Ben Byers, Pmp
About Ben Byers, Pmp
Ben Byers is a Project Manager with extensive experience in implementing project management solutions and performance programs. He has a background in training and project coordination, having worked for various organizations, including Milliman and Premera Blue Cross.
Work at Milliman
Ben Byers currently holds the position of Project Manager at Milliman, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he has successfully managed the implementation of a new Project Portfolio Management software, achieving a final cost below the initial budget. He has also played a key role in launching an Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO), which supports a multi-million-dollar project portfolio for a global organization. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Project Coordinator and Junior Project Manager at Milliman from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Ben Byers earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from Western Washington University, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Certificate in Project Management from Edmonds Community College, completing the program from 2014 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in project management and training.
Background
Before joining Milliman, Ben Byers gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked at Premera Blue Cross as a Technical Trainer and Project Support from 2012 to 2016. He then transitioned to Northwest Administrators, Inc., where he served as a Trainer and Coordinator from 2016 to 2019 in the Greater Seattle Area. His diverse background in training and project support has contributed to his current role in project management.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Ben Byers has successfully managed significant projects. He led the implementation of a firm-wide performance management program and facilitated the transition to new Benefits and Leaves providers, as well as a new Learning Management System. Additionally, he oversaw the migration of multiple sites and over 1500 users to Teams VoIP, resulting in cost savings of 20-40% per site.