Lavender K. Mba

Lavender K. holds an MBA with a focus on Finance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has accumulated extensive project management experience across various organizations. Currently serving as a Program Manager at American Century Investments since January 2023, Lavender previously held the position of Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master at Waddell & Reed from September 2019 to December 2022, overseeing a large portfolio of complex IT projects with substantial budgets. Lavender's earlier roles include Senior Project Manager at MidCountry Bank, where leadership of cross-functional teams was crucial, and Sr. Pricing Strategy Analyst at YRC Freight, focusing on pricing initiatives and profit strategies. Additional experience includes roles as a Pricing Analyst, Senior Consultant, and Financial Analyst across various companies. Lavender's project management certifications include PMP, POPM, and SM.