John Garcia
Deputy Program Manager Soldier Systems Development, Integration, Production Technical Services 2 (SDI-PTS2) @ Augustine Consulting, Inc. ACI
- Role
- Deputy Program Manager at Augustine Consulting, Inc.
- Location
- Melbourne, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Garcia
Director-level Program Leader and Retired U.S. Army Veteran with a proven record managing $276M+ defense portfolios, leading 200+ personnel, and delivering mission-critical capabilities to the U.S. Army and DoD stakeholders.Expert in program execution, P&L oversight, lifecycle logistics, EVMS, and large-scale team leadership, with consistent success achieving 100% on-time delivery, zero major audit findings, and full contract compliance across complex programs.Recognized for driving operational efficiency, cost control, and performance optimization, while building high-performing organizations aligned to strategic objectives. Experienced interfacing with senior government leaders, PEOs, and cross-functional industry partners to deliver results in high-visibility environments.Certified Lean Six Sigma and Project Manager (Villanova) with an active DoD Secret clearance.
Experience
Deputy Program Manager
Apr 2025 — Present
Directed a $276M PM SWAR program, leading 200+ personnel across 4 subcontractors, aligning execution to Army mission priorities and strategic objectives. • Delivered 100% on-time milestone execution with zero major audit findings, maintaining full compliance with contractual and ISO 9001:2015 standards. • Owned end-to-end program execution—planning, risk, resources, and delivery—driving operational efficiency across a large-scale defense portfolio. • Integrated cross-functional teams and subcontractors to increase coordination, reduce friction, and improve delivery timelines. • Led full-cycle hiring and workforce management, scaling and sustaining a 200+ person high-performing team aligned to mission-critical requirements.
Education
Villanova University
Project Management
2013 — 2015
Villanova University
Lean six sigma
2016
American Military University
Master’s Degree, Public Administration
2012 — 2013
Dale Carnegie Training
High Impact Presentations
2016
American Military University
Bachelor’s Degree, MANAGEMENT
2008 — 2010
Villanova University
Six Sigma Green Belt
2016
American Military University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
2013 — 2016
Defense Acquisition University
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
2013 — 2015
Jefferson Community College
Associate’s Degree, Criminalistics and Criminal Science
1996 — 1998
Dale Carnegie Training
Leading Engagment
2016
Dale Carnegie Training
Skills For Success
2016
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