Igho Ayoro

PMP certified Federal Program and Portfolio leader, PMO Governance and Cleared Defense Program Manager with 16+ years of experience leading complex, multi-agency projects across federal, military, transportation, and construction sectors. Proven ability to design and scale programs, strengthen operational efficiency, and deliver measurable results in high visibility environments. Expert in organizational change management, project controls, vendor oversight, federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS), and enterprise level execution.

Adept at building strong stakeholder relationships, optimizing multimillion dollar budgets, and driving continuous improvement across diverse teams.

MPP Senior Program Manager at Move America (2024-06 – Present)

Assignments: U.S. Navy (June 2024–Sept 2025) | Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) (Sept 2025–Present)

• Designed and implemented the mentor–protégé program framework, establishing goals, eligibility criteria, milestones, and performance metrics, resulting in a program projected to support 120+ small businesses across Navy, DCSA, NGA, and DoD portfolios.
• Led mentor-protégé proposal development and conducted rigorous mentor proposal reviews to ensure all submissions fully met complex MPP program requirements and federal guidelines.
• Facilitated mentor–protégé matching, onboarding, partnership agreements, and conflict resolution, increasing engagement by 35% through structured relationship management processes.
• Tracked program outcomes, analyzed performance data, and produced recurring reports, reducing program cycle time by 22% through standardized workflows and dashboards.
• Ensured strict compliance with federal regulations (FAR/DFARS) and maintained audit-ready documentation, improving reporting accuracy by 40%.
• Delivered workshops, training sessions, and best practice resources to participants, training 200+ individuals and improving program readiness.
• Led Program Management Reviews (PMRs) with mentors, protégés, agency PMs, and DoD stakeholders.
• Promoted program participation and expanded subcontracting pathways, strengthening outreach and supplier visibility.
• Managed a multi-agency program budget exceeding $35M, optimizing resource allocation and reducing operational waste by 12%.

PMO Systems Engineer & SME / Project Controller / Manager at Amtrak (2023-04 – 2024-06)

• Led enterprise level projects using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies, delivering initiatives valued at $15M+ on schedule.
• Developed project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, communication, risk, and stakeholder management, improving OCM compliance by 50% through targeted training.
• Managed Agile product backlogs and facilitated ceremonies, reducing project delays by 18% through optimized backlog and dependency management.
• Prepared monthly financial forecasts, variance analyses, and accrual reports with 98% accuracy, enhancing executive decision making.
• Oversaw 8+ vendor teams nationwide, improving contract adherence and reducing rework by 20%.

Project Manager at U.S. Navy (2020-07 – 2023-04)

• Led multiple government and contractor projects as Scrum Master, facilitating standups, retrospectives, sprint planning, and reviews, delivering 25+ mission-critical projects on time and within scope.
• Defined project scope, resources, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, increasing team productivity by 15% through optimized Agile ceremonies.
• Developed cost, communication, change, risk, and stakeholder management plans, reducing project disruptions by 30%.
• Coordinated 12+ contractors across multiple business areas, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate for key milestones.
• Managed project budgets exceeding $10M, ensuring compliance with Navy standards and financial controls.

Owner & Project Manager at GeniePRO Painting & Construction (2008-12 – 2020-07)

• Directed 45–60 construction and remodeling projects annually, overseeing bidding, negotiation, budgeting, inspections, and quality control, maintaining a 98% client satisfaction rate.
• Hired and managed subcontractors, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality standards, improving on-site productivity by 30%.
• Managed project documentation, schedules, budgets, contracts, and risks using Masterworks, improving operational consistency.
• Reduced annual construction costs by 7% through strategic vendor negotiation and cost control measures.

Military Leadership & Joint Operations Roles at United States Navy

10 Years Active Service. Operational Command & Resource Management: Provided vital personnel oversight and asset readiness management across travel-intensive environments, tracking dynamic schedules and applying rigorous standard operating procedures under high-pressure conditions.

Bachelor's Degree in Communication – Brigham Young University