Darius Mercer
Delano,MN
Summary
Results-oriented senior project manager with extensive experience in coordinating large-scale projects, managing diverse teams, and driving project success. Proven expertise in initiating and planning stages of project management, utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills to exceed stakeholder expectations. Consistently delivering projects on time without compromising quality standards. Effective leader with a talent for fostering teamwork and efficiently resolving problems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Boston Scientific SCIMED, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Led a $38M, three-year, Class III Program with a 42-person cross-functional team, achieving early submission to US and Japanese Regulatory Agencies, demonstrating exceptional project leadership and regulatory strategy skills
- Acted as Relationship Manager with contract manufacturers, negotiating contracts and supplier agreements, showcasing strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
- Coordinated cross-functional team efforts for early regulatory submission, exemplifying adept coordination and communication skills, critical for high-stakes project delivery
Project Manager
Boston Scientific SCIMED, Inc.
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Spearheaded a $26M, two-year Class III program, leading to the successful initiation of a clinical trial, demonstrating adept project leadership and strategic planning capabilities
- Negotiated effectively with the FDA to establish a clinical trial framework and presented benchtop data to affirm product safety, showcasing advanced negotiation skills and a strong understanding of regulatory strategies
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Associate Project Manager
Boston Scientific SCIMED, Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Facilitated the Commercial Launch of Key Programs in collaboration with Senior Project Managers and regional Marketing Teams, demonstrating adept project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
- Orchestrated cross-functional meetings, ensuring timely and concise communication across the team and key stakeholders, highlighting leadership in high-stakes project environments
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the project team, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to project timelines
Current Operations Officer / Global Force Manager
Naval Special Warfare Group TEN
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: @ US Navy
- Orchestrated global operational, intelligence, and cryptologic strategies, ensuring seamless execution of Operation Inherent Resolve and counterterrorism efforts worldwide, demonstrating adept strategic planning and execution capabilities
- Led as Global Force Manager, coordinating the deployment of 326 personnel across five geographic combatant commands for fiscal years 2015 and 2016, showcasing exceptional leadership in high-stakes environments
- Strategically validated and allocated Naval Special Warfare Groups Ten's personnel, directly contributing to the fulfillment of National Defense Strategies, evidencing strong stakeholder management and strategic resource allocation skills
- @ US Navy
Afloat Training Officer (Chief Learning Officer)
USS NORMANDY (CG 60)
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: @ US Navy
- Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive shipboard training program for USS NORMANDY's midlife upgrade, enhancing operational efficiency and readiness by coordinating with cross-functional teams and managing a $4.3M budget, demonstrating adept fiscal and strategic planning skills
- Directed and mentored 16 division training coordinators, fostering a high-performance team culture that ensured the seamless delivery of training programs to 326+ sailors, thereby significantly improving team competency and project execution timelines
- Innovatively projected and executed day-to-day training requirements 18 months in advance, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring the continuous professional development of personnel, which contributed to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
- @ US Navy
Electronic Warfare/Information Warfare (CIO)/Maritime Security/Antisubmarine Warfare Officer
USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53)
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: @ US Navy
- Directed Electronic Warfare (EW) operations, including the formulation and dissemination of unit EW doctrine, demonstrating proficiency in EW support, electronic attack, electronic protection, and cryptologic support on a Ballistic Missile Defense Platform, thereby bolstering operational security and strategic defense initiatives
- Oversaw the maintenance of advanced cryptologic systems, leading comprehensive cyberspace operations that included both defensive and offensive strategies, markedly advancing national security objectives
- Led a contingent of 12 sailors in critical maritime security operations to enforce United Nations sanctions, effectively securing the maritime borders of the Arabian Gulf and exemplifying superior leadership in crucial security enforcement
- @ US Navy
Education
MBA -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-2010
Skills
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- KPI tracking
- Multi-project management
- Project and Team leadership
- MS Project and Smartsheets
- Strategic planning
- Risk management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Boston Scientific SCIMED, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Boston Scientific SCIMED, Inc.
10.2019 - 02.2023
Associate Project Manager
Boston Scientific SCIMED, Inc.
05.2016 - 10.2019
Current Operations Officer / Global Force Manager
Naval Special Warfare Group TEN
06.2014 - 01.2016
Afloat Training Officer (Chief Learning Officer)
USS NORMANDY (CG 60)
01.2013 - 06.2014
Electronic Warfare/Information Warfare (CIO)/Maritime Security/Antisubmarine Warfare Officer
USS JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG 53)
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
MBA -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Systems Engineering
United States Naval Academy
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