Chad Shore

Chad Shore

Director, Project Management | Agile & SAFe Expert | Scalable Digital Solutions | CRM, AI/ML, Cloud Transformation

20 yrs experience · Austin, TX · 20-30 hrs/week

About

I'm a results-driven project leader with 20+ years of experience delivering transformative initiatives across enterprise SaaS, media, and technology. I specialize in Agile and SAFe methodologies, stakeholder alignment, and leading cross-functional teams from vision through delivery and support. Whether I'm scaling systems, integrating Salesforce, or deploying AI/ML solutions, I stay focused on outcomes that drive business value. My leadership has supported organizations through high-growth phases, M&A integration, and enterprise-wide digital transformation. I thrive in fast-moving environments and love partnering with executive leadership, product, and engineering to solve tough problems and drive measurable impact. Key Expertise: Agile / SAFe / Lean Six Sigma OKRs Enterprise CRM & Salesforce Implementations Program & Portfolio Management Digital Product Development AI/ML Integration Strategy Cross-Functional Leadership & Coaching Process Automation & Lean Delivery

Skills

Agile Project ManagementAnalytical ThinkingBudgetingForecastingLeadershipLean Six SigmaPortfolio ManagementScrum Method

Experience

  • Director Project Management · Alamo Drafthouse Cinema09-01-2023

    Oversee enterprise-level project delivery and Agile transformation across Alamo Drafthouse’s product, engineering, IT, and marketing functions. Lead cross-functional initiatives that drive operational alignment, delivery efficiency, and digital capability growth. Serve as the primary liaison with Sony Pictures Entertainment to align enterprise systems with corporate InfoSec and operational standards. Spearhead the adoption of SAFe across departments, establishing governance practices and improving delivery transparency at scale.

  • Project Management, Freelance Contractor · Indeed06-01-2022

    Embedded within product and executive teams to drive agile delivery across global tech initiatives. Facilitate high-impact scrum ceremonies, coach teams on Agile best practices, and remove blockers to accelerate velocity and value delivery. Led the enterprise rollout of Salesforce CRM and supported SAFe adoption across multiple technical divisions. Trusted partner to senior stakeholders, aligning delivery with strategic objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and team empowerment.

  • Technical Project Manager · Verisk09-01-2019 – 02-01-2024

    Led a $10M post-acquisition initiative to design and implement a new enterprise ETL pipeline, managing a team of 9 developers and ensuring full compliance with Verisk’s data governance and regulatory standards. Drove SAFe Agile adoption within the Insurance Solutions group, streamlining collaboration across 12 development teams and reducing time to market by 50%. Acted as a strategic liaison across engineering, compliance, and executive leadership to ensure delivery success and audit readiness. Successfully managed multiple projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build B2B SaaS solutions that aligned technical execution with strategic business objectives. Implemented and optimized customer feedback loops to drive continuous product improvements, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission and enhancing customer satisfaction.

  • Project Manager · TRICK 3D10-01-2019 – 08-01-2022

    Established an animation pipeline and introduced innovative tools and methodologies for an Atlanta-based 3D studio serving major clients such as Delta Airlines and Holiday Inn.

Education

  • Columbia College ChicagoFilm Production
  • Illinois Institute of ArtMedia Arts and Animation

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