Craig Tate
Spring,USA
Summary
Strategic Program and Sales Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience managing $1B+ portfolios in energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) and process optimization, achieving significant reductions in lead time, cost, and quality. Demonstrated success in leading global cross-functional teams of over 50 members, implementing PMO governance, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Certified MPM, CSM, and Six Sigma Yellow Belt, with a proven record of cutting operating expenses by $5M quarterly and enhancing OEE by 14%.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
ABB
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - Current
- Led Six Sigma-driven process improvements reducing project risk by 15% and improving margin by 8%.
- Negotiated change orders increasing revenue by $2.5M while maintaining compliance and customer satisfaction.
- Forecasted revenue and cash flow for $50M+ portfolio; achieved 100% on-time delivery and exceeded margin targets by 5%.
- Implemented KPI dashboards using SAP and Power BI, reducing reporting cycle time by 30%.
- Directed cross-functional teams of 20+ across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to deliver integrated E-House solutions.
- Collaborated with account management, channel partners and Sales Support teams to streamline order-to-cash processes, optimize channel programs, and enhance customer experience, reducing consider risk to margin and partner growth potential.
- Industrial Connections & Solutions | Houston, Texas
Principal Engineering Manager
Coca-Cola North America
Northampton, Massachusetts
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Established site PMO and delivered $85M capital portfolio achieving 6% growth and 14% OEE improvement.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma projects reducing downtime by 10% and redistribution costs by 5%.
- Integrated SCADA and automation systems improving plant efficiency and compliance with ISO and FDA standards.
- Northampton, Massachusetts
PMO, Senior Program Manager
Devon Energy
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed $900M program portfolio with cost variance within ±8%; improved productivity by 2% and reduced expenses by $5M quarterly.
- Led Six Sigma initiatives streamlining WBS alignment and achieving 100% SOX compliance.
- Coached and mentored 50+ team members improving PM adoption and delivery performance.
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
PMO, Senior Project/Program Manager
Baker Hughes
Houston, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Led global PMO initiatives for Products & Services, managing multi-million-dollar engineering and technology development programs.
- Served as assistant consortium leader for $100M+ EPC opportunity in the Middle East Integrated Digital Field program, overseeing surface/subsurface facilities, IM/IT, security, workflows, and change management.
- Applied EVM, risk management, and stage-gate methodologies (SDLC, FEL, FEED, DMAIC, PDM) to assure quality, compliance, and performance across lifecycle.
- Developed business cases, charters, and product development plans; drove innovation and accelerated time-to-market for new technologies.
- Managed program cost, schedule, and quality; achieved 100% compliance with governance standards and delivered projects within ±8% cost variance.
- Houston, Texas
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
Houston, TXMPM - Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Orlando, FLBS - Electronics Engineering Technology
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Sales operations strategy
- Channel program development
- Inside sales support
- KPI and performance management
- Lean Six Sigma methodology
- PMO leadership
- Risk assessment and management
- Contract negotiation
- Digital transformation initiatives
- SAP expertise
- Power BI analytics
- Spotfire visualization
- Executive leadership
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business transformation strategies
- Organizational change management
- Value-added solutions development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Communication and influence skills
- Innovation and problem-solving
- Customer experience optimization
- Financial forecasting and P&L oversight
- Governance and compliance practices
- Coaching and mentoring techniques
- Cross-functional leadership capabilities
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Customer satisfaction enhancement
- Team collaboration strategies
- Process optimization techniques
- Client relationship management strategies
- Stakeholder relations management
- Team leadership skills
- Project management expertise
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Professional (MPM)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB)
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
ABB
01.2020 - Current
Principal Engineering Manager
Coca-Cola North America
07.2016 - 10.2018
PMO, Senior Program Manager
Devon Energy
01.2015 - 04.2016
PMO, Senior Project/Program Manager
Baker Hughes
01.2012 - 01.2015
MBA - Business Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management
MPM - Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
BS - Electronics Engineering Technology
Florida A&M University