Corey Kline Buckman

About Corey Kline Buckman

As a Senior Implementation Project Manager at SAS, I lead complex, multi-year, and multi-million-dollar data and analytics initiatives for state and local governments and education agencies across the country. With nearly 20 years of experience in project and program management, public policy, and technology, I specialize in helping public-sector leaders transform complex information into actionable insights that inform smarter decisions and strengthen communities.My work is rooted in a commitment to cross-agency collaboration and data-driven public policy that supports all aspects of our communities, from education and workforce development to health, housing, and social services. I’m passionate about building the bridges between agencies, systems, and people that enable more equitable, efficient, and impactful government services.I bring structure, accountability, and clarity to high-stakes programs, while fostering inclusive, people-centered environments where teams thrive. Known for leading with authenticity, transparency, and integrity, I’ve built trusted partnerships across sectors and consistently deliver results with purpose.My work has been recognized with honors including the SAS U.S. Professional Services Impact Award, President’s Club, 100% Club, and the Million Dollar Club. Outside of work, I stay actively engaged in my community—mentoring youth, advocating for equitable policy, and supporting organizations that serve our most vulnerable neighbors.

Experience

1. Senior Consulting Project Manager, State & Local Govt and Education

   SAS

   Mar 2018 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   SAS U.S. Professional Services 2022 Impact Award recipientPromoted to Senior level in 2022Lead and support the delivery of multiple multi-year and multi-million-dollar projects and portfolios for state and local governments across the United States to support a variety of needs, including business development, policy implementation and monitoring, government program administration, change management, strategic planning, data management and analytics, and software installations and major systems upgradesDirect multiple sizeable cross-functional teams at once, ensuring teams are fully and appropriately resourced to deliver clearly scoped, on-time, and on-budget delivery with full risk mitigation and issue managementIdentify the need for and negotiate contracts with subcontracting vendors of varying skill levels and subject matter expertise located all over the U.S. Serve on several work groups that identify and champion opportunities for process improvement to enhance stakeholders’ experience, project delivery, company strategy, and to streamline our efforts and empower our colleagues to lead effectively and efficientlyMentor new hires and co-lead new hire “boot camps” to train on company policies, standards, and procedures to ensure successful onboarding and retention Collaborate with senior and executive leadership to develop and lead coaching and professional development programs for colleagues across multiple divisionsCollaborate with senior and executive leadership to identify risks and issues and to develop options and solutions to mitigate impacts on delivery Maintain timely and detailed project plans and schedules, resource plans, risk and issue logs, requirements matrices, and other communications and documentation to ensure on-time, high quality delivery Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on contract review, negotiations, project and funding proposals, and expanding opportunities for business development

Education

• University of Kentucky

  BA Political Science, Political Science and Government

  2004 — 2008