Leanne Smith
About Leanne Smith
Leanne Smith is a Senior Manager at Maximus with extensive experience in project management, agile coaching, and flight instruction.
Current Role at Maximus
Leanne Smith is currently serving as a Senior Manager at Maximus, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on various management responsibilities, leveraging her extensive experience in project management and team leadership to drive results.
Past Roles at BOK Financial and Cylance Inc.
In 2020, Leanne Smith worked as a Project Manager at BOK Financial for seven months, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Prior to this, she was an Agile Coach through Sogeti, Capgemini at Cylance Inc. in the Portland, Oregon area for three months in 2019. Her work in these roles emphasized the implementation of agile methodologies and effective project management.
Flight Instruction and Aviation Experience
From 2018 to 2020, Leanne served as a Flight Instructor at Monarch Air in McKinney, Texas. She also worked as a Flight Instructor at Aviator Air Centers, Inc. from 2011 to 2012 in Grand Prairie, Texas, and as Chief Flight Instructor at Skymates from 2005 to 2007. Her roles in aviation involved comprehensive teaching and mentoring of aspiring pilots.
Extensive Project Management Background
Leanne has held several significant project management roles. These include working as a Project Manager for BNSF Railway through Sogeti, Capgemini from 2015 to 2019 in Dallas/Fort Worth Area, at Pier 1 through Sogeti, Capgemini from 2014 to 2015, at GameStop from 2009 to 2011, and at HealthMarkets from 2006 to 2008. She also served as a Director at Sogeti from 2006 to 2020 in Las Colinas, TX. These experiences underscore her ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
Educational Background and Certifications
Leanne studied Marketing Management at Damelin, achieving her MMI in 1970. She holds a Lean Six Sigma Certification and is a Certified Scrum Master. Additionally, she has supported the Stanford Advanced Project Management Program (SAPM), showcasing her commitment to continuous professional development and her expertise in adult education and career development.