Joseph Smiley

About Joseph Smiley

Program/Project Management professional and Army Veteran with an active TOP SECRET clearance and over 25 years as a proven leader and manager able to multi-task programs, processes, and projects, placing the right personnel and resources as needed to meet internal and external requirements. Has a comprehensive background in program/project management, risk mitigation, data analytics, training/development, and large-scale enterprise efforts. A record of success heading expansive budgets to meet stakeholder objectives, develop capabilities, support growth, and contribute to the ongoing organizational strategic alignment and efficiency. Skilled at managing costs, schedule, and performance with a demonstrated ability to deliver quality results. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed program/project management and leadership qualities to drive successful execution.Program Baseline Management- In-depth understanding of the processes and procedures for the development and maintenance of the program baseline, to include the WBS, PMP/PDD, IMP, and other artifacts- Requires an effective communicator with significant experience conducting cross-functional collaboration within a matrixed organization- Conducting a thorough decomposition of the Statement of Work (SOW) ensuring that all requirements are identified, each shall statement is mapped appropriately to the corresponding WBS elements, and assignments identified using the Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM).Program Integration- Ensuring IPTs have the support and resources required to adequately conduct work within the program SOW- Identification of staffing needs/requirements to drive demand for hiring the right people at the right time- Creation of executive level briefs to capture the overall status of program operations and execution efforts, identifying risk, issues, and opportunities, and developing courses of action to resolve any areas of concern that may impact cost, schedule, performance or customer deliverables.Program Reviews- Establishment of a detailed process for preparing for and conducting program level reviews, using a thorough checklist to capture current status, progression of effort, completion of tasks, and reviewer comments/suggestions for sustainment and improvements- Large scale effort requiring cross-functional collaboration and oversight to validate and align to the program plan, schedule, budget, and customer requirements to prevent, or minimize, rework due to conflicting or misaligned information.

Experience

1. Manager 2, Program Operations

   Northrop Grumman

   Dec 2022 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

   Serves as a member of the Apex Division’s Program Operations and Integration team with a direct focus on baseline artifact development to include the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Program Definition Document (PDD), Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and the Outside Work Request (OWR) process.• Authored the Apex WBS in preparation for day one readiness and execution, a vital baseline artifact for the teams to perform work to meet program milestones, budget allocations, schedule development and supplier management.• Developed and managed the OWR process for identifying requirements for submitting requests to the customer for approval to allow suppliers to perform specific contractual activities outside of SAP accredited facilities.• Conducted horizontal alignment across all Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in development of program artifacts ensuring data is properly analyzed and reviewed for an accurate representation of the current status of the program.• Revised and updated the PDD to capture a high-level overview of the program that provides employees with the ability to gain an understanding of the mission, program structure, technical approach, and funding management.

Education

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF

  Project Management

• Excelsior University

  Bachelor's degree

• Excelsior University

  Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Nato
• Program Management
• Dod
• Force Protection
• Command
• Army
• Security Clearance
• Military
• Military Experience
• Weapons
• Operational Planning
• Military Operations
• Combat
• Afghanistan
• Security
• Leadership