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I’m Bryan Nelson, a Senior Product Manager with PMP certification and 10+ years of experience leading cross-functional digital product delivery across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. I thrive coordinating web, mobile, and SaaS projects for nonprofit, media, faith-based, and education sectors, juggling 10+ concurrent client programs.
I’m currently leading AI-first delivery transformation—designing SDLC workflows with Claude, Linear, and GitHub to speed velocity. I excel at stakeholder alignment, sprint planning, release management, and QA process design in multi-vendor environments.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Senior Product Manager, PMP at Capital (Custom App Development Firm)
August 1, 2021 - PresentLeading 10+ concurrent client product portfolios across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and TV platforms for nonprofit, media, advocacy, and education sectors. Primary PM for cross-functional teams, managing sprint cadences, backlog grooming, release governance, and QA process design in complex, multi-vendor environments. Spearheaded an AI-first SDLC transformation (Claude + Linear + GitHub) to accelerate velocity and improve delivery cadence. Established cross-functional QA ownership and a streamlined client-approval workflow. Mentored new PM hires and led weekly sprint check-ins, multi-team planning, design reviews, and PMO status reporting across all active projects.
Creative Director of UX & Production at Pleasant Valley Church
October 1, 2013 - July 31, 2021Directed staff and volunteer teams with oversight of a $500,000 creative arts and production budget. Managed large-scale community events, including Liberty Light Show, scaling attendance from 3,000 to 16,000 over multiple years through strategic planning and operational execution. Transformed organizational creative from siloed production to a collaborative, self-led team model. Implemented UX-informed community engagement strategies to drive participation and retention. Led cross-functional alignment sessions with executive stakeholders and coached new PM hires.
Senior Product Manager at Capital | Custom App Development Firm
August 2, 2021 - PresentSenior Product Manager leading 10+ concurrent client portfolios across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and TV platforms for nonprofit, media, advocacy, and education sectors. Serve as primary PM on high-profile initiatives (e.g., He Gets Us), coordinating cross-functional teams and managing full SDLC from discovery through production deployment. Responsible for sprint cadence, design reviews, release management, and PMO status reporting across multiple active projects. Pioneered AI-first SDLC pilots using Claude, Linear, and GitHub to accelerate project creation, milestone breakdowns, and task/status updates. Built internal tooling and client-facing assets to streamline CMS onboarding and governance. Maintained strong client relationships and measured client satisfaction (NPS) across portfolios. Led post-incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Director of UX & Production at Pleasant Valley Church / Liberty, MO
October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2021Directed staff and volunteers with oversight of a $500,000 creative arts and production budget. Project managed large-scale community events, including Liberty Light Show, growing attendance from 3,000 to 16,000 over multiple years through strategic planning and execution. Transformed organizational creative processes from siloed production to a collaborative, self-led team model. Designed and implemented UX-informed community engagement strategies that boosted participation and retention.
Education
Master of Organizational Leadership at Lancaster Graduate School, Lancaster, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Science, K-12 Education at Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music, Music Performance at Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Master of Organizational Leadership at Lancaster Graduate School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005Bachelor of Science, K-12 Education at Grace College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Bachelor of Music, Music Performance at Grace College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026ClickUp Verified Ambassador
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Google UX Design Specialization
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Google Finance Data Analyst Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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