Chet Kaviratne
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at CACI International, excelling in Department of Defense (DoD) project life cycle, process improvement, and budget control. Focused on achieving customer requirements and innovation. I consistently deliver projects on time while enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at navigating complex challenges, I ensure successful execution through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
CACI International
07.2017 - Current
- Extensive experience in the Business Development (BD) life cycle responding to Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals (RFP), and navigating CACI Milestone requirements.
- Extensive experience developing BD pipeline and product lines coupled with marketing campaigns to promote products.
- Extensive experience is forecasting and developing waterfall revenue projections.
- Extensive experience negotiating with customers and subcontractors.
- Extensive experience executing FFP, CP, and T&M contract planing, designing, and scheduling phases for large complex projects.
- Experienced in leading large number of teams located in diverse geographical locations to meet mission objectives.
- Experienced working in various DOD and DOE security classification environments.
- Experienced deploying personnel CONUS and OCONUS and addressing OCONUS security requirements, ITAR requirements, visa requirements, SOFA agreements, and Global Trade compliance requirements.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Assistant Production Manager
Unifirst Corp
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw daily production of a work force of 25 employees.
Managing Partner
KWO LLC
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Oversaw all operations of a real estate investment company.
LLC Manager/ Program Manager
Chickasaw Nation Industries
01.2001 - 04.2014
- Oversaw all contracts and program execution under the LLC.
Education
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Albuquerque, NM04-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Albuquerque, NM05-2004
Certificate in Human Resources - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Albuquerque, NM05-2004
High School Diploma -
St Peters High School
Colombo, Sri Lanka08-1995
Skills
- Business development
- Product life cycle management
- Project execution
- Employee relations management
- Contract negotiations
- Product line development
- Systems implementation
- Work flow planning
- Project tracking
- Schedule management
- Vendor management
- Systems design documentation
- Forecasting
- Project scope
- Budget control
- Price quote preparation
- Deliverable tracking
Accomplishments
- Completed over 20 projects on time and within budget with customers such as the US Air Force, Navy, Army, FEMA, Sandia National Labs, Lockheed Martin, and other commercial customers.
- Increased company revenue by over $80 million by leading business development efforts such as the DCGS win, multiple Sandia National Lab wins, and numerous DoD wins.
- Transitioned employees from new company acquisitions such as Linn Industries and contract wins such as DCGS HF76 employees.
- Developed new commercial door product lines and process for commerical sales within CACI.
- Led marketing efforts that resulted in a EMP webpage within CACI site and numerous marketing slicks created for product lines.
- Worked with CACI CAPX teams to identify and purchase Water Jet and CNC machine to improve production throughput.
- Recognized by Missile Defense Agency Director for delivering project Flipper and Flick on time and within budget.
- Recognized as employee of the quarter and received numerous letters of recognition by government customers.
DoD Security Clearances
Hold Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Timeline
Project Manager
CACI International
07.2017 - Current
Assistant Production Manager
Unifirst Corp
01.2016 - 07.2017
Managing Partner
KWO LLC
04.2014 - 07.2017
LLC Manager/ Program Manager
Chickasaw Nation Industries
01.2001 - 04.2014
PMP - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Certificate in Human Resources - Business Management
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
St Peters High School
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