Terrence Jones

About Terrence Jones

I am a Program Controls and Enterprise Planning leader with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale, mission-critical programs within Department of Defense and highly regulated environments. My background spans enterprise operations, program management, and portfolio execution, with a focus on integrating cost, schedule, and performance to drive measurable outcomes. Currently, I provide portfolio-level leadership across five departments within a 1,300-person organization, partnering with executive leaders to align strategy, resources, and execution priorities. I lead integrated planning efforts aligned with Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) principles, developing logic-driven timelines, managing dependencies, and assessing impacts to execution across complex operational environments. I apply Earned Value Management (EVMS) principles to improve performance visibility, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making at the executive level. This includes aligning schedule execution with performance metrics such as CPI and SPI, supporting variance analysis, and reinforcing baseline discipline across programs. I specialize in building the structures that enable disciplined program execution, including governance frameworks, executive dashboards, and performance cadences that provide clear insight into schedule health, risk, and execution trade-offs. My work ensures leaders can make informed decisions while enabling teams to execute with accountability and precision. My expertise includes program controls and performance management, with emphasis on schedule integration, dependency management, critical path analysis, and risk-informed planning. I am formally trained in EVMS and advanced scheduling methodologies, with hands-on application of Microsoft Project to support development and maintenance of logic-driven schedules aligned to program objectives. Beyond execution, I am a people-focused leader who mentors program managers, establishes execution standards, and develops high-performing teams aligned to mission outcomes. I hold a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and am currently completing an MBA (2026), strengthening my ability to operate at the intersection of governance, business strategy, and program execution. Certified Scrum Master (CSM)| Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)| Active Secret Clearance Focus: Program Controls | EVMS | IMS | Microsoft Project | Schedule & Cost Integration | Risk & Governance

Experience

1. Strategic Program Controls & Planning Manager

   90th Security Forces Group

   May 2025 — Present

   Lead enterprise planning and schedule integration across a multi-program defense portfolio supporting a 1,300-person organization.• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) aligning engineering, procurement, production, and operational execution milestones.• Apply logic-driven scheduling techniques including critical path analysis, float management, and dependency mapping to ensure schedule integrity.• Integrate EVMS performance metrics (CPI, SPI) into schedule forecasting and support Estimate at Completion (EAC) analysis.• Conduct schedule performance analysis to identify variance drivers and support corrective action planning across programs.• Support proposal and baseline schedule development, ensuring feasibility of execution and alignment with delivery timelines.• Deliver executive briefings on program performance, schedule health, and risk mitigation strategies.• Coordinate schedule risk identification and mitigation planning aligned with risk and opportunity management processes.• Directed 385 compliance and execution reviews, improving schedule performance and reducing findings by 20%.• Applied EVMS and advanced scheduling methodologies through formal training, including development of logic-driven schedules in Microsoft Project aligned to IMS and program performance objectives• Strengthened program controls capability through completion of EVMS and scheduling training, reinforcing application of critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and performance forecasting

Education

• The University of Arizona Global Campus

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• The University of Arizona Global Campus

  Master of Science - MS, Criminal Justice and Corrections