Project Management Manager
Resume:
Susan Richardson
Project Management
******************@*****.*** • 443-***-****
LinkedIn • West Friendship, MD 21794
Deadline-driven professional with extensive experience in leading complex projects from inception to completion. Well-versed in steering cross-functional teams, optimizing project workflows, and delivering strategic initiatives on time and within budget. Skilled at developing and implementing project management methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder communication plans. Demonstrate commitment to data-driven decision-making and fostering culture of data literacy within teams. Adept at aligning project objectives with organizational goals, fostering team collaboration, and driving process improvements. Known for effective communication, proactive problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Areas of Expertise
● Project Lifecycle Management
● Strategic Planning & Execution
● Budgeting & Fiscal Analysis
● Portfolio Management Office
● Risk Assessment & Mitigation
● Reporting & Documentation
● Process Optimization
● Stakeholder Communication
● Team Building & Leadership
Professional Experience
Analygence (USCYBERCOM J82)
Senior Portfolio Analyst
2022 — Present
Facilitate collaboration among key stakeholders through exceptional communication, ensuring optimal portfolio management. Secure necessary funding through effective financial PPBE processes, guaranteeing portfolio support for both current and future fiscal years.
● Managed portfolios exceeding $150M, enhancing financial and project oversight as Portfolio Lead for two high-value portfolios.
● Transformed struggling portfolio from $75M to $200M in value within single year. Savli Group (NSA)- Annapolis Junction
Project Engagement Officer/ IT Platform
2021 — 2022
Engaged in Service Now events to foster relationships and enhance strategies for meeting customer demands. Assisted in meeting client expectations by developing tools that provide visibility into project progress and performance.
● Increased project management efficiency by 50% through the development of project dashboards, schedules, and timelines in Service Now.
S2 Analytical Solutions (NGA)- Springfield, VA
Project Manager/ Systems Engineer
2020 — 2021
Captured and translated mission and customer requirements, contributing to strategic planning, project management, risk management, and interface design. Enhanced systems and capabilities by refining workflows and addressing scheduling limitations. Collaborated with GEOINT programs, leveraged big data, and utilized microservices.
● Successfully oversaw transfer of systems enabling workforce telework during pandemic, demonstrating adaptability and management skills.
OBXTEK- Tysons Corner, MD
Support to Program Element Manager (PEM)
2018 — 2019
Administered $100M budget for Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon, ensuring efficient financial management across three Air Force programs. Directed presidential Budget, enhancing financial oversight and operational efficiency for key Air Force initiatives. Implemented groundbreaking strategies to advance sensor development, leading to significant innovations in the field. Delivered briefings and updates to senior executives, ensuring timely awareness of critical developments and enhancements. Page 2 2
MDA US LLC- Gaithersburg, MD
Project Manager/Technical Team Lead
2017 — 2018
Ensured seamless communication with the Government's Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on all Statement of Work
(SOW) matters. Led technical IT project with team of five, overseeing all systems and network components. Developed organizational briefings for staff and senior executives, enhancing clarity and decision-making.
● Completed IT project on time and within budget, despite a reduced team size.
● Led Agile meetings that promoted creative approaches and strategic thinking to advance project goals. United States Army – Fort Mead, MD Special Missions Unit Executive Action Officer
2015 — 2017
Coordinated various IT hardware and software projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and end-user requirements. Oversaw budgeting for personnel and associated project costs, collaborating with software developers and subcontractors for effective software implementation. Headed transportation of personnel and assets, optimizing project logistics and execution. Drafted project charters, outlining costs, tasks, deliverables, and schedules, contributing to transparent project management. Delivered routine project briefings and reports, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and executive leadership.
● Developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and established project milestones, enhancing project clarity and execution.
● Identified project risks and executed effective mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts. United States Army – Fort Mead, MD Special Missions Unit Research and Development (R&D)
2009 — 2015
Led initial R&D and installation of proprietary software and hardware for complex architectural projects as Project Manager. Secured senior staff and stakeholder approval to implement and deploy architecture for GEOINT collection workstations globally, following successful validation of its value. Directed contractors, subcontractors, and end users to deliver a product that ensured the feasibility of production and dissemination of classified materials. Crafted project plans, developed Work Breakdown Structures
(WBS), and executed risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
● Selected for Special Mission Unit, achieved technical proficiency across all areas, with deployments to the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
● Acted as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), facilitating communication between Senior Executive Staff and General Officers. Additional Experience
Senior Program Analyst, Mosaic (USCYBERCOM J82)
Project Manager/ Deputy Chief of Staff, S2 Analytical Solutions (NGA)- Springfield, VA Project Manager / Command Team STRATCOM, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSC)- Columbia, MD Geospatial Intelligence Team Supervisor, United States Army – Wiesbaden Germany Geospatial Intelligence Analyst, United States Army – Republic of Korea (ROK) Education
Master of Business Administration Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), 2022 Project Management Professional (PMP), 2021
Certificate for Project Management Georgetown University, 2017 Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management University of Maryland University College, 2013 Technical Skills
Microsoft Office 360: Excel, Word, Power Point. Outlook Email & Calendars. SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, Service Now Dashboards. Budget finance and logistics: CRIS, IDECS, AFM, NGRMS, ICIMS, DELTEK, JIRA, CONFLUENCE
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