Program & Project Manager - Agile & Regulated Environments
Resume:
Leandra M. King *******.******@*****.*** • (210) 882 - 7438
San Antonio, TX
Program & Project Management
PMP-certified Project Manager with extensive experience leading multi-phase, high-visibility initiatives within complex federal environments. Proven ability to manage portfolios of concurrent projects while maintaining cost control, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation. Experienced in executive stakeholder engagement, financial oversight, governance compliance, and cross- functional leadership. Recognized for disciplined execution, risk identification, and delivery performance aligned with strategic and operational objectives. Active Secret clearance. PMP Certified. Areas of Expertise
• Portfolio & Multi-Project Oversight
• Financial & Budget Accountability
• Risk Trigger Identification & Mitigation
• Executive & Client Stakeholder Management
• Margin Protection & Cost Control
• Change Management & Claims Prevention
• Integrated Master Scheduling
• Compliance & Governance Oversight
• Program-Level Reporting
Career Experience
Project Manager SpecPro / Air Force Civil Engineer Center, San Antonio, Texas February 2023 - Present
• Manages multiple concurrent, multi-million-dollar federal initiatives across geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• Directs lifecycle planning, cost controls, and milestone tracking to ensure projects are delivered within approved baselines.
• Identifies and mitigates risk-triggering factors impacting scope, schedule, and financial performance.
• Develops and maintains detailed risk registers to proactively reduce exposure to claims and compliance issues.
• Prepares executive-level briefings and financial summaries for senior leadership and investment committees.
• Oversee change requests and scope modifications to prevent budget erosion and schedule overruns.
• Facilitates cross-functional coordination across engineering, financial, legal, and operational teams.
• Improves reporting transparency and governance documentation to enhance audit readiness and performance visibility.
• Supports leadership decision-making through structured financial and risk analysis.
• Directs public-private partnership project coordination across multi-stakeholder environments.
• Manages approval processes tied to financial viability, long-term revenue alignment, and compliance standards.
• Leads milestone-driven execution ensuring alignment with lifecycle governance gates.
• Reduces schedule uncertainty by implementing structured tracking and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Coordinates high-level client and partner engagement to maintain program momentum and strategic alignment. Career Development Supervisor JBSA Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tx December 2021 – July 2023
• Supervised 16 personnel and directed high-volume personnel operations supporting 684K+ service members.
• Managed end-to-end personnel actions including promotions, relocations, evaluations, and duty updates.
• Improved workflow efficiency resulting in 55% increase in on-time actions.
• Corrected 100K+ record discrepancies, improving data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Produced analytical reports and leadership briefings supporting senior decision-making. Page 2 2
Section Chief / Program Manager Peterson Air force Base, Colorado & Misawa Air Base May 2011 – December 2021
• Led cross-functional teams up to 12 staff during operational transitions and inspections.
• Directed major entitlement and personnel projects ensuring compliance and mission alignment, achieving a 230%increase in mission goals through process improvements and streamlined program execution.
• Planned and executed organizational transitions with 98% accuracy, securing $1.2M+ in entitlements and bonuses and
$98K in transitional pay while safeguarding personnel benefits during relocations.
• Managed onboarding and workforce integration programs for 5K employees, reinstating $12K in benefits and strengthening retention across 47 sections and 51 detachments.
• Implemented process improvement initiatives that reduced processing time by 97%, saving 96+ man-hours and $2.8K through automation and centralized reporting.
• Coordinated cross-functional operations during staffing shortages of up to 35%, ensuring uninterrupted mission support through strategic realignment of workloads.
• Oversaw compliance and inspection readiness projects, preparing 10K+ updates/reports, validating program checklists, and securing a passing rating on annual audits. Education
Project Management Professional Certification Project Management Institute Granted on: February 09, 2024
Master Degree in Project Management – (In Progress – 4.0 GPA – Phi Kappa Phi) University of Maryland, Adelphi, Maryland, 2025-2026 Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management – Cum Laude (3.9 GPA) University of Maryland, Adelphi, Maryland, 2018-2021 Associates Degree in Human Resource Management – Cum Laude (3.8 GPA) University of Maryland, Adelphi, Maryland, 2012-2018
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