Willie N.

About Willie N.

How do you protect execution when everything keeps moving? I have been working on the answer for over 20 years, first on chessboards, then across global military programs, and now at Unum. The lesson I carry forward is that strategy only matters if people can live it in their daily work. At Unum, I focus on connecting bold strategy with the systems, teams, and investments that bring it to life. My approach blends program and portfolio management, enterprise change, organizational development, and Agile leadership to ensure transformation happens at scale and delivers lasting value. What colleagues and partners value • Strategic clarity: aligning vision with priorities, roadmaps, and measures that inspire confidence at every level. • Leadership through relationships: building trust across teams and functions so people stay engaged and progress is visible. • Sustainable results: creating the governance and feedback loops that turn lessons into repeatable plays and future growth. I thrive in environments where strategy is bold but execution pathways are unclear, where knowledge is trapped in silos, or where feedback is too slow to guide outcomes. My goal is to help organizations translate complexity into forward motion while developing the leaders and systems that sustain progress. Outside of work, I am a lifelong learner who enjoys reading, playing all sorts of sports, exploring new cuisine, and spending time outdoors with my family.

Experience

1. Information Technology Program Manager

   Unum

   Aug 2025 — Present · Columbia, SC, US

Education

• American Military University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Roger Williams University

  Bachelor of Science - BS