Georgetown University offers a distinctive project management program that helps professionals become more accomplished, qualified, and effective managers in their fields. While the Project Management Certificate Program is built on the core processes defined in the Project Management Institute, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge  (PMBOK® Guide) - Fifth Edition, Project Management Institute, Inc., 2013, the program strongly emphasizes the people skills and real-world practices required to successfully manage projects on time, on budget, and within scope.

Taught by practitioners and academics with extensive industry experience, participants gain analytical frameworks, strategic planning skills, and managerial insight to be more effective project leaders. The program also addresses the role of the project manager in cultivating and supporting innovation in project teams.



International Relations Major, also studied in St Petersburg Russia

Program management

Senior Project Manager | Agile, Scrum, PMP | e-commerce| I add value by driving strategic business development goals, developing high-performing teams, and executing in fast-paced environments. | TS/SCI Clearance.

With over a decade of project management experience, I am a certified and proficient leader in Agile and Scrum methodologies, delivering large-scale and complex projects in fast-paced and dynamic environments. At Tyler Technologies, I spearhead a customer-centric strategy, using data-driven decision-making to ensure exceptional customer service and end-user experience in the software development industry.

In my role, I manage cross-functional teams throughout the software development life cycle, applying rigorous strategic planning and advanced Excel skills to distill data into actionable insights. I leverage leading project management tools such as Asana, Jira, and Airtable to maintain seamless project workflows and collaboration across teams. I also focus on operational excellence, ensuring projects are consistently delivered on time and above quality standards.

My passion is advancing organizational goals, optimizing operations, and empowering teams to deliver customer-centric solutions that leave a lasting impact. As I aspire to roles such as Chief of Staff and senior project management positions, I am committed to enhancing my comprehensive skill set and domain expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

As a Project Manager in the Federal Division, I've led strategic customer-focused initiatives, leveraging data-driven strategies to excel in a dynamic, software-centric environment. My deep understanding of customer needs and use of insightful data analysis has significantly enhanced user experiences, embodying "Customer Obsession."
I've skillfully managed cross-functional teams across the SDLC. I use precise metrics and data to drive operational excellence, ensure projects are completed on time and to high standards, and set new success benchmarks.
My leadership has driven projects from inception to completion, consistently innovating and adding value through "Think Big" initiatives, enhancing our projects significantly.

Leading a large tech team, I fostered a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Data-backed performance reviews boosted professional growth and project success rates.

Using collaborative tools and methods, my strategic collaboration with subcontractors ensured unified problem-solving and operational efficiency, embodying the "Earn Trust" principle.

Managing a $55 million contract, I worked closely with key stakeholders, using data insights to align deliverables with client expectations, demonstrating my "Dive Deep" commitment to project nuances, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and ROI.

Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, I collaborate with clients to ensure that touchpoints across customer journeys are engaging, consistent, and transparent. I work closely with Operations to maintain efficiency in day-to-day tasks while monitoring strategic needs. My experience in management consulting includes project scoping, project management, supervision of senior consultants, developers, and business analysts, implementing change management methodologies, leading process improvement projects, and driving digital and data transformation initiatives.
•	Directed $1MIL utility, energy, and telecom projects, managing complex construction for multiple US operating companies, maximizing value.
•	As a Sr. Project Manager, I employed data analytics in utility/energy/telecom projects, enhancing ERP efficiency by 20% and surpassing targets by 15%.
•	Implemented digital transformation for five construction firms, streamlining data capture processes, boosting efficiency by 30-50%, and enhancing overall performance.
•	Pioneered biz dev research, identifying trends and opportunities, driving innovative solutions, securing proposals from $250K to $600K, and boosting potential company revenue.
•	Conducted expert client workshops and board meetings, optimizing process improvements, elevating remote collaboration by 25% with vendors and C-Suite, and boosting customer journey mapping.

Key skills: Six Sigma, Change Management, Project Management, Advanced knowledge on Microsoft suite of tools

Manager Project Management

Senior Project Manager / Program Lead / Senior Training Instructor
• Led academy-wide initiatives to enhance the client experience, cultivate a more adaptive instructor base, optimize technology, and establish the academy as a premier institution for adult education.
• Team leadership: Collaborating with team members to identify and leverage their unique skills to build high-performing teams.
• Conducting business strategy analysis, succession planning, and workforce utilization to devise effective strategies.
• Managing internal stakeholders to develop projects to improve courseware efficiency and create enduring products for the organization.
• Training team members on project management principles and Agile methodologies.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships, resolving and mediating issues and complaints, facilitating meetings, and providing technical assistance and resources.

