Dr. Donna L. Stout
Bloomfield,IN
Summary
Executive leader with 18+ years of experience scaling global operations and defining brand-aligned strategic roadmaps for multimillion-dollar portfolios. Expert in driving digital transformation and go-to-market frameworks that improved team efficiency by 47% while ensuring operational excellence. Strategic visionary skilled in bridging delivery, sales, and finance to create consistent messaging and high-impact organizational growth. Proven track record of optimizing customer journey touchpoints through innovative process improvements and large-scale delivery systems.
Overview
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Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO Delivery Sr. Director
ULTRAVIOLET CYBER
Bloomington, IN
08.2015 - Current
- Global Portfolio Leadership: Established and directed the global software security delivery PMO, commanding a complex portfolio of multibillion-dollar technology solutions for enterprise clients and internal stakeholders. Collaborated with executive leadership to evolve operational vision and translate complex product strategies into actionable delivery narratives. Implemented standardized project management methodologies and governance frameworks, leveraging strong leadership to align stakeholders across diverse enterprise levels. Architected and executed a comprehensive business systems strategy and brand positioning framework to align global operations with overarching growth objectives.
- Enterprise Strategy & Road mapping: Orchestrated alignment across C-Suite and crossfunctional departments to streamline enterprise initiatives, improving project delivery timelines by ~15%. Architected and executed a comprehensive business systems strategy aligned with the organization's overarching growth objectives. Defined and scaled the enterprise PMO roadmap, seamlessly integrating operations across Delivery, Sales, Customer, and Finance systems like Salesforce and Kantata. Use of tools like Copilot and Claude to streamline and improve initiatives.
- Process Innovation & Transformation: Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives by developing and implementing innovative strategies that modernized delivery frameworks, driving significant improvements in organizational efficiency and the global customer experience. Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives and modernized delivery frameworks, improving organizational efficiency by ~25% and elevating the global customer experience.
- Financial & Resource Optimization: Led complex budget analysis and global labor planning, effectively coordinating activities between internal teams and clients to ensure highly efficient project execution. Strategically cultivated partnerships with third-party providers to optimize cost efficiency and streamline project deliveries.
- Predictive Risk & Delivery Management: Elevated project oversight into proactive portfolio management by continuously monitoring progress, orchestrating resources, and implementing strategic corrective actions to mitigate risks ahead of critical milestones.
- Organizational Development & Talent Strategy: Championed a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Mentored cross-functional teams and guided organizational change management, ensuring workforce alignment and resilience during the scaling of complex global delivery systems. Leading a global PMO organization across US, EMEA, and India. Alignment of team and personal objectives for measurable accountability and success. Led high-performing cross-functional teams and championed a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring alignment during the scaling of complex global delivery systems. Implemented standardized project management methodologies and governance frameworks, leveraging strong leadership to align stakeholders across diverse enterprise levels.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing project management methodologies, optimizing project management processes, and ensuring effective governance. Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Expertise in project planning, risk management, and budget management.
Logistics Manager
URS
Crane, IN
06.2009 - 08.2015
- Operational Excellence: Directed logistics support for multiple programs, implementing SOPs that achieved 98% on-time delivery. Workflow Optimization: Developed acquisition strategies and documentation that reduced the lifecycle cycle time by 18%.
- Assigned by the Above Water Sensors Program Office and Surface Electronic Warfare (EW) Improvement Program (SEWIP) as the Block 2 Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) manager. Provided technical expertise for the acquisition and logistics management, planning, and coordination of all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements (maintenance planning; design interface; computer resources; manpower and personnel; technical data; supply support; support equipment; training and training devices; packaging/handling/ storage/transportation; training and training devices; and facilities) in support of Major Program Managers and Program Office Logistics Managers.
- Developed input for Program Office acquisition strategies and associated Statements of Work (SOWs) / Contracts Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for four programs. Routinely managed task execution, financial status, and risk mitigation, as well as communicated daily with the APM.
- Communicated and delivered technical expertise to reduce Total Ownership Costs and programmatic risks. Participated in engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, oversaw development and developed logistics plans based on approved IPT decisions, and developed and maintained the Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in Microsoft Project for 4 programs.
- Task Planning Sheets (TPSs) and Logistics Requirements Funding Summaries (LRFSs). Managed funding over several contracts. Was responsible for providing subject matter expertise in the review of OEM acquisition logistics documentation, approval/disapproval, integration of technical and logistics data in program plans, and discussion of task performance.
