Project Manager Operations

Anthony P. Anderson

Waxhaw, NC *****

PMP

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Project Manager • Operations Manager • Program Manager

Professional Summary

Strategic Operations, Project, and Program Management Leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise transformation, cross-functional collaboration, and performance optimization across regulated, mission-critical environments. Proven success managing initiatives from ideation through, execution, delivering measurable impact across business operations, financial metrics, and stakeholder engagement. A PMP-, PMI-ACP, and Scrum-certified professional; known for translating vision into execution, building consensus across verticals and driving strategic change in dynamic environments.

Areas of Expertise

Project / Program Management Operations Management Senior Leadership / Director

Team Leadership / Mentor Training & Development Stakeholder Engagement

Operational Excellence KPI Analysis / Control Process Improvement

Strategic Planning / Execution Regulatory Compliance Complex Problem Solving

Career History

Forward Edge AI

Project Manager/Sr Business Analyst, DoD SkillBridge Intern – Remote 2025 – Present

Provided leadership and subject matter expertise to newly formed Project Management Center of Excellence.

Delivered enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, aligning cross-functional project execution with KPIs and organizational OKRs.

Built and maintained dashboards, created executive-level presentations, and supported business case reviews through detailed reporting and financial tracking.

Led action tracking to ensure accountability across interdepartmental workstreams.

United States Army

Operations Manager, Readiness Division – Fort Jackson, SC 2023 – Present

Led overall planning and processes to align department objectives with organizational targets.

Directed performance tracking, data analysis, and strategic alignment across business functions, focusing on operational continuity and resource optimization.

Partnered with risk, legal, and HR counterparts to implement internal compliance controls and ensure alignment with policy guidelines.

Developed and executed planning artifacts, process documentation, and retrospective reviews to evaluate impact of operational changes.

Project Manager / Operations Manager, Training Division – Charlotte, NC 2021 – 2023

Provided dynamic leadership and developed continuous training initiatives to elevate team performance.

Delivered multiple large-scale organizational initiatives requiring coordination across training, HR, logistics, and IT systems

Defined and implemented WBS to guide cross-functional execution and ownership of objectives, ensuring accountability and alignment.

Identified interdependencies and proactively resolved scope and resource conflicts in support of business readiness and performance outcomes.

Program Manager, Chemical Brigade – Greenville, SC 2019 – 2021

Led team of 18 personnel to successfully accomplish goals and directives of senior leaders and organizational requirements.

Coordinated business improvement projects across HR, training, logistics, and IT functions, aligning operational outcomes to strategic objectives.

Facilitated executive communication, prepared briefings for leadership, and tracked initiative progress through quantitative performance metrics.

Identified cross-functional gaps in workflows, proposed process redesigns, and oversaw adoption and optimization.

Training Developer, United States Army Chemical School – Fort Leonard Wood, MO 2017 – 2019

Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop and refine training content for the United States Army Chemical School.

Supported management in pinpointing skill deficiencies and created tailored training plans for enhancement.

Employed data assessments to gauge learner advancement and modify course material for top outcomes.

Provided leadership training to 98 junior leaders in preparation for higher level of responsibility.

First Sergeant, 450 Chemical Battalion – Houston, TX 2015 – 2017

Led team of 72 personnel to successfully accomplish goals and directives of senior leaders and organizational requirements.

Applied critical thinking abilities to analyze complex issues, evaluate multiple solutions, and execute decisive actions.

Collaborated with colleagues to address situations adapting to varying circumstances.

Achieved organizational advancement from 18th to 2nd place by optimizing key performance indicators.

Operations Sergeant, 415 Chemical Brigade – Greenville, SC 2012 – 2015

Formulated and executed detailed operational plans for an organization consisting of 2200 personnel.

Established and maintain communication channels between subordinate and higher organizations.

Planned and conducted training events to discover top Soldiers within the brigade.

Recognized training prospects and facilitated over 500 individuals to attend career progression courses.

Positions of Increasing Responsibility – Various Locations 1995 – 2012

In addition to the above, previously served in United States Army assignments of increasing complexity and responsibility culminating most recently with: NBC Recon NCO, 773 Civil Support Team, Kaiserslautern, Germany 2009-2012; Detachment Sergeant, 92 Chemical Battalion, Decatur, GA 2008-2009; Platoon Sergeant, 349 Chemical Company, Seattle, WA 2004-2008; Squad Leader, 349 Chemical Company, Seattle, WA 2001-2004; and Team Leader, 349 Chemical Company, Seattle, WA 1999-2001. Outside of my military experience, I have experience working in the automotive industry in both the service and sales departments.

Education • Certification

MA, Emergency Management, American Military University – Charles Town, WV 2014

BA, Military Management, American Military University – Charles Town, WV 2010

PMP, Project Management Professional Certification, PMI 2024

PSM, Professional Scrum Master I, Scrum.org 2024

PMI-ACP, Project Management Institute – Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI 2024

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