Sean K. Sule
Melrose
Summary
Senior Technical Program & Project Manager with 20+ years leading cloud, data, and infrastructure modernization across complex, regulated enterprises. Combines strong technical ownership—driving architecture-aligned roadmaps, modernizing APIs, strengthening cloud security posture, and leading technical deep dives to resolve blockers—with equally strong program governance, building scalable PMO operating models, portfolio controls, and cross-functional delivery mechanisms. Influences platform strategy and modernization roadmaps, accelerates execution through automation and KPI-driven decision-making, and leads high-performing engineering teams to deliver multi-million-dollar, enterprise-wide transformation at scale.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior IT Project Manager (EPMO)
UniFirst Corporation
Wilmington
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed a $2M+ enterprise product rollout, orchestrating Agile/Scrum delivery, SDLC governance, and cross-functional execution across IT, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Engineered and deployed governance frameworks using Monday.com, reducing cycle time by 15% and improving portfolio transparency.
- Developed enterprise onboarding toolkits, and go-to-market playbooks, accelerating organizational readiness.
- Integrated QA workflows and analytics reporting pipelines, improving data accuracy, and reducing lead time 10%.
- Built KPI-driven executive dashboards surfacing risks, dependencies, and delivery health for senior leadership across the portfolio.
Project Management Consultant
Eliassen Group / Odyssey Group — Reinsurance
Stamford
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Led concurrent cloud, data, and application modernization initiatives using Azure DevOps and Agile delivery frameworks.
- Engineered RAIDD logs, escalation pathways, and compliance workflows aligned to NIST, IAM, and enterprise security controls, strengthening audit readiness.
- Built risk registers, mitigation strategies, and contingency plans improving delivery predictability.
- Partnered with engineering, IT, Finance, and Operations to maintain scope integrity and drive roadmap milestone delivery.
- Facilitated sprint planning, retrospectives, and stakeholder alignment sessions improving delivery cadence and cross-team collaboration.
Senior IT Project Manager
Harvard School of Public Health
Boston
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Directed multi-year data, infrastructure, and systems modernization programs across IaaS platforms, improving operational efficiency and data integrity across the institution.
- Designed and executed change management strategies increasing technology adoption by 20%.
- Managed enterprise asset lifecycle programs ensuring compliance with security, infrastructure, and audit standards.
- Delivered executive KPI dashboards, risk mitigation plans, and governance updates supporting senior leadership decisions.
- Oversaw incident workflows, change requests, and release coordination in ServiceNow, ensuring minimal disruption.
Project Management Consultant
EdTech | Harvard School of Public Health
Boston
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Led infrastructure modernization including Windows 10 and UNIX-to-Linux migrations, and enterprise security posture.
- Built SharePoint knowledge portals and onboarding toolkits accelerating contributor ramp-up.
- Identified workflow bottlenecks and implemented process optimizations, increasing throughput and reduced cycle time.
Senior Project Management Consultant
MRCC | MassDOT — RMV
Boston
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed contract modernization and digital workflow redesign initiatives, reducing processing time by 50% and significantly improving data accuracy and auditability.
- Applied Hybrid and Waterfall delivery frameworks to align project complexity with regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
- Implemented DocuSign e-signature and reporting workflows, improving compliance, operational efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
Senior Project Manager
Unidine Corporation
Boston
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Founded and scaled the organization's first PMO, establishing governance structures, portfolio reporting cadence, and standardized delivery frameworks.
- Built enterprise master schedules and executive dashboards, improving forecasting accuracy by 15%.
- Led cross-functional syncs and steering committee reporting to accelerate decision-making and eliminate delivery impediments.
Senior PMO IT Project Manager
John Hancock
Boston
02.2006 - 10.2016
- Managed multi-phased, multi-million-dollar IT, data, and operational portfolios using MS Project, PPM tools, PPM, SDLC governance frameworks.
- Partnered with engineering to modernize legacy systems, improve data pipelines, and strengthen platform reliability.
- Delivered executive KPI dashboards and portfolio reporting, improving transparency and decision velocity.
- Managed incidents, problems, and support workflows in ServiceNow, ensuring SLA adherence.
PMO Project Manager / Business Systems Analyst
John Hancock
Boston
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Led merger integration for the John Hancock–Manulife acquisition, overseeing data conversions, ETL workflows, and system alignment with zero downtime.
- Conducted enterprise architecture gap analysis using process mapping, led technical deep dives, and cross-functional engineering sessions to identify functional and technical gaps and build an application rationalization strategy (retain, refactor, retire).
- Directed requirements gathering, functional specifications, UAT coordination, and system testing to ensure alignment with architecture and compliance standards.
Project Lead / Business Systems Analyst
John Hancock
Boston
09.1999 - 01.2003
- Managed project-level analysis and documentation using MS Project and PMO templates, improving requirements clarity.
- Collaborated with engineering team to evaluate system upgrades, integration impacts, and release readiness.
- Created implementation plans, onboarding materials, and post-install documentation in SharePoint.
Education
Accounting
Castleton University
Castleton, VTPMP - #3264772 -
Project Management Institute
Scrum Master Certified (SMC) - #938815 -
SCRUMstudy
Project Management Certificate -
Boston University
Skills
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Project Planning, Scheduling and Milestone Management
- Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Risk Management and Escalation
- Project Documentation
- Process Improvement and Workflow Coordination
- SDLC Governance
- Project Management and Coordination
- Change Management
- Vendor Management
- Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid Methodologies
Leadership Experience
- Portfolio governance & operating models
- Executive Steering & Roadmap alignment
- Multi-program alignment
- Cross-functional communication mechanisms
- Risk, compliance, and audit readiness
- Enterprise platform modernization governance
Timeline
Senior IT Project Manager (EPMO)
UniFirst Corporation
09.2024 - 08.2025
Project Management Consultant
Eliassen Group / Odyssey Group — Reinsurance
02.2023 - 05.2024
Senior IT Project Manager
Harvard School of Public Health
02.2020 - 09.2022
Project Management Consultant
EdTech | Harvard School of Public Health
06.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Project Management Consultant
MRCC | MassDOT — RMV
10.2018 - 03.2019
Senior Project Manager
Unidine Corporation
06.2017 - 03.2018
Senior PMO IT Project Manager
John Hancock
02.2006 - 10.2016
PMO Project Manager / Business Systems Analyst
John Hancock
01.2003 - 01.2006
Project Lead / Business Systems Analyst
John Hancock
09.1999 - 01.2003
Project Management Certificate -
Boston University
Accounting
Castleton University
PMP - #3264772 -
Project Management Institute
Scrum Master Certified (SMC) - #938815 -
SCRUMstudy