Brion Garner, Pmp, Pmi-Acp, Csm Email & Phone Number

Faribault, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Contract work at KGPCoManaged the development, implementation, and support of initiatives. Provided leadership for the development, implementation, and support of enterprise IT business applications in support of the organization’s digital strategy.- Built strong relationships with my team, senior management and internal/external stakeholders allowing me to quickly acclimate to my role and make a positive influence on the organization and projects I manage.- Guided the team (IT, Customer Care, and Client Solutions) on high priority project to successfully closeout hyper care issues, understand root causes, develop and document preventative measures in alignment with customer.- Partnered with senior management to develop project status report structure and provided clear and concise executive updates effectively communicating the health of projects.

Torrance, California, United States

Managed large scale high complexity R&D, security screening, x-ray scanning product development projects (software, electronics and mechanical engineering efforts). Lead and develop cross-functional geographical teams (15 - 20 people) in a hybrid environment (Predictive and Agile) to successfully deliver contractual deliverables on time and within budget. - Collaborated with the development team, product owner and CTO (sponsor) to prioritize features and design for proper product backlog refinement.- Successfully managed engineering, software, and installation teams for pilot program alongside account management resulting in $30M increased revenue sales in commercial business with primary customer.- Negotiated procurement contracts for R&D CT x-ray equipment component parts, resulting in both parties obtaining favorable terms with minimized financial and operational risks and 25% cost savings.- Executed new procurement processes as part of the company's new ERP system (Dynamics 365) implementation, utilizing value stream mapping to eliminate non-value-added process steps, reducing process time by 50%.- Led project team in identifying and eliminating the root cause in the manufacturing process found in the first article production of a critical part, reducing cost on future runs by 30%.

Torrance, California

Developed work breakdown structures, resource, and budget estimates for large and small scale projects. Led the planning and execution activities to successful delivery for R&D projects. Monitored schedule and cost via MS Project and Navision ERP system. Communicated monthly project reports to keep the customers', senior management and teams informed on the project's current status. - Organized and facilitated Agile and Scrum meetings, which included Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums or Standups, Sprint Check-In, Sprint Review & Retrospective.- Developed realistic project schedules decomposing scope, allocating resources, and incorporating risk resolution and mitigation tasks, achieving 95% schedule performance index (SPI).- Set deadlines for deliverables and milestones, allocated budget, and led cross-functional/geographical teams (software, electronics, and mechanical) to successful project completion with 90% cost performance index (CPI).- Effectively communicated progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including senior management, and led the team in developing proactive risk mitigation efforts leading to on-time and on-budget delivery of the project.- Identified team obstacles and conflicts, influenced implemented win-win workable solutions, which removed bottlenecks allowing on time completion of the critical deliverables.

Irvine, California

- Collaborated with the Program Managers (4 - 6) to identify program risks, required tasks, task dependencies and resources necessary to successfully deliver the program deliverables.- Provided justification and impact for procurement changes from baseline to Change Control Board required to ensure the program deliverables are met and customers' satisfaction. - Managed engineering development and shipment of new technology server for critical implementation on a subsequent program, which bolstered the customer’s confidence resulting in $10M revenue sales.- Structured the Demand database via the SAP ERP system, for planned parts shipments, coordinated with Supply Chain ensuring 98% on time delivery to installation sites.

Irvine, California Area

- Planned and executed dual path parts logistics plan for unique hybrid product as a contingency, required to boost customer’s confidence, resulting in a successful product delivery on a $8M revenue contract.- Conducted weekly meetings with Order Management, monitored parts order accuracy and delivery status, mitigating risks, and removing impediments to meet installation site deadlines, resulting in 95% on time delivery.- Mitigated risks ensuring 100% on time release of critical aircraft drawings and technical documentation required for the approved certification of the in-flight entertainment system for aircraft worthiness.- Trained 5 new employees on program management processes and best practices while managing program activities to maintain optimal productivity, achieving 100% employee retention past probation.