Results driven visionary leader

Paul Anthony Thompson

*** ********* **., ********, ** 41017

859-***-**** ***************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-thompson-mba/

Target Roles: Director of Project Management Operations Executive Technical Leadership

Professional Summary

Results-driven executive with 15+ years of leadership in project management, operations, and strategic execution across smart technology, manufacturing, and defense sectors. Expert in delivering complex programs, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and driving organizational change through Lean Six Sigma, Agile, and data-driven decision-making. Combines military discipline and corporate acumen to lead high-performing global teams and consistently exceed performance metrics. PMP candidate with deep expertise in IoT, Industry 4.0, and cross-functional innovation.

Core Competencies

Program & Project Management Operations Leadership Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Strategic Planning Agile & Scrum Methodologies P&L Management Risk & Compliance

Lean Six Sigma IoT / SaaS / Cloud Technologies Change Management Budget Oversight

Process Optimization Servant Leadership Organizational Development PMO Governance

Industries Served

Smart Building Technology Rail & Transportation Industrial IoT Manufacturing

Commercial Construction Higher Education Military & Defense Renewable Energy

Professional Experience

Project Management Manager – IoT Hardware Projects Enlighted (A Siemens Company), Oct 2019 – Present San Jose, CA (Remote)

- Lead an international team of 5+ project managers overseeing $61M+ in smart building technology projects across North America.

- Drive PMO-level standardization, reporting, and project governance across Agile and Waterfall initiatives.

- Collaborate cross-functionally on new product introduction (NPI), product lifecycle management, and SaaS integrations.

- Reduced project delivery timelines by 20% through improved documentation and process mapping.

- Created onboarding playbook that cut training ramp-up time by 40%.

Adjunct Professor – Business Operations Management Thomas More University, Aug 2016 – Aug 2025 Crestview Hills, KY

- Deliver project-based learning experiences focused on supply chain, Lean principles, and real-world operations strategies.

- Mentor students and emerging professionals in business process improvement and leadership development.

Senior Project Manager – Strategic Projects Siemens, Mar 2019 – Oct 2019 Norwood, OH

- Led multi-project portfolio focused on cost-reduction, footprint consolidation, and process reengineering.

- Achieved 10% overhead cost reduction and improved throughput by 25% using TQM and OBEYA principles.

- Consolidated production lines to reduce facility footprint by 30%.

Senior Project Manager – Rail & Transportation Siemens, Dec 2015 – Mar 2019 Norwood, OH

- Managed full lifecycle for rail traction system programs across metro and locomotive platforms.

- Delivered $2M+/month in production during peak capacity, maintaining 95%+ on-time delivery.

- Spearheaded Lean Six Sigma initiatives, increasing manufacturing efficiency by 20%.

Aftermarket Service & Warranty Manager / RePV Project Execution Manager Bonfiglioli USA, Mar 2012 – Dec 2015 Hebron, KY

- Directed warranty operations and field service programs across North American wind and industrial clients.

- Generated over $1M in new service revenue by developing consultative selling strategies.

- Improved ISO 9001 compliance and reduced service issue cycle time by 35%.

Military Experience

Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer Ohio Army National Guard, May 2001 – Dec 2012

- Led battalion logistics and maintenance for $397M in equipment with zero loss.

- Developed streamlined preventive maintenance programs and trained over 100 soldiers in logistics systems.

Maintenance & Logistics Officer (Deployment – Iraq) Ohio Army National Guard, Jun 2010 – Sep 2011

- Oversaw $512M in radar, IED defense, and support equipment across 13 bases.

- Maintained a 98% operational readiness rate; awarded the Bronze Star for performance and leadership.

Safety & Environmental Officer (Deployment – Kuwait) Ohio Army National Guard, Jun 2005 – Jul 2006

- Enforced base-wide safety and environmental standards for 2,000+ personnel.

- Authored SOPs that remain in use for over a decade.

- Handled over 200 incident investigations with peak troop concentrations exceeding 35,000.

Active Duty Army US Army, Jun 1992 – May 2001

- Instructor - Trained over 100 students daily in rappelling techniques at a skill qualification school.

- Avionics, Electronics, Armament Technician - Maintained Apache Longbow systems and weapons.

- Mechanic, Dispatcher, Supervisor – Maintained wheeled vehicle equipment across Germany.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Operations Management Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance Thomas More College, Crestview Hills, KY GPA: 3.7

Certifications & Training

- Project Management Professional (PMP) - In Progress (Expected: Oct 2025)

- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

- 30-Hour OSHA Safety Certification

- Leadership Development & Change Management

- AGMA Gear Failure Analysis

- Environmental Control & Safety Officer Training

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office 365 Visio SAP Smartsheet Microsoft Project SharePoint

Salesforce Teamcenter Google Workspace Adobe Creative Suite Bluebeam

Keywords for ATS Matching

Program Management, Smart Building Technology, Industry 4.0, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, PMO, IoT, Project Portfolio, Executive Leadership, Cross-Functional Teams, Budgeting, Forecasting, Engineering Programs, Process Improvement, Military Logistics, SaaS, Digital Transformation

Paul Anthony Thompson

Program Director Executive Operations Leader IoT & Smart Tech Expert

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