Sr. Program Manager

Russell Robinson

Orlando, FL 407-***-**** ***********@*******.*** LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russell-robinson-b93a5440

Senior Program Manager Government & Telecommunications Programs

DoD-cleared program management professional with 15+ years of experience delivering complex telecommunications, network infrastructure, and government technology programs. Proven track record managing $30M–$150M portfolios, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring disciplined oversight of cost, schedule, risk, and performance. Experienced working with federal agencies including the U.S. Army and Department of State, supporting mission-critical communications infrastructure, network modernization, and global deployments. Recognized for executive stakeholder engagement, operational leadership, and the ability to translate strategic objectives into successful program delivery.

Core Competencies

Program Management Government Contract Programs Cost, Schedule & Performance Management Integrated Master Scheduling Program Financial Oversight Risk Management Vendor & Subcontractor Management Telecommunications Infrastructure Network Systems Deployment Stakeholder Engagement Executive Reporting Proposal & RFQ Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Process Improvement Business Intelligence Reporting

Professional Experience

Tyto Athene – Program Manager

Winter Garden, FL Apr 2024 – Jun 2025

Served as senior program interface with government stakeholders (PEO STRI), advising leadership on program execution, risk posture, and mission alignment.

Directed program financial oversight for $30M+ FFP programs including forecasting, expenditure tracking, invoice approvals, and financial reporting.

Maintained Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and ensured delivery of recurring and ad hoc contract deliverables (CDRLs) and program reports.

Led geographically dispersed teams supporting operation, upgrades, and maintenance of communications infrastructure at Army training facilities.

Delivered monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) to executive leadership and government stakeholders covering cost, schedule, and risk.

Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and technical teams supporting mission critical communications systems.

Supported RFQs, technical proposal inputs, and program planning activities to enable contract growth and operational improvements.

Lumen – Senior Program Manager

Winter Garden, FL Aug 2022 – Dec 2023

Managed portfolios of 300–650 fiber infrastructure deployment projects valued at over $150M supporting Quantum Fiber expansion.

Led cross functional teams across engineering, operations, finance, and vendor partners to deliver complex telecommunications programs.

Oversaw program execution including planning, risk management, cost control, and schedule alignment through market launch.

Provided executive reporting and stakeholder coordination to ensure delivery milestones and performance objectives were achieved.

Directed permitting, vendor coordination, and infrastructure deployment activities across multiple markets.

ManTech – Global Security Communications Senior Project Manager

Sterling, VA Apr 2021 – Aug 2022

Managed global communications infrastructure deployments supporting U.S. Department of State operations.

Delivered projects exceeding $50M including SATCOM, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), secure network systems, and IP communications.

Directed international teams responsible for installation, configuration, and operational deployment of communications equipment.

Managed contract budgets, subcontractors, and logistics planning for global technical deployments.

Provided executive reporting and coordinated program performance across technical and operational stakeholders.

Earlier Career

CEO / Small Business Owner – Veterans Enterprises (2015–2020)

Distributed Antenna Systems Project Manager – Kineticom (AT&T Mobility Contract) (2013–2014)

Police Officer – Mount Dora Police Department (2009–2013)

Police Officer – Apopka Police Department (2008)

Quality Control & Maintenance Technician – Bright House Networks (2004–2008)

Education

Bachelor of Science – Project Management, Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science – Criminal Justice, Columbia Southern University

Certifications & Credentials

PMP Training (PMI) – In Progress

Top Secret / SCI Clearance – U.S. Department of Defense

FAST C Certified

Microsoft Project Certificate

Technical Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) Power BI Microsoft Project Salesforce SiteTracker Workday Oracle Procurement Slack Teams

Military Service

United States Marine Corps – Corporal

Field Radio Communications Supervisor

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