Heather Gies
About Heather Gies
Heather Gies is a Program Manager at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, where she has worked since 2020 in McLean, Virginia. She has extensive experience in stakeholder management and project scope definition, having held various managerial roles within the company since 2014.
Work at Gannett
Heather Gies has been a Program Manager at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK since 2020, based in McLean, Virginia. In this role, she specializes in stakeholder management and project scope definition to meet internal customer needs. Prior to her current position, she served as the Manager of Business Applications/Domestic Publishing from 2014 to 2016 in the Mansfield, Ohio Area. She also held the role of Manager of Advertising Services from 2016 to 2018 in McLean, Virginia. Additionally, she worked as a Program Manager for the Commerce Solutions PMO from 2018 to 2020, further contributing to the organization's project management efforts.
Education and Expertise
Heather Gies holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 1990 to 1993. She also studied Journalism at the University of Southern California for one year in 1988 and continued her education at Orange Coast College from 1989 to 1990. Her educational background supports her expertise in stakeholder management and project scope definition. Gies has experience managing multiple B2B integration projects, focusing on efficient time and resource management.
Background
Heather Gies has a diverse background in journalism and project management, with a career spanning several years at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK. She began her journey in the field of journalism, which laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in management. Gies played a significant role in the integration of GateHouse and Gannett businesses following the acquisition in November 2019. Her experience includes working with both on-site and distributed teams, including offshore resources, enhancing her ability to manage complex projects.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK, Heather Gies has contributed to various initiatives that support the organization's goals. She has managed multiple B2B integration projects, demonstrating her capability in optimal time and resource management. Gies's involvement in the integration of GateHouse and Gannett businesses showcases her ability to navigate significant organizational changes and contribute to successful outcomes.