Michael Oliver

About Michael Oliver

Why do you need me on your team? I take charge of strategic vision and implement tactical execution methodologies that enable quality and completion at the highest levels. I am a savvy, accomplished Business and Project Leader highly regarded for orchestrating operations and high-profile projects to drive continued revenue growth for industry leaders. Out-of-the-box thinker who champions innovative solutions to complex organizational problems, resulting in optimized efficiency, financial management, and outstanding return on investment. I accept all challenges and thrive in environments where others struggle.Transformational and transactional leader recognized for cross-functional expertise in agile development, project management, cloud / systems implementations, strategic planning, constraint elimination, LSTK, and more. Professional Oil & Gas experience includes Brownfield, Greenfield, Onshore, Offshore, Oil & Gas, and Chemicals.Strengths and intangibles include adaptability, strong analytical skill sets, proven experience in diverse and challenging environments, equanimity, and strong strategic/tactical mentality. I am a leader first, then a manager; a team player with integrity, dedication, work ethic, and attention to detail that is comfortable in both the field and office. I combine simple, lean engineering procedures with proven execution methodologies. I have successfully applied PMI best practices, Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean Management, Theory of Constraints (TOC), Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM), Balanced Scorecard (BSC), Visual Portfolio Boards (VPB), Agile, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM). Proud USAF veteran who utilizes transformational leadership principles and constant focus on staff development to mitigate disruptive organizational behaviors and drive superlative outcomes. Exceptional academic qualifications include a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and Bachelor Degree from Southern Methodist University.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Kent

   Apr 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• University of Phoenix - Dallas Campus

  MBA, e-Business

  2001 — 2003

• Southern Methodist University

  BA, Telecom Systems/Religious Studies

  1996 — 2000

• United States Air Force

  Technical, Outside Plant and Fiber Optic Splicing

  1990 — 1990

Skills

• Project Management
• Telecommunications
• Engineering
• Management
• Petroleum
• Epc
• Security
• Project Engineering
• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Commissioning
• Project Planning
• Ms Project
• Engineering Management
• Process Engineering
• Program Management
• Project Control
• Process Simulation
• Change Management
• Petrochemical
• Onshore
• Refinery
• Continuous Improvement
• Construction
• Strategy
• Feed
• Gas
• Microsoft Project
• Offshore Drilling
• Team Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Refinery Operations
• Onshore Operations