SUMMARY:

• Experienced Program Manager with a diverse background in IT, Process Improvement, Product and Systems Design Management, Healthcare, Risk Management, Data Analytics and Strategic Planning

• Analytical ability necessary to develop and motivate staff, resolve financial and program issues and devise mitigation plans and solutions
• Leadership ability to develop staff, establish and maintain performance within scope of practice and establish PMO standards
• Comprehensive experience with both Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies
• Performance and Risk Management, identification, analysis and evaluation for key management operational and technical alternatives for product development
• End - to-end process analysis for increased performance, accuracy, and increased operational efficiency based on intelligence and data drive analytics and metrics
• Prioritization and analysis of resources to establish tactical and strategic objectives including budgets (profit and loss)
• Proven experience driving parallel, cross functional activities in a fast-paced environment
• Management of factors influencing costs, schedule, WBS, performance, risk and earned value (EVM)
• Initiation, negotiation, and execution of contracts and agreements with other government agencies
• Systems design and development requirements analysis for both hardware and applications
• Business development including identifying and qualifying opportunities for bidding, developing, and securing additional projects with Confidential
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/SME experience leading Confidential continuous improvement efforts and strategy for enterprise and management divisions
• Performance management with metrics and budget requirements to ensure program objectives
• Gap analysis for critical program technology areas
• Directed and managed multiple projects including internal and external clients
• Technical Management/SME defining project scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders to ensure enterprise strategic goals
• Led Navy Financial Management teams through PPBE financial processes to identify problem areas and gaps for performance and process improvement efforts to establish Value Stream Charters, milestones, and resource teams using Lean Six Sigma methodology
• Initiated proposals for Confidential and Commercial business development including Confidential
• Reduced design and development cycle time from 6 months to 6 weeks for leading edge semiconductor designs using Lean Six Sigma methods and process and control metrics
• Managed multiple Agile IT development projects contracted by CMS to deliver healthcare database analytics and increased business opportunities while delivering value on time and within budget
• Initiated and implemented PMO best practices including standardization of templates, processes, and auditing compliance to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Baltimore, MD

Agile IT Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• IT Project Management supporting the Maryland Transportation Authority ( Confidential ) IT efforts using Agile methods with Jira to track and deliver critical internal projects targeted to significantly improve & replace current systems.
• Successfully managed State resources and subcontractors to introduce resource planning tracking IT solutions (Salesforce) for Confidential, and invoice tracking (OpenText) for the Office of Engineering and Construction (OEC) including setup and migration of a new architecture platform

Confidential

Program Management and Engineering Consult

Responsibilities:

• Program Management targeted at strategic planning and tactical support and RFQ proposals.

Confidential, Fulton, MD

CMS Agile IT Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Agile IT Program Management providing mission critical Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) functionality for IT solutions mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act ( Confidential ) and MMIS/MITA supporting healthcare initiatives across CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
• This included project and program level support to CMS managing internal and external teams, CMMI level III certification, IV&V audits, and IMS schedule support.

Confidential

Program Management

Responsibilities:

• Program Management, strategic planning and tactical support proposals including costs benefit, budget and process improvement and consulting for Confidential
• Confidential Project Management planning for R&D development of same day services targeted for implementation across major metropolitan cities during

Confidential, Washington, DC

Lean Acquisition Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led four teams supporting Team Ships Strategic Director and directed acquisition initiatives (FAR) using Confidential Lean Six Sigma with acquisition improvement methodology and supported Confidential Continuous Process Improvement) Council
• Function as a continuous improvement strategic change agent for Team Ships which manages over $50B in funds

Confidential, Washington, DC

IT Healthcare Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Program Management, financial requirements analysis (business and functional), including risk assessment and testing for the Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Resource Management using Agile methodology to integrate legacy systems with existing Enterprise Systems (focus on educational and medical benefits) targeted to reduce response cycle time by half

Confidential, Washington Navy Yard, DC

Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• SME/Program Manager for Continuous Process Improvement ( Confidential ) Program coordinating Confidential enterprise teams across four Shipyards using Lean Six Sigma tools for Carrier and Submarines
• Monitored and focused Confidential strategic objectives and maintenance goals, which resulted in cycle time reduction within four major Shipyards and cost savings projected at greater than $527M
• Led teams of Senior level Confidential Managers to develop long-range program strategies, risk mitigation, and plans to set resource priorities with metrics for continuous improvement programs across Confidential Shipyards focused on the Confidential PPBE (planning, programming, budgeting, execution) financial budgeting process

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

IMS Scheduling and Resource Planning

Responsibilities:

• Consultant for resource planning and schedule execution management for Northrop Grumman Annapolis Undersea Systems ( Confidential mini sub/Littoral Combat Systems/ENFMC programs) working with CAM and Program Managers executing platform design, software integration, risk, and resource mitigation planning