Jacob Trigg, PMP

Director of Project Management | SaaS & AI/ML Specialist

About

Accomplished Project Manager with 13+ years and over 20,000 hours of experience leading SaaS implementations and developing cutting-edge technology platforms. Proven expertise in managing complex technical integrations, driving cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative software development projects on time and within budget. Adept at optimizing processes, enhancing team cohesion, and achieving measurable results for top-tier clients including Meta, Amazon, and Fortune 500 partners.

Work Experience

Founder

Creating Freedom

Dec 2023 - May 2024

Austin, TX, US

Launched and led a coaching and consulting venture, leveraging expertise in mindfulness and emotional intelligence to empower clients in personal and career transformation.

  • Established a coaching & consulting business focused on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and personal development, empowering clients to achieve meaningful life and career transformations.
  • Coached one client to transition from burnout to establishing an auto-pilot business with a team within 3 months, enabling their month-long international travel.
  • Developed and taught specialized programs (Quantum Breathwork, Yoga for Joy, Live Music Yoga) to help clients manage stress, enhance emotional well-being, and cultivate self-leadership.

Director of Project Management

Zefr

Jul 2022 - Mar 2024

Austin, TX, US

Led strategic AI/ML product development for Meta, overseeing cross-functional teams and optimizing delivery processes to enhance predictability and quality.

  • Spearheaded critical AI/ML product delivery for Meta, managing 20+ Engineers, Data Scientists, and Product Managers, achieving on-time launch while significantly reducing effort compared to prior iterations.
  • Established streamlined metrics and processes across 7 Scrum teams, enhancing delivery predictability and fostering a culture of innovation without compromising quality.
  • Facilitated daily standups and organized sprint demos for the entire 50+ person Technology department, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.

Director of Project Management

API Nation

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

Austin, TX, US

Directed dual operations for services and software development teams, prioritizing AI/ML and consulting projects while ensuring timely deliveries and operational continuity.

  • Managed two distinct operational departments (services and software development), effectively balancing competing priorities to ensure timely delivery of AI/ML and consulting projects.
  • Navigated crisis management during the Ukraine War, successfully maintaining operational continuity and team cohesion amidst geopolitical challenges.
  • Optimized resource allocation and project prioritization, enabling the organization to scale product offerings while sustaining high client satisfaction.

Sr Technical Project Manager

Sprinklr

Oct 2018 - Aug 2021

Austin, TX, US

Spearheaded global SaaS platform implementations and go-to-market initiatives for Fortune 500 clients, driving significant improvements in customer experience and operational efficiency.

  • Led global implementation of Sprinklr's social media management platform for Hyatt across 700+ locations, achieving a 34% improvement in customer response time.
  • Directed go-to-market projects, including Chatbots, Sandbox, and Distributed for mission-critical Fortune 500 partners, ensuring successful new product launches and high customer satisfaction.
  • Developed scalable processes for the Technical Services department, enhancing efficiency and alignment across the product suite.
  • Fostered community engagement through Tech:NYC Summer Youth Programs and internal activities, demonstrating enthusiastic leadership and cultural contributions.

Project Manager

Clearhead: Accenture Interactive

Dec 2016 - Oct 2018

Austin, TX, US

Managed enterprise-level client programs with multi-million dollar budgets, optimizing product roadmaps through data-driven strategies and ensuring seamless project execution.

  • Managed enterprise-level client programs with annual budgets exceeding $1 million, consistently delivering value by prioritizing key business and user needs.
  • Guided clients in optimizing product roadmaps using data-driven A/B testing and UX experiments to enhance user engagement and business outcomes.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, analysts) to manage scope, budget, and business requirements, ensuring seamless project execution.

Project & Product Manager

Clubessential

May 2011 - Dec 2016

Austin, TX, US

Managed both project and product lifecycles, maintaining high customer retention through exceptional service and leading hundreds of feature releases using Agile methodologies.

  • Maintained a customer retention rate above 95% by delivering exceptional client service, including strategic onsite visits and comprehensive training.
  • Led hundreds of feature releases, personally developing front-end code and back-end rules using Agile methodologies to accelerate product development.
  • Prioritized competing product lines, effectively balancing technical requirements with business goals to ensure continuous and impactful product delivery.

Education

Project Management

Project Management Institute

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Austin, TX, US

Rhetoric & Writing; Philosophy

University of Texas, Austin

Sep 2007 - May 2011

Austin, TX, US

Certificates

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Project Management Institute

Dec 2023

Skills

Project Management

  • SaaS Implementations
  • New Technology Platforms
  • Complex Technical Integrations
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Software Development Projects
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum
  • Sprint Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Prioritization
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Scalable Processes
  • Client Program Management
  • Budget Management
  • Scope Management
  • Requirements Management
  • Project Execution
  • Feature Release Management
  • Continuous Delivery
  • KPI Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Management

Technical Expertise

  • AI/ML Product Development
  • Data Science Collaboration
  • Front-end Development
  • Back-end Rule Development

Client & Business Development

  • Top-tier Client Management (Amazon, Meta, IBM, P&G, Bank of Montreal, Hyatt)
  • Customer Response Time Improvement
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Client Retention
  • Onsite Client Training
  • Fortune 500 Partnerships

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Crisis Management
  • Operational Continuity
  • Team Cohesion
  • Cultural Contributions
  • Community Engagement
  • Mentorship
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Personal Development Coaching
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-Leadership

Interests

Creative Pursuits

  • Music Videos

Wellness & Personal Development

  • Mindfulness
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Quantum Breathwork
  • Yoga

Yoga

Acoustic Guitar

Speeches