Project Management Manager
Resume:
Christina Wade
Harvest, AL 35749
*********.*.******@*****.*** 310-***-****
Secret Clearance
As a seasoned and accomplished Resource/Project Manager, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, garnered from years of experience in managing complex projects, budgets, and contracts. My proficiency in Project Management is complemented by a strong background in Budget Formulation and Execution, where I have successfully developed and implemented comprehensive budget plans, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery. In addition to my project management expertise, I possess a unique blend of analytical and technical skills, with a strong foundation in quantitative and qualitative analysis, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. I am well-versed in developing performance standards and evaluating performance, enabling me to identify areas of improvement and implement data- driven solutions to optimize project outcomes.
My expertise extends to financial management, where I have a proven track record in preparing detailed budgetary reports, conducting financial analysis, and providing timely advice and support to stakeholders. My ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and forecast future expenditure has been invaluable in informing strategic decisions and driving business growth.
My specialties include:
Process Improvement: I have a keen eye for identifying inefficiencies and implementing process enhancements that drive productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall project performance. Budget Formulation and Execution: I have extensive experience in developing, managing, and executing budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Financial Analysis: My expertise in financial analysis enables me to provide insightful and actionable recommendations, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning. Contract Closeout: I have a strong understanding of contract management principles and practices, ensuring that contracts are closed out efficiently, and that all obligations are fulfilled. Project Management: My project management expertise encompasses the full project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, with a focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Managerial Accounting: I have a solid grasp of managerial accounting principles, enabling me to provide financial guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders. Earned Value Management: My knowledge of earned value management (EVM) principles and practices allows me to effectively measure project performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to ensure project success. Overall, my unique blend of technical, analytical, and managerial skills, combined with my extensive experience in project management, budgeting, and contract management, makes me an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to drive project success, improve efficiency, and achieve strategic objectives.
Work Experience
Program Support Specialist/Senior Consultant
HQ Army Materiel Command/Deloitte Services LP
May 2024-Present
* Serve as the day-to-day lead on three projects with a Army Materiel Command (AMC) G-3 lens to problem solving.
*Assist clients in making strategic decisions and implementing changes, as well as help identify and minimize risks, allocate resources effectively, anticipate challenges, and enhance operational effectiveness.
* Develop strategic project plans associated with an acquisition program, including supportive project schedules, interfacing with key stakeholders, and process roadmaps, etc.
* Identify and document requirements coordinating with key stakeholders to drive buy-in and ensure the documentation is well-informed.
* Support development of Platform Acquisition Plans for each program based on requirements, tracking key regulatory requirements to support efficient and transparent acquisition process.
* Update business management systems with project status data to facilitate reporting, workload management, and coordination of activities with other business domains.
* Support routine Project Management Reviews (PMR) to report status, identify project risks, and evaluate overall progress towards meeting project objectives; and own development of Monthly Status Reporting (MSR)
Program Integrator
Iron Mountain Solutions - Huntsville, AL
July 2023 to December 2023
* Plan and monitor projects and analyses for a portion of the organizations budget and provide financial advice with guidance from senior analysts of the organizations program financial requirements
* Interpret established policies and procedures, and regulations in conformance with the established mission objectives and goals
* Analyze management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering, and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology
* Track all active year funds regarding allocation, obligation, and expenditure of funds for their respective areas
* Actively participates in near, mid-term, and long-range planning
* Experience in financial management and execution for Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
* Utilize financial systems such as the Standard Operation and Maintenance Army Research and Development System and General Fund Enterprise Business System to process Purchase Requisitions and Mechanization of Contract Administration Services.
* Utilize Project Management Resource Tool (PMRT) Comprehensive Cost and Reporting
(CCaR) to create and process Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Logistics Modernization Program (LMP).
