Jacob Trigg, PMP
Director of Project Management | SaaS & AI/ML Specialist
Austin, US.About
Accomplished Project Manager with 13+ years and over 20,000 hours of experience leading SaaS implementations and developing cutting-edge technology platforms. Proven expertise in managing complex technical integrations, driving cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative software development projects on time and within budget. Adept at optimizing processes, enhancing team cohesion, and achieving measurable results for top-tier clients including Meta, Amazon, and Fortune 500 partners.
Work
Creating Freedom
|Founder
Austin, TX, US
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Summary
Launched and led a coaching and consulting venture, leveraging expertise in mindfulness and emotional intelligence to empower clients in personal and career transformation.
Highlights
Established a coaching & consulting business focused on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and personal development, empowering clients to achieve meaningful life and career transformations.
Coached one client to transition from burnout to establishing an auto-pilot business with a team within 3 months, enabling their month-long international travel.
Developed and taught specialized programs (Quantum Breathwork, Yoga for Joy, Live Music Yoga) to help clients manage stress, enhance emotional well-being, and cultivate self-leadership.
Zefr
|Director of Project Management
Austin, TX, US
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Summary
Led strategic AI/ML product development for Meta, overseeing cross-functional teams and optimizing delivery processes to enhance predictability and quality.
Highlights
Spearheaded critical AI/ML product delivery for Meta, managing 20+ Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers, achieving on-time launch while significantly reducing effort compared to prior iterations.
Established streamlined metrics and processes across 7 Scrum teams, enhancing delivery predictability and fostering a culture of innovation without compromising quality.
Facilitated daily standups and organized sprint demos for the entire 50+ person Technology department, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.
API Nation
|Director of Project Management
Austin, TX, US
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Summary
Directed dual operations for services and software development teams, prioritizing AI/ML and consulting projects while ensuring timely deliveries and operational continuity.
Highlights
Managed two distinct operational departments (services and software development), effectively balancing competing priorities to ensure timely delivery of AI/ML and consulting projects.
Navigated crisis management during the Ukraine War, successfully maintaining operational continuity and team cohesion amidst geopolitical challenges.
Optimized resource allocation and project prioritization, enabling the organization to scale product offerings while sustaining high client satisfaction.
Sprinklr
|Sr Technical Project Manager
Austin, TX, US
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Summary
Spearheaded global SaaS platform implementations and go-to-market initiatives for Fortune 500 clients, driving significant improvements in customer experience and operational efficiency.
Highlights
Led global implementation of Sprinklr's social media management platform for Hyatt across 700+ locations, achieving a 34% improvement in customer response time.
Directed go-to-market projects, including Chatbots, Sandbox, and Distributed for mission-critical Fortune 500 partners, ensuring successful new product launches and high customer satisfaction.
Developed scalable processes for the Technical Services department, enhancing efficiency and alignment across the product suite.
Fostered community engagement through Tech:NYC Summer Youth Programs and internal activities, demonstrating enthusiastic leadership and cultural contributions.
Clearhead: Accenture Interactive
|Project Manager
Austin, TX, US
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Summary
Managed enterprise-level client programs with multi-million dollar budgets, optimizing product roadmaps through data-driven strategies and ensuring seamless project execution.
Highlights
Managed enterprise-level client programs with annual budgets exceeding $1 million, consistently delivering value by prioritizing key business and user needs.
Guided clients in optimizing product roadmaps using data-driven A/B testing and UX experiments to enhance user engagement and business outcomes.
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, analysts) to manage scope, budget, and business requirements, ensuring seamless project execution.
Clubessential
|Project & Product Manager
Austin, TX, US
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Summary
Managed both project and product lifecycles, maintaining high customer retention through exceptional service and leading hundreds of feature releases using Agile methodologies.
Highlights
Maintained a customer retention rate above 95% by delivering exceptional client service, including strategic onsite visits and comprehensive training.
Led hundreds of feature releases, personally developing front-end code and back-end rules using Agile methodologies to accelerate product development.
Prioritized competing product lines, effectively balancing technical requirements with business goals to ensure continuous and impactful product delivery.
Education
Project Management Institute
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Certification
Project Management
University of Texas, Austin
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B.A.
Rhetoric & Writing; Philosophy
Certificates
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Issued By
Project Management Institute
Skills
Project Management
SaaS Implementations, New Technology Platforms, Complex Technical Integrations, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Software Development Projects, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Sprint Management, Resource Allocation, Prioritization, Go-to-Market Strategy, Scalable Processes, Client Program Management, Budget Management, Scope Management, Requirements Management, Project Execution, Feature Release Management, Continuous Delivery, KPI Tracking, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management.
Technical Expertise
AI/ML Product Development, Data Science Collaboration, Front-end Development, Back-end Rule Development.
Client & Business Development
Top-tier Client Management (Amazon, Meta, IBM, P&G, Bank of Montreal, Hyatt), Customer Response Time Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Client Retention, Onsite Client Training, Fortune 500 Partnerships.
Leadership & Soft Skills
Team Leadership, Crisis Management, Operational Continuity, Team Cohesion, Cultural Contributions, Community Engagement, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development Coaching, Mindfulness, Self-Leadership.
Interests
Creative Pursuits
Music Videos.
Wellness & Personal Development
Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Quantum Breathwork, Yoga.