Ken Barker

Director, Program & Project Management
Bobcaygeon, ON, Canada
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenbarker

Professional Summary

Seasoned IT program manager with 30+ years leading complex programs and projects for organizations in the finance, insurance, government and technology sectors. Proven experience in planning, communications, risk and financial management.

Professional Experience

Program Manager, Secret Project X
Client One — Toronto, ON • Jan 2018 – Present
Did a thing for these guys
Program Manager, Secret Project Y
Client Two — Toronto, ON • 2014 – 2018
Did a thing for these guys too.
Program Manager, Secret Project W
Client Three — Toronto, ON • 2007 – 2014
These guys wanted a different thing.
Program Manager, Secret Project F
Client Four — Toronto, ON • 1999 – 2007
Did a very basic thing here.
Program Manager, Secret Project M
Client Five — Toronto, ON • 1994 – 1999
This was my first big thing.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration — St. Francis Xavier University, 1994
Professional Certificates: PMP (2002), Certified ScrumMaster (2007)

Skills

Program Management Project Management Risk Assessment and Oversight Agile & Scrum Financial Management (budgeting, cost control, reporting) Stakeholder Management

Languages

  • English (native)
  • French (professional)