Skills: Business Analysis, Operational Excellence, Business Acumen, Program Development, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership

Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager at GemFind Digital Solutions, I focus on enhancing client satisfaction by improving their e-commerce websites' UI/UX and resolving issues. Additionally, I collaborate with third-party technical engineers and clients to develop websites for jewelers worldwide using Shopify and WordPress platforms.
Key Responsibilities: 
*End-to-end e-commerce project management, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence
*Supervising and coordinating with overseas developers for seamless execution 
*Enhancing website UI/UX for optimized user experience and engagement 
*Providing exceptional client support and maintaining strong relationships

GemFind Digital Solutions, based in Newport Beach, CA, is a marketing agency catering to jewelers worldwide with expert digital marketing services, including web development, SEO, and PPC. From consultation, design, development, and launch to comprehensive digital marketing strategy and management, GemFind Digital Solutions offers personalized solutions to help clients grow their businesses. Their knowledgeable industry expert team understands clients' needs and implements customized technology solutions to meet those needs.

As a Senior Project Manager, I successfully developed and trained a 28-person cross-functional team within six months, delivering exceptional results under high-pressure situations and significantly contributing to the overall project's success.
• Established productivity metrics and coordinated project personnel activities to ensure timely progress and adherence to project goals.
• Handpicked to serve as Chief of Staff for the Change Management Office; managed and executed complex projects, driving the strategic plan forward through the reorganization of 22 vertical teams, encompassing 240 employees and multiple business units.
• Recognized by senior leadership as a change agent, responsible for revitalizing a 28-person team; enabled the team to reduce individual inefficiencies by 25% and increase productivity by 45% in less than 120 days.
• Leveraged collaboration, leadership, and management skills to build a high-performance team; guided the team through a period of rapid growth, resulting in a 45% increase in new clients and an 85% expansion in the project portfolio.

Team Leader | Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, I effectively conducted assessments of program scope and workflow throughout all project phases, consistently completing projects on time and under budget while being recognized by senior leadership.
• Led internal and external change management, identified risks, and collaborated with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Successfully negotiated a 5-year exclusive contract with one of the largest government agencies nationwide, generating a $3M contract for a small business and employing 28 team members.
• Developed plans and presentations to articulate strategic direction, vision, and priorities, ensuring key metrics and performance indicators were consistently measured and aligned with project success.
• Managed teams and allocated resources for optimal project implementation, leading project planning and promptly addressing any issues with project execution.
• Oversaw contract and project management activities, including team recruitment, securing a remote site, and developing a 585-acre property to host exclusive executive training.
• Excelled in a fast-paced operational environment, skillfully collaborating with department leads and multiple levels of leadership to deliver positive results supporting the organization's business model.

Project Manager | Team Lead | Chief of Staff

•Responsible for all aspects of the company’s brand management, which includes rigorously
promoting its services in a highly competitive environment. 
• Senior Program manager which included balancing risk management of clients and environments, business development, budgeting and overall talent acquisition, training and management.

Chief of Staff | Project Lead

✯Expertly developed and executed strategic Personnel Recovery plans for small teams or operations within an urban environment.

Program manager

• Lead Instructor. Responsible for the execution of multi-day and multi-week training curriculum in small groups. Responsible for more than 15 instructors and over 40 students during training evolutions. Performed formal evaluation of students with written reports. Professionally addressed performance and discipline issues with subordinates and students to ensure success in challenging environments. Responsible for the oversight of squadron vehicles and equipment. Arranged maintenance, conducted inventory, and maintained records of more than $300,000 in equipment.
*Served as tactical military advisor to support joint military and partner nation combined operations in theater campaign plans, contingencies, and training exercises under the direction of Special Operations Command Task Force, Special Operations Command Africa, and US Embassy country team tasking. Programmed and implemented operational plans for military advisor teams working in collaboration with US Embassy and partner nation governments; served as a team member on operational missions to Pakistan and Sahel region of Africa.

Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Specialist (SERE)

Find out detailed information about Jarrod Evans, Senior Project Manager | Agile, Scrum, PMP | e-commerce| I add value by driving strategic business development goals, developing high-performing teams, and executing in fast-paced environments. | TS/SCI Clearance. in Spokane, Washington

Jarrod Evans: Senior Project Manager | Agile, Scrum, PMP | e-commerce| I add value by driving strategic business development goals, developing high-performing teams, and executing in fast-paced environments. | TS/SCI Clearance. in Spokane, Washington