Program Manager Business Development

Project and Program Management

Engineering Project Management - Process Design & Evaluation - Business Development Consultant

Seasoned program manager with expertise in complex engineering projects, especially in the naval sector. He has led project planning, execution, and financial management across various roles. He excels in Earned Value Management (EVM), Agile Project Management, and business development.

ADDITIONAL PROFICIENCIES & EXPERTISE

Leading Effective Engineering Project Teams

Budgeting and Risk Management

Structured Methodologies (PMBOK, Six Sigma, ITIL, CMM)

Vendor Management and Quality Control

Government Contract Management and Negotiation

Executive-Level Communication

Defense Contract Accounting (DIWA 101 and 102)

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Production Earned Value Management (EVM)

Program Control and Cost Analytics

Bid and Proposal Operational Risk and Estimation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Manager Sea Enterprise (SE3) Contract C4ISR Pacific Fleet, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII),

San Diego, CA

2023 – 2024

Principal leader for planning, coordinating, and directing twenty-six domestic and overseas engineering projects simultaneously. Provided leadership, financial analysis, and onsite guidance of quality execution of Pacific Fleet C4ISR Navy ship modernization installations. Maintained responsibility and detailed cost accountability for execution of integrated installation packages assigned to project teams and over 40-million-dollar annual operating plan (AOP).

Responsible for tracking cost, schedule, quality, and performance of Pacific Fleet installations in execution. Provided weekly Earned Value (EVM) Performance Reviews to the Government client (NIWC) with concise and professional communication.

Implemented and managed a cloud-based Ship Modernization Project Portfolio to ensure EVM metrics were analyzed for Program Management Office (PMO), Project Teams, and Government customers to make informed decisions for 30 projects.

Promoted collaboration between multiple project teams using an Agile Project Management Approach, supported by a Toll Gate strategy to ensure fabrication, material, tools, subcontractors, and schedules were funded for project execution.

Communicated daily to executive team and conducted risk analysis with internal Project Managers, Cost Estimators, Resource Managers, Logistics, and Financial Managers on all matters related to project Estimates to Completion (ETC).

Compiled and analyzed cost estimates and project control data (ETC/EAC) using EVM for over 20 Combat Systems projects, serving as a technical advisor for efficient project execution.

Facilitated weekly meetings with Contract Teams, PMO, and financial leadership to analyze crucial cost risk reduction decisions to manage or resolve complex Earned Value (EVM) issues related to engineering project execution.

Developed and implemented an Agile Project Management process to install 8 Starlink Satellite systems with on-time quality execution despite limited Government technical documentation on board Navy Destroyers, Cruisers, and amphibious ships in Hawaii, Japan, and CONUS.

Prepared Operational Risk Statements in response to Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statement of Work (SOW), and AIT Support Service Requests (ASSR) for effective financial execution strategies.

Authorized over 200 Contract Change Orders, Government Contract Deliverables (CDRL), purchase requisitions, and Bill of Materials (BOM).

Played a key role in business development, capture, and bid & proposal processes to expand the C4ISR portfolio.

Program Manager Representative (PMR-SD),

Serco North America, San Diego, CA

2022 – 2023

Direct waterfront representative of the NAVSEA 21 Ship Modernization Program Manager (SPM) and Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) providing day-to-day management of the Navy ship availability planning and execution processes on board US Naval Surface Ships. Provide collaborative support with various Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC) departments to ensure prompt and exact solutions of modernization technical, logistic, and programmatic concerns affecting CNO availabilities.

Oversees identification, advance planning, financial management, and execution of 320 alteration projects, repair work, specifications, design requirements, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) requirements, and early identification of all impacts to cost and project milestones.

Directed all SEA-21 Modernization work projects with Navy Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), on-site government sponsors, Ships Force, engineering (ISEA) tech codes, shipyard contractors, and Planning Yard to ensure technical accuracy of all ship alteration (SHIPALT) projects.

Execution lead for 140 Modernization Work Packages ensuring sub-contractors’ adherence to Naval Engineering standards. Drives project execution discipline to meet production schedules for this $43,000,000 Shipyard availability.

Facilitated daily liaison with the responsible Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) and RMC teams to coordinate and report all work conducted by multiple Installation Project Teams, planned production dates, and Service Support Requirements for completion.

