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Carleta E. Cuffee

Chesapeake

Summary

Creative Senior Program Manager with exceptional background in Administrative and Technical Project/Program Management. Proven success building and motivating program teams to meet project goals. Demonstrated leadership in systems implementation, program execution and process improvement engagements.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Program Manager

Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi)
05.2024 - Current
  • Oversee multiple DoD information system modernization, maintenance, and sustainment related projects; to achieve broader organizational goals.
  • Ensure deliverables are on time, within scope of SOW, within budget, and measurable against the required CPI quality standards.
  • Responsible for development and recommendation of strategy for improvement of overall program health and operations.
  • I work very closely with SMEs and other business area leads to collect and analyze data, identify program strengths and weaknesses, and address issues promptly with the assessed best COA.
  • I focus heavily on developing, testing, and maintaining system designs and modernizations from planning through to build and implementation.
  • Additional Tasking Includes: Program development and implementation, Data Analytics, Program Organization, Resource Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Database management, Technical assistance.

Systems Requirements Analyst

Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi)
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Responsible for gathering, collation, analysis and documentation (vetting) of the high-level and technical functional, operational, and security system requirements, to effectively define and design systems both afloat and ashore.
  • That included: Conducting objectives and Needs Analysis, Requirements reviews and buy-In, Drafting Requirements Traceability Matrix Documents, Drafting System Requirements Documents, Drafting Interface Specification Documents, Drafting Interface Design Documents, Conducting validation and testing of requirements traceability.
  • Additional Tasking Included: Data Analysis for CPI and requirements management, Project planning and tracking to critical path, Deployment maintenance, sustainability and troubleshooting core business applications, including application servers, associated hardware, endpoints, and databases, Developing, analyzing, prioritizing, and organizing requirement specifications, data mapping, diagrams, and flowcharts, Translating highly technical specifications into clear, non-technical requirements, Managing system configurations, Execution of testing procedures, and develop test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process, Implementing maintenance procedures, monitor systems health, gather system statistics, and troubleshooting reported errors and alarms, Implementing best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance, and system performance.

PrM/Deputy Program Director

HII/Mission Technologies
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Completed engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
  • Portfolio Management and Dashboard reporting. Clearly define technical requirements aligned with SOW.
  • Monitoring & controlling assessed risks with mitigation as appropriate.
  • Knowledge of IT nomenclature and technical jargon.
  • Proficient in both agile and waterfall methodologies.
  • Managed project scope and minimizing scope creep.
  • Full project lifecycle ownership.
  • Successful Projected delivery from implementation to deployment.
  • Manage portfolio of complex initiatives.
  • Initiated and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
  • Planned the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes.
  • Developed or approve budgets and operations.
  • Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
  • Supervised all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
  • Discovered ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
  • Applied change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
  • Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues.
  • Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
  • Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
  • Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
  • Determined project tasking and responsibilities. Identified project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements.
  • Completed technical analysis/studies and prepares cost estimates (ROMs/BOMs). Scheduled and conducts product performance testing.
  • Determined overall project schedule by vetting project plan and specifications.
  • Maintained and monitors project schedule’s progress, coordinating tasking and resolving conflicts.
  • Monitored project budget and resource allocation.
  • Tango Analytics and sister product line adapt. Regularly prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending corresponding actions.
  • Actively contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.

Lead Project Engineer

HII/Mission Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for managing a project's engineering and technical aspects.
  • This included: Coordinating with various project and engineering teams, Providing technical guidance to team members.
  • Managing schedules, Ensuring adherence to quality standards, Risk Management, CPI (Process Improvement), Resource Management, Agile Schedule Management, Scrum Coordination and Management, Deliverables Management, Requirements Analysis, Needs Analysis, AOAs (Alternative Analysis), COAs (Course of Action Analysis).
  • Primary Daily Tasking and Operations included Project Planning, Technical Support, Coordination, Quality Control, Documentation, Communication.

Sr. Project Manager (PMO)

Anthem, Inc
04.2012 - 01.2018
  • Effectively managed the full lifecycle of the proposal production process for complex (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) and survey projects.
  • Apply project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive project schedule and monitor progress and set deadlines.
  • Developed requirements documents based on state RFP requirements and submission guidelines.
  • Identified and manage project risks and develop a mitigation plan, and ensure the proposal is compliant with all RFP and amendment requirements.
  • Managed cross-functional resources and assemble internal and external SMEs to support the project.
  • Performed quality control on documentation throughout the development of the bid to maintain the standards and compliance.
  • Managed & Oversaw desktop publishing, graphics, and proposal attachments process.
  • Communicated out status, issues, and risks to the key stakeholders and supporting team via emails, meetings, and reports.
  • Managed the proposal color review stages, white glove review, redacted copies and final compliance and quality of physical and electronic submissions.
  • Conducted panel interviews and provide feedback during the hiring process.
  • Facilitated high-level cross departmental project meetings with Project director.
  • Lead role across multiple projects.
  • Facilitated new Project Manager training.
  • Performed as functional SharePoint administrator.
  • Performed competitor analysis.
  • Performed all project/program management duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Political Science

Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC
05.2006

Skills

  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Budget Management
  • Project Oversight
  • Quality Systems (iSO:9001)
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Risk Management
  • Change Management
  • Continual Process Improvement
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Skills

Timeline

Sr. Program Manager

Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi)
05.2024 - Current

Systems Requirements Analyst

Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi)
11.2023 - 05.2024

PrM/Deputy Program Director

HII/Mission Technologies
01.2020 - 11.2023

Lead Project Engineer

HII/Mission Technologies
01.2018 - 01.2020

Sr. Project Manager (PMO)

Anthem, Inc
04.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor's degree - Political Science

Elizabeth City State University

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