Charlotte Metro
Experienced Program, Project and Operations Manager with demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Success in building programs, writing standard operating procedures (SOP) for new processes or for continuous improvements. Expertise in managing multi-million-dollar engineering projects utilizing effective organizational leadership skills and mentoring team resources while directing multiple projects simultaneously, consistently exceeding project expectations, maximize profits and optimize productivity. Highly effective in communicating with stakeholders and management to accomplish goals.
Project Manager Startup Project Management Office (PMO) Using PMI/PMBOK methodology developed corporate project management program. Utilizing the standard operating processes (SOP) to execute multiple intelligent, ergonomic fastening and material handling projects for clients in discrete manufacturing/automotive manufacturing plants. Key skills for this role include vision, leadership and mentoring. Key Achievements: Organization/Process Development – Developed templates, tools, document control with automated approval processes with the cloud based Smartsheet. Implemented a new Order Execution Process based on Standard Project Management Methodologies. Coached and Mentored - Trained and developed 3 project coordinators to manage projects, understand decision making, facilitating meetings and writing status reports Managed Projects - Executed multiple projects (30) successfully and simultaneously. Projects range ($15k to $1.5m) in major automotive Tier 1, 2 and 3 plants
Utilize PMI/PMBOK methodology, communications, risk recognition, mitigation, problem-solving, financial/budget control, and people management to carry out multiple allocated control system automation projects for clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, energy, and chemical industries. Coordinates and participates in general administrative programs of cost reduction and employee training, and conformity with established rules and regulations. Key Achievements: Performs project controls, conducted cost analysis, developed change control processes, and established group KPIs. Authored the project close-out process and created project turnover package deliverables. Exceeded profit margin goals on assigned projects on a consistent basis at an average budget gross margin of 35% and executed gross margin of 37.5%. Directed simultaneously multiple projects ranging from $5K to $5M with lifecycles from four to 52+ weeks. MIV Program Manager Provided leadership in the Main Instrument Vendor (MIV) Program that provided, on large-scale projects, application engineering support, procurement, assembly, testing, receipt verification, and documentation for process instruments and valves. Key Achievements for two assignments for green field pharmaceutical plant construction projects: Developed process maps, and forms and reports for execution from quote to delivery. Managed a staff of 30 in the execution of 1K quotes and 6K invoices; ordered and tracked more than 30K devices in a 12-month period. Authored a manual on the quality process which was approved by the quality department of a major pharmaceutical company. Collaborated with EPC stakeholders and client on all related activities and schedules.