- Served as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the development and review of technical requirements and documentation related to acquisition, sustainment, and supportability. Responsible for the development contract requirements and reviews to ensure the OEMs are providing the necessary data and documentation to enable the acquisition, sustainment, and supportability of the system during its lifetime. Interfaced with Configuration Management (CM) to provide input on configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
- Providing technical expertise for management planning, project planning, documentation development, logistics support, and training development. Update and contribute to proposal development, statement of work documentation, federal and state grant proposals, schedule development, and recovery risk management plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of best management practices and trained supervisors on troubleshooting methods, problem-solving skills, risk assessment, and ensured effective scheduling. Developed and updated the Plan of Action and milestones (POAM) for many programs and projects.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new projects. Review and consult on task execution, financial status, and risk mitigation.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the development and review of technical requirements and documentation related to acquisition, sustainment, and supportability. Provide Configuration Management (CM) input on configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
Consultant / Logistics Manager / PMO
TRI STAR ENGINEERING
Bedford, IN
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Human Capital & Capability Building: Directed organizational training initiatives and upskilled cross-functional teams in advanced project management methodologies to drive a unified culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Process Optimization: Developed and implemented rigorous organizational protocols, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency and delivery success across multiple strategic projects.
- Assisted with all aspects of the release of the Naval Information Application Suite (NIAPS) to the US Fleet. Daily activities consisted of reviewing and testing software code, updating and approving documentation, and maintaining records, inventory, and schedules.
- As the configuration manager for the NIAPS program, I oversaw the daily activities of 15 people on site, 7 at Mechanicsburg, and 4 from Norfolk. Reported to PEO-EIS (Enterprise Information Systems, Department of the Navy) Configuration Manager for the Naval Program and collaborated with the NIAPS Program Office (PMW-240).
- Developed the IMS for the Sea Warrior Program and provided input to fourteen naval applications related to Sea Warrior. Developed the Configuration Management Plan, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), templates required for populating the schedule, Work Breakdown Structures, and weekly reports.
- Maintained Help Desk Support, conducted training sessions for key personnel on software package releases, generated and maintained configuration tools, and maintained Measurement of Schedule Performance Index (SPI). Utilized Microsoft SharePoint (WSS & MOSS), Microsoft Project & Microsoft Office, and the NIAPS Document Repository.
Laser Optics Lead Technician / Engineer
ALCON
Orlando, FL
07.2001 - 08.2006
- Workforce Enablement & Compliance: Designed and led comprehensive talent development programs for in-house personnel, standardizing complex operating procedures to elevate team performance and ensure strict FDA regulatory compliance.
- Operational Reliability: Developed and maintained supportability analysis processes, drastically enhancing operational efficiency and reducing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) through rigorous performance documentation.
- Quality Assurance & Lab Management: Managed multiple medical device labs, overseeing precision equipment calibration, regulatory alignment, and maintenance to guarantee high-quality optical system performance.
Education
Doctorate in Management - Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix
04-2020
Master of Management - undefined
University of Phoenix
06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
08-2006
Associate Degree - Laser & Electro Optics
Vincennes University
05-2001
Associate Degree - Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Robotics
Vincennes University
05-2000
Skills
Portfolio optimization
Resource allocation
Program management
Enterprise PMO roadmaps
Cross-functional team leadership
Microsoft Project
Salesforce
Kantata
Scrum
Agile
Risk management
Budget analysis
IMS development
Lead-to-cash processes
Digital transformation
Workflow optimization
SOPs development
Compliance management
Co-Pilot
Claude
Gemini
Executive alignment
Client relationship management
Third-party partnerships
Configuration management
Budget planning
Cost optimization
Predictive analytics
Performance metrics
Contract management
SaaS platforms
B2B systems
Logistics support
Quality assurance
Regulatory compliance (FDA)
Collaborative leadership
Culture transformation
Team management
Policy development
Key performance indicators
Team building and motivation
Organizational development
Policy implementation
Reporting expertise
Pipeline development
Business planning
Employee development
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 779566, 05/18
- Organizational Leadership, Era of AI & Leveraging AI for GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)
- Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta
- Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
- Member, American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)
Timeline
PMO Delivery Sr. Director
ULTRAVIOLET CYBER
08.2015 - Current
Logistics Manager
URS
06.2009 - 08.2015
Consultant / Logistics Manager / PMO
TRI STAR ENGINEERING
08.2006 - 06.2009
Laser Optics Lead Technician / Engineer
ALCON
07.2001 - 08.2006
Associate Degree - Computer Integrated Manufacturing/Robotics
Vincennes University
Associate Degree - Laser & Electro Optics
Vincennes University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Management - undefined
University of Phoenix
Doctorate in Management - Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix