I am a collaborative leader, project manager, and military veteran (Colonel; O-6) with 20+ years of experience in innovative leadership and management techniques. I have proven expertise in project, program, and change management; continuous process improvement; and I operate in domestic and global operations. Throughout my career I have led cross-functional teams, implemented data governance improvements, and driven strategic initiatives across government, Fortune 500, and military environments. I am passionate about developing people and shaping processes that improve customer experiences and mission readiness.

John Williams

I am a collaborative leader, project manager, and military veteran (Colonel; O-6) with 20+ years of experience in innovative leadership and management techniques. I have proven expertise in project, program, and change management; continuous process improvement; and I operate in domestic and global operations. Throughout my career I have led cross-functional teams, implemented data governance improvements, and driven strategic initiatives across government, Fortune 500, and military environments. I am passionate about developing people and shaping processes that improve customer experiences and mission readiness.

Available to hire

I am a collaborative leader, project manager, and military veteran (Colonel; O-6) with 20+ years of experience in innovative leadership and management techniques. I have proven expertise in project, program, and change management; continuous process improvement; and I operate in domestic and global operations.

Throughout my career I have led cross-functional teams, implemented data governance improvements, and driven strategic initiatives across government, Fortune 500, and military environments. I am passionate about developing people and shaping processes that improve customer experiences and mission readiness.

See more

Experience Level

Intermediate

Work Experience

Remote Data Quality Manager at Department of Veteran Affairs
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led data quality management and governance to enhance customer experience. Collaborated and directed data governance efforts across the Veterans Affairs enterprise.
Project Manager at The Coca-Cola Company
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Managed global implementation of the Hyperion-based System Economic Tool (SET). Improved processes in Asian, South Pacific, and Western Europe markets.
Assistant Director, Military Compensation at Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Managed personnel, compensation, and legislation policy for all military services. Led the development and implementation of the new Blended Retirement System for all Military Services.
Senior Operations Research System Analyst (ORSA) at United States Army Reserve Command, Fort Bragg, NC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Led a team of Senior ORSAs to improve mission efficiency and response time. Provided critical readiness data analysis and reporting to Army Reserve Senior leadership.
Career Systems & Studies Branch Chief at Directorate Military Personnel Manning, Pentagon
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Managed lifecycle planning for Army officers. Developed, briefed, and coordinated the approval and implementation of the Secretary of the Army Officer drawdown plan.
Army Reserve Human Resources Liaison Officer at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Supported HR needs for deployed units; created the Reserve Officer Mentoring Program (ROMP), ensuring continued career growth for Officers while deployed for combat operations.
Strength Manager at Office Chief Army Reserve, Fort Belvoir, VA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Analyzed Army Reserve strength and briefed senior leadership on Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
Chief, Strategic Communications at United States Army Reserve Command, Fort McPherson, GA
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Coordinated strategic communications and managed congressional inquiries related to Army Reserve activities; Managed human resources strategy for BRAC, supporting efficient and effect base closures and personnel realignment.
Assistant Professor of Military Science at Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Increased ROTC enrollment and led instruction for military cadets and bachelor level courses for all students.
Equal Opportunity Advisor / Human Resources Manager at 643rd Area Support Group, Whitehall, OH
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Developed personnel policies; managed the Military Funeral Honors Program for Ohio and managed the Equal Opportunity program.
Corporate Engineer at DOPACO, INC, Exton, PA
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Led startup of new manufacturing plants (Phoenix and Bakersfield); implemented corporate Continuous Improvement Program.
Senior Project Engineer; General Foreman at Lukens Steel, Coatesville, PA
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1996
Program Manager for $165 Million Dollar Vacuum Oxygen Decarbonization (VOD) project and General Foreman for Caster and Garage Maintenance plant operations.

Education

Doctoral of Science (D.B.A.) in Business Administration at Walden University
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Master of Science (M.B.A.) in Business Administration at Capital University
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Certified Change Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Certified ScrumMaster
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet