Jim K. Ragsdale, PMP
Bear,DE
Summary
Accomplished and certified project management professional with 27+ years of experience in project management, EVMS (EIA-748-D), and Integrated Master Scheduling. Proficient in utilizing CPM scheduling best practices to plan and oversee programs/contracts worth over $1 billion using DelTek Open Plan, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project. Skilled in creating Performance Measurement Baselines, conducting Design Reviews, performing critical path analysis, risk and opportunity analysis, what-if analysis, delay analysis, as well as cost and schedule variance analysis. Well-versed in participating in DCMA and joint surveillance program audits.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrated Master Scheduler
Iron Bow Technologies
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Create and manage IMS using MS Project and DelTek Open Plan integrating scope, schedule, and costs for 40+ active mobile medical software applications to assist U.S
- Military veterans manage health records and coordinate medical appointments
- Develop monthly portfolio roadmaps displaying dependencies across mobile application development schedules
- Provide high-level analyses project trends, cost and schedule variances, monitor and track major milestones, while providing data inputs for monthly IMPDARs
- Recommend industry standard best practices for integrated scheduling, change and baseline management, techniques, and processes to management
Senior Project Management Consultant
Georgia-Pacific
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Lead Master Scheduler and Project Management Consultant for $40M GP Cornerstone Excellence project with objective of reshaping how projects are managed throughout entire company
- Developed and maintained master schedule for GP Cornerstone Excellence project to develop and rollout new EcoSys project management platform to 168 sites nationwide using MS Project and DelTek Open Plan
- Managed and tracked project costs against cost estimates
- Managed and integrated supplier project plans with overall master schedule
Portfolio Analyst IV
Tennessee Valley Authority
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented Earned Value Management system that eliminated a $2.5M monthly forecast overrun for $90 million-plus annual IT PMO project portfolio
- Developed and managed project schedules for Cybersecurity and River Forecast IT PMO projects worth more than $45M using CPM Method in Primavera P6
- Directed agile program planning activities for a variety of concurrent projects, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Implemented Agile frameworks and best practices, leading to a 50% improvement in delivery speed and 30% reduction in defects
Senior Program Management Engineer
Orbital/ATK
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedule for $100 million LAS Orion aerospace program using Critical Path Method using DelTek Open Plan, COBRA, PM Compass
- Interfaced with Program Managers, Control Account Managers, Subject Matter Experts, Chief Engineers and Integrated Project Team Leads in several locations to maintain and status integrated master schedule
- Prepared and analyzed critical path charts, performed schedule and logic analysis
- Prepared and submitted weekly Integrated Master Schedule to customer community
Senior Program Management Engineer
GE MRAS
05.2011 - 07.2015
- Developed and maintained IMS for commercial aviation programs (Airbus 320 Thrust Reverser program) using Critical Path Method in MS Project and DelTek Open Plan
- Managed IMS, PMB development, EV data collection and analysis, and PP&C at multiple GE locations integrating all schedules into one large master schedule
- Trained, managed and coached Master Schedulers at several GE Aviation locations throughout the country in EV, PP&C, and standard scheduling standards and principles
- Interfaced with program tier two suppliers to integrate supplier schedules into program integrated master schedule
Lead Integrated Master Scheduler
Henkels & McCoy
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Developed and maintained IMS for construction transmission and natural gas pipeline projects nationwide using Critical Path Method in Primavera 6
- Assisted in the development of BRDs for natural gas pipeline construction projects
- Developed linear project charts for transmission project using TILOS to incorporate environmental restriction work periods into the overall project plan in a graphical display
Senior Project Management Engineer (Contractor)
ATK
08.2007 - 12.2009
- Developed and maintained IMP, PMB, and IMS for CEV ACM program using Critical Path Method
- Simultaneously developed and maintained IMS for DoD missile defense program while continuing to manage IMS and supporting schedules for ACM program remotely
- Prepared and analyzed EV metrics reports detailing SV, CV, SPI, CPI, ETC, and EAC on each Control Account and at the program level
- Provided IMS support for monthly DCMA audits to ensure all schedules conformed to EVMS standards and guidelines and conformed to DCMA’s 14-point schedule analysis
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems and Business Administration
Towson State University
Towson, MarylandSome College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
Delaware Technical And Community College
Wilmington, DelawareSkills
- Program/Project Management
- Earned Value Management
- Project Planning & Controls
- Integrated Master Scheduling
- Business Management
Cost Estimation
Microsoft Project
Oracle Primavera
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 2008
- Master Certificate in Project Management with an IT concentration, 2007
Timeline
Integrated Master Scheduler
Iron Bow Technologies
08.2020 - 09.2024
Senior Project Management Consultant
Georgia-Pacific
02.2018 - 04.2020
Portfolio Analyst IV
Tennessee Valley Authority
01.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Program Management Engineer
Orbital/ATK
01.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Program Management Engineer
GE MRAS
05.2011 - 07.2015
Lead Integrated Master Scheduler
Henkels & McCoy
06.2010 - 03.2011
Senior Project Management Engineer (Contractor)
ATK
08.2007 - 12.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems and Business Administration
Towson State University
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
Delaware Technical And Community College