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Andrew Taglauer

Centerton

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with Telaid, adept at driving large-scale initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. Expert in Smartsheet and team leadership, successfully delivered a POC that streamlined processes by 60%. Proven ability to mentor emerging talent and foster cross-functional collaboration for impactful project outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Telaid
09.2023 - Current
  • Directed a national Store Modernization program across 216 retail locations, completing the initiative ahead of schedule and under budget while enhancing customer experience and operational readiness.
  • Led deployment of self-checkout covert camera systems, strengthening store security, boosting analytics capabilities, and optimizing checkout operations.
  • Oversaw a two-year Power Centralization strategy, reducing outages and increasing energy efficiency and maintenance savings.
  • Delivered a high-impact Proof-of-Concept (POC) that streamlined the deliverable review process by 60%, enabling scalability and increasing throughput across additional store deployments.
  • Led a six-person team within the Store MOD program, guiding coaching, performance development, and project delivery excellence.
  • Implemented a Smartsheet strategy across departments, automating reporting and improving collaboration, data transparency, and decision-making.
  • Acted as a key liaison for program-level insights, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment with stakeholder expectations.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with internal departments and external vendors to ensure seamless execution across complex workstreams.
  • Mentored emerging project managers and technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with Telaid’s core values.
  • Recognized by the Target project team for managing complex, large-scale programs while maintaining strong stakeholder trust and high team morale.

Project Manager

Telaid
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed nationwide technology rollouts for major retail clients, including hardware installs, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization efforts.
  • Coordinated cross-functional deployment teams to execute store-specific installations with minimal business disruption.
  • Maintained project timelines, controlled budgets, and ensured alignment with scope across large multi-site efforts.
  • Improved internal/external communication workflows, reducing escalations and enhancing project clarity and consistency.
  • Supported leadership in aligning technical project plans with strategic program goals and business objectives.
  • Delivered accurate, actionable project updates during weekly client status meetings to maintain confidence and transparency.
  • Contributed to early development of the Store MOD program, implementing best practices that improved speed, accuracy, and outcomes.
  • Onboarded and mentored new project coordinators, promoting professional development and team integration.
  • Built and maintained Smartsheet systems for tracking, reporting, and automation, enhancing operational visibility.
  • Developed an efficient BOM (Bill of Materials) process for future reuse, reducing material waste and eliminating overflow orders.

Education

General Studies - 12-Month Program

Arkansas State University
Mountain Home, AR
01.1996

Skills

  • Smartsheet
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Trello
  • ServiceNow
  • Office 365
  • SharePoint
  • Process optimization
  • Data analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Mentorship

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Telaid
09.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Telaid
11.2021 - 09.2023

General Studies - 12-Month Program

Arkansas State University
Andrew Taglauer