Jason A James
1802 W Birge St Sherman Texas 75092
Cell 214-497-3549
SUMMARY
Accomplished and talented Project and Program manager with technical background.
Experience is combined with proven insight into building enduring relations and overseeing multi-million, multi-site implementations in conjunction with commercial, government and defense clientele. Strong IT / Mechanical and Electrical background.
Skillful leader and problem solver with superb analytical abilities focused around customer requirements and associated business objectives. Broad technical and communications background based upon a “can-do” attitude plus integrity, quality and professionalism as core values.
• Program/Project Manager, IT and Security, data & wireless communications systems.
• Team Leader with strong Mechanical and Electrical skills.
• Network & Data Systems Design & Architecture Consulting.
• Wireless Communications Integration.
• Government & Military Liaison.
• Risk Assessment.
• Security Technologies.
• Budget Planning, RFP Development, Customer Relations.
• Agreement & Contract Negotiation.
• Vendor Management.
• Law enforcement camera and radio.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Development for DOD/federal
ERP Analysts (2012- Present)
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Work with Oracle , PeopleSoft, Business Intelligence , Oracle E Business
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in
collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
in a timely and clear fashion.
• Help with the full RFI and RFP write up for response.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes
Where necessary.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of
required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the
appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
Project Manager/ Program Manager
Clever Pear (2010- 2012)
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in
collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes
where necessary.
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of
required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the
appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other
stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation,
and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team,
analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and
devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties
throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors,
• and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned
work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the
project.
Federal System Integrator Program Manager/ Project Manager
Fortinet Inc, (2009-2010)
• Business Development with Systems Integrators and Managed Security Service Providers in the Federal Government public sector.
• Managed the top system integrators on program and project development.
• Developed Project plan for programs between the SI and the company.
• Worked with the sales engineers with the analysis and design of security solutions for the customer.
• Acted as Customer Relationship Manager for a wide customer base in the Department of Defense and Federal and Local Government
• Worked closely with the Design and development team on new features need for DOD and Federal government requirements.
• Maintain relationships between the SI and the account managers.
• Maximize Fortinet opportunity while providing value added solutions to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, and DOD Intel Accounts.
• Manage effective working relationships with Technical Sales Engineers, Consulting Professionals
• Maximize Fortinet opportunity while providing value added solutions to the Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security, and DOD Intel Accounts.
• Devised, implemented and structured a Department of Defense business unit pipeline that resulted in sales in 5M-15M.
• Worked closely with the Top VAR’s for ways to complete the purchasing request for customer and Account management.
• Strategically worked closely with AT&T, Qwest, Verizon and Sprint on the MITS labs and contract maintenance.
Project Manager/Program Manager
C2i Solutions, (2005 to 2009)
• Senior Project manager for over 20 projects.
• Recruited to perform as principal federal IS management advisor to the CEO of this systems integration company serving Department of Defense and Federal Agencies.
• Acted as Customer Relationship Manager for a wide customer base in the Department of Defense and Federal and Local Government.
• Devised, implemented and structured a Department of Defense business unit pipeline that resulted in 12M worth of sales and revenue.
• Developed and lead the Business Development team in sourcing, managing and implementing new business opportunities.
• Managed vendors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contracted services, metrics and outcomes.
• Conducted risk assessme...
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