James Ross

Background

About James Ross

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Portfolio Manager - Technical Operations – Strategic Management Result-oriented, highly accomplished senior program/technical operations management professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience leading and directing large complex programs for commercial, state and federal clients; Demonstrates the ability to manage large, multi-disciplined, and financially sophisticated programs on schedule, within or below cost; Strong technical and comprehensive experience in all aspects of IT/wireless/telecommunications network infrastructure development, integration, operations, maintenance, program and project management, contract management and administration, strategic planning, budget development, risk assessment and resource management; Outstanding negotiator with proven analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills; Strong organizational leadership skills; Effective and inspiring leader adept at managing multiple teams and programs for optimal performance and results. Served in strong leadership positions such as: Vice President/COO for Pertel Communications, Director Operations & Program Management for LCC International, and Vice President Business Operations for American Personal Communications. Proficient in Microsoft Suite CORE COMPETENCIES • Project Management • Test & Evaluation • Innovative Facilitation • Cost Estimating • Effective Communication • Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) • Training & Development • Strategic Thinker • Operations Management • Quality Management • Interpersonal Relations • Risk Management CLEARANCE TOP SECRET/SCI W/FULL SCOPE (ADJUDICATED 2010) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE