Project Manager Software Development

ANTHONY A. GODDARD

Tampa, FL ***** 813-***-**** *******@*****.***

Dynamic Software Development Manager with 8+ years leading Agile teams and delivering high-impact software solutions, supported by prior military leadership experience in operations and strategic oversight. Certified SAFe Scrum Master and Product Manager with expertise in Agile project delivery, stakeholder engagement, cost estimation, and scheduling. Skilled in managing complex projects independently, optimizing team performance, and driving results in high-pressure environments. SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Project Management: JIRA Microsoft Project Oracle Primavera P6 CA-Agile Central (Rally) SharePoint

Agile Practices: Agile Project Delivery Scrum Team Leadership SAFe Frameworks Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Success Estimator Pro-Pricer Budget Forecasting Financial Reporting Collaboration & Documentation: Confluence Microsoft Office Suite Data Analysis & Reporting: COGNOS On-Base

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): InfoSec GRC Principles Risk Management CERTIFICATIONS

InfoSec GRC Analyst (Expected 2025) SAFe Certified Scrum Master (SSM – 2024) Product Management Certification, Cornell University (2023) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

HigherEchelon, LLC Huntsville, AL

September 2024 – April 2025

Directed the end-to-end tracking and execution of deliverables for two high-impact VHA Health Finance DevSecOps programs (MCCF and PEDI), ensuring alignment with quarterly objectives and agile sprint cycles to meet organizational goals.

Collaborated with Project Development Managers across eight cross-functional teams to define, monitor, and report on CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) deliverables, enhancing transparency and accountability in project outcomes.

Led the creation and continuous refinement of CLIN deliverables, facilitating comprehensive reviews by COR/POR and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and quality standards. Software Development Manager

SAIC / Halfaker and Associates, LLC Clearwater, FL September 2016 – September 2024

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring cohesive progress across multiple initiatives.

Agile Project Management: Developed Product Increment and Sprint work plans; estimated team capacity and velocity; and facilitated Agile ceremonies, including Sprint and PI Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives, to drive project efficiency and alignment with contract requirements.

Product Vision Communication: Articulated product vision and objectives to development teams, fostering a clear understanding of project goals and enhancing team alignment.

Requirements Gathering & Documentation: Collaborated with business units to gather and document user stories and acceptance criteria; coordinated with Business Analysts to prepare comprehensive reports, manuals, and operational procedures detailing project status and ongoing maintenance.

Team Development & Coaching: Mentored team members on Agile principles, removed impediments to progress, and fostered a collaborative environment to enhance team performance and productivity.

Project Oversight: Led Agile teams in planning and executing infrastructure development projects; managed project processes and resolved issues to maintain adherence to project timelines and objectives.

Estimator

Visium Resources Inc. / Walt Disney World Inc. Lake Buena Vista, FL May 2015 – September 2016

Assisted project managers in budget evaluations and bid reviews to support contract award decisions for complex projects.

Collaborated with IFP Representatives, Program Managers, and Project Managers to review work orders and establish accurate project budgets.

Handled cost accounting, directive reviews, change order administration, and ensured compliance with financial protocols.

Negotiated and finalized directives with contractors and vendors to optimize project costs and timelines.

Supported project scope development, scheduling, project controls, and conducted commodity cost analysis for future sourcing strategies.

Scheduler/Planner

PennPro Engineering Mulberry, FL

June 2014 – January 2015

Developed and managed master project schedules, ensuring optimal resource utilization and proactive tracking of project milestones and deliverables.

Leveraged Microsoft Project daily to drive project scheduling, cost estimating, and executive- level status reporting across FEED (Class 2 & 3) and EPC initiatives, including demonstration plant schedules (AACE Levels 2, 3, and 4).

Led critical path analyses to identify scheduling risks, mitigate project delays, and inform high- impact decision-making.

Evaluated resource distribution across multiple projects and delivered strategic recommendations to maximize operational efficiency and project success. Cost Specialist, Sr.

DynCorp International LLC Abu Al Hasaniya, Kuwait March 2012 – January 2014

Developed comprehensive project estimates and schedules, coordinated with stakeholders, and prepared detailed budget justifications for approval.

Led the preparation and review of project estimates ranging from $20K to $2M, collaborating with site SMEs, project teams, and site management.

Utilized Microsoft Project to build Level 3 project schedules and proprietary Excel spreadsheets for estimating, overseeing projects across Arifjan, Beuhring, and Udari, including facility maintenance, hangar repairs, control tower renovations, and ROWPU system installations.

Interfaced with project partners to define project scope, clarify customer requirements, and ensure alignment with technical and operational objectives.

Supported the development of area projects and multiple departmental annual budgets exceeding

$80M, including preparation of detailed budget justifications.

Conducted project cost tracking and variance analysis, researching discrepancies and providing actionable explanations to project leadership.

Performed Budget at Completion (BAC) and Estimate to Completion (ETC) calculations to ensure accurate financial forecasting and resource allocation. Cost Analyst

The Rehancement Group Tallil, Iraq

January 2011 – November 2011

Provided cost monitoring and analysis for contractor proposals, ensuring adherence to contractual scope.

Monitored contractor estimate and cost proposal methodology ensured the appropriateness of cost levels for required labor, materials, sub-labor, and equipment.

Monitored contractor cost report analysis for individual Work Breakdown Schedule variances using MS Project

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Fire Direction/Fire Support Officer O2

U.S. Army September 1997 – January 2003

Led operational training and fire support planning for unit personnel, ensuring mission readiness and tactical precision.

Performed independent safety computations and supervised battery gun operations during live- fire exercises.

Managed $3.5M in military equipment, maintaining full inventory accountability and operational readiness.

Coordinated real-time tactical maps and troop movement updates with headquarters command. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Florida Metropolitan University Tampa, FL 2004

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