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  <title><![CDATA[Sean McConnell joins Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute as new Portfolio & Program Manager]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>SCL is excited to announce that Sean McConnell has joined Georgia Tech as our new Portfolio &amp; Program Manager, starting August 1st.</p><p>Sean brings a wealth of experience to our team, with 13 years of expertise in project and portfolio management. His background includes managing enterprise-level programs, strategic planning, and advanced data analysis. At WinShape Foundation, Sean led the Project Management Office, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and achieving outstanding results.</p><p>In his new role, Sean will oversee all aspects of assigned programs throughout their lifecycle, ensuring they meet scope, quality, and time constraints. His major focus will be on delivering public and private professional education programs. He will also develop financial models and benchmarks for project requests, design and maintain tools for portfolio management and enterprise-level tracking, and assist in creating educational materials.</p><p>Sean will engage regularly with faculty, staff, and vendors, offering valuable advice and support. His contributions will be crucial in enhancing our project execution and overall performance.</p><p>With his extensive experience and dynamic approach, Sean is set to bring a fresh perspective and drive to our portfolio management. We are thrilled to welcome Sean to our team and are confident he will make a significant positive impact.&nbsp;</p>]]></body>
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