Provided live document updates to the Hull Manager and Government PMR financial analysts to ensure all stakeholders met planning, contractual, and financial milestones. Managed a snapshot of $17,000,000 in fiscal controls and upcoming funding responsibilities.

Reviewed standard ship repair and modernization contract vehicles, including MSMO contracts, Multi-Award Contracts, Multi-Option (MACMO), and IDIQ(AIT) contracts. Approved engineering change requests (CFR), prepared Liaison Action Requests (LAR/RLAR), and Contract Change Orders (RCC).

Produced Advance Planning Analysis through tracking tools, availability wall charts, modernization dashboards, and Level of Effort (LOE) tracking sheets, ensuring all documents were distributed to personnel on the waterfront.

Analyzed project cost estimates for data validity, made recommendations to the Government for endorsing or negotiating costs, aided in determining fair and reasonable estimates from contractors, and proposed costs for first-time installations where no return costs exist.

Program Manager, VTG Defense, San Diego, CA

2021 to 2022

Senior Project Manager for Pacific Fleet Modernization Solutions (FMS), coordinates and implements all production efforts to support the pre-planning and execution of installation projects on the Sea Enterprise (SE3) Global Installation Contract (GIC). Performs Project Portfolio Management (PPM) of alteration work packages, repair work, work specifications, design requirements, alteration material requirements, to continuously improve the allocation, prioritization, and scheduling of resources across all projects.

Managed a portfolio of 22 Navy ship engineering projects using SharePoint and Smartsheet, providing leadership with a comprehensive project overview. Briefed the Operations Director on production status, financial reporting, and EVM risk via cloud-based applications.

Implemented PMI change efforts to recover two multi-million-dollar AIT projects. Improved communication between Government clients and VTG management to resolve issues and restore project controls.

Collected and analyzed cost estimates and project data for over 20 Combat Systems and HM&E projects. Served as a technical advisor for efficient project execution.

Reviewed and approved over 100 NIWC and NAVSEA Change Orders and Condition Found Reports for schedule impacts. Coordinated design changes with Planning Yard and On-Site Representatives.

Kept leadership informed on the financial and technical status of 5 shipboard modernization projects. Ensured accurate communication with upper management and Government officials.

Validated Microsoft Project schedules for compliance with Government contracts. Facilitated decision-making through MS Teams meetings with Project Managers.

Drafted progress briefings, Project Charters, Management Plans, Lessons Learned Summaries, and reports for corporate and Government stakeholders.

Provided training and support to 5 Project Managers to meet EVM targets and align processes with NAVSEA AIT specifications.

Coordinated with industry partners and subcontractors to optimize resource allocation. Advised stakeholders on project status, material availability, and risks.

Successfully executed HM&E and AIT projects at various shipyards including NASSCO, HII, VIGOR, BAE, Guam, and SRF (Japan).

Production Manager, Delphinus Engineering Corporation, San Diego, CA

2018 to 2021

Executes overall program & project management duties as the senior project manager for a portfolio of over 30 Government engineering projects. Experience in Navy ship maintenance and modernization strategy and Navy Regional Project Management process, implementation, and control. Provides Project Management Office (PMO) support involving direct control and responsibility for 9 project managers and planning staff. Implemented a new division organization structure that combined supporting and enabling staff functions in a matrixed production organization to meet SIAW, Big Blue, and Cunningham contracts services to the Government.

Selected and managed Project Portfolio Management tools combining MS Teams and Smartsheet to provide leadership and production teams with a Common Operating Picture (COP) of all Division Projects in progress, in the pipeline, and close. Production status is accessible via a cloud based Commercial Off the Shelf application.

Supports and drives program long-range strategic planning goals to ensure accurate labor forecasting. Increased production team from 40 trades personnel to over 200 within eight months through organizational and resource analysis, leading to an effective hire strategy.

Synchronized production workflow among multiple project teams to improve efficiency and reduce redundancy and rework on shipboard modernization installations, including DDG Modernization Backfit, CG Integrated Ship Control (ISC), and Scalable Integrated Bridge System (S-IBS).