Principal Specialist - Project Management
KBR - Huntsville, AL
August 2022 to July 2023
* Manage program acquisition strategy, program baseline, and direct acquisition lifecycle activities and all efforts associated with the product office
* Coordinate acquisition program requirements across Congressional interest, DOD, Army and Industry; consulting functional experts both internally and externally to de-conflict competing priorities and gain consensus
* Ensure collaborative teaming and communications across the agency
* Analyze, interpret, and apply complex legislative, policy, and regulatory decisions in the development of plans, policies, and/or guidance
* Review and evaluates data relating to short- and long-term technical management, financial objectives and requirements to keep abreast of program progress and anticipated problems
* Establish priorities, maintain, and control all project milestones and take necessary action to ensure
that all milestones are met
* Review and evaluate data relating to short and long-term technical management, financial objectives, and requirements
Sales Specialist-Millwork
Lowe's Home Improvement - Madison, AL
November 2021 to April 2022
* Ensuring displayed merchandise reflects high standards of showroom readiness, operates as intended during demonstrations, and is up to date, accurately mirroring the manufacturers current product offering
* Engaging in safe work practices including the proper operation of store equipment.
* Serves as an expert, explaining the specifications and features of a product or service to existing or potential customers, with the goal of closing a sale
* Provides exceptional consultative services to customers and confirms their needs are met before leaving the store
* Responsible for executing orders and projects in their area of focus Fulfillment Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement - Madison, AL
April 2021 to November 2021
*Maintain professionalism while responding quickly to customer and associate needs.
* Ensure merchandise is in good condition, accurately accounted for, and delivered to customers on-time
* Pulls merchandise safely for loading onto delivery trucks and helping customers and staff move merchandise safely
* Assists customers, delivery team members, and Installation Providers by pulling and preparing orders prior to pick up, replenishing shelves for next customers and loading merchandise into their vehicles
* Meets the needs of customers by engaging in conversations with other associates to ensure correct products are delivered on time.
* Validates that the right products are delivered to customers by accurately pulling, inspecting and preparing merchandise for delivery or pick up, as well as verifying invoices against loaded products
* Confirms deliveries are ready upon truck arrival, and assists with loading merchandise, including large appliances.
Supervisory Management and Program Analyst
US Army Futures Command - Huntsville, AL
April 2019 to February 2020
* Performs all aspects of the planning, analysis, formulation, justification, presentation, execution and review of multi-appropriations, to include Operation and Maintenance, Army, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Procurement, revolving funds, etc.
* Oversees financial activities of aviation science and technology segments totaling $745M
* Develops and provides overall funding guidelines and advice for improved financial accounting and analysis
*Reviews, analyzes and interprets Department of the Army accounting policy and guidance.
* Capable of forecasting with the ability to forecast across a sector. Ability to understand impact of business decisions impact and provide analysis to business segment leader
* Performs systems analysis functions and provides expert advice and expertise on implementing financial requirements in the various financial and budgetary systems
* Manage Internal Control program, Defense Travel System and Government Travel Card program
* Reviews and interprets Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Army, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional policies and regulations for the justification and submission of budget estimates and provides guidance to senior management and project leads
* Deliver expert advice and guidance to program and line managers on the interpretation and the formulation of budget estimates and requests in support of the five-to-seven-year development of the program
* Ensure that accounting policies, procedures and controls are executed consistent with General Dynamics' policy and GAAP and that financial records reflect the organization's performance
* Advanced understanding of FAR regulations. Ability to decide appropriate action for routine contractual and financial reporting based on interpretation of FAR.
* Cultivates and evaluates long-range budgetary and program requirements to assure their conformance with established Army policies and the intent of Congress. Chief Enterprise Architect
Productivity Solutions Corporation
August 2018 to April 2019
*Synchronizes program actions and decisions with professional staffers through the integrator
*Prepares program documentation in preparation for major milestone decisions
*Presents cost, schedule and performance risk associated with recommended courses of action
*Develops, updates and implements action plans that effectively supports DoD and priorities and goals of the Army modernization plan
*Employs and improves command wide-plans, policies and procedures for HQ Department of the Army, subordinate commands and plans and issues associate with Congressional Interest
*Prepare a variety of correspondence and reports such as position papers, fact sheets, inserts for the record and letters to members of Congress or Congressional Committees.
*Develop and implement policies and procedures that support the Secretary of the Army
*Coordinate with directors of the Headquarters Staff and subordinate commands on plans and issues with Congressional interest
*Monitor financial and account assignments and interface with Financial Operations, all funding sources including Procurement; Operations and Maintenance, Research Development Test and Evaluation (RTE)
Education
Master’s degree in business administration
American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
February 2008 to December 2008
Bachelor’s degree in business administration
American InterContinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL
November 2004 to December 2005
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