William Stevenson
Carthage,NC
Summary
Results driven professional with over 20 years as a Green Beret in U.S. Army Special Forces, extensive experience in organizational transformation, strategic planning, and change management across complex international environments. Expert in designing and implementing performance-driven solutions to support long-term goals and process improvements. Strong communicator skilled at influencing key stakeholders and crafting actionable insights that drive effective decision-making. Holds a Top-Secret/SCI Clearance and possesses extensive experience with strategic alignment, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager, (Special Projects Group, Director)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led collaboration among 18 cross-functional teams, driving operational efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives, resulting in successful program outcomes and enhanced situational awareness in fast-paced, complex environments
- Guided cross-functional teams through transformative change by implementing comprehensive strategies for stakeholder engagement, training, and communication, achieving seamless transitions and enhanced workforce alignment
- Developed, secured approval for, and implemented a comprehensive training program, enhancing the skillsets of over 200 personnel and significantly improving team performance, contributing to the long-term success of organizational objectives
- Established and managed relationships with key external stakeholders, including high-profile agencies (e.g., FBI, CIA, DIA, DoS, Treasury, USAID), to achieve strategic organizational requirements across multiple regions, including Africa and the Middle East
- Oversaw the integration and management of strategic intelligence platforms, ensuring real-time data collection, analysis, and dissemination to enable informed decision-making, improving operational success in rapidly evolving environments
Senior Program Manager, (Detachment and Assistant Detachment Commander)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Negotiated, planned, and executed the deployment of U.S
- Forces for two partnered training events in Africa, collaborating with multiple foreign governments and conducting high-level coordination with General Officers and Ambassadors to secure approvals for sensitive, high-risk operations
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Change Strategy for the Senegalese Special Forces, incorporating Stakeholder Analysis, Change Impact Analysis, and a targeted Training Plan to seamlessly integrate new technology into their operational planning and communication processes
- Developed and implemented operational plans that integrated intelligence, logistics, and resources, resulting in efficient mission execution and enhanced team performance under challenging conditions followed by thorough evaluations and after-action reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices, driving continuous improvement in operational tactics and strategies
- Managed risk assessment and mitigation strategies for sensitive operations and complex training scenarios ensuring the safety of personnel and the success of missions through proactive planning and real-time decision-making
Program Manager, (Regimental Validation Exercise, Office of Special Warfare)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with operational psychologists to design and implement an innovative evaluation system, integrating new assessment events to effectively evaluate personality traits and enhance candidate effectiveness for specialized global missions
- Established and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while maintaining strict budget controls, coordinating with five operational groups across multiple global locations to ensure clarity and satisfaction in training and validation processes for team members
- Efficiently managed a diverse team of 55 individuals, overseeing the planning and execution of 15+ complex, low-visibility, multi-day scenario-based events that served as evaluation platforms for identifying high-potential candidates
- Served as a key member of the Contract Source Selection Panel for a multimillion-dollar government event, significantly contributing by rewriting the Performance Work Statement and participating in the technical review process
- Planned, organized, and led eight impactful training exercises, culminating in the evaluation and validation of over 50 candidates selected for the specialized Special Warfare Training Course, ensuring operational readiness and excellence
Project Manager, (Special Forces Detachment Engineer)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management strategies, successfully mitigating potential threats and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment in hostile environments
- Led cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and completion of complex construction and demolition projects in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering results on time and under budget
- Planned, monitored, and supported the execution of 20+ substantial projects, communicating with key stakeholders, providing project status updates, securing, and managing resources as well as documenting tasks and outcomes
- Managed all logistical aspects of deployment and employment of over 100 personnel coordinating and communicating at all levels of the organization
- Forecasted equipment and supply needs for the organization and negotiated with suppliers and retailers to obtain necessary specialty equipment crucial to the success of the operation
Education
MBA -
Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - National Security
Excelsior College
07.2021
Strategic Negotiations Course -
Department of Defense
08.2011
Skills
- Cross Functional Team Management
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Project plans
- Strategic Negotiation
- Executive Communication
- Project Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Scope Management
Governmentclearance
Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information with CI Polygraph
Internationalexperience
Significant International Experience in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Program Manager, (Special Projects Group, Director)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2021 - 01.2024
Senior Program Manager, (Detachment and Assistant Detachment Commander)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2016 - 01.2021
Program Manager, (Regimental Validation Exercise, Office of Special Warfare)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2013 - 01.2016
Project Manager, (Special Forces Detachment Engineer)
UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
01.2006 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - National Security
Excelsior College
Strategic Negotiations Course -
Department of Defense
MBA -
Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
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