Thomas L. Willard
Senior Program Manager, PMO Leader
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About
Strategic and growth-oriented Senior Project/Program Management leader with 15+ years of experience driving IT infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, and PMO governance across global portfolios. Adept at building scalable PMO frameworks, leading multimillion-dollar programs, and mentoring high-performing delivery teams. Known for operational discipline, stakeholder partnership, and a pay-it-forward philosophy rooted in education and continuous improvement.
Leveraged AI-enabled tools for intelligent note capture and action tracking, enhancing documentation, automating follow-ups, and driving delivery precision across enterprise portfolios. Enthusiastic about leveraging digital enablement and emerging technologies to elevate governance maturity, surface actionable insights, and drive strategic impact. MBA, PMP, and CSM certified, skilled at driving accountability, innovation, and change.
Trusted to lead with clarity, drive transformation, and build resilient organizations that thrive.
Experience
- Proven builder of PMO maturity and delivery discipline.
- Resolute partner for executives and stakeholders, delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and scope.
- Leader who elevates teams and drives digital enablement and transformation with empathy and precision.
Governance & Delivery: Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid SDLC Oversight, Infrastructure & Systems Delivery, Change Enablement, Operational Excellence
Leadership & Influence: Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Executive Communication, Stakeholder Partnership, Talent Development & Coaching
Education
MBA, Purdue University Global, 4.0 GPA
