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Bryce Mitchell

Bryce Mitchell

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Accomplished Director of Product Management & Application Development, adept in IT management and delivery, and cross-functional leadership. Spearheaded digital transformation. Known for driving strategic initiatives and fostering a high-performance culture. Expert in the Scrum framework, shown by streamlining application delivery, significantly boosting partner satisfaction.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

Director of Product Management & Application Dev

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
06.2023 - Current
  • Developed a Product Model Framework to solve users' business problems via digital transformation.
  • Oversaw product design and roadmap and coordinated aspects of development and rollout.
  • Briefed 50+ employees in town halls and break room meetings to enhance engagement.
  • Developed 10+ staff, promoting personal achievement/retention for long-term organizational health.
  • Enhanced CX by collaborating with designers on intuitive interfaces and functionalities.

Chief Technology Officer (Acting)/JustGrants PgM

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
11.2021 - 06.2023
  • Detailed as CTO and JustGrants Program Manager amid departure of multiple senior leaders.
  • Fulfilled these roles seamlessly, expertly shifting focus and priorities in order to support OJP's mission.
  • Thought broadly and long term, and to implement pragmatic strategies through innovative thinking and partnering with Business Managers.
  • Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives to modernize business operations and enhance CX across more than 10 portfolios.
  • Aligned IT strategy with organizational goals, fostering collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Director of Enterprise Application Development

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
01.2017 - 11.2021
  • Led the largest division in OCIO with 12 federal employees and ~200 contractors.
  • Delivered development operations for more than 10 enterprise applications and 30 websites.
  • Provided ITIL services to the Customer Service Management team (ServiceNow).
  • Advanced OJP to a leading DOJ IT Cybersecurity posture via OMB's Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan.
  • Promoted website Accessibility and Search Engine Optimization (increased SEO for SMART.gov by 10% and Section 508 compliance for OJP.gov by 15%).
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.

IT Program Manager

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided status updates with context, background and next steps to be taken making communication missives highly valuable and useful.
  • Championed hundreds of change management initiatives, effectively transitioning staff members into new technologies and procedures.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement efforts across IT programs, leading to increased productivity and overall operational efficiency.

Branch Chief of System Development

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Implemented strategies to recruit, train, and retain high quality employees.
  • Optimized web services offerings through the delivery of the API-Manager governance tool set.
  • Maintained SOPs in the areas of testing, change and configuration management, and integration services.
  • Responsible for technology ranging from SaaS and PaaS and homegrown solutions.
  • Engaged in contract management and administration for 150+ resources.

IT Project Manager/IT Specialist of App Dev

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
06.2010 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated communication to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
  • Delivered reliable solutions by overseeing software design, development, testing, implementation, and support phases of IT projects.
  • Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving collaboration among team members.

Various Roles in Support of US Navy Programs

CACI International
06.2005 - 06.2010

Served as IT Project Manager, Task Supervisor, and Business Systems Analyst.

  • Planned, designed, and scheduled large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality.
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions for US Navy financial applications.
  • Trained 25+ business personnel in budget systems.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation to support 200 end-users and facilitate future enhancements.

Education

Master of Science - Information Systems Technology

The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.
12-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies; Minor in Writing & Rhetoric

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
06-2005

Skills

  • Product Strategy Development
  • Analytical Decision Making
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • IT Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Scrum and SAFe Methodologies

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
  • Certification for Project and Program Managers - Federal Acquisition Institute.
  • Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives - Federal Acquisition Institute.
  • Chief Information Officer University Certificate in Federal Executive Competencies - GSA.
  • AI Federal Leadership Program graduate - Partnership for Public Service.

Timeline

Director of Product Management & Application Dev

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
06.2023 - Current

Chief Technology Officer (Acting)/JustGrants PgM

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
11.2021 - 06.2023

Director of Enterprise Application Development

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
01.2017 - 11.2021

IT Program Manager

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
06.2016 - 01.2017

Branch Chief of System Development

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
05.2014 - 06.2016

IT Project Manager/IT Specialist of App Dev

Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice
06.2010 - 05.2014

Various Roles in Support of US Navy Programs

CACI International
06.2005 - 06.2010

Master of Science - Information Systems Technology

The George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies; Minor in Writing & Rhetoric

James Madison University