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Ruth Kumkum

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager at Canada Post / Postes Canada
August 1, 2022 - Present
Oversee all aspects of project management of the Technical Upgrade Phase of the Experience Transformation Project (>$300M), ensuring timely delivery and risk management. Facilitate project meetings, cross-functional workshops and Scrum meetings to foster teamwork and align efforts towards project milestones. Utilize JIRA and MS Project to maintain meticulous project documentation and progress tracking. Identify and mitigate risks collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors. Ensure adherence to project schedules and provide weekly status updates. Manage project execution from discovery to stabilization, coordinating diverse stakeholders seamlessly.
Bilingual Project Manager at Epiq
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Reviewed and interpreted legal documents to determine project setup, scope, requirements, and deadlines in alignment with settlement agreements and distribution protocols. Drafted diverse documents including legal notices, claim forms, and reports in English and French, meeting stakeholder needs and project deadlines. Utilized project management tools to streamline task organization and team communication. Scheduled and led weekly and daily Scrum meetings with claims analysts and project team members. Collaborated with the software development team to create, implement, and test settlement websites, databases, and online claim form portals. Administered multiple class action settlements with significant monetary values.
Project Manager at Social Venture Circuit
April 30, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Facilitated cross-functional teamwork as Scrum Master ensuring seamless project execution and stakeholder alignment through regular meetings. Designed and maintained comprehensive project documentation such as WBS, Gantt charts, and quality metrics for clear tracking and accountability. Analyzed social media analytics to optimize online presence and developed tailored social media content calendar integrating multiple platforms to boost brand awareness and engagement.
Accountant at MNP
January 31, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Applied IFRS, GAAP, ASPE in audits, compilations, reviews, and tax services to enhance financial accuracy and compliance. Conducted accounts walkthroughs improving client understanding and operational efficiency. Collaborated with client teams to define project scope, assess risks, and establish deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables. Prepared financial statements providing clear insights into financial health. Enhanced client financial reporting contributing to improved decision-making processes.
Bilingual Project Manager at Epiq
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led bilingual project engagements, reviewed and interpreted legal documents to determine project setup, scope, requirements, and deadlines; drafted bilingual legal notices, claim forms, and reports; scheduled and led weekly and daily Scrum meetings; collaborated with software development to create, implement, and test settlement websites, databases, and online claim form portals; administered numerous class-action settlements.
Project Manager at Canada Post
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Drove project execution from discovery to stabilization, analyzed client business processes to uncover inefficiencies and deliver tailored solutions; used Jira and MS Project to track and maintain project documentation and metrics; led weekly status updates; collaborated with cross-functional teams; delivered settlement websites, databases, and online claim form portals; administered class actions settlements.
Senior Project Manager (French Speaking) at Granicus
January 1, 2025 - Present
Facilitated government SaaS implementation projects in French; led project meetings and cross-functional workshops; tracked and maintained project documentation using Jira and MS Project; identified and mitigated risks with cross-functional teams and vendors; ensured adherence to schedules and reported weekly status updates; drove project execution from discovery to stabilization, enabling timely delivery and seamless coordination among stakeholders.

Education

Graduate Certificate Project Management at Sheridan College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom Accounting at University of Guelph
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at University of Guelph
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Graduate Certificate in Project Management at Sheridan College
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026

Qualifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2025
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026
Government of Canada Reliability and Security Clearance (Level II)
January 11, 2030 - February 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment