Timothy A. Dunn
Director, Project Management Office
Mableton,GA
Summary
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of technology for student learning, staff productivity, constituent information sharing, and daily operations. Critical thinker and collaborative decision-maker skilled in directing high-performing teams. Recognized for strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of K-12 business principles, project and process management, general management and team leadership. Even-keeled with a synergistic work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Director, Project Management Office
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Established the Program Management Office (PMO) in July 2025.
- Developed a three-year PMO strategic plan aligned with the Technology and Innovation Division’s overall strategy.
- Developed a five-year project portfolio roadmap supporting the $472M SPLOST VII Capital Technology Plan.
- Established project governance by implementing a formal project intake process and creating an executive-level Project Review Board (PRB).
- Leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance project charters and strengthen risk management methodologies.
- Partnered with HR, Teaching & Learning, and other departments to implement project management practices.
- Assumed leadership and oversight of technology change management, audiovisual (AV), and IT asset disposition (ITAD) functions.
- Led a third-party change management assessment and used findings to establish a subcommittee aligned with the IT Governance Charter.
- Delivered coaching, mentoring, and professional development to staff.
Executive Director, IT Program Management
Fulton County Schools
07.2020 - 07.2025
- Promoted to Executive Director of District Programs with leadership and supervisory responsibilities over Program Management and Process Management Offices.
- Work closely with Superintendent, Cabinet Executives and IT Executive Leadership teams to guide technology strategy.
- Established collaborative process to develop $306M Capital 2027 Technology plan.
- Matured PMO to enterprise-level providing implementation support to Academic and other non-IT programs.
- Strengthen internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
- Provide portfolio oversight and status reporting to leadership.
- Evaluate program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
- Created an online repository of approved technology hardware standards.
- Foster positive vendor relationships at the executive level.
Director, IT Program Management
Fulton County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2020
- Promoted to Director in 2012; instituted a centralized Program Management Office (PMO).
- Devoted special emphasis to hiring staff, evaluating talent, directing work, and establishing standard operating procedures and methodologies.
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Categorized IT project work as Instructional, Enterprise Applications, Network Infrastructure, Operational, and Capital Improvement for synergy and `improved efficiencies.
- Monitored project performance metrics and provided status reporting to stakeholders.
- Completed Capital 2017 ($175M) and Capital 2022 ($217M) five-year Technology programs within timeline and budget parameters.
- Expanded PMO support services to include Business Analysis, Technical Writing, and Vendor Management.
- Established technology standards and evaluated emerging trends.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business needs.
Program Manager, Information Technology
Fulton County Schools
09.2008 - 06.2012
- IT Program Management lead for $72M Capital III Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program.
- Aligned project selection with IT goals and organizational strategy.
- Created and managed project budgets.
- Provided program coordination and interdependency management.
- Managed project resources within a matrix-based organization.
- Identified and addressed project issues and risks.
- Developed hardware replacement roadmaps and project timelines.
- Cultivated and maintained positive business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Project Manager, Information Technology
Atlanta Public Schools
04.2005 - 09.2008
- Developed project management roadmaps to include milestones and timelines
- Took collaborative approach to create work breakdown structures, task assignments, and project schedules.
- Provided written reports, status communications, and other documents.
- Project Manager for $1.1M Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) tool implementation.
- Earned Six Sigma Green and Black Belt training certificates in 2007.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2000
Master's Certificate - Project Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ05.2000
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA09.1995
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA05.1994
Skills
- IT management
- Problem Solving
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking
- Staff management
- Relationship Building
- Budget management
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Training
Timeline
Director, Project Management Office
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Executive Director, IT Program Management
Fulton County Schools
07.2020 - 07.2025
Certified Scrum Master, CSM
05-2015
ITIL Foundations v.3
10-2014
Project Management Professional, PMP
07-2013
Director, IT Program Management
Fulton County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2020
Program Manager, Information Technology
Fulton County Schools
09.2008 - 06.2012
SIM Regional Leadership Forum, RLF
12-2007
Six Sigma Green and Black Belt Training
06-2007
Project Manager, Information Technology
Atlanta Public Schools
04.2005 - 09.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Nova Southeastern University
Master's Certificate - Project Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Science
Morris Brown College