Jackson Hanley
Vienna,VA
Summary
Accomplished leader with expertise in strategic planning and operational excellence. Known for delivering high-impact projects through effective resource management and stakeholder engagement, committed to fostering innovation and improving organizational performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Project Manager Intern
Databuoy
Mclean, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Directed cross-functional sales and project initiatives by defining scope, building project plans, managing budgets, and mitigating risks to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery of Databuoy’s gunshot detection and IoT solutions; leveraged Six Sigma and quality management practices to optimize performance tracking and execution.
- Strengthened client and stakeholder relationships through strategic collaboration with sales teams, executives, and customers; implemented CRM and project management tools to streamline pipeline visibility, improve communication, and support the development of scalable sales strategies driving customer satisfaction and business growth.
Corporate Fellow
Microsoft
Reston, VA
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Competitively selected by Microsoft for the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. Fellowship selects qualified transitioning service members in gaining valuable exposure and insights to the Microsoft values, culture, and business strategies and initiatives.
- Developed technical skills by completing the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900), Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), and Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) Microsoft Certifications paving the way for continued growth and advancement in the field.
Program Manager (US Army Ranger School)
US Army
Ft. Moore, Georgia
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Directed operations for the DoD's premier leadership school, managing 58 senior instructors and 3,100 elite participants.
- Delivered 10 complex training programs with 95% satisfaction while optimizing internal operations, boosting success rates by 8% during a staffing shortage operating at 15% typical staffing.
- Spearheaded a digital transformation project using Power Apps and Power BI to track student performance and outcomes, enabling data driven decision making.
- Executed the 2025 Best Ranger Competition, a DoD wide elite warfighter competition, aligning logistics with external partners and corporate sponsors. Orchestrated 15 high risk events and received personal praise from the White House for an effective executive story board.
- Acted as a strategic advisor to senior Army leaders and external stakeholders, mentoring over 35 senior supervisors and coordinating high risk engagements.
- Adjusted manning and resourcing for mandatory safety test to minimize cost on the unit while reducing time of execution by 15%.
Senior Strategic Operations Manager
US Army
Ft. Moore, Georgia
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Led future operations for a 500+ person organization, orchestrating cross functional project planning and execution.
- Redeveloped physical assessment programs using data analytics and supported digital transformation of training processes.
- Successfully managed DoD wide strategic events and coordinated across internal/external stakeholders.
- Tracked and reported key performance indicators to executive stakeholders, enabling data driven decisions in dynamic operation environments.
Senior Project Manager
US Army
Vicenza, Italy
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversaw multinational operations across four European countries and collaborated with NATO and U.S. interagency partners.
- Was the trusted advisor for C-suite level leadership in multiple large-scale problems. Through the intelligence gathered by myself and my team, synthesized recommendations that lead the 4000 person organization to success.
- Directed deployment planning and readiness of a 30 person reconnaissance and sniper team with $10M+ in resources.
- Briefed senior leaders and multinational partners on mission plans, risk assessments, and after action findings, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Project Manager
US Army
Vicenza, Italy
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Led a 45 member global response team and delivered coordinated operations across Africa and Europe and oversaw strategic deployment of resources valued over $12M.
- Orchestrated joint special operations and allied forces, ensuring interoperability and customer success under tight timelines.
- Managed full project lifecycle for international readiness exercise, from planning and risk mitigation to execution and after action review across Italy, Germany, and Morocco.
Education
Advanced Leadership and Operations Course -
MCCC, US Army
Fort Moore, GA01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Peace, War, and Defense
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC01.2018
University of Sydney
Australia01.2016
Skills
- Cloud Fundamentals (Azure)
- AI Fundamentals
- Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Microsoft 365
- Project & Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Program Delivery
- Customer Centric Mindset
- Digital Transformation
- Project management
- Risk management
- Agile methodologies
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 12/01/24
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 02/01/25
- Microsoft M365 Fundamentals (MS 900), 07/01/25
- Microsoft Security Fundamentals (SC 900), 07/01/25
- Microsoft AI Fundamentals (AI 900), 06/01/25
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ 900), 06/01/25
Security Clearance
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Sales Project Manager Intern
Databuoy
08.2025 - Current
Corporate Fellow
Microsoft
05.2025 - 08.2025
Program Manager (US Army Ranger School)
US Army
04.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Strategic Operations Manager
US Army
01.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Project Manager
US Army
06.2021 - 12.2023
Project Manager
US Army
05.2020 - 05.2021
Advanced Leadership and Operations Course -
MCCC, US Army
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Peace, War, and Defense
UNC Chapel Hill
University of Sydney