Penny Chumley, Pmp
About Penny Chumley, Pmp
Penny Chumley, PMP, is the Senior Director at Penguin Random House in New York, with extensive experience in project management, digital transformation, and organizational integration.
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Penny Chumley currently holds the position of Senior Director at Penguin Random House. She is based in New York, New York, United States.
Professional Background
Penny Chumley has extensive experience in project management and executive roles across various organizations. She has been with Penguin Random House since 2012, serving in multiple capacities, including North America Integration Program Manager, Director of Strategic Projects, and currently as Senior Director. Prior to this, Penny held significant roles such as Vice President at THE CEMENT BLOC and Heartbeat Digital, as well as Executive Producer at AVENUE A RAZORFISH.
Education and Expertise
Penny Chumley's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education with a specialization in Computer Graphics and Educational Technology from Temple University, completed in 1995. She further enhanced her credentials by earning the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2007. She is proficient in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Achievements at Penguin Random House
During her tenure at Penguin Random House, Penny Chumley led the successful integration of multiple business lines during mergers and acquisitions and played a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation initiatives. She developed and implemented financial forecasting and reconciliation processes, which improved budget accuracy and introduced advanced data visualization techniques for project reporting.
Mentorship and Leadership
Penny Chumley is known for mentoring junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Her ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making processes across different organizational levels has been instrumental in the successful execution of various projects and initiatives.