Program Manager Project

DAVID NIXON

Oklahoma City, ***** OK

*******@***.*** / 405-***-****

WWW: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidnixonb93a71232

SUMMARY

Experienced PMO Director with 30 years of expertise in managing complex, high-impact projects across defense, government, and healthcare. Skilled in project scoping, strategic planning, risk management, and earned value management. Certified PMP, LSSMBB, and PCAS, with a TS/SCI clearance. Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong communicator, mentor, and problem solver, passionate about driving innovation and achieving organizational goals in fast-paced environments.

SKILLS

Leadership

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-Solving

Conflict Resolution

Project Scoping

Risk Management

Project Scheduling

Contract Negotiation

Agile & Scrum Methodologies

Earned Value Management (EVM)

EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Manager / Oklahoma State Department of Health 02/2024 - Current

Achieved 85% efficiency boost by mentoring 7 PMO members, enhancing skills, and streamlining work.

Cut processing time by 30% by optimizing Grant Management Division's processes for better accuracy.

Led multiple projects, including lab renovations and software updates, ensuring timely delivery.

Improved nurse training compliance by 40% through updated programs meeting industry standards.

Created agency-wide templates and PM training, standardizing workflows and boosting collaboration.

Senior Project Manager / Insight Global 01/2024 - 02/2024

Used EVM to track performance, reducing cost overruns and ensuring 95% schedule adherence.

Applied Scrum and Agile to enhance collaboration, improving delivery timelines by 20%.

Analyzed critical paths and updated IMS, reducing bottlenecks by 30% in project workflows.

Created clear CCB slides and briefed leaders, enabling faster decisions on key project issues.

Worked with cross-functional leads to adjust milestones, optimizing resources for IT projects.

Senior Project Manager Environmental / Chloeta - OKC, OK 04/2023 - 10/2023

Managed 43 projects by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering on time.

Reduced fire hazards by 25% through wildfire mitigation plans for public utilities.

Optimized firefighting by creating aviation use plans, cutting response times by 15%.

Ensured compliance by conducting impact assessments for military live-fire ranges.

Secured $3M funding by aligning projects with federal grant criteria and milestones.

Senior Project Manager / Master Scheduler / CAMO - WP AFB, Ohio 11/2022 - 12/2022

Ensured B-21 rollout by aligning schedules with teams, delivering on time and within budget.

Reduced schedule conflicts by 15% through critical path analysis and schedule integration.

Delivered insights by briefing leadership on risks, enabling faster, informed decisions.

Improved schedule accuracy by updating the Master Integrated Schedule to prevent delays.

Achieved milestones by resolving risks and highlighting wins, ensuring project alignment.

Senior Project Manager (IT) / Akira Technologies - Tinker AFB, OKC 09/2019 - 06/2022

Coordinated IT projects across 9 time zones, delivering milestones for global Defense operations.

Built secure Army Enterprise E-Mail system, enhancing scalability with robust IT infrastructure.

Led system decommissioning, ensuring 100% data security and reliable backup for sensitive info.

Optimized workflows, cutting deployment time by 15% through better resource allocation.

Reduced server downtime by 20% with proactive monitoring, ensuring system security compliance.

Project Manager / United States Army & Army reserves 08/1989 - 05/2022

Led teams of 3-53 in logistical software implementations, improving efficiency by 30%.

Inspected logistics procedures, reducing inventory discrepancies by 20% within 6 months.

Managed system deployments like KYLOC, ULLSG, and ULLS-S4, cutting downtime by 15%.

Oversaw procurement, maintenance, and readiness of weapon systems, ensuring 100% compliance.

Performed 1SG, PLT SGT roles, managing inventory and supply orders for 1,000+ personnel.

Senior Program Manager / Constellation Software Eng. Corp. - OKC 08/2017 - 09/2019

Led weapon system projects for ALCM/CALCM missile systems, improving efficiency by 20%.

Directed B52, B1, and B2 bomber upgrades, boosting operational performance by 15%.

Managed software upgrades through Configuration and Change Management Boards, cutting downtime by 30%.

Oversaw integration activities at Tinker AFB, improving project delivery by 25%.

Streamlined scheduling for Configuration and Change Management Boards, reducing delays by 10%.

Project Analyst/Manger / Keybridge Technologies - OKC, OK 04/2015 - 08/2016

Managed 6 DoD/FAA projects, including B1B software upgrade, saving 15% in costs.

Led M1, Bradley, STRYKER system upgrades, improving operational efficiency by 20%.

Directed 15 contract employees, increasing team productivity by 25% with improved processes.

Coordinated FAA system maintenance, reducing downtime by 30% for key operations.

Managed AC/DC, backup power systems, ensuring zero downtime during peak FAA operations.

Program manager / Classroom 03/1994 - 03/2015

Managed a multi-million-dollar budget, reducing operational costs by 15% without quality loss.

Optimized repair and maintenance schedules, improving turnaround time by 30% across schools.

Coordinated travel logistics, increasing student trip participation by 25% and satisfaction by 10%.

Developed training programs for instructors, boosting student performance by 18% in all levels.

Led team-building events, enhancing collaboration and improving staff retention by 40%.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Arts 12/1997

University of Central Oklahoma

GPA: 3.0

Bachelor of Arts 12/1993

University of Central Oklahoma

GPA: 3.23

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified and Licensed Teacher, OK & TX, 1995 - Present

Licensed Health and Life Insurance Producer, OK & TX, 2019 - Present

TS/SCI IT Level 5 DoD Clearance, 04/01/20, 03/01/24

PMP – Professional Project Manager, 07/01/21, 07/01/24

PCAS – Professional Certified Agile Scrum Practitioner, Villanova University, 12/01/22, 07/01/23

CLSSMBB – Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Villanova University, 07/01/23, 08/01/24

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