Fredrick Ross

Executive Director, Operational Planning & Project Management @School District of Lee County

Fort Myers, FL, US

Develop and monitor all projects within the Operations Division; advise the Superintendent and Chief Operations Officer on project progress, potential issues, obstacles, conflicts, and/or challenges- Collaborate with project teams to review project success and areas of improvement for future projects and services- Lead and take overall responsibility for planning, organizing, and directinglong- and short-term special projects which potentially span across the Operations Division’s functional areas and the District- Collaborate with Division leadership to determine which policies, practices, and procedures impacting departmental success should be prioritized for engagement, review, and revision- Establish and communicate project schedules and milestones- Assist Division leadership and staff with root cause analysis and corrective action activities- Ensure designated projects produce required deliverables as proposed within specified constraints- Provide direction, coordination, and support of special projects related to the financial planning, budgeting process, and expenditure reporting as required for internal management of Operations for conformance to District financial policies and procedures- Coordinate special projects on behalf of the Superintendent or Chief Operations Officer which may frequently involve members of the Superintendent’s Cabinet- Ensure ongoing monitoring of projects and provide updates on progress of projects to stakeholders- Coordinate the development and implementation of strategic initiatives throughout the District for the Operations Division- Manage strategic planning processes and the delivery of projects and outcomes as assigned- Collaborate with the Superintendent and Chief Operations Officer in strategic planning, policy development, and problem resolution of complex issues and needs- Prepare recommendations for School Board meeting agendas and attend School Board meetings as needed.

Florida State University

Masters , Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of Business

Bachelors, Marketing Managment

Howard University

MBA, Supply Chain Management