Philip Mathis

Senior Program Manager | Project Development, Strategy and Execution

Greater Houston

About

Versatile Program Manager with proven expertise in delivering the strategy and execution of cross-functional initiatives efficiently and on-time. Known as a team-orientated problem solver expert at managing stakeholders and building consensus. Certified Program Management Professional and Project Management Professional. Specialities: Change Management Process Improvements Team Leadership Forecasting Concept Development Design Specifications Multi-Disciplinary Teams Portfolio Management SAP MS Office Suite Risk Analysis Project Strategy Scheduling

Experience

  • Project Management Team Lead at thyssenkrupp nucera
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Drive, manage, and coordinate workstreams to achieve the ramp up of the thyssenkrupp nucera ® North American region • Manage and lead critical projects in the North America region. Oversee budget, schedule, scope, customer satisfaction, and stakeholder satisfaction

  • Senior Project Manager at Plug Power
    Apr 2023 - Feb 2024 · 11 mos

    • Led the execution, construction, and start-up of the first Green Hydrogen plant of its kind in Woodbine, GA. This start-up is a flagship milestone for Plug Power and the Hydrogen industry • Provided daily updates to CEO and C-suite for project execution, commissioning, start-up and operational status • Responsibility for safety, work scope, and schedule of 450 employees and contractors • Owned the budget, schedule, and capacity demonstration for this project

  • Senior Project Manager at W. R. Grace & Co.
    Mar 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Led and managed 2 major projects ($80M and $25M TIC) • Led cost, schedule, quality assurance process and presented project to C-suite for Gate 2 approval

  • SABIC (8 yrs 11 mos)
    • Director, Americas, Engineering and Project Management
      Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 · 4 mos

      Led the Americas Engineering and Project Management team to develop and execute site and mega projects.

    • Senior Manager of Engineering and Project Management, Project Development
      Apr 2020 - Dec 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Led, instructed, and guided the Project Development team and the stakeholders through Phases 1, 2, and 3 of the Front-End Loading gating system for developing North American growth projects • Managed multiple cross-functional project teams made up EHSS, process, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and software engineering, manufacturing, reliability, and construction organizations

    • Sr. Manager, Engineering & Project Management, Site Projects
      Mar 2018 - Apr 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Led definition and prioritization of long range EHSS, strategic, and maintenance projects in the General Electric legacy plant portfolio

  • General Dynamics Mission Systems (7 yrs)
    • Project Team Lead
      Jul 2010 - May 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      • Managed multidiscipline team made up of systems, software, hardware, and mechanical engineering, manufacturing, safety, quality, and other support functions • Managed team development of system architectures, requirements, and design for US Navy customer

    • System Engineer
      Jun 2007 - Jul 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      • Conducted periodic reviews with US Navy leadership to discuss technical performance, schedule, and risks • Coordinated integration of system design with other external contractors and their US Navy customers

    • Mechanical Engineer
      Jun 2006 - Jun 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Designed and tested of mechanical packaging equipment