Lauren Barbour Jones
About Lauren Barbour Jones
Lauren Barbour Jones is an Agile Product Portfolio Manager at Protective Life, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in project management and a strong focus on strategic delivery, she has contributed to innovative processes that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Work at Protective Life
Lauren Barbour Jones has served as Agile Product Portfolio Manager at Protective Life since 2019. In this role, she focuses on leading teams toward strategic delivery and implementing innovative processes that exceed customer and management expectations. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Business Relationship Manager at Protective Life from 2016 to 2019, where she contributed to various projects and initiatives. Her experience at Protective Life spans over five years, during which she has played a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Barbour Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the University of South Alabama, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Mississippi, completing her studies in 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in agile project management and strategic delivery.
Background
Before joining Protective Life, Lauren Barbour Jones accumulated extensive experience in project management. She worked at SunGard Consulting Services in various roles, including Lead Senior Consultant, Project Manager, and Project Coordinator, from 2007 to 2015. She also served as Project Manager Lead in PMO Professional Services at FIS for nine months. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial for one year.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Lauren Barbour Jones has demonstrated a strong focus on creating structure out of chaos and defining priorities based on maximized value. Her leadership in implementing innovative processes at Protective Life has contributed to the overall success of her teams and the organization. Her passion for strategic delivery is evident in her work, as she consistently aims to enhance team performance and project outcomes.