Andrew Gruden
About Andrew Gruden
Andrew Gruden serves as the PMO Program Management Delivery Director at Western & Southern Financial Group, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in project management and delivery, having worked in various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Taylor Communications and Direct Options.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Andrew Gruden has been serving as the PMO Program Management Delivery Director at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2019. In this role, he leads the Program and Project Management group within the PMO, focusing on strategic program and project outcomes. He emphasizes the vision 'We Move W&S Forward' and is responsible for aligning and deploying talent to optimize execution. His leadership aims to create an engaged workforce by enabling associates to develop their talents through a growth mindset approach.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before his current role, Andrew Gruden held various positions in project management across multiple organizations. He worked at Taylor Communications as a Software Delivery Manager from 2013 to 2014 and as Manager of Project Management-Customer Communications from 2015 to 2017. He also served as Project Management Director at Direct Options from 2012 to 2013 and held multiple roles there, including Development Leader and Security Officer. His experience includes overseeing project delivery and managing teams to achieve operational excellence.
Educational Background
Andrew Gruden earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining an MBA in Information Management from 2003 to 2006. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in project management and operational processes.
Focus on Operational Excellence
In his professional roles, Andrew Gruden embraces Operational Excellence to continually enhance delivery processes. He actively seeks out and executes portfolio synergies to deliver greater business value using the same resources. His approach involves optimizing execution by aligning talent with strategic objectives, ensuring that project outcomes align with organizational goals.
Leadership in Program and Project Management
Andrew Gruden leads the Program and Project Management group within the PMO, focusing on reinforcing a vision that drives progress within Western & Southern Financial Group. His leadership style promotes an engaged workforce, encouraging associates to build their talents and adopt a growth mindset. This focus on talent development is integral to achieving strategic program and project outcomes.