Crvpm James Wedgeworth III

Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing - IT VMO at Carlisle

James Wedgeworth, CRVPM III, has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. James currently holds a role as a Senior Analyst in the IT Vendor Management Office at Carlisle Companies Incorporated, where they are responsible for managing vendors and ensuring effective IT operations. Prior to this, James worked as an IT Analyst in the same department.

Before joining Carlisle, James served as the IT Contracts Manager in the Division of Technology Services at the Arizona Department of Economic Security. In this role, they oversaw all acquisition functions and was the main point of contact for enterprise IT projects, managing product and service renewals and implementing cost containment strategies.

James's experience also includes a position as a Senior Manager of Operations at TEKsystems, where they were responsible for advising account managers on sales pursuit strategies and negotiating agreements to minimize risk. James also worked as a Project Manager for Business Development at MYTEK Network Solutions, leading cross-functional teams in IT service management implementation and developing service offerings.

Additionally, James has held various roles at Insight, APT College, Bank of America, Diedrich Coffee, 7-Eleven, and Long Beach Bank FSB. Throughout their career, their responsibilities have included project management, operations management, vendor management, staffing and development, and P&L management.

Overall, James Wedgeworth, CRVPM III, has a strong background in IT vendor management, operations, and project management, with a focus on cost containment, risk management, and service delivery.

James Wedgeworth, CRVPM III has a diverse educational background. James obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, they pursued an Associate of Arts - AA degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Fullerton College from 1998 to 2000.

In addition to their formal education, James Wedgeworth has also gained several certifications. James earned the Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager - III certification from the Compliance Education Institute, LLC in April 2023. James had previously obtained the CRVPM II certification in January 2023, and the Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager certification twice in November 2022.

Furthermore, James has pursued various online courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. James completed the "Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyber Attacks" course twice on Coursera in February 2021. Additionally, they successfully finished the "Technical Support Fundamentals" course on Coursera in the same month. James'sonline learning also includes the "Transitioning to Product Management" course from LinkedIn in December 2019 and the "Purchasing Foundations" course from LinkedIn in October 2018.

Furthermore, James has obtained industry-specific certifications such as Scrum Awareness from Management Plaza in October 2018, Professional Scrum Master from Scrum.org in September 2018, VMware Sales Professional - Foundation from VMware in December 2014, ITILv3 IT Service Management from EXIN in December 2012, Cisco Sales Expert, CSE from Cisco in January 2012, and Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNA from Cisco in July 2009.

Overall, James Wedgeworth, CRVPM III has a strong educational background with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, and a range of certifications across various disciplines.

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Timeline

  • Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing - IT VMO

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Sr. Analyst, IT Vendor Management Office

    February, 2021

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