Jim Driessen, Pmp
About Jim Driessen, Pmp
Jim Driessen is a Lead Project Manager in IT with over 29 years of experience in the industry, specializing in project management for IT software development. He currently manages the IT aspects of the 'Connected Rider' program at Harley-Davidson, leveraging his expertise in both waterfall and iterative methodologies.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Jim Driessen serves as the Lead Project Manager IT at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he manages the IT components of the 'Connected Rider' program. This program includes functionalities such as bike health monitoring, turn-by-turn navigation, and stolen vehicle tracking, all accessible through mobile devices. His leadership in this program reflects his extensive experience in project management within the IT sector.
Education and Expertise
Jim Driessen earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he studied from 1986 to 1989. He also completed his secondary education at Kimberly High School from 1982 to 1985. With over 29 years of experience in the IT industry, he specializes in project management for IT software development and is proficient in both waterfall and iterative methodologies.
Background
Jim Driessen has a diverse professional background, having worked in various sectors including insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Prior to his current role at Harley-Davidson, he held positions at West Bend Mutual Insurance as a Project Manager from 1997 to 2011, and at Compuware as an IT Project Management Consultant from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Senior Project Manager at iPipeline from 2013 to 2014.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jim Driessen has demonstrated a commitment to team accountability and has been recognized for enabling change to meet customer expectations. His extensive experience in managing IT projects has contributed to successful outcomes across various business platforms, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.