Hal Rundell
About Hal Rundell
Hal Rundell serves as the Senior Manager PMO at Leaf Home, where he collaborates with business and technology experts to manage project portfolios and budgets. He has extensive experience in project management, having previously held senior roles at Bob Evans Restaurants and FoodFirst Global Restaurants.
Work at Leaf Home
Hal Rundell serves as the Senior Manager PMO at Leaf Home, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with business and technology experts to define project scope, develop budgets, and create project plans. He directs project portfolio activities and conducts reviews to manage risks and address escalated impediments. His focus includes building and maintaining corporate systems across various departments, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
Hal Rundell held multiple positions at Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC from 2019 to 2022. He served as the Application Development Manager for one year, followed by two years as the Director of Applications and Development. In these roles, he was responsible for portfolio, budget, workforce, security, and communications management. He also worked briefly as the Senior Manager - Restaurant Technology in 2020, where he contributed to technology initiatives within the organization.
Long-Term Role at FoodFirst Global Restaurants
Hal Rundell worked at FoodFirst Global Restaurants for 18 years, from 2001 to 2019, as a Project Manager. During this time, he supervised program and project managers, providing feedback and resolving complex problems. His extensive experience in project management laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in technology and corporate systems management.
Education and Expertise
Hal Rundell studied Business Administration at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2005 to 2006. He has expertise in both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, including the scrum framework. His skills include strategic planning and tracking tactical execution activities, which enable him to identify opportunities and gaps in execution.
Project Management Skills
Hal Rundell is proficient in initiating and setting goals for programs that align with organizational strategic objectives. He focuses on facilitating consistent processes, best practices, and governance across Corporate IT. His ability to manage risk and address escalated impediments is essential for the successful execution of projects across various departments, including Marketing, Finance, HR, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service.