Project Management

Philip G. Churchill

**** ******* ****** **., **** Harbor, FL 34685 727-***-****

***********@*******.***

Program Director / Program Manager

Working in senior project management roles, I have an award-winning record

of delivering projects within cost, budget and schedule constraints.

Managing multiple projects, continually growing revenue and profits while

capturing new business for Concurrent Technologies, Robbins-Gioia and

Cubic. I have developed, sold and delivered high-value solutions to meet

global supply chain, logistics, systems, IT, training and other client

needs for commercial/industrial and government/defense clients. Forging

profitable strategic partnerships with high tech leaders, including

Sikorsky, Pratt-Whitney and others, I have opened new channels for

generating profitable revenue.

< Direct and manage project development from beginning to end utilizing

proven PMP techniques

< Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business

goals in collaboration with company management and client management

and user groups

< Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications

documents

< Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and

stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

< Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis

< Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project

revenue goals

< Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget

changes where necessary

< Where required, negotiate with department managers for the acquisition

of required personnel from within the institution

< Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants

and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle

< Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and

other stakeholders

< Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

< Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team

< Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path

< Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate

tools

< Track project milestones and deliverables

< Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements

documentation, and presentations

< Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project

team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas

< Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises,

devise contingency plans, and implementation of risk mitigation

strategies

< Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved

parties throughout project life cycle

< Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and any

outside contractors and influence them to take positive action and

accountability for their assigned work

< Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the

success of the project

< Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in

order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements

< Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

< Building and motivating top-performing cross-functional teams

Recognized as a natural leader, I am known for leveraging strong

communication and analytic skills to solve complex project challenges,

build bridges and win new business. I hold an MA in Management from

National University, a BA in Philosophy from Campbell University, as well

as a Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP certification from Concurrent

Technologies. I served in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Major.

Career History & Selected Accomplishments

Churchill Group, LLC, a WOSB, 2013-Present.

Program Director, 2013-Present. Employee owned WOSB assisting small

businesses compete in the commercial and Defense markets. Delivering

focused proposal management, project management, proposal writing, market

strategies, pipeline development, healthcare supply chain management,

material management, technology integration, technology assessments.

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), a defense & logistics

contractor, 2001-2013.

Program Director, 2012-2013. Captured and managed an $850M programs

pipeline in supply chain, training, readiness and logistics for the US

Marine Corps. Generated 50% growth. Received numerous awards for superior

performance.

Turned around a struggling program to win a $10.5M renewal. Concurrent

was in jeopardy of either a re-compete or total loss of a contract with

the Marine Corps. Working closing with key subcontractors, including CGI

Stanley, WBB and Innovative Reasoning, reengineered the two main

components of the program, Training Support Centers and Infantry

Immersion Training. Met or exceeded all KPIs. Received top marks from the

client, helping to secure a multi-year renewal.

Built a PMO for an $800M engagement. Concurrent needed to organize the

efforts of 30 companies, including URS, CSC and Northrop Grumman, as part

of a major DoD logistics support contract. Built a PMO from the ground

up. Deployed advanced project management, scheduling and communications

tools, including SharePoint. Led team briefings and managed deployment of

personnel across a multitude of assignments. Prepared project

documentation. Enabled a seamless integration of all strategic partners

into a cohesive team and an expedited kickoff of the program. As an

ancillary benefit, Concurrent received more than a dozen requests from

alliance partners to participate in new proposals and other programs.

Developed an innovative solution to boost Defense Logistics Agency

efficiency by double digits. The DLA sought Concurrent's expertise to

improve performance at its global distribution centers. Developed and

seamlessly integrated a customized RFID solution with existing warehouse

operations and system. Increased inbound receipt-to-stow efficiency by

60% and outbound shipping times by 40%.

Senior Director, 2010-2012. Held a series of roles in multiple business

units during a major reorganization. Developed a strategic roadmap for

leadership. Identified and integrated emerging technology innovations.

Achieved Top-Ten ranking business for development productivity,

consistently exceeding revenue and profitability targets.

Directed a major reorganization/OD initiative. To improve operational

agility, Concurrent was reorganizing into functionally matrixed

discipline groups. Tapped to lead revamping of the logistics group.

Developed an organizational development plan, including training and

career path strategies, as well as new compensation schemes. Deployed the

program, significantly enhancing the capabilities and professionalism of

the logistics group workforce.

Director, Logistics & Readiness Solutions, 2006-2010. Led the National

Aerospace Leadership Initiative (NALI), a collaboration between a

consortium of contractors, government, academics and the US Air Force.

