Michael Pina
Project Manager
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Results-driven management professional with strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Proven ability to enhance business outcomes through effective team leadership and collaboration in high-pressure settings. Expertise in managing multiple programs simultaneously using established management methodologies and tools.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Project Manager
Kudelski Security
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Deployed cybersecurity services in Governance, Risk, and Compliance by engaging directly with clients.
- Ensured project and service offering quality through established methodologies and standards.
- Accountable for revenue recognition across monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets, boosting data accuracy and reducing errors by 20%.
- Acted as key liaison among stakeholders, project teams, and vendors to resolve issues efficiently.
Cybersecurity Project Manager
GuidePoint Security
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed security-focused service engagements portfolio with high-performing teams to ensure successful outcomes.
- Monitored compliance with project scope during client engagements, delivering exceptional customer service.
- Oversaw invoicing and contractual processes utilizing Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM systems.
- Facilitated project communications among teams, sales, customers, and leadership to strengthen relationships.
Curriculum Project Manager
Weld North Education / Imagine Learning
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Directed a team of instructional designers, subject matter experts, and media developers to create K-12 STEM programs for online delivery.
- Defined project scope and budget in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education.
- Managed vendor resourcing, contracting, and billing for services at all engagement levels.
PMO Manager
Pearson Education
10.2008 - 05.2019
- Led a team of specialized Project Managers to deploy virtual learning environments across higher education institutions.
- Focused on development life-cycle of custom content and integration within diverse Learning Management Systems.
- Delivered summarized data and analysis to executive management to facilitate strategic decision-making.
- Drove operational efficiency by optimizing resource allocation and ensuring accurate financial reporting to stakeholders.
Sr. Project Manager
Universal Technical Institute
03.2006 - 10.2008
- Directed curriculum development for automotive programs, facilitating nationwide virtual and on-ground delivery.
- Implemented Agile methodologies alongside traditional waterfall processes within an education and development organization.
- Oversaw integration of Microsoft Portfolio and Project Management tools to enhance content delivery.
- Restructured specialized resources to optimize content creation and streamline delivery processes.
- Managed customized learning management system integration for improved content revisions and delivery across campuses.
New Product Integration Manager
Intel Corporation
05.1996 - 01.2006
- Executed new product integrations, collaborating with development engineering teams across global HVM sites.
- Oversaw CIP initiatives for high-volume factories, ensuring infrastructure readiness during site hand-offs.
- Directed backend assembly shift teams, managing resource staffing and product planning priorities.
- Led global team of engineering change order managers, supporting new product introductions across all high-volume manufacturing sites.
- Delivered internal tool enhancements within materials and manufacturing organizations, integrating SAP and workstream tracking tools.
- Implemented bill of material configuration management tools to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Associate of Arts - Business
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Project management
- Customer orientation
- Vendor management
- Resource management
- Client engagement
- MS Office 365 and Google Workspace
- Project tracking tools
- Work order management
- Self-reliance
- Innovation and risk-taking
- Analytical skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Collaboration
- Presentation skills
- Priority management
- Adaptability
Professional Highlights
- 15+ years' delivering diverse programs in cybersecurity, digital curriculum, CIP, and semiconductor industries.
- Developed and managed a global team of high-performing staff to collaboratively drive engineering product changes, infrastructure, and new product deployments across international sites.
- 8+ years' experience remotely directing geographically dispersed operational teams in a variety of technical, infrastructure, and manufacturing settings to perform at the highest quality level.
Timeline
Cybersecurity Project Manager
Kudelski Security
09.2022 - 07.2025
Cybersecurity Project Manager
GuidePoint Security
08.2021 - 08.2022
Curriculum Project Manager
Weld North Education / Imagine Learning
09.2019 - 08.2021
PMO Manager
Pearson Education
10.2008 - 05.2019
Sr. Project Manager
Universal Technical Institute
03.2006 - 10.2008
New Product Integration Manager
Intel Corporation
05.1996 - 01.2006
Bachelors of Science - Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Associate of Arts - Business
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY