Jessica Melson
About Jessica Melson
Jessica Melson is the Sr Manager of IT Operational Enablement, Project Financial Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a strong background in financial analysis and project management.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jessica Melson is currently serving as Sr Manager, IT Operational Enablement, Project Financial Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she drives analytical innovation and guides long-term strategy while influencing key executive decision-making. She focuses on enhancing forecasting accuracy, budget reporting, analysis simplification, project cost reduction, and improved tracking measures. Jessica collaborates with colleagues across organizational vertices to bolster creative solutions and champions change while fostering a collaborative, goal-oriented culture of continuous improvement.
Professional Background and Experience
Jessica Melson brings a robust background in financial analysis and project management. Prior to her current role, she worked at Atlas Bright Thinking where she held positions as Lead Financial Analyst (2019-2022) and Financial Analyst (2018-2019) in Princeton, NJ. Her earlier experience includes a seven-year tenure as Project Manager at Micro Focus (formerly HP / Hewlett Packard Enterprise) from 2010 to 2017. Throughout her career, Jessica has cultivated strong business partnerships, built high-performing financial teams, and led financial analysts across 100+ complex projects with a total portfolio value exceeding $250M.
Educational Background and Expertise
Jessica Melson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Thomas Edison State University. She also earned an Associate's degree in Applied Arts from John Tyler Community College. Her educational background lays a strong foundation for her expertise in modeling, forecasting, and project accounting. Jessica's proficiency in these areas has been pivotal in her roles, where she drives long-term strategies and influences key executive decision-making through deep-dive analyses and innovative solutions.
Key Professional Contributions
Jessica Melson has made significant contributions in her professional career. She is known for pioneering PMO processes to enhance personnel training and development. Her work includes comprehensive account reconciliation procedures and advanced end-to-end quality control initiatives. Jessica's efforts have resulted in improved tracking measures, cost reductions, and a boost in forecasting accuracy. She is passionate about creative solutions and conjuring actionable insights through deep-dive analyses, which has greatly supported the organizations she has worked with.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional life, Jessica Melson is a gearhead and apprentice baker. She drives a 550-horsepower Roush-tuned Stage 3 Hyper-Series Ford Mustang, one of only 25 made in her color. Jessica enjoys baking, particularly her grandmother's classic bread and cinnamon roll recipes, and often shares the results with friends and family. Her personal interests reflect her passion for both high-performance engineering and culinary arts.