharma), and Ensure® Enlive® (Abbott Nutrition) - Launched a new social media campaign for bioTheranostics, Inc

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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