David Taylor

Who am I: 

• Family man and loyal friend
• Cajun from southern Louisiana
• Energetic leader – thrives in leading in a team environment – Job site visitor
• Process-oriented leader
• Retired Navy warrant officer
• Martial arts instructor
• Mentor

1. What I’m good at
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Government and Commercial sectors
3. Technical Ownership:  Work Breakdown and Financial Analysis
4. Production Planning and Execution: Contract Deliverable management
5. Execute Autonomously
6. Enable Cross-Team Collaboration:  Staff and Program (PMO) coordination
7. Shape Growth Opportunities with corporate and customer teams
8. Agile Project & Program Management 
9. Metrics & Reporting: Earned Value Management
10. Communication: Certified Public Speaker through Toastmasters International
11. Process Excellence:  CMM, PMI, ITIL, QMS, 9090.310, JFMM, NSI
12. What I’m bad at: Tap dancing

With a robust background in program and operations management across defense and engineering sectors, I am interested in contributing (long-term) to an organization's growth in a management capacity. My experience aligns well with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the Program Manager or Senior Project Manager job descriptions, promising a smooth transition into any industry if accepted. 

Most recently,  at Huntington Ingalls Ship Building, I led teams that channeled a strategic vision into the Navies Pacific Fleet Sea Enterprise 3 Program, backed by a $46 million annual operating plan. With a steadfast commitment to Agile and Earned Value Management, my team of project managers and engineers has notched up a portfolio of twenty-two Government contract task orders, reflecting dedication to precision and structured efficiency. This role sharpened my ability to manage and optimize programs to support internal and external customers, directly mirroring the responsibilities of a key role to spur additional growth. My tenure at Serco as a Program & Ship Hull Manager working in BAE San Diego Shipyard, and VT Group as a Senior Project Manager further developed my strategic oversight, budget management, logistics, customer engagement, and vendor coordination skills, all of which are crucial for production success.

My success is reinforced by client commitment and the rigor of weekly production meetings, where, as a team, we hold departments accountable, resulting in minimal cost and schedule variances. These achievements underscore my ability in project planning and customer relationship management, fostering an environment where continuous improvement is in lockstep with client satisfaction.

I'm excited about the opportunity to transition my skills in Government contracting to a new and dynamic industry.

Regards,

David B. Taylor

Saint Leo University with 119 credits remaining and a 3.67 GPA.

Six Sigma Black Belt