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Cameron Poland

Walnut Cove

Summary

Program Manager with strong background in product and project management, selected for 2024 Emerging Leaders Program at Caesars Digital. Expertise in agile methodologies and software lifecycle management, driving successful project outcomes. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and foster teamwork to achieve strategic goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Manager

Caesars Digital
Jersey City
04.2022 - Current
  • Led all product development and delivery of features for our proprietary bonusing engine and digital marketing services
  • Spearheaded design and implementation of enterprise-wide CDP platform to enhance marketing capabilities.
  • Led development team in launching an improved account-opening process, optimizing user flow.
  • Transformed legacy backend processes into scalable microservices to boost operational efficiency.
  • Defined key performance indicators, achieving an 8% increase in monthly active users and 25% improvement in customer retention and engagement
  • Drove a 12% rise in average monthly bets per customer through targeted engagement strategies

Transition Manager

CGI Inc.
Fairfax
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Spearheaded migration of on-premise ERP systems to CGI’s hosted solution for government clients.
  • Led infrastructure build-out and data reconciliation, ensuring seamless transition and system functionality.
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication to align project goals and expectations effectively.
  • Developed comprehensive transition plans addressing potential risks and challenges.
  • Directed cross-functional teams in quality control testing and launch activities.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations and dependencies to guarantee timely, budget-compliant delivery.

Senior Project Manager

M&T Bank
Buffalo
11.2014 - 04.2021
  • Planned and executed high-impact enterprise projects and multi-year programs for digital banking technology division while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
  • Championed agile transformation initiatives across the organization to enhance project delivery efficiency.
  • Launched a new online banking corporate website, improving customer experience for all users.
  • Implemented EMV chip card technology across customer card products, ATMs, and branches to enhance security.
  • Led organization's first agile program to develop a streamlined account-opening experience for customers.

Project Manager

Synacor
Buffalo
11.2012 - 10.2014
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.
  • Developed project plans and timelines to align with stakeholder expectations.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance team productivity and collaboration.

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Medaille College
Buffalo, NY
01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Medaille College
Buffalo, NY
01.2006

Skills

  • Program and product management
  • Leadership and team building
  • Budgeting and financial oversight
  • Technology delivery
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • KPI tracking and reporting
  • Research and analysis
  • Regulatory compliance management
  • Agile methodologies
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Adaptability and critical thinking
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Product lifecycle management
  • API integration
  • Business analysis
  • Project management
  • Effective communication
  • Change management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Vendor management
  • Planning optimization
  • Competitive analysis
  • Prioritization and execution
  • Troubleshooting and QA
  • Requirements gathering
  • Product strategy development
  • Market research and customer segmentation
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Performance metrics tracking
  • Agile software development practices
  • User story creation and requirements building

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
  • SAFe5 Certified Agilist

Accomplishments

  • Graduate of Caesars Entertainment's Emerging Leaders Program, Class of 2024

Timeline

Product Manager

Caesars Digital
04.2022 - Current

Transition Manager

CGI Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Project Manager

M&T Bank
11.2014 - 04.2021

Project Manager

Synacor
11.2012 - 10.2014

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Medaille College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Medaille College

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