Jennifer Arndt, MBA, Pmp, Pg Mp
About Jennifer Arndt, MBA, Pmp, Pg Mp
Jennifer Arndt is the Director of ACS Publications PMO at the American Chemical Society, where she has worked since 2019. She holds an MBA and has extensive experience in project and program management within the organization, having held various roles since 2001.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Jennifer Arndt serves as the Director of the ACS Publications Project Management Office (PMO) at the American Chemical Society. She has held this position since 2019, overseeing project management initiatives within the Publications Division. In her role, she has developed and refined project and program management methodologies tailored for the division. Additionally, she has been instrumental in managing portfolio management capabilities, ensuring effective project delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Positions at American Chemical Society
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Arndt held several positions at the American Chemical Society. She worked as the Assistant Director of Workplace Innovation and Collaboration Services from 2011 to 2012. From 2013 to 2016, she served as the Assistant Director and Program Manager, followed by her role as the Assistant Director of the ACS Publications PMO from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in her career at ACS, she was the Manager of the PMO from 2001 to 2009 and the Manager of Workplace Innovation and Collaboration Services from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Arndt holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Towson University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completing her studies from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in project management and organizational leadership.
Professional Experience Outside American Chemical Society
Before joining the American Chemical Society, Jennifer Arndt worked as a Consultant at General Dynamics Information Technology for a brief period in 2007. This experience contributed to her skill set in project management and consulting, which she later applied in her roles at ACS. Her diverse background in both technical and management roles enhances her capabilities in leading projects and initiatives.
Contributions to Project Management at ACS Publications
Jennifer Arndt has made significant contributions to project management at ACS Publications. She implemented project discovery processes that incorporate user research to improve project outcomes. Her focus on enhancing project management methodologies has played a key role in advancing the effectiveness of the ACS Publications Division, aligning projects with user needs and organizational objectives.