Levaughn Crawford

About Levaughn Crawford

Project leader. PMO strategist. Change driver.I lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives that transform how organizations operate—across Hospitality, FinTech, Healthcare, Transportation, and Communications. My focus: translate strategy into disciplined execution, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable results.PMO & Governance Leadership• Stand up and mature PMOs that drive visibility, accountability, and results• Design governance frameworks that balance control with agility• Standardize project lifecycle management, intake, prioritization, and funding models• Strengthen executive reporting, risk oversight, and portfolio transparency• Ensure alignment between capital strategy and operational executionI don’t just manage projects - I build the structure that ensures projects succeed at scale.Core Strengths• Enterprise program and portfolio leadership• Change management that drives adoption—not resistance• Executive-level communication that influences decisions• Cross-functional team leadership in high-stakes environmentsI’m a graduate of Florida State University and American University, and a former collegiate football player -an experience that shaped my resilience, discipline, and team-first leadership style.I thrive where clarity, governance, and momentum matter. My goal is simple: build PMOs that create order from complexity, deliver projects that achieve their intended business value, and leave organizations stronger than I found them.Let’s connect if you’re leading transformation and want governance that accelerates performance—not slows it down.

Experience

1. Sr Project Manager at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)

   Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

   Jul 2021 — Present

   As a Senior Project Manager within the Information Technology PMO at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), I operate at the intersection of governance, portfolio strategy, and enterprise technology delivery. I lead complex initiatives from intake through execution, ensuring alignment with capital priorities, organizational strategy, and enterprise standards.My role extends beyond project execution. I help strengthen governance frameworks, reinforce lifecycle discipline, and elevate portfolio visibility for leadership decision-making. The focus is consistent: drive accountability, manage risk proactively, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business value.In parallel, I invest in advancing the profession. In partnership with the Project Management Institute Silver Spring chapter, I curate and host a professional speaker series featuring executive and industry leaders. These sessions foster knowledge-sharing, support professional development, and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement across the PMO community.I don’t just deliver projects—I help build the governance structure that enables enterprise transformation at scale.

Education

• American University - Kogod School of Business

  MBA

• Florida State University - College of Business

  Bachelor of Science