Jesse Kovac
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Detail‑oriented Project Manager with experience supporting enterprise initiatives across Finance Operations, including workflow optimization, risk reduction, documentation, and cross‑functional coordination. Known for structured execution, clear communication, and simplifying complex operational processes. PMP‑certified with hands‑on project experience at CVS and 20 years of disciplined, high‑stakes military operations. Experienced in intake management, SOP development, and cross‑team collaboration to improve operational stability and transparency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project and Change Management Specialist
CVS Health
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Coordinated projects, managing intake, system deployments, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across Finance Operations.
- Led cross-functional delivery of the Daily Pharmacy Payments initiative, implementing an automated payment solution that reduced float exposure and delivered $44M in realized interest-related benefits.
- Directed remediation of 375 single points of failure across 12 Finance Operations departments, standardizing documentation and knowledge transfer to strengthen operational resilience.
- Managed requirements intake and triage across Finance Operations, ensuring timely prioritization and alignment with business needs.
- Maintained Jira workflows and reporting dashboards to track progress, surface risks, and support cross-team visibility.
Superintendent
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Dyess AFB, TX
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Coordinated logistics, supply chain, and personnel resources for $6.2B in assets, achieving zero mission delays.
- Directed daily flightline maintenance for B‑1B aircraft, sustaining 24/7 sortie generation across global operations.
Superintendent
Component Maintenance Production
Dyess AFB, TX
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw 14 shops and 200 personnel, aligning workflows to sustain mission readiness for $1.1B in assets.
- Validated workflows against audit standards, achieving zero‑finding compliance across all inspections.
Chief
Electrical/Environmental Section
Dyess AFB, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Directed troubleshooting and repair workflows, reducing downtime while ensuring compliance with Air Force technical standards.
- Supervised 60 technicians maintaining electrical and environmental systems across B‑1B and C‑130 aircraft.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
Little Rock, AR10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA08-2017
Skills
- Project Coordination & Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Requirements Intake & Triage
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
- Stakeholder Communication
- Workflow Documentation & Reporting
- Jira / Jira Align
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Change Management Support
- Operational Workflow Management
Certification
PMP — Project Management Professional (2023)
Project Management Institute
Timeline
Project and Change Management Specialist
CVS Health
06.2024 - 04.2026
Superintendent
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
01.2021 - 01.2024
Superintendent
Component Maintenance Production
01.2019 - 01.2021
Chief
Electrical/Environmental Section
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
CVS Premier Award (2025)
Recognized for exceptional performance and enterprise impact within PS Finance Operations.
Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award – 7th Maintenance Group Winner (2022)
Recognized for excellence in aircraft maintenance and technical leadership.