Raymond O'Quinn, PMP

Sr. Project Manager

Greater Houston

About

Proven ability to manage large multi-national programs and multiple projects concurrently, able to bridge gaps between sales team and engineering to deliver what the customer wants on schedule while maintaining budgets and margins. Seasoned PMI certified Project Manager Professional with exceptional history of managing large multi-national teams and delivering difficult multi-million-dollar new development projects. Managed teams in England, Germany, Poland, India and Dubai all while based in Houston. Experienced with stage gate developments as well as Agile projects and Scrum methodologies. Able to build strong client relationship by partnering with the customer to achieve mutual goals. Areas of Expertise: ­- Multi-National Teams ­- Complex Product Planning ­- Stage Gate Developments ­- Agile/Scrum Methodology ­- Project Scheduling - Customer Management ­- Sr. Exec. Communication ­- Integrated Systems ­- Project Life-cycle Management - Risk Management ­- Conflict Management ­- Scope Control ­- Mentoring

Experience

  • Project Manager at Cooper Machinery Services
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Managing Global new unit delivery, equipment emissions upgrade, and Nuclear projects. Responsible for process improvements, budgets, international customs and parts delivery.

  • Sr. Project Manager, Global Services and Support at Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Feb 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    In this role, I focus on providing flawless project execution to clients in the development and manufacture of clinical material while being the primary point of contact to all stakeholders both internal and external. Additionally, I serve as a Practical Process Improvement trainer and Administrator for the Project Approval Committee consisting of Senior Leadership.

  • Project Manager at CSI Compressco LP
    Nov 2018 - Feb 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    PM responsible for the on-time on budget delivery of large compressors systems for both US based and international customers including Argentina, Mexico and Egypt. Worked directly for the VP of Operations and provided monthly update presentations to the Company President and other Senior officials on major project’s key performance indicators.

  • Project Manager II at Rolls-Royce
    2016 - Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    PM for fast paced, Agile group with teams in Germany, India, Poland and UK. Responsible for major internal and external projects, including budget control, project schedule, business case and customer point of contact. Used Scrum methodology for development sprints and stage gate processes for overall delivery. Developed technology road maps (schedules) to cover multi-year deliveries based on need by dates and number of teams required. • Received the Sir Henry Royce Engineering Excellence award for customer service. • Acted as Submersible Pump SME and PM on the development of the company’s first ever IoT platform and analytics visualization program. • Developed Enterprise grade cloud based equipment health monitoring solution for customer. Solution used diagnostic nodules to determine overall equipment health and production for the entire field. • Agile PM on an IoT application that connected engine data for power plants and marine vessels to a cloud based web and mobile application visualized in PowerBI.

  • Baker Hughes (9 yrs 8 mos)
    • Manager IO Projects II
      Dec 2013 - 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Planned and directed the execution of all business on integrated programs, from initial business case/FEED studies through closeout. Developed, documented and implemented processes/procedures to reduce scope creep while ensuring customer deliverables. Developed program schedules to align all projects deliverables for critical path and risks. Represented company in discussions/negotiations with customer senior leadership and identified opportunities for pull through sales for internal account managers. • Successfully led 35+ member cross-functional team that developed integrated $60M multi-product line and multi-national development proposal. • Achieved 51% profit margin for latest program by developing and implementing new management of change system. • Reduced profit loss caused by miscommunication through development of PMO Project Management plan that intertwined with engineering gated process.

    • Project Manager, Gulf of Mexico
      Apr 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Project Manager for multi-year research and development (R&D) sand control system with team members in Dubai, Singapore and US. Managed 3rd party vendors and negotiated costs. Primary point of contact with customer and internal leadership. • Landed immediate follow up sales of $14M in new equipment while serving as Project Manager for Shell Deep Water fiber optic project, developing world’s 1st down-hole fiber optic wet mate connection. • Received “Best Customer Collaboration” award from Shell for work team performed. • Reduced delays or unseen cost issues by developing budgets, schedules and plans for various elements of each project; devised risk management plans.

    • Product Champion
      Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Developed business plan, established customer base, designed / patented equipment, prepared marketing material and managed 3rd party vendors for Tank Shark, robotic tank cleaning system. Authored statement of work (SoW) and request for proposal (RFP) for vendors. • Saved companies $4M investment by innovating new deployment methods and procedures after inheriting and fixing failing high profile project. • Developed business plan / white paper outlining cost vs. expense of going forward with project and presented to Gulf of Mexico VPs. • Lead multi-national teams to expand development from the Gulf of Mexico to Norway and Scotland.