Alex Morales
Marion,USA
Summary
Project and program manager specializing in process optimization and strategic initiative leadership. Developed PMO frameworks that enhanced project predictability by 50% and boosted operational efficiencies. Expertise in facilitating cross-functional collaboration to convert ambiguous goals into structured, impactful outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO, People Leader and Manager
Guidehouse
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with CHRO on strategic HR initiatives that supported IPO readiness.
- Partnered with our AI team to deliver strategic AI products that included Benchmarking work and guides, and building agents to help employees with proposals and presentations.
- Built PMO frameworks that improve project predictability and cross-team alignment by 50%
- Facilitated prioritization of work for leaders using dashboards and portfolio governance tools.
- Trained project managers for the PMP exam with structured study sessions.
Senior Project Manager
Navy Federal Credit Union
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Led SAP Fieldglass Profile implementation, reducing contingent workforce onboarding time by 25%.
- Enhanced vendor performance metrics through collaboration with IT Reporting, improving business analytics.
- Facilitated backlog refinement and user story development while leading Scrum processes for technology enhancements.
PMO Manager & Coach
Ferguson Enterprises
05.2021 - 02.2025
- Designed the Enterprise PMO operating model adopted across 36K-employee enterprise.
- Delivered Agile and Waterfall training to Project Managers, resulting in a 25% increase in project delivery consistency.
- Managed cross-departmental initiatives to enhance HR service delivery and drive operational efficiency.
Senior Project Manager
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed Enterprise Cloud Solution program; led UAT, readiness, and issue resolution for 15K-employee organization.
- Directed job structure alignment project across refinery, enhancing compliance and training consistency.
- Assessed HR and Legal platform synergies during M&A, eliminating 18% of redundant systems.
HRIT Projects and Planning Manager
Chevron Oil Company
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed HRIS Projects and Planning team; enhanced internal customer satisfaction through faster issue resolution.
- Co-led Workforce Analytics initiative to support data-driven HR decisions.
- Led initiatives to optimize oil exploration and production processes at Chevron.
HR Systems Lead
HESS Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Led integration of SAP Organizational Management and HR Master Data, enhancing data alignment.
- Delivered SAP reporting and OM training, ensuring accurate HR data and improved transaction integrity.
- Conducted research on HESS energy operations to inform project initiatives.
HR Consultant
Shell Oil Company
01.1996 - 12.2007
- Managed AA/EEO compliance, compensation cycles, performance processes to ensure regulatory adherence and support organizational equity.
- Led Global Mentoring Process, achieving recognition from Shell and the Mentoring Institute for program effectiveness and participant engagement.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMBachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- PMO governance
- Project Management Training
- Agile
- Scrum
- Waterfall Delivery
- Change Management
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Workforce Insights
- Organizational effectiveness
- Workshop Leadership
- Leadership Development
Affiliations
- PMI Alamo Chapter, San Antonio, Texas
- San Antonio Food Bank, Volunteer
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), The Project Management Institute (PMI), 2018
- Prosci Change Management Certificate, Prosci ANZ, 2017
Timeline
PMO, People Leader and Manager
Guidehouse
02.2026 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Navy Federal Credit Union
03.2025 - 12.2025
PMO Manager & Coach
Ferguson Enterprises
05.2021 - 02.2025
Senior Project Manager
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
04.2016 - 04.2021
HRIT Projects and Planning Manager
Chevron Oil Company
01.2013 - 12.2015
HR Systems Lead
HESS Corporation
01.2007 - 12.2013
HR Consultant
Shell Oil Company
01.1996 - 12.2007
Master of Business Administration -
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
University of Houston