Glendon Stella

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About Glendon Stella

Project Manager | Software, Mobile, IoT, Embedded Systems | Agile (CSM), Waterfall, PMBOK & Hybrid Delivery Project Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering high-reliability products across embedded systems, IoT, telecommunications, software, CRM, and mobile platforms. Skilled at leading global cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle, from concept and R&D to production, launch, and post-launch support in regulated industries such as satellite communications and mobile devices. I led the global launch of the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator, a multi-award-winning product that disrupted a Garmin-dominated market and became a leader in remote safety communications, with more than units sold. I’ve turned around underperforming programs worth over $3.5 million, secured more than $5 million in government R&D funding, and improved forecasting and financial control across portfolios exceeding $10 million by introducing fit-for-purpose Agile and hybrid delivery frameworks. I build trusted relationships by understanding what matters to stakeholders, not just what they ask for, and delivering outcomes that solve the right problems and add real value. I bring structure, clarity, and a focus on continuous improvement to every project, empowering teams to take ownership and perform at their best. Core strengths: • End-to-end product delivery • Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, and hybrid delivery (Certified Scrum Master) • Budgeting, scheduling, risk mitigation, and EVM • Stakeholder engagement, tenders, and R&D grants • Compliance: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, CMMI Level 5 • Leadership: coaching, mentoring, succession planning • Tools: Jira, MS Project, Confluence, Jama, SharePoint, Office, Power BI I’m open to new opportunities in technical project delivery, product leadership, or innovation, especially where I can bring delivery confidence and team alignment to complex technical programs in technology, engineering services, or new industries. Let’s connect.