Managed task Estimate at Completion (EAC) growth and provided advanced communication to Government customers concerning additional funding needs, as required.

Collected, analyzed, and evaluated contract and engineering information and cost expenditure data (Costpoint) to identify project financial risks. Made daily Earned Value Management (EVM) recommendations to staff and project team.

Trained senior electrical and mechanical technicians in project management roles to apply sound fiscal management principles, executing over thirty multi-million-dollar Government-sponsored (NSWCPD) projects.

Conducted audits of corporate directives and offered recommendations for increased alignment with international project management standards (ISO 21500 & PMI) and Government (NAVSEA & SEA-21) technical specifications and directives.

Developed employee competency frameworks, staffing succession plans, and collaborated with technical supervisors and Program Manager to fill trade vacancies following Merit Systems Principles. Conducted over 200 performance reviews annually.

Assigned contract data requirements (CDRL) including scheduling, operations budget, material tracking, enforcement of OSHA, Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, and coordinated prompt deliverables by the production workforce.

West Coast Field Services Manager, kSaria Corporation, San Diego, CA 2016 to 2018

Responsible manager to the Operations Officer for execution discipline and Production P&L for the West Coast. This includes Human Resources, Training, Capacity Planning, Vendor Management, and coordination aspects of all assigned ship installations, modernization and repair projects. Manage projects ranging in scope and complexity that last from one week to six months or longer with limited lead time. Perform primary customer interface throughout project life cycles.

Planned, reported, estimated, negotiated, staffed, and directed the installation and repair of over 50 work items on multiple platforms (SSBN, CVN, CG, DDG, and LCS), and reconciled all final invoices. Managed production activities and resolved any internal or customer issues related to installation and repair activities.

Developed and executed the Field Services Production Portfolio, Technician & Welder Resource Allocation Plan, and Strategic Hire Plans. Required daily interaction, ship walkthroughs, staff and production meetings to manage risk and meet customers’ expectations for quality, productivity, and safety on projects.

Initiated Business Development activities at the Program and Project Management level, resulting in over 1.5 million dollars of growth work. Facilitated technical reviews and scope sessions with Prime Contractors, Ships Force, Government (OSIC, ISEA, Planning Yard), Port Engineers, and other AITs leading to Change Orders and follow-on work.

Screened and monitored projects from pre-production to close by interpreting work item specifications, assessing technical documentation with technicians, planning project sequencing (POAM), and coordinating various phases of projects with kSaria planners and technicians to prevent delays and avoid rework. Ensured that over 700 Daily Status Reports (DSR) and 300 Condition Found Reports (CFRs) were timely, properly written, and approved before submission to the customer.

Coordinated and directed production activities for small scope and emergent troubleshooting, repair, and testing of large-scale SHIPALTs and major system (CAPSTONE) installations. Ensured project resourcing, planning support, tooling, and material requirements for multiple platforms were met through daily and weekly status reporting.

Audited five Project Leads’ status reports and monitored job progress to ensure that labor use and allocation met job requirements and bid expectations.

Operations Manager, Superior Marine Solutions (SMS), LLC., San Diego, CA 2013 to 2016

Directs day-to-day operations and the development of strategic staff management plans to increase efficiency and effectiveness for Superior Marine Solutions West Coast Operations. Reports directly to the Vice President to ensure corporate enabling and supporting functions drive successful profit & loss performance. Applied and verified compliance of company organization, equipment, repair, and maintenance processes following U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ship repair requirements. Exercises a clear knowledge of Engineering, Ship Repair markets, industry partners, government contracting, laws, regulations, and guidelines within SEA-21 and SYSCOM (NAVSEA, SPAWAR, and NAVAIR) to drive corporate growth.

Promoted to Operations Manager after 1 year, leading West Coast operations and production.

Reduced labor and material cost estimation time by 30% for over 70 ship repair estimates through coaching and planning. Led repair teams for 97 AIT projects on USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) as NAVSEA On-Site Representative and Lead Project Coordinator.

Managed on-time and on-budget delivery of eight LED Electrical Lighting upgrades for Navy Ships.

Selected as Program Manager for a major NAVAIR contract, drafting initial plans and reports for system upgrades on USS America (LHA-6) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).

