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Sandra Jernigan

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IT Risk Tech Program Manager and Strategy Lead at Synovus
📍 Columbus, Georgia, United States

Sandra is a seasoned technology executive at Synovus specializing in enterprise transformation, Agile strategy, and PMO leadership. With over 25 years of experience at companies like Aflac, she aligns technology investments with measurable business outcomes. She holds multiple advanced certifications, including Cognitive PM (AI) and Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant.

Outside of her corporate roles, Sandra is passionate about supporting causes for childrens health. She was an active committee member for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, championing awareness for childhood cancer and sickle cell disease and continues to encourage support for the cause.

She recently completed a hands-on AI bootcamp, reinforcing her commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into project management.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
IT Risk Tech Program Manager and Strategy Lead
Job Level
Senior
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States
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AI in Project Management
Holds a Cognitive PM (AI) certification and recently completed an AI Bootcamp, showing a clear focus on AI-driven optimization in her strategic work.
Agile Transformation
As a Certified Advanced SAFe Practice Consultant, she has a long track record of championing large-scale Agile and digital product innovation initiatives.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
IT Risk Tech Program Manager and Strategy Lead
Synovus
10-2023 - 1-2024
IT Manager QE
Synovus
5-2021 - 10-2023
Marketing Executive Portfolio Manager
Synovus
1-2016 - 12-2020
Sr Manager Tech Portfolio/Program Management
Aflac
1-2003 - 1-2016
IT Service Performance Management, Infrastructure and Enterprise
Aflac
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Education
2015 - 2017
Masters
The University of Alabama
2004 - 2007
BS
Troy University
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