IT Project Manager

DAVID J. GEIER

San Diego, CA ***** 619-***-****

**********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgeierconsulting/

Results-driven Project Manager with extensive expertise across healthcare, biotechnology, food and beverage, banking and financial services, chemical and energy industries, software development, and communications. Skilled in managing research operations, technology integration, regulatory compliance, infrastructure deployment, and cross-disciplinary team leadership.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced IT Project Manager and PMO Leader with a proven track record of establishing and leading Project Management Offices to drive standardized governance, process improvements, and cross-functional alignment. Skilled in portfolio and program management, risk mitigation, and cost control, with demonstrated success in guiding complex IT infrastructure, cloud, and disaster recovery initiatives. PMP-certified, consistently delivering multimillion-dollar projects on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Experis, San Diego, CA (short-term contract) Mar 2025 – Jul 2025

IT Project Manager

Managed enterprise system upgrades, application deployments, and infrastructure modernization projects.

Directed network upgrades, server migrations, and integrations to improve operational efficiency.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define scope, KPIs, and progress reporting.

Applied Agile, JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project to maintain schedules and deliverables. Ensured business objectives and technical requirements were met on time and within scope.

DGC, San Diego, CA Jan 2016 – Apr 2025

IT PMO / PM Construction Manager

Established and led a Project Management Office (PMO), implementing governance frameworks, standardized methodologies, and reporting practices to drive consistent project delivery and cross-functional alignment.

Developed and executed enterprise program strategies, ensuring scalability, operational continuity, and readiness for future organizational needs.

Directed organizational consolidations and relocations, coordinating multiple stakeholders and resources to streamline operations and ensure seamless business transitions.

Led large-scale transformation initiatives, maintaining business continuity with no unplanned disruptions while strengthening risk management and resiliency.

Created and maintained standardized process documentation, workflows, and reporting tools to improve project execution, compliance, and audit readiness.

Philips / Volcano Corp, San Diego, CA Sep 2013 - Jan 2016

Sr PMO Manager

Established an IT Project Management Office (PMO), introducing governance frameworks and best practices that improved project delivery timelines by 25%.

Ensured ISO compliance in IT system transitions, mitigating regulatory risk and protecting organizational reputation.

Developed enterprise project plans with integrated risk management to safeguard operations, financial performance, and stakeholder confidence.

Relocated $1.3M of IT infrastructure to a colocation facility, ensuring business continuity and strengthening long-term resiliency.

Delivered an 80,000 sq. ft. facility on time, aligning infrastructure investments with business strategy to enable scalability and sustained growth.

Intuit, San Diego, CA (short-term contract) Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

Sr. Project Manager

Led a divestiture project, migrating two banking applications serving over 500 financial institutions.

Defined business/technical requirements and managed schedules, resources, and deliverables.

Optimized deployment timelines for production and non-production environments.

Applied best practices to ensure budget, scope, and quality compliance.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to maintain uninterrupted service during transitions.

SDG&E, San Diego, CA (short-term contract) Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

Sr. Project Manager

Identified annual cost savings for Sempra Energy’s wireless networks.

Managed device network projects using Wireless Network Access Control (WNAC).

Expanded the Enterprise Notification System, reducing communication delays.

Designed risk mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery of milestones.

Oversaw secure, efficient enterprise connectivity projects for critical operations.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Villanova University, Villanova, PA May 2006

Master’s Certification, Applied Project Management

Project Management Institute April 2008

PMP Certification - 523263

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technologies & Tools:

Cisco Networking Equipment, Ubiquiti, Meraki AP & Switches, HP Servers, Dell Servers, UPS Power Systems, Fiber Backbone, Virtualization Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, OKTA, Cybersecurity Protocols, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, Rack/Room Elevation Drawing (Visio), Port Mapping Tools, Wireless Technology, Systems Integration, Fiber Construction/Engineering.

Skills:

IT Management, Network & Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Data Center Operations, Cisco Networking Equipment, HP & Dell Servers, Telecommunications, Wireless Technology, Systems Integration, Cybersecurity (including OKTA), Disaster Recovery Planning, Microsoft Project, Visio, SharePoint, Smartsheet, PMP-Certified Project Leadership, Data Center Management & Design, Facility Relocation, Construction Project Management, Risk & Change Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Cost Control, Budget Compliance, Schedule Optimization, Multimillion-Dollar Program Oversight, Business Process Improvement, Business & Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, IT Service Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Data Center Consolidation, Infrastructure Planning, Strategic Resource Management, Value Engineering, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Client Relations, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Collaboration, Management Consulting, Analytical Thinking, Task Prioritization, Complex Project Leadership, healthcare, biotechnology, food and beverage, banking and financial services, chemical and energy industries, software development, and communications. Skilled in managing research operations, technology integration, regulatory compliance, infrastructure deployment, and cross-disciplinary team leadership, Vivarium, NMR, Cleanrooms, Robotics, labs.

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