Joseph M. Rooney
Summerville
Summary
Seasoned professional with a strong track record in leading and overseeing large-scale operations, consistently achieving success through strategic planning and execution. Skilled at implementing innovative solutions to drive productivity and operational efficiency, while fostering teamwork and adapting to changing business demands to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Results-driven leader with over 25 years of experience in Product, Program, and Project management across various industries, showcasing expertise in application development, databases, infrastructure, marketing, operations management, and platform migration. Demonstrates proven analytical, problem-solving, visualization, communication, and decision-making abilities, coupled with extensive experience in Program/Project management utilizing Agile, Lean, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies for over 15 years.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Senior Manager - AI Platform/Digital Product
CVS/Aetna
05.2021 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff, promoting knowledge sharing and skill enhancement.
- Fostered collaboration among departments to drive innovation and improve workflows.
- Implemented best practices in resource allocation, optimizing team productivity and output.
- Evaluated departmental performance, driving continuous improvement through feedback and assessments.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that resulted in higher returns on investments.
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Spearheaded change management efforts for seamless adoption of new systems or processes among employees.
- Oversaw project management activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Associate Director – Projects, Automation and Technology
Cognizant
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Established PMO/COE for IPA enterprise initiative at NYU Langone Hospital System, utilizing DevOPS, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Managed IT, application development, and enterprise infrastructure projects in healthcare, focusing on Human Resources, Finance, Clinical, and Supply Chain.
- Delivered projects using front-end (web applications, APIs, UI development, UiPath) and back-end (scripting, API, DB statements) technologies.
- Deployed 9 new projects and 6 enhancements to production in 5 months.
- Recommended IT strategies, policies, and procedures based on organizational outcomes and trends.
- Managed onshore and offshore contract teams.
- Coordinated with vendor UiPath for installation, upgrades, product enhancements, and licensing.
- Worked directly with business stakeholders to align projects with NYU PPR process.
- Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Program Manager at NYU Langone Hospital System – Contract Consultant through Cognizant
Program Manager/Sr. Project Manager-Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
CenturyLink
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed IT, application development, and enterprise infrastructure projects in telecommunications.
- Utilized Agile-Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies from ideation to implementation.
- Achieved significant cost savings: $13MM in 2018, $26MM in 2019, and targeted $30MM for 2020.
- Delivered 99% of projects on-time using the UiPath platform.
- Created and led a PMO/COE for RPA initiatives, establishing strategies, best practices, and standards.
- Managed onshore and offshore teams.
- Successfully delivered projects using front-end (web applications, APIs, UI development) and back-end (scripting, API, DB statements) technologies.
- Implemented disaster recovery, backup procedures, and information security measures.
- Recommended IT strategies, policies, and procedures based on organizational outcomes and trends.
- Interfaced with vendors to manage licensing and product enhancements.
- Contract Consultant through Prodapt North America
Information Technology and Application Development Project Manager
Affinitiv/OneCommand
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed IT, application development, and infrastructure projects in the automotive industry.
- Contract Consultant through Prodapt North America
Independent Consultant
Self-employeed
- 1 ½ years
Corporate Director Digital Content, Project/Product Manager Strategic Operations
Raycom Media
08.2013 - 07.2015
- 2 years
Director of Interactive and Online Content
Newport Television
04.2010 - 01.2013
- 2 ½ years
Director of Corporate Technical Operations/Project Manager, Interactive Division
E.W. Scripps
01.2008 - 04.2010
- 4 years
- Project Manager, Technical Operations, 12/2006 – 1/2008
- Director of Internet Development – KSHB-TV 41 and KMCI-38theSpot, 4/2006 – 1/2008
Lead Web Developer and SEO Specialist
PlattForm Advertising
03.2002 - 04.2006
- 4 years
Project Manager/Lead Web Developer and SEO Specialist
Centech
08.1997 - 03.2002
- 4 ½ years
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Double Major in Management and Marketing
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri01.1993
Skills
- Product/Program/Project development and management
- Strategic leadership and planning
- Analytical and Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Process improvement
- Key relationship management
- Operations management
- Technical implementation
- Key relationship development
- Onboarding and training
- Organizational development
- Budget development and management
- Systems development
- Expense control
- Performance evaluations
Timeline
Lead Senior Manager - AI Platform/Digital Product
CVS/Aetna
05.2021 - Current
Associate Director – Projects, Automation and Technology
Cognizant
10.2020 - 04.2021
Program Manager/Sr. Project Manager-Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
CenturyLink
03.2018 - 10.2020
Information Technology and Application Development Project Manager
Affinitiv/OneCommand
01.2017 - 03.2018
Corporate Director Digital Content, Project/Product Manager Strategic Operations
Raycom Media
08.2013 - 07.2015
Director of Interactive and Online Content
Newport Television
04.2010 - 01.2013
Director of Corporate Technical Operations/Project Manager, Interactive Division
E.W. Scripps
01.2008 - 04.2010
Lead Web Developer and SEO Specialist
PlattForm Advertising
03.2002 - 04.2006
Project Manager/Lead Web Developer and SEO Specialist
Centech
08.1997 - 03.2002
Independent Consultant
Self-employeed
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Double Major in Management and Marketing
Rockhurst University