Scrum Master Project Manager

Kevin Powell

425-***-**** ***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-powell-289443343

Project Impacts

- Implemented AI/ML scheduling automation platform, reducing production planning cycle by 30%.

- Designed Power BI dashboards to track program performance, increasing visibility and accountability.

- Enhanced data accuracy by 20% through lifecycle validation and scalable quality control processes by using chatbots.

- Optimized vendor coordination in data annotation projects, reducing handoff delays by 40%.

- Increased Agile team delivery velocity by 35% by standardizing Scrum/SAFe workflows.

- Led enterprise-wide process optimization efforts that cut operational costs by 25% using an ANDON alert system for increased visualization.

Summary

Highly skilled and results-oriented Program/Project Manager/Scrum Master with a proven track record in delivering complex IT and engineering projects. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, utilizing Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and driving successful outcomes. Proven ability to adapt to evolving project requirements, navigate complex technical challenges, and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Strong problem-solving, risk management, communication, and leadership skills.

Professional Experience

Senior Program Manager Boeing

Seattle, WA April 2007 – January 2025

- Led data-focused engineering and automation programs supporting AI/ML and digital twin technologies.

- Scoped, scheduled, and delivered cross-functional initiatives, aligning resources across business units.

- Directed global vendor operations supporting annotation, validation, and ASR data curation.

- Developed forecasting models and quality dashboards to track metrics across lifecycle stages.

- Facilitated Agile ceremonies and implemented SAFe framework to enhance team collaboration and delivery.

- Collaborated with supply chain, IT, and data science teams to resolve complex production issues.

- Conducted regular stakeholder reviews, ensuring alignment with business priorities and budget constraints.

Technical Tools & Platforms

Power BI, SQL, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, SAP, Siemens Teamcenter, MS Project, Visio, Tello, Asana, Wrike

AWS, Azure DevOps, Google Cloud, VBA, Python, Basic, Salesforce, Workday, Tableau, MS Suite

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

• SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist (SA)

• Six Sigma Black Belt – Villanova University

• Maxwell Leadership Certified Team (MLCT)

Education

• Bachelor of Science (In Progress), Business Management – Accounting, Saint Leo University

• AA, Manufacturing Management Technology/Operations, Everett Community College

• Lean Continuous Improvement – Emory University

• Agile Practitioner Certificate – Saint Louis University

• Software Testing, Business Analysis, Project Management – Villanova University

• Leadership and Management – University of Notre Dame

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