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William Nicolai

Davison

Summary

Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at General Motors, adept at strategic planning and project management. Skilled in optimizing processes and building relationships, I successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget, enhancing overall performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 41+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements in the areas of Product Cybersecurity and Software Factory.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

General Motors, LLC
10.2012 - 08.2025
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Project Manager

HP
08.2008 - 08.2012
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics And Electrical Technology

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Process improvement
  • MS office applications
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Cross functional team builder
  • Strategic direction
  • Agile projects
  • Business systems
  • Systems optimization

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 25 software developers in the development of Product Cybersecurity back office applications.
  • Achieved conversion from Azure DevOps by introducing Jira for Agile development tasks.

Certification

PMP Certification 2004 - 2014

SUN Certified Java Developer 2002 - 2004

SUN Certified Java Programmer 1999

Timeline

Program Manager

General Motors, LLC
10.2012 - 08.2025

Project Manager

HP
08.2008 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Michigan - Flint

Associate of Applied Science - Electronics And Electrical Technology

Charles Stewart Mott Community College

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