Raymond G. McShane, PMP
WOODBRIDGE VA 22191
acgdo7@r.postjobfree.com
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Experienced Program Manager with expertise in large Capital Projects,
Information Technology Programs and strategic planning, with a focus on
successfully meeting business objectives. Experienced in all aspects of the
common project process including front end loading, decision support
package development and approval, project execution, project start-up and
close-out, and work force planning. A motivated professional with
demonstrated ability to deliver critical projects, able to function in any
role necessary to ensure project success and on time delivery.
Professional Technical Manager with the ability to convey complex technical
concepts into understandable language for non-technical people. A detailed
financial manager, who streamlines processes, reduces unnecessary expenses
and focuses on profit goals, while maintaining exceptional quality, a
welcome addition to any Management Team. Proven skills utilized in
directing other Project Managers, as well as cross-functional teams and
cross discipline resources.
. Deeply experienced Project Manager recognized for consistently
resolving complex issues, while effectively communicating solutions to
stakeholders and management. Frequently selected to work on
challenging projects and develop working relationships through the use
of innovative and imaginative solutions.
. Adept at quickly and successfully responding to changing environments,
corporate cultures and situations, able to achieve goals within
critical deadlines, while ensuring the quality of projects.
Effectively manages cross-functional, multi-geographic teams, willing
to function in any role necessary to ensure project success and on
time delivery.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Planning and Management . Budgeting . Project Requirements . Situation
Analysis . Change Management
Project Implementation . Resource Management . Solution Development .
Strategic Planning
Manage Schedules and Resources . Direct Project Managers . Regulatory
Compliance
Quality Improvement . Deployment and Installation . Sequence Priorities
Project Business Impacts . Customer Relations Management
Top Secret Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Tribalco-Sr. Telecommunications Program Manager, National Park Service,
Washington DC 2013-Present
. Managed all new and upgrade telecommunications projects for the
National Park Service nationwide.
. Negotiated pricing with vendors reducing costs by 20%
. Determined impact of any and all project risks. Set up processes to
review health of the network and implement change/upgrade as
necessary.
. Mitigate risks associated with each network to ensure financial and
time constraints are adhered to
. Ensured P25 and ROIP upgrades were completed in a timely manner
utilizing existing infrastructure when possible at significant cost
savings.
DRS-Program Manager/B&D Manager, Afghanistan 2011-2013
. Business Development Manager, Afghanistan with a combined Project
Value of $250,000,000. Travelled throughout the Middle East procuring
new business in the amount of $200,000,000. Developed/drafted
proposals,,respond to RFP's.
. Coordinated installation of Marine WIFI Network at these three camps,
as well as the daily operations, maintenance and upgrades.
Coordinated logistics, purchasing/shipping and delivery of all
equipment.
. Provided WIFI to 30,000 Marines at these locations.
. Set up processes to review health of the network and implement
change/upgrade as necessary
. Mitigate risks associated with each network to ensure financial and
time constraints are adhered to
. Achieved CMMI Certification
ITT-Chief Watch Officer/Network Controller, IRAQ 2009-2011
. Managed the Theater Network Operations Security Center for the
management of all networks and systems under the responsibility of the
Regional Network Operations Security Center.
. Provided technical and operation support to functional users for
managing, monitoring and maintaining situational awareness of
SIPR/NIPR networks and systems, monitored and tracked all networks and
systems and assisted in formulating Outage Trend Analysis Reports to
reflect required replacement and/or repair
. Applied ITIL processes
ITT-Program Manager, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan 2007-2009
. Managed SIPR/NIPR Tech Control, Network Administration, Systems
Administration, Help Desk, ADPE, SATCOM, Outside Plant, VTC,
Generator, Logistics and Supply, Switchboard Operator and DSN Switch
Workcenters.
. Supervised all aspects of scheduling and performance appraisals for 85
personnel on Bagram Air Base, as well as an additional 20 Technicians
assigned to Forward Operating Bases throughout Afghanistan.
. As the primary ITT Business Development Manager for Afghanistan,
secured approximately $100,000,000 in new contract vehicles.
. Scheduled and oversee all logistics functions to include ordering,
shipping and delivery as well as ensuring a plausible supply was kept
on hand for emergency fix actions.
. Set up processes to review health of the network and implement
change/upgrade as necessary
. Mitigate risks associated with each network to ensure financial and
time constraints are adhered to
. Expanded contract to include 3 additional bases in the amount of
$7,000,000
Lockheed Martin-Deputy Director NMCC, Air Force Pentagon Communications
Agency 2004-2007
. Managed eight Work Centers within the Pentagon National Military
Command Center, responsible the Defense Red Switch/Black
Switch/WWSVCS, SIPR/NIPR NMCC HEMP Tech Control, Multimedia/AV and
Missile Warning Computer Maintenance. Additionally, managed several
'TOP SECRET' Projects.
. Coordinated daily with NMCC Watch Office, and provided daily
situational awareness briefings to SECDEF and the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff.
. Scheduled and oversee all logistics functions to include ordering,
shipping and delivery as well as ensuring a plausible supply was kept
on hand for emergency fix actions
. Set up processes to review health of the network and implement
change/upgrade as necessary
. Mitigate risks associated with each network to ensure financial and
time constraints are adhered to
. Green Belt for program
. Capture Manager for Northern Virginia.
Verizon-Network Operations Project Engineer 1998-2004
. Coordinated the startup of Verizon's reentry into the long distance
business by singling out vendors for the accomplishment of these tasks
and sorting out various real estate options throughout the US.
. Traveled to new long distance sites nationwide to ensure proper
installation and turn-up of all SONET long distance rings. Provide
quality control inspections on all vendor installed equipment.
ITT-Quality Control Manager 1988-1998
. Inspect all DISA USAF and USA Technical Control Facilities, SATCOM,
Microwave and Tropo sites in Turkey, England and Saudi Arabia to
ensure compliance with applicable communications standards.
. Supervised Area and Country Managers, served as Coordinator for new
contract acquisitions, directly responsible for contract award fees
and ISO 9000 Certification.
. Authored proposals, SOP's and Work Instructions.
United States Air Force 1983-1988
. USAF - 1983 - 1988 - Wideband Communications Technician
. USAFR - 1999 - 2011 - Logistics Superintendent/Senior Enlisted
Advisor
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Project Management Professional/Six Sigma Green Belt/Network +/Security
+/Army VSAT Terminal Course
Community College of the Air Force - Associates Degree - Communications
Technology - 1988
City University of New York - Baruch College - BBA - 1978