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First Name

Josh

Last Name

Johnson

Username

JoshJohnson

Biography / Calendar

Biography

With over two decades of managerial experience, I not only thrive in the realm of Business Management but also shine as a hands-on Agile coach, driving impactful results and fostering innovation.

  • Skilled in building strong client and team relationships, delegating tasks efficiently, and ensuring timely project completion.
  • A strategic problem-solver, adept at anticipating issues and implementing efficient systems to improve operations.

My Approach:

  • I am patient yet driven, striving for excellence and progress. I emphasize both personal growth and process refinement.
  • Transparency is paramount to me, enhancing focus and alignment within the team.
  • I value trust and respect, essential for successful collaboration and innovation.
  • I prioritize respectful communication and enjoy engaging in constructive dialogue to find optimal solutions.

Work Experience

Job Title

Business Manager

Company

EVERNORTH

Dates

Oct 23 – Present

Description
  • Provided guidance and direction to the Care Delivery Program, supporting a team of over 200 resources and managing an annual budget exceeding $20 million
  • Delivered Financial Management through activities like planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting
  • Managed Portfolio and Project Financials, including forecasting, resource allocation, and risk management
  • Supported Supplier Governance through contract management, resource planning, and invoice reconciliation

 

Job Title

Release Train Engineer

Company

Evernorth

Description
  • Orchestrated Agile Release Trains (ART) for multiple Scrum and Kanban teams in the SAFe framework, ensuring alignment and delivery excellence
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies, coached teams on Agile practices and SAFe methodologies, fostering continuous improvement
  • Optimized release processes for efficient software delivery, acting as a servant leader to promote collaboration and transparency
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to prioritize program backlog items, managed dependencies, risks, and impediment
  • Led PI planning sessions, driving cross-team coordination to deliver business value on time and budget

 

Job Title

Certified SAFe Scrum Master

Company

Evernorth

Dates

2021-22

Description
  • Coached multiple Agile teams in Scrum/Kanban, facilitating ceremonies and fostering collaboration
  • Supported Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization, while proactively removing impediments to maintain sprint goal focus and promoting self-organization and communication within teams
Job Title

Certified SAFe Scrum Master

Company

Cigna

Dates

2017-2021

Description
  • Coached 10+ Agile teams in Scrum/Kanban over a 4 year period, facilitating ceremonies and fostering collaboration.
  • Supported Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization, while proactively removing impediments to maintain sprint goal focus and promoting self-organization and communication within teams.
Job Title

Director of Central Operations

Company

AJCF INC.

Dates

2013 – 2016

Description
  • Led cross-functional management team with 5 direct reports to overhaul the operational infrastructure over a two-year period in areas of Human Resources, Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Compliance and Risk Management.
  • Directed special projects for executive team, including research and analysis of relevant business and policy issues. Maintained strong commitment to accuracy, detail, confidentiality and timeliness of completion.
  • Reduced $1.2M departmental operating costs by 35% in two years’ time.
  • Successfully guided the launch of 5 non-profit organizations.
  • Built a strong team of managers and specialists, fostering both independence and a cohesive, productive team environment.
  • Utilized clarity, humor, well-defined goals, and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture throughout the company.
  • Accountable for project and personnel management, providing guidance and mentoring while operating in a highly dynamic working environment.
  • Increasing responsibility due to success in team leadership, including the oversight of the communications department.
Job Title

National Sales and Event Coordinator

Company

ICFG

Dates

2011-2012

Job Title

Budget Specialist

Company

Coastline Community College District

Dates

2010 – 1 year

Job Title

Operations Manager

Company

Personality Brand Consulting

Dates

2006 – 2008