Joan Aune
About Joan Aune
Joan Aune serves as the Director of the Project Management Office at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2004. With a background in project management and planning from MCI Corporation, she has developed key project management tools and processes during her tenure.
Work at Transamerica
Joan Aune has served as the Director of the Project Management Office at Transamerica Life Insurance Company since 2004. In this role, she oversees project management processes and tools, ensuring efficient project execution. Aune has been instrumental in developing and implementing a project portfolio management tool and process, enhancing the company's project management capabilities. Additionally, she manages a user support center dedicated to project tools and processes, providing essential support to project teams.
Previous Experience at MCI Corporation
Before joining Transamerica, Joan Aune worked at MCI Corporation as a Senior Manager of Planning & Project Management from 1991 to 2004. During her 13 years at MCI, she gained extensive experience in project management and planning, which she later applied in her role at Transamerica. This background has contributed to her expertise in managing complex projects and implementing effective project management methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Joan Aune studied at the University of Minnesota from 1979 to 1983, where she completed her degree. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in project management principles and practices. Over the years, Aune has developed expertise in project portfolio management and software development lifecycle methodologies, which she has successfully implemented at Transamerica.
Project Management Initiatives
At Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Joan Aune has led significant initiatives to improve project management processes. She implemented a software development lifecycle methodology process, which streamlined project execution and enhanced overall project quality. Her contributions have played a key role in establishing effective project management frameworks within the organization.