IT Project Management Best Practices
Chicago, IL | February 14, 2008
At this seminar we'll explore best practices of IT Project Management techniques, procedures and systems. This seminar is geared for IT executives, IT Project Management Executives and Business executives interested in getting the best return on their IT Project investments.
- How Miller Brewing Co., Cars.com, OSI Support Services, CCC Information Services and CVS Caremark implement project management best practices to advance the enterprise
- Key project metrics to track for project success and justification
- Innovative techniques that have a great impact on making projects successful
- Minimizing Project Risk by Aligning with Corporate Legal Responsibilities
- IT Project Management Strategies
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Event Logistics |
| 1:00 |
Welcome & Introductions |
 $125 Members
$150 Nonmembers
February 14, 2008
1:00–5:45 PM
Union League Club
Main Lounge
65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
Professional Business Casual Attire Required |
| 1:30–1:55 |
Achieving Business Objectives Through a Project Management Office
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Tom Laktas, VP - Operations PMO, CVS|Caremark
Sponsored by CA
Mr. Laktas has significant experience in establishing and growing Project Management Offices for Fortune 20 companies. His PMO experience spans over 13 years and includes successful launches and sustained growth of both IS and Business PMOs. In addition to leading PMOs, Mr. Laktas has extensive experience in managing top priority corporate programs that have a direct impact on bottom line company financials. Prior to working for CVS|Caremark, Mr. Laktas was with AT&T for 15 years. |
| 1:55–2:20 |
5 Tips to Reduce Litigation Risks in Computer System Projects
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Hillard Sterling, Partner, Freeborn & Peters
Mr. Sterling is a litigator and partner at Freeborn & Peters LLP, a firm described as a "litigation powerhouse” by the Chicago Tribune. An emerging national leader in technology law, Hillard represents vendors, customers, and consultants in technology disputes involving computer system implementation projects, outsourcing arrangements, software licensing issues, and other technology-related matters.
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| 2:20-2:45 |
Break |
| 2:45–3:10 |
Extreme Project Management: The Hidden Secrets of Successful IT Projects
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Robert Balon, Principal, Clerestory Consulting
Mr. Balon has an extensive background leading companies through significant change. Specific areas of expertise include managing large, complex projects and driving value from major investments in technology. He has led innovative engagements in a variety of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, media, and entertainment. Mr. Balon advises corporate boards and executives on ensuring critical initiatives deliver results. |
| 3:10–3:35 |
Project Management Success: Measuring Beyond Cost and Time
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Laura Oppenhimer,
IT Project and Portfolio Management Specialist, Compuware
Ms. Oppenhimer has significant experience advising organizations on how to demonstrate IT value to the business. She has led numerous client initiatives to implement IT portfolio and delivery management best practice solutions. Ms. Oppenhimer's experience extends to a variety of industries including software, technology, financial services, retail, non-profit and government. |
| 3:35-4:00 |
Break |
| 4:00–4:50 |
Keynote Panel
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Moderator: Janice Anderson, Managing Director, Point B Solutions Group
Janice joined Point B Solutions Group 10 years ago. During the first six years, Janice led projects in the healthcare, high-tech and financial services industries. She provided leadership on projects to integrate disparate technologies and applications, develop and implement software solutions, redesign business processes and manage information technology departments. For the past four years, Janice has filled a Managing Director role at Point B. Prior to joining Point B, she spent nine years in various healthcare roles at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle.
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Chris Gentry, Director of IT Governance & Project Management Office, CCC Information Services
Chris has over 20 years experience in business intelligence and data warehousing. He has developed hundreds of BI solutions for many companies from the BI vendor, BI consultancy, and corporate perspectives. He is President of The Data Warehousing Institute's Chicago Chapter and a member of TDWI's Executive Steering Committee. Chris is a frequent speaker on BI/DW topics and previously held BI leadership positions at Silvon Software, BP/Amoco, and Andersen Consulting. |
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Jim Sanders, Director of Project Management & Quality Assurance, Cars.com
Jim has over 20 years technology experience in the financial and telecommunication industries. He has led IT efforts in corporate positions at Continental Bank and Cars.com and as a consultant with IBM Global Services, Tactica Technology Group and Hitachi Consulting. His experience includes: business process reengineering, development and implementation of testing and project management methodologies and frameworks, defining, implementing and executing project management offices, business/IT alignment in addition to CRM selection, assessment and implementations. |
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Carissa Rollins, PMP, IT Director, Business Partner – Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Miller Brewing Co.
Ms. Rollins has over 17 years of IT experience, including more than 10 years of consulting at Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise includes evaluating and translating enterprise strategic operating plans into IT strategy and systems implementations, large-scale international project management, business intelligence package implementation, IT Governance program development and implementation, and IT strategic planning and corporate performance measurement program development. |
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Joe Meiners, IT Project Manager, OSI Support Services
Joe has nine years IT experience and spent seven of those with a Fortune 500 company working in technology change management, process development and project management. He has been involved in a large-scale Change Management tool implementation and has developed Project Management processes and procedures standards in an organization that had no formal project methodology. Joe currently manages implementation and administration of project, resource and demand management software at OSI. |
| 4:50-5:00 |
Closing Remarks
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| 5:00–5:45 |
Meet the Speakers Networking Reception
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