Chris Barton

About Chris Barton

Certified Technical Project Manager (PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, Prosci) with 12+ years leading enterprise IT and software projects across Fortune 500 tech, healthcare, and higher education.I specialize in:* End-to-end IT project delivery (initiation → closure)* Vendor & third-party management to ensure alignment with project goals* Stakeholder communication that bridges technical and non-technical groups* Driving adoption & change management across diverse user groupsAt Apple, I oversaw a portfolio of 40+ global projects. At Olive AI, I coordinated cross-functional teams delivering SaaS platforms under aggressive timelines. At Gonzaga University, I launched a “Citizen Project Manager” program that boosted project success rates by 80%.I’m known for executing with speed, precision, and measurable impact—qualities I admire in high performing organizations and bring to every project I lead.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Project Manager

   Gonzaga University

   Sep 2022 — Present · Spokane, WA, US

   As Senior Technical Project Manager, I lead enterprise-wide software and infrastructure initiatives that directly impact academic, administrative, and IT operations across the university. My work ensures technology solutions align with Gonzaga’s strategic mission while building institutional capacity for project management excellence.Key Contributions & Achievements:• Enterprise IT Leadership – Manage cross-campus projects involving infrastructure, cloud platforms, and software solutions, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.• Governance & Strategy – Collaborate with senior leadership and IT on governance frameworks, executive reporting practices, and alignment with institutional priorities.• Mentorship & Training – Designed and implemented the Citizen Project Manager program, providing training, consultation, and mentorship to staff and faculty across Gonzaga and the AJCU university network. This initiative improved project success rates by 80% and prepared non-technical staff to lead structured projects.• Stakeholder Engagement – Serve as a liaison across IT, staff, faculty, and administrative units, fostering strong partnerships and ensuring communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.• Process Optimization – Applied Agile and hybrid methodologies to streamline workflows and improve delivery efficiency across academic and operational units.

Education

• Spokane Falls Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies

  2004 — 2006

• Whitworth University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Organizational Management

  2014 — 2016

• Interface College-Spokane

  Certification, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

  2006 — 2007

Skills

• Project Management
• Web Services
• Network Administration
• Web Design
• Web Analytics
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Wordpress
• Remote Desktop
• Website Development
• Windows
• Mac
• Networking
• Os X
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Computer Repair
• Team Leadership
• Technical Writing
• Html
• Software Installation
• Web Project Management
• Time Management
• Layout
• Google Analytics
• Usability
• Photoshop
• Cms
• Java
• Process Analysis
• Android Development
• Web Standards
• Css
• Mac Os
• Process Improvement
• Social Media
• Troubleshooting
• User Experience