I am a self-directed, results-oriented project manager with 15+ years leading SaaS implementations, technical assistance engagements, and digital transformation initiatives across enterprise and public sector clients. I excel at managing full SDLC, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and Agile delivery. I am adept at aligning cross-functional teams around client outcomes, improving operational efficiency, and driving measurable impact in health and compliance domains.

John Holley

I am a self-directed, results-oriented project manager with 15+ years leading SaaS implementations, technical assistance engagements, and digital transformation initiatives across enterprise and public sector clients. I excel at managing full SDLC, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and Agile delivery. I am adept at aligning cross-functional teams around client outcomes, improving operational efficiency, and driving measurable impact in health and compliance domains.

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I am a self-directed, results-oriented project manager with 15+ years leading SaaS implementations, technical assistance engagements, and digital transformation initiatives across enterprise and public sector clients. I excel at managing full SDLC, stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and Agile delivery.
I am adept at aligning cross-functional teams around client outcomes, improving operational efficiency, and driving measurable impact in health and compliance domains.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Project Manager at Cisco Systems Inc
February 1, 2006 - November 1, 2024
Managed large scale SaaS implementation projects supporting global compliance and supply chain digitization, aligning technical delivery with client outcomes and contractual deliverables. Developed and maintained detailed project plans using Smartsheet and Miro Collaboration Boards, ensuring scope, timeline, and burn rate adherence. Created and updated Jira tickets for deliverables, tracked progress, and facilitated prioritization across engineering and implementation teams. Led Agile sprint planning and retrospectives, improving team velocity and reducing deployment timelines by 38%. Proactively identified risk areas and implemented mitigation strategies that shortened qualification cycles by 62%. Facilitated stakeholder meetings, published agendas and action items, and provided monthly status reports with performance metrics. Mentored junior team members and served as escalation point for cross-functional delivery issues.
Manufacturing Operations Manager at Scientific Atlanta Inc
October 1, 2000 - March 1, 2006
Directed cross functional teams and managed a $3M budget for electronic systems delivery and prototyping services. Collaborated with vendors across 25 global sites, improving cost efficiency by 15% and scalability by 20%. Applied Lean Six Sigma practices to eliminate $50M in annual waste and improve operational throughput by 22%. Supported technical assistance initiatives by standardizing processes and improving documentation across internal teams.
Professional Development & Career Sabbatical at Mulberry, GA, United States
December 1, 2024 - Present
Took a planned sabbatical to focus on family commitments and personal priorities while reassessing long-term career direction. Completed advanced training in AI/DevOps, Agile Project Management, Power BI, and Atlassian Jira to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities. Conducted extensive research into evolving industry trends, Agile delivery practices, and emerging technologies to stay current with modern program and product management expectations. Engaged in a structured job-search process to identify roles aligned with long-term professional goals, leadership strengths, and opportunities for meaningful impact.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
November 1, 2024 - January 23, 2026
Six Sigma Green Belt
June 1, 2012 - January 23, 2026
Agile/Jira Training, Atlassian
December 1, 2024 - January 23, 2026
Organizational Change Management
August 1, 2004 - January 23, 2026
Power BI Beginner to Pro Workshop
September 1, 2025 - January 23, 2026
Multicloud, Devops and AI Challenge, The Cloud Bootcamp
February 1, 2025 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

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