Brian Wilson
Lithia,FL
Summary
Accomplished agile project management champion with 18 years of demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in project management, air and missile defense, and agile development scheduling. Experienced in creating and maintaining complex master schedules for multiple efforts which ensure alignment with customer requirements, budget, and resources. Proficient in using various scheduling software and tools, such as Microsoft Project and Azure DevOps. Established ability to enable and coordinate cross-functional teams, resolve scheduling conflicts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) with academic research in agile project management in military environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Information Technology Project Manager
SAIC
05.2023 - Current
- Updated the project schedule for a $10+ million annual bilateral partner network project to reflect delivery delays caused by external variables.
- Championed agile implementation and sprint framework employed by the CCJ66-P by establishing a rhythm for sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Developed, baselined, and executed project schedule for a bilateral network services project across six networks from cradle to grave, delivering one month ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Updated and published project management plan involving multiple Tier 1 Points of Presence and more than 80 geographically distributed extensions across multiple major commands.
- Demonstrated delivery plans and schedules in Azure DevOps to nest time, resources, and personnel against other program efforts.
- Provided weekly status reports and distributed to stakeholders with information across all functional areas within the project.
- Conducted weekly project status briefings to GO/FO level Director for up to three different projects.
- Used milestone charts, information radiators, customized queries, and other techniques to gauge progress and identify performance variances to direct focus and intervention on critical areas.
- Recommended, devised, and carried out techniques to reduce project cost and increase schedule efficiency.
- Supported CCJ66 with schedule daily/weekly/monthly reviews and schedule update meetings.
- Collected and analyzed cost data reports and graphs to present status to O-6+ senior leaders.
Air and Missile Defense Officer
Army National Guard
02.2022 - Current
- Verified operational capability status was obtained quickly and shared daily to provide Integrated Air and Missile Defense to the NCR
- Used milestone charts and other project management methods to measure progress and detect performance deviations to direct attention and action on key sensors and kinetic solutions.
- Recommended, developed, and executed agile project management techniques to improve cost and schedule efficiency in the redeployment plan.
- Supplied scheduling data to stakeholders and team members for initial project meetings and Weekly/Monthly Mission Status Reports.
- Developed and maintained personnel schedule for 15 operations floor team members. including Continuity of Operations (COOP); successfully executed both COOPEX and real-world COOP only weeks apart.
Program Manager
Army National Guard
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Focused all training, agile sprint planning and operational oversight efforts for 1k+ employee organization
- Promoted continuous improvement and problem solving by adopting and reinforcing agile practices.
- Developed, Baselined, and maintained annual training schedule on time with top down and bottom-up refinements and feedback
- Ensured that schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically nested with opportunities and intent.
- Ensured status was collected on time from all supported companies and reported weekly to commander
Assistant Project Manager
Army National Guard
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted mass COVID-19 vaccination initiative collaborating civilian and military employee operations
- Led agile sprint planning, coordination, organizational structuring, and agency role-defining tasks
- Maintained matrixed communications among local, state, and federal entities
- Generated internal operations processes and documented best practices to track 100K+ vaccine doses within 6-week period
- Monitored daily progress by updating burndown and burnup charts using Jira
- Earned recognition by Senior Executive for collaborative project leadership and subject matter expertise
Logistics Manager / Scrum Master
Army National Guard
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Coordinated maintenance activities for the organization's 250+ vehicle fleet
- Worked with adjacent logisticians to plan sustainment operations and deliver supplies to 500+ employees
- Maintained operational readiness and regulatory compliance
- Led daily/weekly/monthly/as-needed scrums and sprint ceremonies.
Air and Missile Defense Team Lead
Army National Guard
McConneslville, OH
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Established and piloted leadership, training, and operational improvement programs as Senior Team Lead for a 75-employee organization
- Supported tactical, operational, and strategic KPIs; headed equipment oversight, and conducted risk assessment initiative in a dynamic, demanding environment.
Education
Master of Project Management - Engineering Leadership & Innovation Management
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2009
Skills
- Scrum Framework
- Agile Implementation
- Problem Solving
- Executive Updates
- Kanban
- Project Management
- MS Teams
- Agile Development Scheduling
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Project
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Status Reporting
Certification
- Certified Scrum Product Owner - CSPO (2022, Scrum Alliance)
- Certified Scrum Master - CSM (2022, Scrum Alliance)
- Secret Clearance (2016, US DOD)
Timeline
Information Technology Project Manager
SAIC
05.2023 - Current
Air and Missile Defense Officer
Army National Guard
02.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Army National Guard
04.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Army National Guard
01.2021 - 03.2021
Logistics Manager / Scrum Master
Army National Guard
04.2018 - 12.2020
Air and Missile Defense Team Lead
Army National Guard
04.2016 - 04.2018
Master of Project Management - Engineering Leadership & Innovation Management
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
The Ohio State University
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