Nathaniel Ojeda
New Berlin
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager, Human Capital Professional and Army Veteran with a Top-Secret Security Clearance, offering 9+ years of expertise in project and personnel resource management, adherence to regulations, and employee development. Proven track record of leading complex projects in the Department of Defense, ensuring on-time milestones, budget compliance, and high-quality deliverables. Skilled in navigating dynamic environments to drive organizational effectiveness and expansion. Adept in talent acquisition, training, and development, implementing strategies to attract and retain top talent.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Developed, implemented, and managed ground-up training programs utilizing project management methods and principles for cross-functional teams resulting in a highly trained organizations in areas of logistics, maintenance, and military training.
- Created a culture of excellence, resilience, and cultivated successful relationships with seniors, peers, and employees through education and training to ensure organizational success, streamlining processes and programs to optimize outputs of all training programs.
- Developed SOPs for material usage, team priorities, employee relations, maintenance schedules, and improved performance programs through data analysis utilizing lean principles and project management methodologies, maintaining a preventative maintenance rate exceeding 95%.
Project Manager
United States Army
05.2003 - 03.2026
- Planned, executed, and reported on Department of Defense Acquisition testing and evaluation for diverse armament systems test programs, ensuring adherence to standards and regulations. Supervised and empowered six direct reports across three teams, fostering enhanced collaboration and achieving a remarkable 20% increase in overall productivity.
- Orchestrated a synchronization of multiple project test milestones, increasing system testing, evaluation, and development efficiency by 18%, leading to improved project timelines and higher-quality deliverables.
- Managed three Armament Systems projects for the Department of Defense (DOD), each with budgets exceeding $10M, ensuring adherence to project scope, timely completion, and allocation of resources within budgetary constraints.
- Leveraged extensive expertise in Microsoft project management software to effectively manage project schedules, budgets, and resources, and generate comprehensive reports, facilitating accurate tracking and informed decision-making.
- Led daily, weekly, and quarterly stakeholder touchpoints, aligning milestones with strategic program requirements, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless communication across diverse teams, resulting in improved project coordination and timely achievement of objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams comprising engineering, facilities management, supply chain, product subject consultants, finance, and human resources, ensuring all performance and cost goals were met, resulting in streamlined operations, cost savings of 15%, and successful project outcomes.
- Tracked and reported project schedule adherence, cost savings, and potential risks to C-level leaders, providing critical insights for strategic decision-making, risk mitigation, and resource allocation, leading to improved project governance and successful project outcomes.
- Program Manager (Jan 2016 - Nov 2021)
Human Capital Project Manager
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed the personnel and equipment acquisition, planning, resourcing, and budgeting for establishing a new organization in Washington over 36 months, delivering the project 6 months ahead of the milestone date, ensuring a seamless transition and cost-effective implementation.
- Oversaw the hiring and movement of over 1,200 personnel and equipment, coordinating logistics, executing recruitment strategies, and facilitating a smooth and timely transfer of resources, ensuring operational readiness.
- Tracked key performance indicators, implemented process enhancements, and analyzed data to optimize workflows, resulting in a 20% increase in process efficiency within the HR function and enhanced overall efficiency and productivity.
- Reported project updates and outlined project regulatory policies and constraints to key senior NATO executives, ensuring clear communication and alignment with organizational objectives while adhering to compliance standards.
- Partnered with Centers of Excellence to conduct research, planning, forecasting, and strategic alignment with corporate goals, driving innovative HR initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with complex multi-national regulatory policies, navigating diverse legal frameworks and employment regulations.
- Collaborated with legal and HR teams, developing, and implementing policies and procedures that upheld legal compliance while supporting operational objectives.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration w/ Concentration in Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, Teams)
- Operating Systems: Mac Microsoft Windows
Certification
Graduate Certificate: Project Management: 2024
Timeline
Human Capital Project Manager
12.2016 - 03.2019
Project Manager
United States Army
05.2003 - 03.2026
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration w/ Concentration in Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University