Charles Kelley, PMP®, CLSSBB®, MBA, CCMP

Strategic Global Team Leader | TURNING OPPORTUNITY INTO PROFIT THROUGH VISION AND TEAMWORK

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

About

I am a Senior Portfolio Program Manager overseeing manufacturer and distributor of medical devices and supplies, showcasing over 15 years of experience in project, program, and portfolio management (PPM). I hold a PMP, a CSSBB, and an MBA in International Business Management and Strategy, which equip me with the skills and knowledge to deliver complex and strategic initiatives that enhance business performance, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage. My core competencies include product development, Strategic Alignment mapping process improvement, CRM, analytics and on/off shore resource management, which I apply to optimize the quality, efficiency, and profitability of an organizations product portfolio. I collaborate with key executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align vision, strategy, and execution, and to resolve challenges with creativity and determination. I am passionate about driving transformational change and innovation in the healthcare industry, and contributing to ICU Medical's mission of improving patient outcomes and safety.

Experience

  • Founder and Principal Consultant at KMG Kelley Management Group
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Kelley Management Group (KMG) is a strategic consulting and management solutions firm specializing in operational excellence, project and program leadership, business transformational change management, Voice of the Customer (VOC) studies, and new product development (NPD). With over 15 years of executive-level expertise across diverse industries, KMG partners with organizations to deliver measurable results through disciplined planning, innovative engineering solutions, streamlined execution, and strategic problem-solving. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency by providing strategic insight, technical expertise, and tailored solutions. Services Provided Business & Operations Consulting • Organizational assessments and performance audits • Strategic planning and operational roadmaps • Process improvement and workflow redesign Program & Project Management • End-to-end project lifecycle management • Portfolio and resource management • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies Change Management & Transformation • Prosci-based change management solutions • Stakeholder alignment and communication strategies • Cultural transformation initiatives Engineering & Technical Solutions • New product development and engineering program leadership • Supply chain and manufacturing optimization • Quality management and regulatory compliance Executive & Leadership Support • Interim leadership and fractional management services • Coaching, team building, and talent development • Succession planning and organizational alignment Training & Workshops • Project management best practices • Lean Six Sigma and process improvement • Leadership and performance coaching

  • Program Manager at ICU Medical
    Apr 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Project Portfolio Manager at Homecare - Finance, Family Loss, Healthcare Coronavirus Pandemic, and Vetrans Administration Support
    Sep 2019 - Apr 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Project Portfolio Management, Six Sigma Black Belt and Business Development Consultant at Mayo Clinic
    Apr 2019 - Sep 2019 · 6 mos

    As a Senior Technical Project Manager, I establish final SCC Soft PathDx module for Mayo Clinic Health system and Manage installation of SoftPathDx, SCC's pathology system. Analyze and ensure streamlined integration with SCC's genetics information systems applications providing easy reflex ordering of tests in applications, such as reflex HPV tests, chromosome analysis and pathology reports.

  • Commissioner, City Planning Commission at City of Chaska
    Dec 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    Responsible for directing short and long range growth and development of the City through maintenance and implementation of the City’s General Plan and other associated specific plans.