Operations Manager, Continental Tide Defense Systems, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA 2012 to 2013

Operations Manager overseeing the Company's Hampton Roads, Virginia Office responsible for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and HM&E repair project management. General administration, budget & staffing in response to contract proposals (RFPs) and Work Orders for service delivery of worldwide repair and install activities, completing cost-efficient projects within budget and schedule; Managed matrix organization of over 25 personnel to ensure the companies AITs are staffed with skilled, experienced personnel capable of performing their functions competently.

Provided planning and maintenance support for 5 Amphibious Ships, 6 Guided Missile Destroyers, and 2 Military Sealift Command ships. Managed installation completions and schedules via RMMCO Toll Gates and NAVSEA QAP.

Increased staff and engineering team by 60% through effective staffing strategies and training.

Oversaw 2 major integrated availability work packages, ship alterations/changes, and production schedules for ship repair and maintenance. Identified critical path jobs and coordinated work sequences with NSA & RMC.

Vice President - Professional & Engineering Services, KRATOS Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), Norfolk, VA 2007 to 2012

Performed short-term and strategic project planning for learning development, vendor relationships, day-to-day use of operational and travel budgets totaling over $6,000,000, and engineering teams (ranging from 6 to 35 personnel). Program Manager and Principal Workforce & Training consultant for the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) and the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) sustaining between 10% and 14% average revenue mark for the division.

Led 2000+ hours of planning, delivering 20+ acquisition documents, and easing requirements capture, project evaluation, and quality management by 50%.

Directed 67-person engineering teams for four Integrated Logistics Support projects, producing status reports and cost analysis, reducing budget predictions by 25%.

Authored seven Cyber Security Workforce Development & Training BCAs, recommending over $300 million in government savings for the Department of Navy Chief Information Officer.

Director - Project Management, SYS Technologies, Inc. (Subsidiary of KTOS), Norfolk, VA 2004 to 2007

Training Program Manager and Chief Learning Officer for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), providing Navy Logistics Program Manager (SPAWAR APML) support through end-to-end project management of a $600,000 budget, leading and mentoring 9 engineers, and executing multiple cyber security training programs for over 750,000 users of the Navy shore-based network. Negotiated an alternative Project Management method with the prime vendor (EDS) that resulted in an 18-month multi-million-dollar project to enhance Navy & Marine Corps Knowledge Portals & Online Learning functionality. This project increased end-user satisfaction scores across the Navy by 25% in one year. Quality Manager for the Navy’s Cyber Security Training processes, resulting in the execution of over 1200 operational IT training evolutions and 400 Cyber Security Certifications delivered 12% under budget. Promoted to Vice President following performance and ability to quickly learn and communicate complex concepts.

Operations Officer - Business Development, Assessment and Training Solutions Consulting Corporation, Norfolk, VA

2003 to 2004

Managed daily operations, strategic planning, and training for a Counter-Terrorism start-up supporting the FBI. Established organizational structure and oversaw nine support staff. Negotiated commercial and government contracts. Developed a business plan, leading to the first multi-million-dollar contract. Supervised eight subcontractor teams, delivering over 30 classified reports to the government.

Vice President - Change Manager, Bank of America, Norfolk, VA 2001 to 2003

Led a team of nine Change Managers, implementing over 80 Credit Card E-Commerce Six Sigma initiatives with a $280,000 budget, successfully reducing resource and project redundancy. Additionally, managed the bank’s online Instant Decision functionality for credit cards, completing 41 projects to enhance department productivity. Oversaw the development of the bank’s first Co-Brand Check Card application system, delivering it on budget and two months ahead of schedule. Furthermore, directed the reprioritization of more than 30 Rapid Response initiatives that impacted the debit and credit card portfolio.

Education & Certifications

Active SECRET Clearance

Bachelor of Science: Management of Computer Information Systems

Saint Leo University, (3.67 GPA in progress, 16 credits remaining)

Technical Member NAVSEA SSRAC Board (2019)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Project Management (PMI)

Certified Public Speaker – Toastmasters International

Advanced Training in MS Office Suite of Applications

MS Teams, Smartsheet, SharePoint

Certified Supervisor & QA in Fiber Optic Cable Topology Installation Standard Methods

(MIL-STD- 2042C)

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