Jessalynn Holman, MBA
About Jessalynn Holman, MBA
Jessalynn Holman, MBA, is a Lead Information Technology Project Manager with over eight years of experience in project management across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare. She has held multiple senior roles and possesses expertise in managing complex projects that align with business objectives.
Work at Navistar
Jessalynn Holman serves as the Lead Information Technology Project Manager at Navistar Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing IT projects that align with the company's strategic objectives. Her experience in managing complex projects allows her to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current position, Jessalynn held several project management roles. She worked at HCSC Insurance Services Company as a Senior Project Manager for two months in 2022. Additionally, she served as the Manager of the Project Management Office at Stericycle for five months in 2022. Her tenure at AbbVie included roles as a Senior Project Manager from 2018 to 2022 and as a Quality Assurance Project Manager for three months in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Jessalynn Holman earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration and Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University from 2014 to 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where she studied from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.
Industry Experience
Jessalynn has over eight years of experience in project management across various industries, including Pharmaceutical, Information Technology & Services, Research and Development, and Health Care. Her roles have involved leading multi-complex projects that require collaboration with business IT leaders and managing stakeholder expectations. She is proficient in utilizing various software tools such as ServiceNow, MS Office 365, and Power BI.
Research Background
Before transitioning into project management, Jessalynn worked in research roles at the University of Chicago Medicine. She served as a Senior Research Specialist/Lab Manager from 2010 to 2016 and as a Research Specialist from 2008 to 2010. This background provided her with a strong foundation in research methodologies and project execution within a scientific environment.