Marla Salazar Higgins, Pmp, Itil
About Marla Salazar Higgins, Pmp, Itil
Marla Salazar Higgins is a Sr. IT Project Manager at Niagara Bottling and Sr. Project Manager - IPRM Program Lead at Ally Financial Inc., with extensive experience in project management and IT.
Current Role at Niagara Bottling
Marla Salazar Higgins currently holds the position of Sr. IT Project Manager at Niagara Bottling, a role she assumed in 2019. Based in Diamond Bar, California, she manages a program budget exceeding 16 million dollars. Her responsibilities include overseeing IT needs for new plant projects and line expansions. She leads weekly project team meetings to track project performance and collaborates with both internal and external teams. Additionally, she forecasts budgets and resource utilization, works with vendors to secure IT materials, and communicates program status with senior-level leadership.
Previous Experience at Ally Financial Inc.
Since 2016, Marla Salazar Higgins has been serving as a Sr. Project Manager and IPRM Program Lead at Ally Financial Inc. in Detroit, MI. In this role, she has been responsible for managing significant projects, aligning them with strategic business goals. She brings her expertise in project management to ensure that projects are completed on time and meet all required standards.
Tenure at Kforce Inc.
From 2014 to 2016, Marla Salazar Higgins worked as a Sr. Project Manager at Kforce Inc. in Detroit, MI. During her two-year tenure, she led multiple projects, coordinated with various teams, and ensured project deliverables were met. Her role required strong leadership skills and a keen understanding of project management principles.
Experience at Cisco Systems
Marla Salazar Higgins spent seven years at Cisco Systems from 2007 to 2014 in the role of Project Manager. In this capacity, she was responsible for managing multiple IT projects, ensuring they were completed within scope, time, and budget constraints. Her experience at Cisco Systems helped her to refine her project management skills and expand her professional network.
Earlier Career at Motorola
From 1999 to 2006, Marla Salazar Higgins held the position of IT Manager at Motorola in the Greater Detroit Area. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing IT operations, managing a team of IT professionals, and supporting the company's technological infrastructure. This role provided her with valuable experience in IT management and project coordination.
Educational Background
Marla Salazar Higgins has a strong educational background in Management Information Systems and Cyber Security. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Oakland University. Subsequently, she earned her Master's degree in the same field with a focus on Cyber Security from Central Michigan University, completing both degrees between 2019 and 2022. Additionally, she holds an LPI Linux Essentials Certificate from Wastenaw Community College.