Barbara Simonelli Decker, M.S., Pmp, Csm
About Barbara Simonelli Decker, M.S., Pmp, Csm
Barbara Simonelli Decker, M.S., PMP, CSM, is an IT Area Manager at CommonSpirit Health, with extensive experience in project management across various sectors, including public safety and healthcare. She holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Management and has worked with numerous organizations, including Microsoft and the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Barbara Simonelli Decker serves as the IT Area Manager at CommonSpirit Health since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing IT operations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Her position is on-site in the United States, where she applies her extensive experience in managing system integration projects, particularly within the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before her current role, Barbara held various project management positions across multiple organizations. She worked as a Senior Product Implementation Manager for Digital Solutions at CommonSpirit Health from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, she served as a Project Manager III at Dignity Health from 2015 to 2020, and as a Senior IT Project & Portfolio Manager at the National Academy of Sports Medicine from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Certifications
Barbara holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems Management from Seattle Pacific University, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government & Politics from St. John's University between 1987 and 1991. She also holds a Human Performance Improvement (HPI) certification from the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).
Technical Skills and Expertise
Barbara possesses a strong ability to translate technical information to business stakeholders, facilitating communication between technical and functional teams. She has functional knowledge in implementing both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) applications. Her expertise includes managing end-user readiness, user support, and help desk operations.
Background in Government and Public Sector
Barbara has extensive experience working with state and local government agencies, including public safety, education, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). She has also collaborated with federal government agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Defense Logistics Agency. Her project management experience includes overseeing initiatives related to motor vehicle registration, title systems, and driver licensing issuance systems.