Leah Oakley
About Leah Oakley
Leah Oakley is the Director of Project Management at Asurion, where she leads a team of eight professionals and employs a hybrid Agile methodology. She has extensive experience in project and operations management across various industries.
Title: Director of Project Management
Leah Oakley currently serves as the Director of Project Management at Asurion. In this role, she leads a team of eight project management professionals. Oakley applies a hybrid blend of Agile methodology to oversee projects, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in execution. Her leadership also includes active involvement in mentoring team members, as well as developing standards and best practices in the field of project management.
Previous Roles at Asurion
Before becoming the Director of Project Management, Leah Oakley held several key roles at Asurion. From 2018 to 2021, she worked as a Project Manager 4, PMP, based in the Greater Nashville Area, TN. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Product Manager from 2017 to 2018 in Nashville, TN. These roles provided her with extensive experience and laid the groundwork for her current leadership position.
Experience in Operations and Management
Leah Oakley's career includes significant experience in operations and management across various industries. She served as Operations Manager at Givere Chocolatier from 2002 to 2003. Before that, she was the Vice President of Operations at Quality Brand Products from 1999 to 2001. At Neotek Corporation, Oakley held the role of Director of Sales/Marketing/Operations from 1995 to 1999 in La Vergne, TN. These roles helped her develop a strong foundation in operational management and strategic planning.
Education in Business Administration and Management
Leah Oakley studied Business Administration and Management at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and Nashville Tech from 1981 to 1984. Her educational background provided her with the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for her career in project and operations management. Her studies have been instrumental in shaping her strategic approach and leadership style.