Scrum Master Project Manager

CARL MCLAUGHLIN

Certified Scrum Master

****.*.**********@*****.*** • 860-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/cmclaughliniv/ • Gaffney, SC

Summary

Accomplished, forward-thinking Agile leader with 20+ years’ repeated success in the planning, implementation, and management of various projects within the United States Navy. Promotes open communications, proactive collaboration, and a positive work culture by cultivating solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels focused on the achievement of operational objectives. Proven ability to bring disparate teams together to achieve common goals. Expert in providing transformational leadership focused on the alignment of project outcomes with business objectives. Analytical professional skilled in leveraging data to identify and capitalize on best practices, implement process improvements, and influence change.

Areas of Expertise

Agile Project Management

Strategic Planning

Data Analysis/KPI Metrics

Team Development

Operational Reviews

Scrum Methodology

Operating Budgets & Forecasts

Process Engineering

Operational Leadership

Workflow Management

Change Management

Digital Transformation

Strategic Partnership

Continuous Improvement

Risk Management

Career Experience

Crown Equipment 09/2021 – Present

Field Service Technician – Forklift repair

Self-motivated and task orientated, ensuring 95% operational readiness of fleet equipment. Coordinated with the operational and maintenance departments of 15 separate companies to facilitate operational inspections, testing, and repairs. Worked with six separate technicians deconflicting schedules, impediments, load sharing, to ensure maximum coverage and company interface.

United States Navy – Various Locations 10/2016 – 08/2021

Department Operations Scrum Master/Project Manager

Provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of day-to-day project delivery leveraging introspective/retrospectives, sprint planning, and Scrum methodology. Manage the performance and delivery of 35 cross-functional professionals including 25 diverse employees spanning maintenance, operational, and repair projects. Steer corrective and preventative maintenance activities supporting three departments. Liaise with external stakeholders to coordinate ship operations training and repair initiatives. Oversee Agile planning across three departments and 14 divisions ensuring alignment of performance with established timelines.

Championed the delivery of three maintenance periods and one drydock upkeep two weeks ahead of schedule.

Instrumental in the successful completion of a $3M project portfolio with zero operational loss.

Enhanced daily stand-up and backlog planning leading to a 25% reduction in daily production loss.

Dedicated to mentoring of team members lead to an operational performance improvement by 50%, between team assessments.

United States Navy – Various Locations 09/2007 – 03/2015

Team Scrum Master/Project Manager

Directed daily operations of a military division guiding 14 professionals in the execution of established workflows. Partnered with senior leaders and various departments to define project plans and requirements based on business owner and team needs. Coordinated maintenance efforts. Oversaw operational planning and delivery.

Increased productivity through process improvements and the promotion of best practices.

Spearheaded the planning and execution of five industrial upkeep projects encompassing 2.5M+ manhours across 15 teams.

Key contributor in the successful completion of three system readiness assessments achieving 100% system readiness across assigned submarines.

Instrumental in expanding employee knowledge and career objectives through strategic coaching.

Achieved a company retention rate of 75% while advising 135+ junior and middle management employees.

Aligned a team of five Sonarman, three Fire Control, and three Officers to focus and achieve goals delivering performance above expectations.

Additional Experience

Contractor – Independent

Field Service Technician

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Thomas Edison State University

Licenses & Certifications

SAFe Scrum Master – Scaledagile.com

Cert: 474*****-****

Exp: Jan 2023

Certified Scrum Master – ScrumAlliance.Org

Cert: 001206146

Exp: May 2023

Professional Development

Equal Opportunity Manager

Career Counselor

Jira Fundamentals

Agile Methodologies

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