Raul galarza
AGUADILLA
Summary
Academic professional with proven record in higher education and research. Known for delivering engaging and comprehensive lectures that inspire and challenge students. Committed to fostering collaborative learning environment and adapting to evolving educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and student mentorship.
Experienced with managing large-scale projects and ensuring timely delivery. Utilizes strategic planning to align objectives with business goals. Track record of fostering team cohesion and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College Professor
UPR MAYAGUEZ
01.2025 - Current
- Developed curriculum to enhance students' understanding of project management principles and prepare them for PMP certification.
- Implemented interactive teaching methods to engage students and facilitate learning in a remote setting.
- Conducting coursework on project management fundamentals for undergraduate students in a classroom setting.
Senior Delivery Manager
Cognitus Consulting
01.2024 - Current
- Application Management Services (AMS) Manager, providing post project implementation support to clients that have completed an SAP “green field” implementation.
- Logging and triaging incidents using JIRA ticketing system, managing client escalations, risks, strategizing with stakeholders on process optimization, managing client budget on services provided and proactively communicating on constraints.
- Also providing monthly and quarterly results review to business leaders and clients.
- Project Manager assisting SAP implementations for the Aerospace and Defense Industry using SAP Activate and proprietary applications developed by Cognitus geared towards government compliance.
- Currently leading a team of 2 Delivery Managers and overseeing the performance of 12 functional consultants.
SAP Project Manager
Cognitus Consulting
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Project Manager assisting SAP implementations for the Aerospace and Defense Industry using SAP Activate and proprietary applications developed by Cognitus geared towards government compliance.
- Assisting in developing the Contract Lifecycle Management practice via Icertis ICI tool as well as supporting other SAP customer initiatives related to Data Migration and Application Managed Services.
Project Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Worldwide Project Manager leading strategic projects from initiation to closure.
- Includes managing Core cross-functional/cultural team, analyzing statement of work, negotiating performance indicators with vendors and project system Integrator as well as managing performance via vendor management approaches to ensure compliance with contractual obligation.
- Define scope baseline and negotiating with key stakeholders to determine what is in scope vs. out-of-scope requirements.
- Manage escalations, risk and stakeholder expectations as well as communicating project updates at various management levels.
Project Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2015 - 05.2020
- Supported the Business Project Manager in process deployment for corporate projects from a financial operations perspective.
- Exert in-depth understanding of financial systems and process areas and apply them to the requirements of the project.
- Interact with stakeholders and management at various levels, facilitate project meetings and stakeholder engagement.
- Coach more junior members with complex project work and assist new joiners within the organization.
- Work with customers and other key stakeholders to collaboratively execute Management of Change deliverables and assist with project escalations.
- Major accomplishments include leading the Cut-Over activities related to business divestitures and other corporate projects.
College Professor
University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus
01.2011 - 05.2016
- I taught undergraduate students basic accounting, finance and general business courses.
- Mentored students for career success in business and management.
Education
MBA - Global Management
University of Phoenix
05.2009
BBA - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
05.1996
Skills
- Experienced with SAP software
- Proficient in project management
- Experienced in Microsoft Office tools
- Effective collaboration in cross-cultural teams
- Introductory knowledge of MS Project
- Proficient in English and Spanish
- Strong communication skills
- Experienced in handling competing priorities
- Self-motivated with strong autonomy
- Experience in waterfall project management
- Online teaching
- Student engagement
- Mentoring students
- Networking and relationship building
- Diversity and inclusion
- Course planning
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
College Professor
UPR MAYAGUEZ
01.2025 - Current
Senior Delivery Manager
Cognitus Consulting
01.2024 - Current
SAP Project Manager
Cognitus Consulting
01.2023 - 01.2024
Project Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
05.2020 - 12.2022
Project Manager
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2015 - 05.2020
College Professor
University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus
01.2011 - 05.2016
BBA - Accounting
University of Puerto Rico
MBA - Global Management
University of Phoenix
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