Larry Jackson, Pmp
About Larry Jackson, Pmp
Larry Jackson is a Senior Manager of Project and Portfolio Management at American Tower, with extensive experience in IT operations and corporate accounting. He holds a BBA from Merrimack College and certifications in Project Management Professional and Six Sigma.
Current Role at American Tower
Larry Jackson serves as the Senior Manager of Project and Portfolio Management - ePMO at American Tower. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's project management and portfolio oversight in Marlborough, Massachusetts. His responsibilities include managing IT portfolios, focusing on governance, budgets, reporting, and strategic planning.
Previous Positions at American Tower
Larry Jackson has held multiple roles at American Tower over the years. He worked as a Corporate Accounting Manager from 1998 to 2002, a Director of Corporate Accounting from 2002 to 2003, and a Director of Financial Programs from 2003 to 2004. He also served as the Director of IT Programs and Reporting from 2004 to 2007, and as a Senior IT Project Manager from 2007 to 2015. His experience spans over two decades within the organization.
Education and Certifications
Larry Jackson earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting from Merrimack College, studying from 1985 to 1989. He holds several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belts, which enhance his expertise in project management and process improvement.
Accounting and IT Expertise
Larry Jackson possesses a comprehensive accounting background, having worked as a CPA for over three years in public accounting and more than eleven years in private accounting roles. He has significant expertise in Oracle applications, particularly in ERP implementation projects, upgrades, and the General Ledger (GL) and Fixed Assets (FA) modules. His strong working knowledge of business intelligence and reporting applications supports his role in project and portfolio management.
Process Improvement and Six Sigma Experience
Larry Jackson has a strong background in process excellence, applying Six Sigma methodology to identify and implement process improvement opportunities. His extensive experience in managing IT portfolios includes a focus on governance, budgets, reporting, and strategic planning, which contributes to enhanced operational efficiency within the organization.