Elizabeth Russell, MBA, Csm
About Elizabeth Russell, MBA, Csm
Elizabeth Russell, MBA, CSM, is a Program Manager 2 at Torc Robotics, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in technical project management and Agile methodologies, having previously held positions at GE Digital and DaProSystems.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Elizabeth Russell serves as Program Manager 2 at Torc Robotics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she works in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford area. Her responsibilities include facilitating Agile Release Train (ART) ceremonies and ensuring alignment of ART vision and roadmap. She focuses on cadence-based feature prioritization and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain strategic alignment across the organization.
Previous Experience at GE Digital
Prior to her current role, Elizabeth Russell worked at GE Digital for five years as a Senior Technical Project Manager from 2016 to 2021. She also served as a Technical Writer II and Technical Writer I during her tenure at Meridium, a subsidiary of GE Digital, from 2014 to 2016. Her experience in these roles involved managing technical documentation and project management tasks in the Roanoke, Virginia area.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Russell holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Virginia Tech, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a focus on Technical Writing from James Madison University, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both business and communication.
Coaching and Mentorship in Agile Methodologies
In her current role, Elizabeth Russell coaches and mentors Scrum Masters and teams in Agile methodologies and mindsets. She develops and tracks metrics at both the ART and team levels to demonstrate progress and identify any impediments to delivering value. Additionally, she helps manage program-level risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring effective project execution.
Experience in Account Management
Before her tenure at GE Digital, Elizabeth Russell worked as an Account Executive at DaProSystems for one year from 2013 to 2014. This role contributed to her understanding of client relations and account management, further enhancing her skills in project management and technical writing.