Program Manager Management
Resume:
DARRELL SIMMONS
Duluth, Georgia *****
***********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-simmons3
SUMMARY
A highly proficient and results-focused technical program manager, with multifaceted experience in project management, SAP implementation, requirements management, quality assurance, customer relationship management, and strategic planning. Proven expertise in all stages of the manufacturing life cycle, Agile product management, MicroStrategy BI, SAP, Workday SaaS, IoT, quality control, and testing, and executing multiple complex projects to completion. Leverages exemplary leadership, technical, organizational, and communication skills to manage key milestones, ensure project success, and maximize client satisfaction.
Hardware integration • LEAN Agile Management MicroStrategy BI IoT • Telecommunications Construction Management • MISO facility studies DDP process SAP HANA Cloud System Architecture Workday SaaS ERP • SCADA Systems Design
Data Analysis / Integration • Acquisition Integration and ML product deployments • Wi-Fi Testing and Integration
RF Testing and Programming • Environmental Testing • Quality Control Testing
EXPERIENCE
RHEEM MANUFACTURING Atlanta, Georgia
Electrical Controls Program Manager, PMO 2024
●Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure end to end BI solutions with seamless data integration and optimized reporting.
●Led and monitored cross-functional project teams, working with software, hardware, test, and product development teams throughout the product life cycle.
●Ensured strategic alignment of product and controls projects into effective BI solutions with customer installation and service experience requirements with conducted MISO facilities studies
●Developed, maintained, and updated project plans, Workday SaaS ERP, including deliverables, builds, key dependencies, and schedules.
●Published project plans, metrics, and issue trackers to ensure transparent communication and tracking of project progress.
●Facilitated regular project team meetings to allow stakeholders to share status updates, plan progress, and resolve cross-functional issues.
●Participated in product design reviews to ensure incorporation of necessary hardware and software features.
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION Marietta, Georgia
Project Manager 2015-2023
●Coordinated all phases of F-35 redundant projects, including telecommunications,manufacturing, ML product deployments,design, extensive code, and RF frequencies to the end user.
●Completed SCADA assessments, MISO facilities studies and developed SCADA master plans, and created control systems design documents including MLNet Roadmap.
●Led the full product life cycle of MicroStrategy BI implementations, including design, devolpment, deployment, and support for DoD
●Led a cross-functional engineering team of 18 members to successfully complete a high voltage substation project (SCADA), ensuring compliance with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards, resulting in a 27% improvement in project efficiency."
●Implemented a comprehensive set of tracking processes with a thorough understanding of the hardware life cycle to monitor F-35 avionics redundant systems performance.
●Analyzed data, using variety of techniques, from simple aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data-mining.
●Escalated and resolved issues to ensure project scope, schedule, and budget requirements were met.
●Managed all testing phases of F-35 redundant project displays, including procurement.
●Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions and scope of project.
●Coordinated SCADA system service delivery (troubleshooting, development, upgrades, and training) using Workday SaaS ERP with operations and other automation groups.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
KAJIMA USA INC., Atlanta, Georgia, Industrial Systems Engineer, 2014-2015. Evaluated and proposed architecture, design, and technology alternatives. Interacted professionally with all customers on manufacturing components. Worked through FileNet application development and customization, using Case Manager, Builder, Process Designer, and Task Editor. Demonstrated knowledge of multi-threaded programming, RF Frequency hardware, Java, Windows, and J2EE environments. Performed commercial and industrial material testing and inspection services. Designed improvements to IoT and Wi-Fi to optimize transfer of data.
MILITARY SERVICE
UNITED STATES ARMY, ODA, 3rd Special Forces Group, 2/75 Ranger Airborne, Honorable Discharge,
Led high-stakes operations in cross-functional teams, applying strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and technical problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Completed 96 weeks of formal training in operational leadership, crisis management, and technical field exercises.
EDUCATION
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Science, Computer Engineering / Project Management
LUTHER RICE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY, Lithonia, Georgia
Master of Arts, Apologetics
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering; Minor in Political Science
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer ( PE 037417 )
APICS CSCP Certification
PMP
LEAN Agile Management
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Green Belt
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Agile Project Management MicroStrategy BI Workday SaaS ERP SCADA Systems Manufacturing life cycle MISO facility process Systems Integration RF Testing & Programming DDP Scrum SAP, Oracle SQL Developer Java Python
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