Stephen Riley
About Stephen Riley
Stephen Riley serves as a PMO Project Portfolio Manager at Western & Southern Financial Group, bringing over three decades of experience in project management and engineering, including notable roles at GE Aviation and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Stephen Riley has been serving as the PMO Project Portfolio Manager at Western & Southern Financial Group since 2022. In this role, he oversees project management operations, ensuring that projects align with the organization's strategic objectives. His experience in managing diverse project portfolios contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of project execution within the company.
Previous Experience at GE Aviation
Stephen Riley worked at GE Aviation from 1984 to 1995, initially as a Laser Method Specialist and later as a Systems Engineer. During his tenure, he transformed a single-user Resource Unit Forecasting tool into a commercially supportable multi-user tool, enhancing operational efficiency. He also designed and deployed a custom engineering drawing repository and retrieval system using Filenet technology.
Career at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Riley has had a long-standing career at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, where he has held various roles since 2003. As a Sr. Strategic IT Leader in the International PMO, he developed policies and tools to manage a high-volume project portfolio, initiating 1710 new projects over five years. He also led an Agile Kanban Rehosting project, achieving significant cost reductions.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Riley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, studying from 1987 to 1990. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in project management and systems engineering, has equipped him with foundational skills in Six Sigma and project management methodologies.
Project Management Roles and Contributions
Riley has held various project management roles across multiple organizations, including positions at ADM and TEKsystems. He has consulted with and trained international project and sales teams across 70 countries, covering diverse service offerings such as Analytics and SAP application services. His contributions have consistently focused on enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness.