James Willits
Iona,ID
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with 15 years of expertise in planning, organizing, and executing multiple projects simultaneously, while overseeing project scope, scheduling, and budgets for the highest degree of project deliverables.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Project Manager
CRI Advantage
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for IT project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Implemented an improved risk mitigation workflow for the PMO to minimize potential issues and improve the process of managing project risks as an organization.
- Assigned ten (10) clients and led the ServiceNow Projects for each one.
- Ensured smooth adoption for customers of new technology systems through comprehensive employee training programs tailored to the organization.
- Exceeded expectations for every client assigned, resulting in being requested to be the account's project manager.
- Oversaw quality assurance testing processes, ensuring that all software met organizational standards before deployment.
Facilities Project Manager
Lamb Weston
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Planned, tracked, and documented all scheduling and financial records for each of the facilities.
- Oversaw subcontractors for all aspects of removal of outdated equipment, the remodeling of the facilities, equipment installation, all indoor cabling, and the trenching of the fiber optics.
- Evaluated four (4) food processing facilities. Submitted formal recommendations for the modernization of all voice and data infrastructure, and recommendations were approved.
- Established customized project requirements for each of the four (4) plant locations.
IT Project Manager
Idaho National Laboratory
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Simultaneously overseeing eight (8) IT projects, all at different stages. Types of projects included custom software development, implementation of purchased solutions, and hardware deployments.
- Oversaw quality assurance testing processes for each project story, ensuring that all software met organizational standards before deployment.
- Assigned a 22-month overdue project. By establishing a new critical path and assigning new resources, the project was completed in four (4) months, exceeding the customers’ expectations.
- Provided reports for each IT project, detailing project metrics, including the earned value using SPI and CPI, the completed progress, and the plans.
- Coordinated with stakeholders, leadership, and managed cross-functional teams and team members, ensuring successful project completion.
Project Manager
Land Shares Capital Group
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and subcontractors for optimal cost savings on materials and services.
- Established and maintained the business planning process for a $5.5B Nevada project, $814MM Florida project, and $400MM Colorado project.
- Liaison with the FAA of Las Vegas on the building height restrictions for the multi-million dollar casino resort.
- Built debt and equity models for raising capital for the three (3) high-rise condominium and casino resorts.
- Constructed proformas for each property, considering the sources of income from real estate, gaming, attractions, and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
IT Project Manager
NuWave Communications
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Developed comprehensive go-to-market plans for the successful product launch of Microsoft Skype for Business.
- Established NuWave Communications as a preferred Microsoft partner.
- Organized internal audits and led efforts to determine and remedy deficiencies.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Utah State University
Logan, UT12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID07.2013
Skills
- Earned Value Analysis
- Contract Development
- Project Tracking
- Stakeholder Relations
- Project Team Coordination
- Staff Management
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Conflict Resolution
- Scope Development
- Relationship Building
- Requirements Analysis
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
IT Project Manager
CRI Advantage
04.2023 - 10.2023
Facilities Project Manager
Lamb Weston
11.2022 - 04.2023
IT Project Manager
Idaho National Laboratory
04.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Land Shares Capital Group
07.2017 - 10.2019
IT Project Manager
NuWave Communications
02.2010 - 10.2017
MBA - Business Administration
Utah State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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