Joseph Blevans
Justin,TX
Summary
Accomplished Director of Project Management with a 15-year track record of excellence. Demonstrates in-depth proficiency in project management across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, software development, and business strategy. Adept at delivering impactful outcomes in oil and gas, artificial intelligence, telephony, software implementation, food, and medical industries. Highly skilled in conducting holistic project assessments and executing multifaceted strategies, driving revenue growth and sustainable business expansion. Exceptional at navigating complex challenges and applying innovative solutions to ensure project success at the directorial level.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Project Management
Uniphore
01.2024 - Current
- Accountable for Department Deliverables: Oversee the Project Delivery for all projects across North American Markets. Ensuring revenue impact risks are managed and mitigated effectively
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead and manage a team of Technical Project Managers to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to contractual commitments
- Escalation and Risk Management: Served as primary escalation contact for critical revenue-impacting project issues, working closely with other departmental stakeholders to resolve issues and risks
- Responsible for 40+ million in ARR, managing the staffing needs of the business by creating a skilled and professional team of Technical Project Managers to support multiple projects while keeping a strong focus on ever changing technical advancements in the AI field.
Senior Program Manager
Uniphore
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed portfolio of global projects with over 15 million in ARR, collaborating with stakeholders worldwide, reducing overall time to release by 25%
- Contributed to the development and global roll-out of RocketLane as a Project Management tool, playing a key role in standardizing project processes and enhancing efficiency
- Demonstrated leadership as a vital member of the integration team facilitating the merging of companies post-acquisition
- Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive Statements of Work (SOWs) and Solution Design Documents, ensuring the seamless integration of operations and keeping all stakeholders informed throughout the process
- Managed critical deviations through change management processes, resulting in a reduction of customer-reported defects by 10%
Operations Manager
Wilson-Company
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed a $25M Lockheed Martin program by increasing overall value from $20M in FY20 to $25M in FY21 & FY22, and maintaining a zero-defect rate for deliverables
- Led a team of 3 Project Managers, 2 estimators, and 4 engineers to implement improved standard practices and prioritize deliverables, thereby achieving a remarkable 12% increase in profit margins
- Implemented the Monday.com platform company-wide, resulting in an improvement in project scheduling and financial milestone visibility and accountability through management dashboards
- Developed a project management tool for the manufacturing and engineering groups, using a hybrid waterfall/agile approach to reduce cycle time to half the industry standard and increase productivity to 110% of expectations
- Developed Project Manager phase gates to enhance the precision of project packages and statements of work, minimizing errors and ensuring project success (15% time savings, 50% reduction in RFP errors)
- Designed a comprehensive project execution plan adopted by all Project Managers, increasing project delivery from 26% to 85% in one year
Senior Manager, Projects
Tamlin Software Solutions
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Collaborated closely with Key Executive Stakeholders from each company, ensuring the successful completion of all project milestones, completed on schedule and within budget
- Led a high-performing project team comprising 2 Business Analysts, 3 Developers, and 2 Programmers, overseeing the seamless implementation of ERP software across 9 customers within a condensed 6-month timeframe, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity, a 12% decrease in errors, and a 10% increase in project revenue
- Enhanced project efficiency by integrating agile methodologies into the existing waterfall process, resulting in a 2x faster project release rate
- Managed the intricate process of complete data migration, seamlessly transitioning data from customers' existing software and servers to new servers, including cloud hosting where necessary
- Reduced time to process sales orders by 75% and cut report processing time by 50% by integrating third-party reporting, sales, and EDI software with the accounting and manufacturing ERP system, resulting in streamlined operations and data flow
- Led the development of an online marketing strategy that increased the company's web traffic by 25% and the number of customers by 10%
Senior Program Manager
Wellflex Energy Solutions
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed the company's largest project to date, valued at $19 million, leading a team of 156 employees, and delivering ahead of schedule by 6 weeks, and under budget by $2 million
- Achieved a 5% increase in profit margins for turnkey projects, amounting to $1.35 million in overall profit growth
- Designed a streamlined Project Execution Plan for all Project Managers, enhancing component tracking, financial oversight, and communication strategies, based on interviews with POs and PMs, resulting in a 15% reduction in project failure rate and a 20% reduction in project handoff delays
- Led the development of a Global Shop ERP system, improved the processing of $100M in transactions, optimizing integration with accounting and supply chain teams
- Implemented cost-saving measures which were achieved by renegotiating pricing with suppliers and reducing product costs for repeat orders, resulting in a 2% ($3 Million value) reduction in customer expenses while maintaining quoted margins
- Implemented a standardized change order process, now integral to all project workflows
Project Manager
Sulzer Pumps US
02.2008 - 06.2018
- Spearheaded the global standardization of SAP software, optimizing labor utilization and quoting processes, ensuring consistency across international operations
- Effectively managed 75% of facility projects, overseeing all aspects from initial scope of work definition through product shipment
- This was completed by regular meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure the project was on track and within budget
- Reduced costs by 5% and increased profit margin by 10% via timely procurement of components vital to project execution, while also ensuring timely project completion and cost-effective project execution
- Within AutoCAD, reverse-engineered and created mechanical drawings for third-party components, reducing design time by 20% and costs by 30%
Skills
- Workflow Management
- Communication Skills
- Management / Leadership Skills
- Data Analysis
- New Product Development
- Program Management
- Product Management
- Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Network Planning And Design
- P/L Management
- Software Development
- Business Strategy
Timeline
Director of Project Management
Uniphore
01.2024 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Uniphore
10.2022 - 01.2024
Operations Manager
Wilson-Company
02.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Manager, Projects
Tamlin Software Solutions
06.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Program Manager
Wellflex Energy Solutions
06.2018 - 06.2020
Project Manager
Sulzer Pumps US
02.2008 - 06.2018
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