Captured new contracts. Developed and implemented Lean supply chain

solutions and an innovative Autonomic Logistics Systems.

Founded an industry consortium to power new growth. Concurrent was

looking for ways to expand penetration of the commercial aerospace

sector. To strengthen branding and capture new opportunities, formed and

directed the National Aerospace Leadership Initiative (NALI), a

partnership among industry, government and academia. Briefed

congressional leadership on the synergistic value of the alliance.

Leveraging the branding power and heightened visibility of NALI, secured

new contracts in collaboration with industry leaders such as Pratt &

Whitney and Sikorsky.

Broke into the emerging autonomic logistics market, partnering with

Lockheed Martin. Looking to capitalize on innovative sensor solutions,

Concurrent wanted to capture new supply chain contracts. Leveraging the

capabilities of the technology, which enables real time tracking and

replenishment of all commodities even in war zone environments, built a

partnership with Lockheed Martin. Captured an $85M DoD five-year contract

for the installing and supporting the platform for the Marine Corps.

Tripled productivity to retain the F-35 Lightning program.

Concurrent/NALI small business partner Connecticut Center for Advanced

Technology (CCAT) was tasked with supporting small business Tier 1

suppliers supporting F-35 production with manufacturing and logistics

engineering services. One business was running behind plan on production

of engine cowls, risking contract loss and production delays for Lockheed

Martin. Developed process and plant floor layout improvements without

expending any capital. Increased output from one unit to as many as three

per day. Enabled small business to retain their contract and Concurrent

to capture $10M in new business.

Generated a more than ten-fold efficiency gain with powerful project

management platform. The Marine Corps needed to turnaround project

management inefficiencies at its logistics depots. Leading a

multidisciplinary team, developed the Marine Corps Master Schedule

Support Tool (MSST) to replace the legacy system. Launched a prototype in

only six month and the final release version in less than a year. The

system, which incorporates scheduling, Leveraging Lean improvements, the

USMC was able to save jobs and maintain productivity, avoiding base

closures..

Promoted from previous roles as Manager of Logistics Engineering and

Principal Logistics Analyst.

Developed an award-winning solution for a $500M supply chain. The DoD put

out an RFP for a Logistics Lifecycle Modernization Initiative for the

Marine Corps. Leading the bidding process for Concurrent, developed and

presented to winning bid for the $10M contract. Directed the Concurrent

team, which won the DoD Defense Information Officer Award for Innovation

for delivery of the software application to manage the USMC's global

spare parts, materials and equipment inventory.

Earlier: Sr. Program Analyst, Robbins-Gioia; and Military Analyst, Cubic

Applications.

Other experience: COO, Veterans Training Veterans, 2012. Recruited to help

launch a startup nonprofit.

Played a key role in startup of Veterans Training Veterans. Recruited as

COO (in a pro bono role) to prepare a business plan for new nonprofit

organization focused on provided training and job opportunities for

returning US combat veterans. Collaborated with U.S. Representative

Michael Bilirakis and his office to procure support from Congress. Helped

negotiate relationships with commercial/industrial enterprises to offer

training and internships, as well as to hire program participants.

Successfully launched the program, turning over operational

responsibilities to full-time management.

Awards & Special Recognition

Among other honors at Concurrent Technologies Corporation, six-time

recipient of the Corporate Incentive Award.

In the United States Marine Corps: Two-time recipient of the Meritorious

Service Medal; three-time recipient of the Navy Commendation Medal; two-

time recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal; five-time recipient of the

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; two-time recipient of the Joint Meritorious

Unit Commendation Humanitarian Assistance Ribbon; and a National Defense

Ribbon.

Education & Training

Master of Arts degree in Management from National University.

Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Campbell University.

Six Sigma Green Belt from Concurrent Technologies University.

Other training includes a Project Management Professional credential from

Concurrent Technologies University (a 26-course curriculum equivalent to

the Project Management Institute's PMP certification program).

Memberships & Affiliations

Member of the Society of Logistics Engineers (SOLE) and the National

Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).

Military Service

Served in the United States Marine Corps. Honorably discharged having

attained the rank of Major. Key assignments include: Infantry Officer;

Logistics Officer; Embarkation Officer; Operational Planner; Maintenance

Officer; Operations Officer; Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Officer;

Training Officer; Joint Operational Planner; Load Planner; and Academic

Instruction Officer.

Personal Information

Married with two children. In addition to keeping fit with a variety of

exercise, I am active as baseball umpire.

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