SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER, PMP, SAFe

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP | ENTERPRISE COLLABORATION | PROJECT PORTFOLIO OVERSIGHT | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Project Portfolio Management: PMO, PMP, PMBOK, SAFe 6, Agile, Waterfall, Earned Value Management (EVM), Change Control, Portfolio Performance Metrics, Risk Mitigation, Project Tracking and Reporting, MS Office, MS Project, VISIO.

· Technical Management: ITIL, Requirements Analysis, Systems Modernization, Infrastructure Upgrades, Cloud Computing (AWS), Data Governance.

· Leadership & Communications: Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Guidance, Mentoring, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Executive Communication.

· Compliance & Governance: Regulatory Compliance, Contract Management, Project Governance Frameworks, Organizational Project Management Standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | Federal Working Group | Washington, DC Oct 2023 – Nov 2024

· Orchestrated telecom equipment deployment within a $40 million budget, optimizing network performance and showcasing strategic project delivery.

· Implemented resilient disaster recovery strategies, contributing to a $19 million annual budget and ensuring business continuity.

· Cultivated and strengthened stakeholder relationships, aligning project objectives with strategic business outcomes.

· Partnered with C-suite executives to drive strategic business outcomes, showing enterprise collaboration.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | Barkley Square, LLC | Alexandria, VA May 2020 – Oct 2023

· Led strategic initiatives to optimize service delivery, resulting in a 75% revenue increase over two years.

· Streamlined operational processes through comprehensive documentation, improving efficiency and establishing a framework for operational excellence.

· Recruited and onboarded high-performing staff, enhancing service quality and demonstrating team leadership.

· Developed a career growth model and cross-training program, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | Volkswagen Group of America | Herndon, VA Nov 2018 – May 2020

· Coordinated $15 billion settlement with the Department of Justice, ensuring compliance with DOJ mandates through expert collaboration and showcasing robust project governance.

· Managed document submissions to the DOJ Monitor and supported emissions reporting, enhancing audit accuracy.

· Established an Environmental Compliance Management department by leading functional testing processes.

PROJECT DIRECTOR | The Ambit Group | Vienna, VA Jan 2016 – Jul 2018

· Directed a $5 million USPTO project, facilitating the acquisition of 37 infrastructure upgrades and demonstrating effective portfolio oversight.

· Enhanced cybersecurity and system efficiency through modernization initiatives, showcasing technical management skills.

· Secured $166 million in grants, improving budget management for infrastructure upgrades and demonstrating strategic project delivery.

· Supported 5 USPTO FTEs in the development of Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) documentation.

PROJECT MANAGER | eGlobalTech | Arlington, VA Oct 2014 – Dec 2016

· Led a $5 million data strategy team at the Department of Education, enhancing governance and compliance.

· Developed federal data governance documentation for regulatory compliance, demonstrating expertise in compliance and governance.

· Enhanced contracting officer authority through IT acquisition certification.

PROGRAM MANAGER | Enterprise Information Services | Vienna, VA Mar 2014 – Oct 2014

· Led a six-person team responsible for project planning and risk management, ensuring contract compliance.

· Managed a $4 million engagement providing Affordable Care Act project management services to the IRS, ensuring on-time and within-budget contractor delivery.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

· Directed a $2.4 million FEMA disaster assistance system analysis, defining data warehouse needs and reporting progress with EVM; developed CMMI Level 3 project management artifacts, including a project schedule, Work Order Management Plan, Configuration Management Plan, and Software Development Plan.

· Directed the establishment of PMOs for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); developed PMO process documentation and project manager training programs.

· Directed the successful implementation of a $3.5 million case management COTS software package at the Department of Labor; managed the development of required DOL project lifecycle artifacts and advised the government on project management best practices; developed project status reports for DOL and led status meetings engaging with key DOL stakeholders.

· Directed a cross-functional team of 47 resources developing a web-based dental practice management system.

· Contributed to successful federal government contract proposals through strategic project management insights.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

· Master of Arts - Liberal Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

· Master of Arts - International Relations, American University, Washington, DC

· Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and German, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

· Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute (PMI)

· ITIL v3 Foundation

· SAFe 6 Agilist, scaledagile.com

· Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers, Project Management Institute (PMI)

· Generative AI Overview for Project Managers, Project Management Institute (PMI)

· Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers, Project Management Institute (PMI)