Robert Timmons

Experience

1. Operations Director, Project Management & Operational Effectiveness

   Naacp

   Sep 2023 — Present

   Lead enterprise-wide operational transformation projects impacting staff, executive leadership, governance boards, membership networks, and external partners-Provide internal operational consulting on workflow redesign, program launch strategy, risk mitigation, cost optimization, and governance alignment-Design and institutionalize association standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational frameworks to scale project delivery and improve organizational maturity-Conduct root-cause analysis using Fishbone, 5-Why, and impact mapping methodologies to drive cost-saving operational improvements-Standardized tracking and resource-alignment frameworks, resulting in significant improvements in cost control, collaboration, and accountability-Serve as Lead Project Manager on high-visibility initiatives including process redesign, systems implementation, policy rollouts, and program launches-Develop and control project budgets, forecasting models, and financial tracking tools to guide strategic planning and executive decision-making-Oversee vendor procurement, contract evaluation, implementation, and ongoing relationship management for third-party operational initiatives-Hire, develop, and lead cross-functional project teams to meet operational KPIs within funding constraints-Mentor and upskill internal Project Managers in PMBOK-aligned delivery, governance-focused execution, stakeholder strategy, and operational discipline-Lead knowledge-transfer sessions, PM office hours, and PM onboarding to build organizational competency

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

  2011 — 2015