Charles Holland
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with over 13 years of upper management experience in the aerospace and defense industry, including serving as a Chief in the US Navy. Proven track record of success in coordinating and leading projects, programs, and directorates to drive improvements and achieve organizational objectives. Skilled in managing functional operations and projects with an advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement, design management, and contracting. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic decisions in high-pressure environments to solve large-scale and complex business and security issues. Committed to excellence and continuous improvement, with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Management and Policies, as well as certifications including Security+, Linux+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). A strategic leader with exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, able to build and motivate high-performing teams to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Principal Project Manager/CAM
Northrop Grumman
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered End-to-End Program Execution: Oversaw the cost, schedule, and technical performance for key Sentinel network infrastructure and digital workspace initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while meeting stringent quality standards
- Led Cost Reduction & Change Initiatives: Drove continuous improvement programs to streamline project delivery, reduce overhead, and implement change management processes—resulting in measurable cost savings and process efficiencies across production and software functions
- Orchestrated Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identified and mitigated technical and programmatic risks through cross-functional collaboration, while capitalizing on opportunities to enhance system capabilities and stakeholder value
- Spearheaded Cross-Functional Alignment: Partnered with product line teams, functional leads, and external stakeholders to refine requirements, optimize configuration control board (CCB) activities, and ensure seamless integration of new capabilities across the enterprise
- Championed Advanced Program Governance: Utilized industry best practices (Earned Value Management, Control Account Management) to track performance metrics, produce executive-level reporting, and maintain stakeholder engagement and transparency
- Owned Financial & Schedule Performance: Served as Control Account Manager for the DE-SEIT team, maintaining accountability for cost forecasting, budgeting, and schedule adherence within assigned work packages
- Led IMS Revamp: Aided in the rewrite of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with program milestones, resource availability, and technical requirements to improve predictability and schedule stability
- Implemented Risk/Opportunity Controls: Drove integrated risk mitigation and opportunity realization strategies, aligning DE-SEIT technical deliverables with overall program objectives and maximizing return on investment
Program Manager
Scientific Research Corporation
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Developed a comprehensive solution to address business needs and created actionable plans for each of the 24 team members to execute project deliverables
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies and plans that ensure Business Unit goals are met or exceeded while ensuring compliance with policy, legal, regulatory, and other external requirements
- Created a clear vision of the future state and documented the business case for project with key stakeholders
- Established an effective governance model to ensure project’s success and early delivery
- Reviewed the company's strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support the vision
- Ensure that stakeholder groups are updated regularly on the project status, including any issues or challenges that may arise
- Managed a multiple projects with a total budget of $160 million
- Oversaw System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, and Critical Design Reviews for system designs over the three-year program
- Authored multiple contract options worth over $60 million
- Set annual, monthly, and weekly goals for 10 product deliveries, IR integration efforts, customer acceptances, and product field deliveries
- Worked with cross-functional leadership to develop and implement mentoring programs promoting increased learning experiences
- Lead the development and implementation of key initiatives (e.g., process improvement initiatives, new cooperate programs); worked with business area leaders to define a clear scope of work for each initiative and managed project teams across multiple functional areas
- Designed, developed, and executed Program Status Reviews for different program stakeholders (e.g., Program Owner, Executive Sponsor, Program Management Office) to ensure that progress is tracked accurately and appropriate corrective action is taken when needed
Program Manager | Senior Cyber Analyst
Scientific Research Corporation
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members, directors, and various stakeholders
- Managed program including 26 personnel across multiple entities, including DOT&E, DIA, and DoD, with a budget of over 5.4 million
- Led 17 personnel across three teams, including three new hires, in creating and publishing over 15 cyber threat actor profiles
- Directed support of six COCOM cyber threat exercises across three AORs
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums, and analytical reports for clients
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
Operations Lead | Mission Element Lead
US Navy
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Directed 45 personnel in the development and execution of 9 mission assurance surveys while leading process improvements, program documentation, deliverable execution, and addressing Task Order issues
- Developed 15 Concept of Operation packages and 13 Risk Mitigation Plans, leading to the discovery and reporting of 1,400 network anomalies, vulnerabilities, and compliance infractions
- Led nine personnel in creating the command's first Command Readiness Training Team (CRTT) for Cyber Protection Team (CPT) certification testing while establishing and maintaining effective communications with customers throughout the project lifecycle
- CRTT executed 12 cyber exercises that trained 126 CPT personnel in proper Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) for mission assurance survey and hunt operations
- Created and managed team project performance review meetings and discussions
- Updated and maintained production and quality metrics for assigned projects
Lead Analyst
US Navy
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Spearheaded a team of 12 personnel in developing an advanced analysis cell, enabling in-depth analysis of over 465 terabytes of collected data
- Orchestrated the execution of 22 network audits across 3 Areas of Operation (AOR), encompassing both ships and shore sites
- Created a training program known as the Computer Network Team Trainer (CNTT) course after identifying knowledge gaps in intermediate IT systems for afloat and ashore system administrators.
- Implemented a coordinated and standardized approach to Navy Blue Team boot camp lessons, guaranteeing comprehensive TTP training for all members spanning both coasts
Team Lead/Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
US Navy
03.2009 - 04.2014
- Managed two teams of 38 Active and Reserve personnel
- Teams produced 31 serialized reports and 31 technical diagrams, delivering critical intelligence support to national-level customers
- Delivered cyber training to over 180 Information Warfare Officers to equip them with the necessary knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in Fleet and Joint Environments
- Developed and managed training requirements for command personnel while maintaining 100%compliance with NSA requirements
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management, Policies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05.2019
Skills
- Program leadership
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Strategic planning
- Organizational development
- Strategic leadership
- Product management
- Program performance analysis
- Procurement
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 2014
- CompTIA Linux+, 2015
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2016 (Expired)
- EC Council – CEH, 2015 (Expired)
Hobbies and Interests
- Leadership Improvement
- Great Dane owner
- Golfer
- Mountain Bike Rider
- Runner
- Small Business Owner
Specializedmilitarytraining
- Joint Cyber Analysis Course
- Joint Network Attack Course
- Advanced Network Analysis (ANA)
Timeline
Senior Principal Project Manager/CAM
Northrop Grumman
10.2023 - Current
Program Manager | Senior Cyber Analyst
Scientific Research Corporation
09.2020 - 02.2021
Program Manager
Scientific Research Corporation
08.2020 - 09.2023
Operations Lead | Mission Element Lead
US Navy
02.2017 - 01.2020
Lead Analyst
US Navy
04.2014 - 01.2017
Team Lead/Digital Network Exploitation Analyst
US Navy
03.2009 - 04.2014
- CompTIA Security+, 2014
- CompTIA Linux+, 2015
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2016 (Expired)
- EC Council – CEH, 2015 (Expired)
Master of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management, Policies
University of Maryland Global Campus
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