G. Michael Stevens
Owasso,OK
Summary
Program Management Executive and U.S. Navy Veteran with 20 years of leadership in operations, workforce planning, and quality assurance, with direct impact in the Naval Nuclear Power Program. Directed enterprise initiatives optimizing workforce development, maintenance programs, and compliance strategies. Led large-scale personnel distribution, professional development, and risk management programs to enhance operational readiness. Spearheaded process improvements, performance audits, and strategic workforce planning across multiple divisions. Career supported by a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Development and Leadership.
Maintenance management professional with demonstrated ability to optimize operations and enhance efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance, with keen understanding of safety protocols and resource management. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance Operations
U.S. Navy
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Directed enterprise-wide workforce development, mentoring 108 senior leaders and guiding 55 leadership candidates in executive-level decision-making and operational strategy
- Led qualification initiatives, reducing division delinquency rate by 19% and increasing operational readiness through strategic mentorship and process optimization
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program, enabling 9 team members to achieve critical certifications, 18 to earn advanced qualifications, and 113 to obtain new operational certifications
- Oversaw a large-scale equipment overhaul, including three generator bearing replacements, a full rebuild of 2 air conditioning plants, and multiple critical valve replacements, ensuring system reliability
- Managed preventive and corrective maintenance for two major facilities, overseeing 1.3K project phases and 355 maintenance actions, leading to early completion of a critical operational milestone
Director of Workforce Planning
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, IL
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Led career development and workforce planning, resulting in 2 employee retention commitments, 5 internal promotions, and 3 career transitions
- Conducted over 1K candidate interviews, reviewed 1.6K eligibility records, processed 210 hiring exemptions, and corrected 600 administrative discrepancies, optimizing workforce readiness
- Designed and implemented professional development programs, increasing higher education participation with 6 employees enrolling in college courses, 2 earning associate degrees, and 1 completing a bachelor’s degree
- Directed quality assurance and compliance for workforce programs, overseeing verification and classification of new hires to ensure 100% adherence to regulatory and operational standards
- Spearheaded strategic workforce planning, leading talent acquisition, succession planning, and engagement initiatives to align with long-term organizational goals
Snr. Quality Assurance Manager
U.S. Navy
Yokosuka, Japan
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Led enterprise-wide inspections and performance audits across 14 critical work centers, identifying 417 deficiencies, overseeing 15K+ maintenance actions, and implementing process improvements saving 1.2K+ labor hrs.
- Implemented compliance and workforce training programs, certifying 55 employees in industry-specific operational standards while enhancing quality assurance protocols to achieve a 96.62% compliance rate
- Provided executive-level oversight of risk assessment and compliance teams, ensuring first-time quality execution with zero rework and driving operational efficiencies
- Developed leadership and technical skill-building initiatives, mentoring employees for career advancement, industry-recognized certifications, and specialized professional qualifications
Workforce Planning Manager
U.S. Navy
Millington, TN
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Led workforce planning and personnel distribution, optimizing 16K job assignments across 320 departments to enhance talent alignment and operational efficiency
- Directed strategic placement initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership and regulatory entities to implement 20K workforce assignments, improving staffing processes and operational readiness
- Managed workforce readiness and talent distribution for 10.5K personnel across 13 departments, increasing staffing levels by 10% and ensuring optimal workforce allocation
- Spearheaded leadership development initiatives, organizing and facilitating a leadership symposium, driving 10% organizational engagement growth and fostering executive leadership pipelines
- Oversaw high-level workforce communications, managing 250 reports across 180 departments, streamlining data-driven decision-making and resource allocation
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Development and Leadership
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Energy Engineering Technologies
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Maintenance scheduling
- Work order management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365
- Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows
- Cloud Based CRM: SalesForce
- Safety protocols
- Deadline management
- Staff management
Certification
- Water Treatment Plant Operator | U.S. Department of Labor | 2025
- Computer Operator | U.S. Department of Labor | 2021
- Pump Repair | U.S. Department of Labor | 2019
- Maintenance Mechanic | U.S. Department of Labor | 2019
- Hydro-Electric Machinery Mechanic | U.S. Department of Labor | 2018
- Power Plant Operator | U.S. Department of Labor | 2017
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridRemoteTimeline
Director of Maintenance Operations
U.S. Navy
11.2023 - Current
Director of Workforce Planning
U.S. Navy
06.2020 - 11.2023
Snr. Quality Assurance Manager
U.S. Navy
08.2016 - 06.2020
Workforce Planning Manager
U.S. Navy
01.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Organizational Development and Leadership
University of The Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Energy Engineering Technologies
Thomas Edison State University