PHILIP J. KOZICKI
586-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***
Rochester Hills, MI LinkedIn
SR. SCRUM MASTER PRODUCT OWNER PROGRAM MANAGER AGILE COACH
Certified Scrum Master and Product Owner with over 10 years of experience leading Agile transformation, product development, and cross-functional teams within automotive, federal, healthcare, financial, and technology sectors. Proven success in delivering complex IT initiatives, optimizing processes, and driving multimillion-dollar value. Expertise in Agile/Scrum, stakeholder collaboration, risk mitigation, and full SDLC lifecycle.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Agile Coaching & Transformation
Scrum / SAFe / Kanban / Waterfall
Product Management & Backlog Ownership
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Team Leadership & Coaching
IT Project Management
Process Improvement
Risk & Issue Management
Business Analysis
BI & Data Integration Projects
CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Advanced CSM (A-CSM)
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
ITIL Certified
SharePoint Certified
MBA, Central Michigan University
BBA, Management Info Systems – Lawrence Technological University
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS SQL Server, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Crystal Reports, SharePoint, Oracle, Toad, JIRA, Confluence, BIDS, Star Schema, ITIL, Azure DevOps
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Dynamics Information Technologies (GDIT) — Remote / Various Locations
Sr. Scrum Master Product Owner Project Supervisor
2020 – 2025
Led Agile Scrum teams supporting CMS and USPSOIG, driving Agile adoption and process improvement.
Facilitated all Scrum ceremonies across multiple concurrent teams; removed blockers and guided delivery.
Defined and communicated product vision, prioritized backlog, and ensured alignment with stakeholder needs.
Mentored teams and coached on Agile best practices, improving velocity and team engagement.
Managed federal health data and infrastructure initiatives; coordinated cross-functional collaboration.
Results: Reduced impediments by 30%, improved sprint efficiency by 25%, and delivered quarterly federal deliverables on time.
General Electric (GE) – Aviation Digital Technology — Van Buren, MI
Scrum Master Agile Coach Product Owner Project Manager
2014 – 2020
Oversaw Agile delivery for 5+ cross-functional teams across GE Aviation's manufacturing systems.
Spearheaded Agile transformation; introduced backlog grooming, daily standups, retrospectives, and transparency practices.
Partnered with stakeholders to define scope, business goals, and KPI tracking for inventory and process improvement projects.
Managed business-critical projects in aviation operations and federal compliance systems.
Results: Delivered $12M inventory cost savings and $2M productivity gains. Increased LEAP engine delivery in Q4 2017.
GE Capital
Project Manager Business Analyst
2014 – 2015
Managed teams supporting CCAR submissions for the Federal Reserve, ensuring timely and accurate compliance reporting.
Defined and executed project plans, led UAT, and tracked project risk/resolution activities.
EARLIER EXPERIENCE (Condensed)
Bartech @ Ford, Blue Cross, Eaton — PM/BA: Managed enterprise project portfolios, stakeholder requirements, and data/reporting solutions.
TEKsystems @ Ford — Business Analyst: Developed global standards and POCs for analytics.
Menlo Logistics — Business Analyst: Migrated warehouse data to data marts and created BI reporting.
Chrysler LLC — IT/BA: Led $315M+ savings initiative with eLEEN implementation and logistics optimization.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
US Citizen Available for Remote or Hybrid Roles Nationwide
Open to Scrum Master, Product Owner, Project Manager, or Program Manager roles in IT, Federal, Healthcare, or Tech sectors.