Jen Mooney
About Jen Mooney
Jen Mooney serves as the VP of Program Management and Business Operations at Formative, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in design and project management, with experience managing high-profile client engagements and optimizing team performance.
Current Role at Formative
Jen Mooney serves as the Vice President of Program Management and Business Operations at Formative. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency for over nine years. In her role, she oversees the program management discipline and the client-side Project Management Office (PMO) setup. Jen manages business consulting and marketing strategy engagements with high-profile clients, including the University of Washington, Microsoft, Gates Ventures, and the World Bank. Her responsibilities include project planning, budget management, risk assessment, change management, and optimizing workflow processes.
Education and Expertise
Jen Mooney has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design and Illustration from Cornish College of the Arts, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Additionally, she pursued further education at the University of Washington, earning a Certificate in Scientific Illustration from 2000 to 2001. She also obtained a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Washington, completing her studies from 2008 to 2009. Furthermore, she received a Project Management Certificate from Cornish College of the Arts during the same period. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both creative and managerial disciplines.
Professional Background
Before her current role at Formative, Jen Mooney held several positions that contributed to her expertise in project management and client services. She worked as a Group Project Director at The Garrigan Lyman Group from 2010 to 2015 in Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, she was a Project Manager at SapientRazorfish from 2008 to 2010. Her earlier experience includes a brief tenure as a Graphic Designer at KOMO TV in 2002 and serving as Client Services Team Lead at United Creations, Inc. from 2006 to 2008. These roles have provided her with a diverse skill set in managing projects and client relationships.
Specialization and Skills
Jen Mooney specializes in translating complex and nuanced information into actionable insights and strategic plans. Her expertise extends to optimizing team successes through effective project planning and management. She has extensive experience working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and non-profit organizations within the social impact sector. Her skills encompass budget management, risk assessment, change management, and workflow optimization, making her a valuable asset in program management and business operations.