Jen Mc Laren
About Jen Mc Laren
Jen McLaren serves as the Lead Resource Manager at Hitachi Vantara, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in resource management and a background in international business, she is recognized for her problem-solving abilities and effective collaboration across departments.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Jen Mc Laren has extensive experience at Hitachi Vantara, where she has held multiple positions since 2006. She currently serves as Lead Resource Manager, a role she has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, she worked in various capacities including Lead Resource Management from 2017 to 2020 in the Greater Boston Area, and from 2015 to 2017 in Quebec, Canada. Her earlier roles include Resource Management Senior Specialist from 2011 to 2013 and National Operations Specialist from 2008 to 2009. Mc Laren's career at Hitachi Vantara showcases her progression through different levels of resource management.
Education and Expertise
Jen Mc Laren earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business with a minor in French from Westminster College, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background supports her expertise in resource management, complemented by her practical experience in various roles at Hitachi Vantara. Mc Laren is recognized for her critical thinking, analytical skills, and organizational abilities, which are essential for effective staffing and resource allocation.
Background
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Jen Mc Laren worked as an Executive Assistant at KSL Newsradio from 2003 to 2006. Her early career also included a work-study position at Westminster College from 1999 to 2003. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong foundation in administrative support and resource management, which has contributed to her success in her current role.
Achievements
Jen Mc Laren is known for her creative problem-solving abilities and her focus on delivering tangible results in resource management. She has a proven track record of collaborating with various departments to implement new systems that enhance resource management functions. Her strong solutioning skills enable her to manage both bench and billable resources effectively, showcasing her capability in executing complex staffing decisions.