Ronreco Smith
Summary
Senior project manager with proven technical leadership in directing multi-functional teams for full system development and implementation in high-tech environments. Expertise in overseeing diverse teams of developers, analysts, and quality professionals on complex projects. Proficient in project management tools and methodologies, including certification in agile practices. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
CACI International
02.2024 - Current
- Directed enterprise-level information technology (IT) network operations and C4 mission support activities, ensuring alignment with CITS-III program/project requirements.
- Implemented proactive measures to enhance mission support and consistently deliver high-quality services to all users.
- Oversaw personnel and activities dedicated to monitoring, isolating, and resolving network and mission systems services issues.
- Established and enforced work standards, managed contractor schedules, and resolved work discrepancies to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supervised contractor personnel, communicated organizational policies, purposes, and goals, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Provided expert advice to USG management and collaborated with customers to address IT network issues and optimize service delivery performance.
- Led the implementation of IT infrastructure enhancements and upgrades, including the acquisition, installation, and testing of network hardware and software.
- Effectively managed resource allocation to minimize costs and maximize availability of IT services.
- Engaged with users to identify current IT infrastructure needs and develop strategic plans to meet future requirements.
Deputy Program Manager/Site Lead
Empower AI
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Contract Draft and Final Transition Plans, ensuring seamless project execution and handover, resulting in zero disruption to critical services.
- Created and executed a detailed Staffing Management Plan for contractor personnel, defining roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics, leading to a documented 15% increase in team productivity and optimized resource allocation.
- Generated and presented comprehensive Monthly Status Reports, providing stakeholders with a consolidated view of project progress, financial performance (labor, travel, ODC), and issue analysis, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Consistently delivered concise and insightful project briefings to stakeholders, effectively communicating progress, risks, and key milestones, maintaining alignment and transparency.
- Authored well-researched white papers and provided timely, accurate responses to IT data calls, contributing to informed decision-making by Government Task Monitors and stakeholders.
- Proficiently planned and oversaw the successful implementation of multiple government-approved projects, consistently adhering to established timelines and budgetary constraints.
- Actively participated in on-site project meetings, providing valuable insights on project progress, risk mitigation, and potential improvements, contributing to proactive problem-solving.
- Strategically developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to clarify roles and responsibilities and streamline interactions between Government and contractor IT groups, improving operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with the PMO and stakeholders to standardize project scheduling methodologies, improving the accuracy and consistency of project reporting and reducing reporting errors by 10%.
- Directed and supported project resources in the execution of assignments and activities, ensuring projects stayed on track and within budget, resulting in 98% on-time project delivery.
IT. Project Manager
GovCIO
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Leveraged JIRA/Confluence for portfolio and EPIC monitoring, enhancing transparency and real-time team collaboration throughout the project lifecycle, leading to faster issue resolution.
- Meticulously managed Sub-contractor Teaming Agreements for FMS contracts, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks for seamless integration and successful execution.
- Oversaw subcontractor performance on FMS projects, monitoring progress, conducting reviews, and implementing corrective actions to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Developed and implemented a PMI-aligned, two-phased FMS project management methodology, incorporating risk/change/quality processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in project cycle time.
- Championed a standardized project methodology (stakeholder analysis, WBS, EVM) enhancing predictability, reducing scope creep, and improving stakeholder communication for better outcomes.
- Efficiently managed labor costs using CPFF spend plans, tracking expenses, proactively addressing overruns, and ensuring budget adherence, resulting in consistent cost control.
- Maintained fiscal control of project budgets totaling over $5M annually, tracking expenses, providing reports, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, including scope statements, WBS, and communication documents, providing clear roadmaps and enabling effective collaboration.
- Effectively communicated project status, risks, and milestones to diverse audiences, ensuring transparency, fostering issue resolution, and aligning with program objectives.
- Consistently delivered complex IT projects ahead of schedule and within budget (90% success rate), demonstrating exceptional project management, and proactive risk management.
Systems Lead
General Dynamics Information Technology
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Performed complex service tasks consisting of system integration, diagnostic testing, and repair, calibration, installation, configuration, operations, and upgraded sensitive, unique, complex classified systems.
- Conducted hardware maintenance and installations of equipment.
- Installed and incorporated new releases of upgrades and other hardware/software.
- Provided desktop system management involving account monitoring, security, operation system installation, and other system administrator functions.
- Operated and applied automated hardware management and diagnostics to include remote management and diagnostics, interpreted findings to maintain/repair and upgrade hardware.
IT Project Manager/Training Program Manager
United States Air Force
06.2012 - 09.2018
- Integrated the organization's first Client Support Administrator Department into the Network Operations Center which decreased trouble ticket response time from 3 hours to 1 hour.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to identify training needs, solicit feedback, and continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Directed all aspects of military training program management, including curriculum development, resource allocation, and logistical coordination, resulting in optimized training outcomes and enhanced operational readiness.
- Managed training schedules, resources, and logistical support to ensure seamless execution of training activities.
- Coordinated, scheduled, and provided technical support for 3 video teleconferencing systems worth over $300K which enabled the facilitation of 60+ virtual conferences that connected leadership to international audiences and was key to intelligence operations strategic planning.
- Monitored workflow and made timeline adjustments as needed.
- Utilized project management methodologies to plan, execute, and evaluate training initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
- Designed and executed comprehensive military training programs, ensuring adherence to established curriculum guidelines and objectives.
Client Systems Technician/Task Manager
United States Air Force
10.2006 - 01.2018
- Tracked and reconciled outages on 5 networks over 6 work centers that supported 650 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) clients; scheduled 16 system outages and collaborated maintenance downtime with 10 sections to ensure ZERO loss of mission hours or critical information was achieved.
- Performed 200 hours of maintenance on a data server that restored a data archive that housed 500,000 critical intelligence items; directed 475 additional maintenance actions that ensured intelligence network cohesion that achieved a 96% collection rate.
- Trained and certified 24 employees in safety program policies and procedures which resulted in the completion of 97% mishap-free man-hours.
- Managed repairs on cryptographic and network/VoIP equipment that totaled $13M+ and provided technical guidance to leadership on 18 voice/data circuits that connected 1,300 users and 19 geographically separated units across the Korean Peninsula.
- Configured 4 wireless networks and troubleshot/resolved 38 hardware issues to provide services that enhanced the quality of life for 950 deployed personnel.
- Oversaw security systems installation and terminated fiber cables that linked 45 classified devices to ensure the safeguarding of a $35M data center that served to shape regional infrastructure enterprise priorities and redundant connection initiatives for global intelligence consumers.
- Supervised 75+ contractors in a $10M equipment move with 500 cable fabrications that ensured the timely standup of a $28M facility.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management
Trident University
CA01.2017
Bachelor of Science - I.T Management
Trident University
CA01.2015
Skills
- Program Management
- Team Management
- Verbal Communication
- Technical Skills
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Policy Implementation
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- MCSE Mobility
- MCSA Windows Server 2016 (Charter Member)
- CompTIA CASP
- MCSA Windows 10
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- CompTIA Security+ CE
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
CACI International
02.2024 - Current
Deputy Program Manager/Site Lead
Empower AI
07.2023 - 02.2024
IT. Project Manager
GovCIO
05.2022 - 04.2023
Systems Lead
General Dynamics Information Technology
06.2018 - 05.2022
IT Project Manager/Training Program Manager
United States Air Force
06.2012 - 09.2018
Client Systems Technician/Task Manager
United States Air Force
10.2006 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Information Technology Project Management
Trident University
Bachelor of Science - I.T Management
Trident University
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