Jodi Kent, Pmp
About Jodi Kent, Pmp
Jodi Kent, PMP, is a Senior Project Manager currently working at Seagen and TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with over 10 years of experience in portfolio, program, and project management.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Jodi Kent is currently engaged in dual roles at Seagen and TELUS. At Seagen, she serves as the Senior Manager of IT Operations in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where she partners with departmental leadership to design and implement programs that support the company's technology vision on a global scale. Concurrently, Jodi works as a Senior Project Manager at TELUS in the Vancouver, Canada Area, executing project management best practices to deliver business solutions.
Past Professional Experience
Jodi Kent has amassed significant experience through various roles across industries. She worked as a Senior Program Manager at Kent Consulting for two years, focusing on portfolio and program management. Previous roles include Director at Globys Inc. for four years, Manager at Concur Technologies for five years, IT Business Operations Manager at 0783811 BC Ltd for one year, and Program Management Office Systems Analyst at Volt Information Sciences for five years. Additionally, Jodi held the position of Systems Manager at Safeco for seven years.
Educational Background
Jodi Kent holds a Master of Science in Mathematics from Western Washington University, which she attained from 1994 to 1996. She furthered her mathematical expertise with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Bates College, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Jodi's strong educational foundation in mathematics contributes significantly to her analytical and problem-solving skills in her professional career.
Project Management Expertise
With over a decade of experience in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management, Jodi Kent specializes in managing matrixed teams and executing industry-standard project management practices. Her expertise includes IT project management, business strategies, operations, project governance, vendor management, finance management, and PMO operations. Jodi's emphasis on strong communication skills allows her to effectively relay complex information at all organizational levels.
Strategic Initiatives at Seagen
At Seagen, Jodi Kent is responsible for executing multi-year plans that align with the strategic goals of both Seagen and its IT department. She collaborates cross-functionally with IT teams to assess, plan, design, implement, measure, and embed new capabilities, supporting the continued evolution of the organization's culture and business results. Jodi develops and deploys initiatives under executive leadership guidance, ensuring the seamless integration of technological and business solutions.