Zane R Baird
About Zane R Baird
Zane R. Baird is an Information Technology Program Project Manager with extensive experience in managing IT projects and vendor relationships. He has worked at AECOM and currently at Amentum, specializing in Microsoft 365 deployments and project management methodologies.
Work at Amentum
Zane R Baird has been employed at Amentum as an Information Technology Program Project Manager since 2020. In this role, he oversees various IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and adherence to project timelines. He has successfully managed significant initiatives, including the migration of Amentum to a Microsoft 365 Modern Workplace. This project involved configuring Azure GCC High and migrating to Exchange 2016 in Azure. Additionally, he played a key role in integrating DynCorp International into Amentum's Microsoft GCC High environment, focusing on identity management and email migration.
Previous Experience at AECOM
Before joining Amentum, Zane R Baird worked at AECOM for two years as an Information Technology Program Project Manager in Management Services from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Project Manager for Human Resource Applications for six months in 2018. His earlier tenure at AECOM included three years as a Cognos Application Manager/Project Manager in Business Systems from 2014 to 2017. His experience at AECOM contributed to his expertise in managing IT projects and vendor relationships.
Education and Expertise
Zane R Baird holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Information Systems Management from Brigham Young University, where he studied from 1994 to 1995. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the same institution, studying from 1989 to 1995. In addition to his degrees, he achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2017. His expertise includes deploying M365 software features, utilizing Azure DevOps Boards for project management, and developing comprehensive Microsoft Project plans.
Career Background
Zane R Baird has a diverse career background in information technology and project management. He began his professional journey at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting as a Senior Consultant from 1995 to 2000. He then transitioned to Alltel Wireless, where he worked as a Developer/Analyst from 2000 to 2006. Following that, he held a position at Windstream Communications for one year as a Developer/Analyst. He also served as a Senior Cognos Developer/EnterpriseOne Report Developer at URS Corporation, an AECOM Company, from 2007 to 2014.