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Mary Carr

Summary

Results-driven Program and Operations Executive with 15+ years leading multimillion-dollar programs for federal and commercial clients. Expert in strategic planning, PMO governance, and cross-functional team leadership, with a proven record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Adept at implementing Agile methodologies, financial controls, and data-driven tools (Power BI, Smartsheet, MS Project) to improve forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. Recognized for building high-performance teams, scalable processes, and continuous improvement.

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Work History

Operations & Budget Manager

Michael Baker International LLC
2021 - 2025
  • Directed operations for 10 FEMA task orders totaling $100M+, maintaining variance within 1% of budget using EVM.
  • Built Smartsheet ETC tool adopted across contracts to improve cost projections and resource allocation.
  • Developed Power BI dashboards integrating labor, ODC, and subcontract data for improved forecasting.
  • Authored SOPs for onboarding, invoicing, and forecasting, enhancing compliance and consistency.
  • Led TOPR process for 10+ task orders in line with FEMA PWS requirements.

PMO Manager

Community Brands
2016 - 2021
  • Directed PMO implementing SaaS NetForum on Salesforce for 30+ clients, generating $700K annually.
  • Established PMO standards in Jira and Confluence, reducing implementation time by 50%.
  • Enhanced cross-functional collaboration between engineering, finance, and client executives.
  • Served as escalation lead, resolving risks and maintaining client satisfaction

Deputy Director

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
2014 - 2016
  • Led business transformation for U.S. Public Sector division, ensuring compliance with federal procurement rules.
  • Achieved SEI CMM Level 3 certification, elevating software development maturity.
  • Supported HP corporate split, ensuring smooth contract novation and communications.

Technical Project Manager

Hewlett-Packard (HP)
2009 - 2014
  • Managed implementation of travel management system at 22 agencies.
  • Formed Change Review Board improving collaboration and delivery quality.
  • Resolved major contract dispute, restoring client trust and performance.
  • Negotiated $23.5M contract extension and $500K modification for system continuity.

Senior Consultant

Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
1989 - 2009
  • Delivered enterprise IT solutions across government, healthcare and telecom sectors.
  • Developed applications in Cobol, C++, and Java using SQL, Oracle, HTTPS and SOAP.
  • Applied Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Agnes Scott College, Atlanta

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Power BI)
  • Smartsheet, MS Office, SharePoint
  • Jira, Confluence, Salesforce
  • Cobra EVM
  • Project and Portfolio Management
  • Federal Contracting
  • Risk & Compliance
  • Budget and Financial Oversight
  • Change Management
  • Process Optimization
  • Leadership & Mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Directed $100M+ FEMA operations portfolio, maintaining
  • Standardized PMO processes, reducing SaaS implementation timelines by 50%.
  • Introduced Power BI dashboards enhancing forecasting accuracy and decision-making.
  • Achieved SEI CMM Level 3 certification and improved federal compliance standards.
  • Led M&A integration during HP’s restructuring, ensuring seamless contract continuity.

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Timeline

Operations & Budget Manager - Michael Baker International LLC
2021 - 2025
PMO Manager - Community Brands
2016 - 2021
Deputy Director - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
2014 - 2016
Technical Project Manager - Hewlett-Packard (HP)
2009 - 2014
Senior Consultant - Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
1989 - 2009
George Mason University - Master of Science, Management Information Systems
Agnes Scott College - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Mary Carr