Project Manager

Joel Myers, MBA, PMP

*** ******** ******, ******** *****, VA 23451

Phone: 757-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

PMI certified project manager with extensive experience planning,

designing, developing and implementing technically complex projects of

varying scope. Proven ability to manage large project teams, build and

maintain relationships with stakeholders and government agencies, and

produce high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed timelines and

budgetary targets. Accumulated expertise in scope, schedule, cost and risk

management, change control, stakeholder engagement, business strategy and

personnel management.

KEY PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

. Successfully managed over 15 complex technology projects, including

custom software development efforts, data migrations and conversions;

accumulated expertise in managing complex engagements and delivering

quality products in dynamic environments with rapidly changing priorities

. Effectively managed scope, schedule, cost and risk for 5 contracts that

were valued at over $2.5 million; skillfully utilized project management

tools and quantitative analysis methods in various environments to

support business decision making and improve operational efficiency

. Accumulated expertise in the identification and implementation of best

practices and lessons learned; adept at engaging stakeholders to identify

areas of improvement and building support for recommended changes

. Skilled manager in process oriented environments (CMMI); successfully

developed and implemented software development lifecycle processes that

supported business needs, improved production efficiency and contributed

to user satisfaction

. Experienced personnel manager who develops high performing work teams

that achieve objectives and adhere to corporate policies

. Earned multiple commendations as a US Navy Intelligence Officer for

outstanding leadership and mission support

EXPERIENCE

CACI International Inc., Chesapeake, VA

2012-Present

Project Manager

CACI is a Fortune 1000 company that provides IT solutions to intelligence,

defense and federal agencies

Accomplishments:

. Managed the development and sustainment of Maritime Medical Modules; a

multi-user application (Oracle/PowerBuilder) that enables US Navy ships

and hospitals to interface with the AHLTA-T electronic health record and

retrieve, process and store medical data

. Expertly guided a cross functional team of engineers, database

administrators, functional analysts and configuration management

personnel through the software development lifecycle for three major

releases, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery

. Developed and maintained strong relationships with project sponsors,

stakeholders and DoD health management agencies; effectively worked with

internal and external parties to develop technical requirements, secure

project funding and ensure successful product rollout

. Managed project budgets of $1-3 million; developed contract spend plans,

issued charge guidance to contractors and monitored monthly financials to

maintain fiscal compliance.

. In accordance with CMMI Level 3 guidelines, chaired formal project

retrospectives to identify and catalogue best practices; worked with

project team members and external stakeholders to develop and implement

process improvements to project planning, requirements development,

configuration management and software testing protocols

. Conducted multiple cost benefit analyses on proposed functional and

technical improvements to Navy medical software; utilized time and cost

estimates along with feedback from product users to allocate development

and testing resources appropriately

Alion Science and Technology, Norfolk, VA

2011-2012

Project Manager

Alion is an employee-owned company that provides IT solutions and

consulting services to the U.S. Government

Accomplishments:

. Successfully managed the configuration, testing, quality assurance and

release of modeling and simulation software packages for Navy Warfare

Development Command (NWDC); successfully combined commercial and

government software products into integrated solutions and guided two

major releases to on time, on budget delivery

. Maintained close relationships with key stakeholders in the release

process, including the Navy International Programs Office, Naval Air

Systems Command and the Office of Naval Intelligence; kept executives and

program managers informed with regular presentations and ensured project

work and approval responsibilities were properly identified and assigned

. Served as the project manager for NWDC's Capability Maturity Model

Integration (CMMI) Level 3 performance appraisal; developed and

implemented processes for software development and testing and guided

NWDC to a successful Level 3 certification

. Significantly improved risk management practices by authoring a Risk

Management Plan and incorporating regular risk management sessions into

the development cycle to assess current risks, identify new risks and

develop appropriate mitigation strategies

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Norfolk, VA

2008-2011

Lead Analyst / Deputy Project Manager

SAIC is a Fortune 500 company that provides IT solutions and consulting

services to federal and state agencies

Accomplishments:

. Served as Deputy Project Manager for three concept development and

experimentation projects for U.S. Joint Forces Command, and coordinated

the planning and execution of experiments, constructive simulations and

agent-based modeling exercises; delivered dozens of high quality

analytical reports and reference guides to senior leadership, up to two

months ahead of schedule and as much as $200,000 under budget

. Assisted with contract spend plans and managed up to 20 project team

members for contracts valued between $500,000 and $2 million

. Utilized project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel and

Access to effectively plan projects, monitor and control project scope

schedule and cost, and devise and quantify corrective action when

appropriate

. Built strong relationships with government customers and stakeholders

that facilitated successful project execution and set the stage for

follow-on contract work

Merck & Co. Inc, Hampton Roads, VA

2006-2008

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Accomplishments:

. Consistently exceeded company and local market quotas while managing a

territory that consisted of more than 200 family practice physicians in

Hampton Roads, Virginia

. Expertly planned business strategy by utilizing market trends, managed

care information and prescribing data to identify high priority

physicians and targets for special promotions

. Forged critical, long term relationships with key customers; built and

maintained trust and served as an important resource regarding clinical

developments and insurance changes

. Maintained an annual budget of over $100,000 and managed the procurement

and distribution of thousands of controlled medication samples and

clinical resources

General Dynamics, Norfolk, VA

2005-

2006

Lead Defense Analyst

General Dynamics is a Fortune 500 company that provides combat systems and

IT solutions to the U.S. Government

Accomplishments:

. Developed and maintained comprehensive threat databases for selected

focus areas to support crisis planning and military operations

. Served as the lead analyst and resident subject matter expert in Central

Asian and Eastern European affairs, and provided regular geopolitical

updates and guidance on request to senior military leadership

. Authored dozens of reports on international topics and developments, and

published several analytical articles in various foreign affairs media

outlets and academic journals

United States Navy, Various Locations

1998-

2005

Intelligence Officer

Accomplishments:

. Awarded the Joint Forces Commendation Medal for flawlessly coordinating

the production of analytical reports, white papers and weekly updates for

senior Department of Defense leadership, while assigned to Joint Task

Force Guantanamo Bay

. Served as the lead intelligence analyst onboard the USS Ronald Reagan,

and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for providing time sensitive

intelligence updates to shipboard personnel in the wake of the September

11, 2001 attacks, and during the initial stages of Operation Enduring

Freedom in Afghanistan

. Served as a division officer while assigned to the USS Ronald Reagan;

trained, mentored and conducted annual performance evaluations for 65

sailors, and was ranked first among junior officers in the Combat

Direction Center

. Served as the Command Security Manager while assigned to Carrier Airborne

Early Warning Squadron 120, and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal

for expertly initiating security investigations and background checks,

and maintaining Department of Defense security clearances for over 200

squadron personnel

EDUCATION

MBA, Information Technology, Old Dominion University

MS, International Relations, National Security Affairs, Troy State

University

BA, Sociology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

(#1470966)

Teradata Certified Associate, Teradata Certified Professional Program

(#21EZLVB2CNREY2RS)

AWARDS

Distinguished Graduate - Old Dominion University MBA Class of 2014

Honor Graduate - US Navy Officer Candidate School (2000)

Honor Graduate - US Navy Cryptologic Technician "A" School (1997)

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