Communication Tools, Social Media, Word Processing/Desktop, Presentation, Spreadsheets, Data bases
James L. Remington Jr
Director, Program Manager
Hughesville,Md.
Summary
Experienced Program Manager offering advanced knowledge of operations across functional operations and projects. Excellent understanding of organizational strategies and implementation of new initiatives. Advanced skills in financial management, budgeting, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, including inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Skilled Program Supervisor successful at developing and overseeing programs of all sizes. Demonstrated track record of achievement over 13 years of experience in PMO activities. First-rate communication, interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Program Manager, Executive Lift Portfolio
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Patuxent River, MD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Directly responsible leading all PMO activities over a $50M USD portfolio that includes all U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Executive Lift T/M/S aircrafts.
- Leadership activities included: formulating acquisition and contracting goals, objectives, and plans; overseeing development of cost estimates and funding requirements; leading the portfolio teams in execution of project tasks; managing all budget execution activities, monitoring and reporting on technical progress of assigned systems; and advising C-level Leadership on all matters related to portfolio activities.
- Expert knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) management, acquisition, contracting, FAR/DFAR, technical, budgeting processes and policies.
- Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Directed 10 simultaneous projects to boost operational capabilities by 45%.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off feature shows to boost audience interests and diversify offerings.
Director PMO, Program Integration Lead
Department Of The Navy
Patuxent River , MD
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed all Acquisitions (hardware/software) and sustainment for the VR/OSA, C/KC-130 and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Departments with a combined annual budget of $50B+ USD.
- As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsibilities included serving as subject matter expert and business Director for all PMO activities.
- Ensure that the proper mix of technical support, procurement resources, guidelines, procedures, consultants, and software are available to support multi-discipline project teams for projects in the development, planning, implementation or sustainment stages.
- Drive continuous improvement and leverage Project Management best practices through Change Management.
- Responsibilities included leading/training 19 Integrated Product Teams, over 250 personnel, geographically dispersed, streamlining/tailoring statute and regulatory acquisition practices and reporting for a PMO portfolio.
- Implemented and executed reviews of computer systems for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for business processes.
Director PMO, Senior Program Analyst
Department Of The Navy
Patuxent River, MD
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Responsibilities included serving as subject matter expert, business rule and process owner managing an acquisition and sustainment portfolio of $250+M USD.
- Led seven IPTs, over 100 personnel executing PMO business management best practices.
- Led program Foreign Comparative Testing (FCT) cross-function team evaluating relevant technologies.
- Analyzed program data to provide input for key decision making and strategic planning.
- Helped teams solve diverse program problems with in-depth analysis.
- Reviewed program implementation plans to assess risk and feasibility.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
Director PMO, Executive Program Manager
Exepron
Patuxent River, MD
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Establish PMO Portfolio (virtual/live) program business processes, training and application for Customers with multi-billion dollar budgets.
- Lead DoD and Industry Customers applying their unique Program Management Office (PMO) requirements instituted via Change Management best practices.
- Integrate Customer PMO requirements with Exepron Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), whether multi-project or Enterprise Portfolio planning, scheduling, financial and reporting capabilities.
- Manage and support the CMMS/Exepron CCPM B2B/B2C deliveries to Customers in a cloud base AI solution, i.e. Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Full knowledge and application of software development lifecycle (SDLC) using disciplines such as Agile, DevOps and Waterfall.
- Business Development Director leading all BD activities.
- Perform duties required of a Quality Assurance professional in the development and launch of new marketing media and PMO software applications.
- Develop strategies, roadmaps, complex WIs, SOPs and KPIs.
- Develop and use comprehensive metrics to improve overall business solutions.
- Ensure 100% Customer satisfaction at all times.
- Identified system needs and designed processes to support business requirements.
- Collaborated with development teams, internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to customers.
- Collaborated with C-Suite to define legal and operational parameters.
Officer-In-Charge
Department Of The Navy
Manama, Bahrain
06.2013 - 07.2014
- TOC’s provide tactical operational mission planning and support to Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA), both fixed wing and UAS (C5ISR), ASW, EW, and ASUW.
- Responsible for $15M USD with 60 military personnel.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance flight crews safety and operational success.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities directly supporting 750+ deployed personnel.
- Conducted and oversaw over 5000 briefings and debriefings.
Requirements, Manpower Program Management Officer
Department Of The Navy
Manama
07.2010 - 06.2013
- Directly managed requirements, concept, design, resourcing, and manpower for over $180M USD in facilities and logistics projects.
- Directly responsible for full support of over 750 deployed U.S. military personnel.
- Pitched and built new programming strategies for comprehensive military basing in multiple Middle Eastern countries.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments to million dollar projects.
- Directed 14 simultaneous projects across five foreign countries.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor project cost, schedule and performance.
- Verified that design, operation and IT systems complied with applicable regulations.
- Strategically balanced technology and business needs of organization.
- Managed five senior-level technical project managers in creating solutions for stakeholders.
- Analyzed and interpreted impact of legislation on command's international structure.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
- Established and implemented global security processes.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL 01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2004 - 01.2010
Skills
Business writing
Computer equipment proficiency
Documentation proficiency
Budget coordination
Performance monitoring
Advanced MS Office Suite
Policy and procedure improvements
Filing and data archiving
Program leadership
Team leadership and direction
Operations management
Report analysis
Staff Management
Life cycle Management
Performance improvement
Human Resource Management
Quality assurance
Cross functional Team Builder
Office management
Project planning
Budgeting and Resource Management
Scheduling
Risk management
Project Management
Business administration
Strategic planning
Additional Information
- PERSONAL AWARDS , Highly decorated multiple campaign veteran. Full list provided upon request.
Software
Certification
PM Level III
Timeline
Director PMO, Executive Program Manager
Exepron
01.2021 - 11.2021
Program Manager, Executive Lift Portfolio
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director PMO, Program Integration Lead
Department Of The Navy
03.2018 - 07.2020
Director PMO, Senior Program Analyst
Department Of The Navy
07.2014 - 03.2018
MBA - Business Administration
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2014 - Current
Officer-In-Charge
Department Of The Navy
06.2013 - 07.2014
Requirements, Manpower Program Management Officer
Department Of The Navy
07.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2004 - 01.2010