James Payne

James Payne, MBA, PMP, CSM, CSSMBB has over 18 years of work experience in project management and leadership roles. James is currently serving as the Director of the Enterprise Project Management Office at Chapters Health System. Prior to this, James worked as a Principal at Tampa - Franchise Investment Group, Inc. In their previous role as the Director of the Project Management Office at Shriners Hospitals for Children, James successfully implemented standard operating procedures and workflows to improve patient safety and operational efficiency. James also has experience as the Strategic Projects Manager at D+H, leading cross-functional teams to drive business growth. James has a background in launching new products and overseeing strategic programs, as seen in their role as the Strategic Programs and Projects Manager at The Nielsen Company. James previously worked as the Director of Information Management at PharMerica, where they established a Project Management Office and implemented a custom methodology. James began their career as the Americas eBusiness Manager at GE Medical Systems, where they introduced corporate business processes and managed the development of information systems. Overall, James has a strong track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and with a focus on customer satisfaction.

James Payne, MBA, PMP, CSM, CSSMBB, completed their education at Thomas More University and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. James obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Accounting from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 1989. James then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Administration from Thomas More University in 1997. James further pursued their education at Thomas More University and received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in Business Administration in 2001.