Jim Dauer, Pmp
About Jim Dauer, Pmp
Jim Dauer is a Project Manager at Valorem, where he has worked since 2017, overseeing global engineering teams for Microsoft. He has a strong background in project management and holds multiple certifications, including PMP and ScrumMaster.
Work at Valorem Reply
Jim Dauer has served as a Project Manager at Valorem Reply since 2017. In this role, he is directly accountable for the deliveries of two global virtual engineering teams that service Valorem Reply's largest client, Microsoft Corporation. His responsibilities include managing the application development lifecycle, overseeing client communications, and ensuring process governance. His tenure at Valorem has contributed to the company's project management capabilities and client satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Valorem Reply, Jim Dauer held several project management positions. He worked at High 5 Games as a Technical Project Manager from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Systems Delivery at ClubSoft for one year in 2011-2012. His experience also includes a role as Senior Project Manager for IT and Strategic Projects at H&R Block Bank from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he co-founded FullForesome in 2010, where he acted as Product Owner.
Education and Expertise
Jim Dauer studied at Kansas State University, where he earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Accounting. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his project management skills. He holds several professional certifications, including PMP, ScrumMaster, and Scrum Product Owner, which further enhance his expertise in managing complex projects and leading teams.
Innovative Contributions to Technology
Jim Dauer is recognized for creating one of the world's first Web 2.0 event planning platforms during his time at FullForesome. This platform received acclaim from Mashable.com, which described it as 'genius.' His contributions to technology and project management have had a lasting impact on the industry.