James Devlin
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in the United States Army, focusing on strategic planning and team development. Proven leadership in optimizing processes and enhancing operational readiness through effective cross-functional collaboration. Expertise in training development and communication, driving excellence in mission-critical operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager (Strategic Planning)
United States Army
Ft. Dix, USA
03.2021 - Current
- Executed over 50 operations on time and within scope, leading five senior leadership teams and 50+ personnel across 13 states.
- Developed internal communications strategy, producing newsletters accessed by 20+ external partners.
- Eliminated redundant programs, achieving $100K in annual savings through effective budget management.
Training Manager (Director of Training)
United States Army
Fort Stewart, USA
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed a $2M training budget, cutting overhead costs by $100K while improving training quality.
- Led 10+ training programs during a pandemic, ensuring quality and collaboration across teams.
- Overhauled training review processes, doubling proficiency and team performance.
Operations Manager (Deputy Director)
United States Army
Fort Stewart, USA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed KPIs to track and improve training and operational readiness, achieving 100% readiness.
- Managed a six-person team to deploy $2B in strategic resources to meet mission needs.
- Coordinated training for 600+ personnel, 45 combat vehicles, and $330M worth of equipment in Poland.
Senior Data Analyst (Training Instructor)
United States Army
Hohenfels, Germany
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Analyzed combat training data to align unit-level performance with organizational goals.
- Coordinated multinational training exercises, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
- Conducted After Action Reviews for 20+ organizations, improving tactical operations.
Education
B.S - Business Administration (Business Management Concentration)
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2006
Skills
- Program Management
- Team Building
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Process Improvement
- Training and Development
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Risk Management
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications And Clearances
- Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) Clearance
- Observer, Coach, Trainer - US Army, 06/03/25
Timeline
Senior Program Manager (Strategic Planning)
United States Army
03.2021 - Current
Training Manager (Director of Training)
United States Army
07.2020 - 03.2021
Operations Manager (Deputy Director)
United States Army
07.2017 - 07.2020
Senior Data Analyst (Training Instructor)
United States Army
07.2016 - 07.2017
B.S - Business Administration (Business Management Concentration)
Widener University