Kym Klinkhammer
About Kym Klinkhammer
Kym Klinkhammer is a Senior Project Manager at TopBloc, with a diverse background in HRIS and IT project management across various sectors. He has held leadership roles at several organizations, including Guggenheim Partners and Accenture, and possesses extensive experience in program leadership and IT strategy.
Current Role at TopBloc
Kym Klinkhammer serves as a Senior Project Manager at TopBloc, a position held since 2022. In this role, Klinkhammer is responsible for overseeing project management initiatives, ensuring effective execution and delivery of projects. Klinkhammer's experience at TopBloc builds on a solid foundation of expertise in Workday engagement management, which has been a significant focus throughout their career.
Previous Experience at Guggenheim Partners
Prior to joining TopBloc, Kym Klinkhammer worked at Guggenheim Partners as the Vice President of HRIS Systems, specifically as a Senior HRIS Workday Manager. This role was held for one year in Chicago, Illinois, from 2016 to 2017. Klinkhammer's responsibilities included managing HRIS systems and contributing to the organization's HR technology strategy.
Educational Background
Kym Klinkhammer holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Concordia University-Wisconsin. Additionally, Klinkhammer studied at Sheffield Hallam University, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, as well as a degree in Computer Engineering with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS). Klinkhammer also completed training at Dale Carnegie from 2015 to 2018.
Global Experience and Expertise
Kym Klinkhammer has extensive global experience leading outsourcing and strategy engagements across various sectors, including Higher Education, Government, Retail, Technology, Financial Services, and Healthcare. Klinkhammer's expertise encompasses program leadership, IT strategy, and talent management, with a strong emphasis on crisis management and client relations. This diverse experience is complemented by a deep understanding of industry best practice frameworks such as PMBOK, Agile-Scrum, ITIL, and Six Sigma.
Leadership and Management Skills
Kym Klinkhammer demonstrates a collaborative and mentoring leadership style that effectively engages all levels of an organization. Klinkhammer has experience in building and managing a Project Management Office (PMO) and has led software development teams and IT operations organizations. This leadership approach is integral to Klinkhammer's success in managing complex projects and fostering team development.