Katherine B.
About Katherine B.
Katherine B. is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in managing complex project financials and budgets, currently working at LCRA in Austin, Texas. She has held various project management roles across multiple organizations, demonstrating expertise in vendor performance evaluation and risk management.
Work at LCRA
Katherine B. has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and budgets. Her work involves managing individual project budgets that can reach up to $13 million. Katherine provides regular updates and reports to C-level and VP-level stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Previous Experience
Katherine B. has a diverse background in project management across several organizations. She worked at the Texas Workforce Commission as a Project Manager from 2017 to 2021, where she managed various projects. Prior to that, she held the position of Project Manager in Digital Marketing at Apex Systems on-site at 3M for five months in 2016. Additionally, she has experience as an Event Manager at Volt Technical Resources and as an IT Project Associate at The A List at Ashby Staffing.
Education and Expertise
Katherine B. earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Rice University. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in project management, particularly in managing complex project financials, including Capital and Operations/Maintenance projects. She is skilled in evaluating vendor performance against Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts, showcasing her attention to detail and commitment to project success.
Project Management Skills
Katherine B. possesses strong project management skills, including forecasting, risk management, and resource management in complex environments. She is adept at using a variety of software tools such as Primavera P6, ServiceNow, Jira, Tableau, Salesforce, WordPress, and ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. Her ability to manage large-scale financials and individual project budgets demonstrates her capability in handling significant project responsibilities.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Katherine B. has demonstrated a consistent ability to manage complex project financials and deliver results. She has successfully handled projects with budgets of up to $13 million and has experience in dual-budget projects. Her role involves providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are met and that there is alignment with organizational goals.