Bobbie Harris
About Bobbie Harris
Bobbie Harris is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project management across various industries, currently working at Brooksource in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has held multiple project management roles at notable companies including WellPoint, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and GeBBS Healthcare Solutions.
Current Role at Brooksource
Bobbie Harris currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at Brooksource, a position held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing project dependencies involving vendor projects, internal projects, and workstream deadlines that impact finance business or systems. Her expertise includes utilizing JIRA software to maintain updates and follow-ups on project stories and tasks with various technical team members. She also documents risks and issues, escalating them as necessary to ensure project success.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Bobbie Harris has extensive experience in project management, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was a Project Manager at BCforward for 8 months in 2017 and served as a Program Manager as an Independent Consultant from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Project Manager at WellPoint from 2008 to 2011. Her career also includes roles at GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Fifth Third Bank, among others.
Education and Certifications
Bobbie Harris has pursued education in project management through the PMI Institute, where she has been studying for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification since 2004. Additionally, she has been involved with Toastmasters International from 2014 to 2021, focusing on developing her presentation and training skills, which culminated in achieving the Toastmaster designation.
Background in IT Project Management
Bobbie Harris has a solid background in IT project management, having worked in various capacities since the late 1990s. Her experience includes roles such as EDI Project Manager at Pomeroy in 1998 and Senior IT Project Manager at Trasys from 2005 to 2006. She has also worked at TEKsystems in multiple project management roles, including EDI Clearinghouse IT Project Manager and Senior Project/Program Manager, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of IT systems and project execution.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her project management roles, Bobbie Harris has taken on significant responsibilities, including managing requirements, design, and implementation processes alongside business leaders, technical teams, and testing teams. She is skilled in documenting risks and issues, ensuring proper escalation when necessary. Her ability to manage dependencies and coordinate multiple projects showcases her organizational skills and attention to detail.