Program / Project Manager

Richard K. O’Donnell, MBA

acz35d@r.postjobfree.com 607-***-**** Owego, NY 13827 Rye, NY 10580

Qualification Summary

Senior Program/Project Manager

Senior Program/Project Manager with 25+ years of achievement delivering technology-empowered business solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and innovation for top organizations across both the public and private sector. Unique blend of hands-on technical expertise and strong business acumen, with ability to serve as vital bridge between business and technology. Proven ability to drive enterprise-wide initiatives that streamline operations, capture savings, increase capability, improve service quality, and accelerate growth. Strong management aptitude with record of developing high-performing teams and introducing best-practice processes. Disciplined, detail-oriented manager who can drive complex, large-scale projects from preliminary planning to an on-time, on-budget completion.

Select Highlights:

Helped drive major technology initiatives for Time Warner Cable (TWC), serving as bridge between on-site technical teams and off-site Project Management Offices.

Managed the design, development, and delivery of new tools and technologies for key clients as a Program Manager with Lockheed Martin.

Coordinated 75+ member cross-functional teams on a global scale, helped manage $35M+ programs, and steered high-visibility initiatives from concept to delivery.

Core Competencies:

Program/Project Management – Strategic Planning – Technology Leadership – Systems Integration

Requirements Analysis – Business Analysis – Needs Assessment – Technology/Business Liaison

Process Improvement – Change Management – Risk/Opportunity Management – Resource Planning

Project Planning – Budget Management – Financial Analysis – Vendor/Contractor Management – Cross-Functional

Team Leadership – Quality Assurance – Test Planning, Execution, and Data Analysis – Microsoft Office Products

Professional Experience

Ionracas Consulting Inc. (Owego, NY) 2013 to Present

Principal / Sr. Program Manager

Ionracas Consulting is a privately-held technology consulting firm

Launched and currently preside over technology consulting firm, overseeing all business divisions. Collaborates with cross-functional client officers to define business needs and requirements, and translate into technical solutions. Helps oversee scope and schedule for complex initiatives, meeting critical deadlines and presenting project reports and updates to senior decision-makers.

Supported TWC’s Wi-Fi installation and activation at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ahead of the U.S. Open; oversaw installation and activation of 196 Wi-Fi receivers and antennae ahead of schedule, along with deactivation and removal of 44 Wi-Fi devices upon completion of the U.S. Open.

Coordinated with PMO in Herndon, VA during the National Tennis Center project, serving as TWC’s boots-on-the-ground in NY to keep the project on-schedule.

Helped TWC implement Wi-Fi across the NY market, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island; directed installation teams to meet weekly and monthly quotas for installation and activation, and managed troubleshooting/resolution efforts.

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Lockheed Martin Inc. (Owego, NY) 1999 to 2013

Program Manager

Fortune 100 aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies firm with $45B in annual revenue.

Promoted to Program Manager after performance as Systems Engineer (2000 to 2004) and Integration/Test Engineer (1999 to 2000). Led the development, execution, and delivery of innovative technology solutions for major clients, managing both technical and administrative aspects of key projects. Drove complex, enterprise-wide initiatives as high as $35M in value, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality deliveries. Engaged senior client officers to define business needs and align technology strategies with bottom-line goals. Coordinated 75+ member cross-functional, internal/external teams across the U.S., Canada, and Great Britain.

Technology Leadership

Delivered Electronic Support Measures (ESM) data support to the U.S. Navy, enabling improved operation of a key helicopter sub-system for fleet.

Updated technical manuals with changes to maintenance procedures and later tested and integrated Airborne Low-Frequency SONAR (ALFS) Technology Validation and Verification hardware with the system.

Managed a major ESM software enhancement to correct deficiencies and improve the system’s operational performance.

Incorporated hardware and software technology improvements and enhancements in the acoustics suite of the MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter to improve processing capability with a significant weight reduction.

Team/Organizational Leadership

Set strategic direction for high-visibility projects and coordinated efforts of 75+ member teams, aligning cross-functional, multi-site, and multi-national staff behind common project goals.

Helped ensure most efficient use of project budgets, creating project plans and timelines to maximize the ROI of technology investments for clients while bolstering profit margins for Lockheed Martin.

Collected and evaluated program metrics, including financial data, technical data, and schedule/critical path data, and presented program monthly status reports to internal and customer leadership.

Served as principal customer contact for all program activities, helping to build trusted, long-lasting relationships with major clients and competitively position Lockheed Martin for follow-on engagements.

Received Lockheed Martin NOVA Award for Teamwork as part of the $1.1B MH-60R Multi-Year contract team.

Military Experience

U.S. Navy, Officer / Naval Aviator

Led teams of 25+, oversaw 30+ critical programs simultaneously, and managed $46M+ in equipment.

Managed complex systems and a lean, diverse team of technical experts in a dynamic, fast-changing, and high-risk, war-time environment.

Helped manage relationships with government agencies and contractors, creating cohesive project teams to achieve milestones.

Positions Held Include: Department Head, Detachment Officer-in-Charge, Squadron Quality Assurance Officer, LAMPS Mk III Test Director & Data Analyst, LAMPS Mk III Tactician, and Detachment Maintenance Officer.

Education & Certification

MBA, Technology Management, University of Phoenix

BS, Computer Science/Mathematics, State University of New York Maritime College

Lockheed Martin, Program Management Qualification designation

PMP Certification, Project Management Institute (expected Q3 2017)

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