Senior Project Manager, Enterprise & Federal Programs

Joshua Porter, PMP, SMC

Location: Clayton, NC. Phone: 919-***-**** . Email: ***************@*****.*** SUMMARY

Results-driven Project Manager with 5+ years of experience leading enterprise technology and federal government projects from initiation through delivery. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar portfolios, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver projects on time and under budget. Expertise in Agile & Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and project lifecycle execution. Adept at improving operational efficiency, increasing revenue, and aligning business objectives with technical solutions.

SKILLS & Certifications

● Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master Certified (SMC), Microsoft Excel, Google Ads, Cisco Certified Interviewer, LinkedIn Social Media Marketing Foundations

● Core Competencies: Project Lifecycle Management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure), Agile

(Scrum) & Waterfall Methodologies, Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication, Risk Management & Issue Resolution, Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control, Resource Allocation & Capacity Planning, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Process Improvement & Change Management, Program & Portfolio Management, KPI Tracking, Reporting & Data Analysis

● Tools & Technologies: Jira • Asana • Smartsheet • Microsoft Project • Trello • Tableau • Oracle • Excel RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Tools Program Manager, GDH Consulting July 2025 – March 2026

● Managed 40+ enterprise customer accounts (Verizon, AT&T, Comcast, T-Mobile) supporting Cisco Professional Services delivery

● Oversaw end-to-end project lifecycle for CSPC deployments, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and optimization

● Maintained 70%+ compliance metrics across 45+ systems through risk management and performance tracking

● Led cross-functional coordination between engineering, operations, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery

● Facilitated customer onboarding, technical implementation, and data validation, improving service reliability and reporting accuracy

Project Manager, Cisco Systems (Customer Delivery) September 2023 – November 2024

● Directed 13 enterprise projects generating $85M+ in revenue, managing cross-functional teams of engineers

● Applied Agile and Waterfall methodologies to deliver projects on schedule and under budget

● Owned project scope, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies across federal and enterprise clients

● Led internal process improvement initiatives, increasing project efficiency and delivery performance

● USDA: Managed $3M budget, delivered $7.2M revenue, completed $1M under budget

● Department of Labor: Delivered $2.2M renewal revenue, reduced costs by $600K

● Amtrak: Executed security implementation across 2 data centers, driving 75% revenue growth

● US Census Bureau: Led $3.4M program, secured $7.6M in renewals Associate Project Manager, Cisco Systems (Customer Delivery) June 2021 – September 2023

● Managed 7 enterprise projects totaling $62M in revenue, consistently delivering on time and within scope

● Improved stakeholder satisfaction by 50% through enhanced communication, reporting, and expectation alignment

● Led financial forecasting and portfolio reporting for federal programs totaling $600M+ active revenue

● Trained and mentored 20+ project managers on Agile practices, tools, and project delivery frameworks

● Drove risk identification and mitigation strategies, reducing project delays and improving delivery timelines Marketing Consultant, Porter’s Digital Projects February 2019 – 2022

● Led multi-channel marketing projects from planning to execution, including SEO, paid ads, and content campaigns

● Managed project timelines, deliverables, and client stakeholders across multiple concurrent initiatives

● Increased client social media growth by 300% and engagement by 200% through data-driven strategies

● Coordinated cross-functional creative teams (design, content, video) to deliver high-impact campaigns Education

B.A. in Marketing - Magna Cum Laude, Mercy College

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