Travis Harker

About Travis Harker

I build clarity and alignment where complexity exists. My career began in project delivery, where I learned that success is rarely about tasks—it’s about people, priorities, and purpose. Over time, I moved into leadership roles, guiding teams and organizations through change with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainable practices.Today, as a PMO leader, I help organizations turn strategy into execution. I believe a PMO should be more than governance; it should be a catalyst for value. My approach combines structure with adaptability, enabling teams to deliver results while staying responsive to shifting business needs.Looking ahead, my goal is to shape organizations where project management is not a back-office function but a driver of innovation and growth. I’m passionate about developing talent, fostering collaboration, and creating systems that empower people to do their best work.Why I do this: I believe work should matter. Projects are how organizations change, and change is how they thrive. Helping teams succeed means helping businesses—and people—achieve what they set out to do. Everyone wakes up desiring to be successful and that’s what motivates me every day. Myers-Briggs Profile: ENFJGallups Top 5 Strengths: Restorative, Individualization, Strategic, Input and FuturisticEnneagram Profile: 3,1,8

Experience

1. Manager Project Management Office

   Everwise Credit Union

   Dec 2025 — Present · South Bend, IN, US

   Manage the capacity and capabilities of the PMO to support the Director of Strategic Change with enterprise portfolios.Lead PMO evolution to adopt and incorporate Agile and hybrid practices into project lifecycle to align with industry standards. Develop an Enterprise PMO framework that supports project management as a core competency through project leadership by mentoring, coaching, and training other project managers. Manage project reporting on efficiency and deliverables over an enterprise portfolio. Align stakeholder experience with the PMO through consistent delivery by creating improved processes, practices, documentation, and surveys.

Education

• Sturgis High School

  High School Diploma

  1999 — 2003