James D. Benson
Senior Program Manager
Houston,TX
Summary
Program Management leader experienced in driving complex global initiatives across M&A integration, cloud transformation, and operational excellence. Recognized for aligning diverse teams, delivering measurable results, and fostering collaboration that accelerates time-to-market. Known for building trust across functions, simplifying complexity, and helping organizations deliver with confidence.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Program Manager – Audit & Business Continuity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- 01.2025
- Directed internal audit across 11 teams; closed 90 gaps with 100% compliance.
- Launched cloud-based continuity tool; reduced support tickets 10%.
- Designed and launched training material, improving organizational readiness.
Operations Program Manager – GL Hybrid Cloud, Office of CTO
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Chaired acceptance reviews for 30+ product releases; streamlined workflows 20%
- Co-led C360 Ezmeral compliance Private Cloud Enterprise; achieved record approval speed.
- Partnered with Accenture on executive dashboards for new BU; improved planning visibility 20%.
- Built Global Trade repository; cut readiness delays by 2 weeks.
Global Business Manager – Value Chain Ops, Software Defined Cloud
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Drove White Glove deployments for 4 prototype products; scaled to 100 enterprise clients.
- Led planning and execution. Introduced 15 improvements including enhanced documentation; cut support tickets 50%.
- Co-managed Azure Stack rollout with improved coordination with Microsoft.
- Recognized with “Bias for Action” Award for proactive issue resolution.
Global M&A Manager – Sales Operations
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Directed integration of 20 acquisitions, including EDS, 3Com, and Aruba Networks.
- Managed $2M annual budget and global team of 28.
- Created scalable playbooks, minimizing disruption across 130,000 employees.
Global B2B Program Manager – eBusiness
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Drove eCommerce innovation, launching global ordering platforms with Microsoft, Nestlé, Visa.
- Earned Innovation Award for Early Awareness Program reducing launch times by 3 months.
Early Career Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
06.1999 - 01.2002
- Delivered B2B eCommerce platforms for McKinsey, GE, Nortel, Accenture.
Roles in Business Intelligence, Market Analysis, and Strategic Planning
Texas Instruments
07.1984 - 12.1999
Education
MBA -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GeorgiaBS -
Michigan State University
E. Lansing, MichiganSkills
Program and portfolio management
Cloud/IT Transformation
Azure Stack
eCommerce
Business Intelligence, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning
Problem-solving
Time management
Team collaboration
Client relationships
Analytical thinking
Certification
AI in Project Management – Alison online
Awards
- Bias for Action HPE 2019, Cloud Value Chain Operations., Top Budget Accuracy HPE 2010, M&A., Innovation HPE
- 2007, B2B Digital eCommerce
Accomplishments
Independent Consultant
Delivered B2B eCommerce platforms for McKinsey, GE, Nortel, Accenture
Texas Instruments
Roles in Business Intelligence, Market Analysis, and Strategic Planning
Training Courses - Aug 2025
Generative AI for Business Leaders – LinkedIn Learning online
AI in Project Management – Alison online
Generative AI Overview for PMs – PMI online
Practical Application of Generative AI – PMI online
Timeline
Operations Program Manager – GL Hybrid Cloud, Office of CTO
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2020 - 01.2024
Global Business Manager – Value Chain Ops, Software Defined Cloud
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2015 - 01.2020
Global M&A Manager – Sales Operations
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2008 - 01.2015
Global B2B Program Manager – eBusiness
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
01.2002 - 01.2007
Early Career Independent Consultant
Independent Consultant
06.1999 - 01.2002
Roles in Business Intelligence, Market Analysis, and Strategic Planning
Texas Instruments
07.1984 - 12.1999
Program Manager – Audit & Business Continuity
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- 01.2025
MBA -
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS -
Michigan State University