Kristen Haldeman Kauffman, Msf, Pmp
About Kristen Haldeman Kauffman, Msf, Pmp
Kristen Haldeman Kauffman is a Product Owner at MassMutual specializing in Distribution & Operations and a Management Consultant at Smooth Business Systems, Inc.
Title and Current Role at MassMutual
Kristen Haldeman Kauffman is currently serving as the Product Owner for Distribution & Operations at MassMutual. She has been in this role since July 2021. Her work focuses on coordinating cross-departmental teams to implement continual improvement initiatives. With her extensive experience in Agile environments, she excels in ensuring projects align with the company's strategic goals.
Past Experience at TIAA-CREF
Kristen Haldeman Kauffman previously worked at TIAA-CREF as a Senior Strategic Project Analyst in the Office of the Chief Data Officer. She held this position for six years, from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed significantly to data-driven decision-making and strategic project management aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Experience at Great-West Financial
From 2010 to 2014, Kristen served at Great-West Financial in Greenwood Village, CO, in Program Management - AUM. Over her four-year tenure, she developed and managed various program initiatives designed to optimize assets under management, contributing to the organization's financial health and operational efficiency.
Educational Background and Certifications
Kristen earned her Master's degree in Finance from the University of Colorado Denver, completing her studies from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she studied at Project Management International and achieved her PMP certification, a credential she maintained from 2004 to 2021. These educational achievements underpin her expertise in strategic project management and financial analysis.
Role at Smooth Business Systems, Inc.
In addition to her current responsibilities at MassMutual, Kristen also works as a Management Consultant at Smooth Business Systems, Inc. In this capacity, she advises on best practices for aligning business operations with strategic objectives, utilizing her experience in project management and financial planning to drive organizational improvements.