Jerry Benns
About Jerry Benns
Jerry Benns is a Project Manager with extensive experience in managing infrastructure projects across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. He has worked for multiple organizations, including Oakwood Systems Group and Centene Corporation, and has a strong background in project coordination and technology integration.
Work at Oakwood Systems Group
Jerry Benns has been employed at Oakwood Systems Group as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he oversees various projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver expected outcomes. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with team members, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. His experience at Oakwood Systems Group builds on his extensive background in project management across multiple industries.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Oakwood Systems Group, Jerry Benns held several project management positions across various organizations. He worked at TEKsystems as a Project Coordinator for A.G. Edwards in 2006, and later served as an Infrastructure Project Manager at HBM Holdings from 2019 to 2020. His role at Centene Corporation included Project Manager for Mergers & Acquisitions from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he worked at Vi-Jon as a Senior Project Manager from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing his project management skills.
Education and Expertise
Jerry Benns possesses a strong educational background that supports his expertise in project management and technology integration. He has developed skills in managing infrastructure projects, particularly in healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors. His experience includes implementing Microsoft O365 technologies and managing migrations to global infrastructure standards. He is familiar with various methodologies, including Agile and DevOps, which enhance his flexibility in managing IT projects.
Background in Technology and Infrastructure
Jerry Benns has over eighteen years of experience focused on infrastructure-related migrations and technology improvements. His career includes roles such as Systems Administrator and Project Manager, where he coordinated projects across borders and cultures. He has a background in business ownership and marketing, which complements his technical expertise. His work has involved structuring and training support teams and creating PMO processes to optimize project management practices.
Achievements in Project Coordination
Throughout his career, Jerry Benns has successfully managed regional projects across North and South America, achieving significant milestones such as reducing deployment costs and increasing functionality. He has structured support teams and utilized a full lifecycle approach to project management. His ability to implement technology solutions in multi-location environments has been a key aspect of his professional achievements.