Michael Olsen, PMP

Current

PMO Director for Era at SRA International
Certified Climate Project Presenter at The Climate Project
Major, CA at US Army Reserves

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Past

Senior Staff Member at SRA International
Director, Project Management at Marriott International
Systems Engineer at SAIC

Project Manager at AARP
Consultant at Ciphony, LLC

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Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
George Mason University
Fishburne Military School

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Connections

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Industry

Airlines/Aviation

Michael Olsen, PMP’s Summary

Solutions-oriented leader with highly adaptable project management expertise including Project Management Institute (PMI) certification; extensive experience overseeing diverse specialists in a variety of challenging work environments. Specialties in data and information management, operations analysis and IT project management, delivering consistently superior results to government agencies, non-governmental organizations and private sector firms. Superior leadership, communication and liaison talents to initiate, plan, execute, control and close projects, spearhead training initiatives, foster strong team cohesion, establish and maintain vendor relationships and work closely with executive-level managers.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Proactive Leadership
• Resource Allocation
• Information Management
• Technology Implementation
• Telecommunications
• Collaboration & Liaison
• Relationship Management
• Policy & Process Development
• Training & Mentorship

Michael Olsen, PMP’s Specialties:

Project Management, IT Project Management, PM Consulting

Michael Olsen, PMP’s Experience

PMO Director for Era

SRA International

(Public Company; SRX; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2009 — Present (8 months)

Build, augment, manage and lead the Project Management Office for Era, a subsidiary of SRA that builds and installs airport ground management sensor systems and integrated computer management systems. Lead a multinational team of Project Managers in their duties that include the management of installation engagements, product development efforts and internal operational projects. Develop tools, techniques and processes related to the management of the entire portfolio of projects.
Certified Climate Project Presenter

The Climate Project

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

December 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)

I am a certified presenter for The Climate Project. This means I am authorized to present Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" presentation.
Major, CA

US Army Reserves

(Government Agency; Military industry)

December 1986 — Present (23 years 2 months)

Mr. Olsen received his reserve commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry from the Georgetown University ROTC program, through George Mason University, and has served as a Platoon Leader, Civil Affairs Team Leader and Operations Officer. Lastly, Major Olsen completed a year-long tour as the Operations Officer for C Company, 412th Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations) as part of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan. Currently serving as an FST team member for NCRIOC in Information Operations.
Senior Staff Member

SRA International

(Public Company; SRX; Information Technology and Services industry)

March 2008 — June 2009 (1 year 4 months)

Direct activities of multiple programs and projects for the the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Lead IT Project Management Office (PMO) for IT services section of OPM with a team of 8 project managers. Leading activities for IT services improvements in process and communications in an effort to mature PMO capabilities and to align with CMMI and ITIL standards.
Director, Project Management

Marriott International

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MAR; Hospitality industry)

September 2005 — March 2008 (2 years 7 months)

Directed activities of multiple, high-level, matrixed programs and projects for the Marriott’s Lodging Operations. Managed multiple high profile, critical programs and projects for Full Service Brand Management, Engineering, Finance and Human Resources to include business improvement, brand development, service development, and product development projects. Managed the program that optimized hotel management across all full service hotels in United States and Canada. Managed the brand development of new initiatives for hotel services that increased revenue streams and guest satisfaction scores (Business Package, Savvy Service, Local Area Knowledge). Managed the implementation of the no smoking policy across all hotels in the United States and Canada. Managed the project to develop the new brand Nickelodeon Resorts by Marriott.
Systems Engineer

SAIC

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

February 2003 — September 2005 (2 years 8 months)

Direct activities of project management office (PMO) with staff of 3 Project Managers while serving in leadership position with information technology consulting firm.
Manage both internal and client-centered projects including PMO implementation, facility relocation, proposal creation and internal web portal development. Allocate staff and other resources and establish schedules for all projects. Apply communications systems planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted liaison with stakeholders and team members. Track project status and deliver progress reports to management teams and clients. Facilitate meetings to brief and present findings. Train, coach and mentor staff; provide technical, managerial and leadership training.
Project Manager

AARP

(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Political Organization industry)

February 2001 — February 2003 (2 years 1 month)

Managed projects for AARP Office of Compliance Information Technology Department. Applied PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) SUMMIT Ascendant methodology and PMI standard process to direct large, highly visible projects. Led projects throughout entire lifecycle. Assessed needs and identified and acquired resources. Developed and implemented Project Management Education program. Served as member of AARP IT Process Engineering Group tasked with developing and implementing IT processes throughout organization.
Consultant

Ciphony, LLC

(Management Consulting industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year )

Michael Olsen, PMP’s Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

MS , Information Systems Mgmt , 1998 — 2000
George Mason University

BS , Decision Science , 1987 — 1989
Fishburne Military School