Zachary Hilson
Florence,MT
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record in managing complex projects and delivering results on time and within budget. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment, I excel at navigating challenges and driving success. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to dynamic needs, and maintaining focus on objectives, I consistently lead teams to seamless execution. Recognized for reliability, effective communication, and strong leadership, I deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Delivery Office (PMO), Project Manager
The Washington Corporation
07.2024 - Current
- Managed 10+ projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet organizational goals, ensuring 95% on-time delivery.
- Planned and executed projects valued at $2M+, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining a 100% compliance rate.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across 7+ departments, aligning initiatives with strategic goals and improving project delivery efficiency by 20%.
- Developed and implemented portfolio management practices, resulting in a 15% improvement in project alignment with organizational priorities.
- Designed and executed resource capacity planning processes, optimizing resource allocation and increasing utilization efficiency by 25%.
- Led the selection, configuration, and administration of management tools, driving 100% adoption across 5 enterprise teams and enhancing operational efficiency by 30%.
- Developed and delivered training programs for 50+ resource managers and team members, improving tool and process proficiency by 40%.
- Standardized the project delivery lifecycle, training 20+ project leads and achieving consistent application across 90% of projects.
- Designed and maintained 10+ project templates, enabling scalability and reducing execution time by 15%.
- Resolved implementation challenges, increasing user adoption by 35% and aligning outcomes with strategic objectives.
Project Manager
The Washington Corporation
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned and executed large-scale projects, meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Streamlined team communication, improving collaboration and accelerating milestone completion by 20%.
- Led the implementation of an enterprise asset management system, enhancing maintenance processes and increasing user adoption by 40%.
- Developed reporting and digital transformation strategies, reducing onboarding time by 25% and improving communication.
- Digitized maintenance processes for a copper mining operation, improving data accuracy by 30%.
- Trained and certified 20+ Lean Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belts, contributing to multimillion-dollar annual savings.
- Implemented an advanced aviation scheduling system, improving stakeholder visibility and engagement.
- Resolved gaps in IT project delivery, increasing operational efficiency by 15%.
- Directed cross-functional project teams, fostering innovation and delivering measurable business value.
- Established a Strategic Delivery Office, driving capacity planning and strategically aligned project delivery.
Project Manager
Mortgage Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented a Project Management Methodology, improving efficiency and aligning with OKRs.
- Delivered 25+ stakeholder presentations, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Reduced project turnaround times by 15% through process improvements.
- Managed a $5M+ portfolio, achieving 95% on-time completion across 10+ projects.
- Led 50+ meetings, streamlining communication and expectations.
Identified and resolved project gaps, saving $250K in six months. - Coordinated resource procurement, reducing costs by 10% and securing critical materials.
- Enhanced risk management strategies, mitigating impacts by 30%.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by 20% through effective communication plans.
- Delivered all milestones and projects within the six-month timeline.
Enterprise Project Manager
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Supported over eight acquisitions and mergers valued at $10 billion, collaborating across all functional areas within a full-service bank.
- Identified, procured, and replaced endpoints, trained personnel, and installed telephony and network hardware/software.
- Expanded operational footprint to 168+ locations, implementing network integration, quality assurance, and redundancies to reduce downtime.
- Upgraded 3,500+ endpoints from Windows 7 to Windows 10, including testing, security configurations, and deployment for user devices and facility systems.
- Leveraged Microsoft MECM (formerly SCCM) for efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Coordinated interstate travel and training for internal teams and 15 subsidiaries, ensuring seamless business operations and reduced downtime.
- Overhauled IT infrastructure to enhance Citrix Workspace functionality and implemented Cisco WebEx meeting platforms with AV and network integration.
- Collaborated with staff to identify pain points, resolving issues with 400 terminals, 270 printers, and network congestion.
- Migrated on-premises Office Pro Plus to Microsoft O365, including Exchange Hybrid, Azure Authentication, and advanced security configurations.
- Facilitated annual disaster recovery testing, ensuring regulatory compliance and validating minimal downtime.
Information Technology Project Coordinator
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported multiple Senior Project Managers in managing 15+ medium to large-scale projects, completing 90% on time and within budget while independently handling 5+ special assignments.
- Facilitated system selection discussions with 10+ vendors, contractors, and review boards, ensuring alignment with project requirements and delivering optimal solutions.
- Ensured adherence to project timelines and budgets, maintaining a 95% success rate in delivering projects within scope and constraints.
- Built strong stakeholder relationships with 20+ clients, implementing innovative strategies that increased product engagement by 15%.
- Monitored, assessed, and reported work progress across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with goals and achieving 98% milestone completion rate.
Section Manager
United States Marine Corps
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Engaged internal and external teams to provide customer-centric support, reducing unresolved work orders by 57% for international operations.
- Trained 75 personnel in hazardous material handling, safety equipment usage, and technical procedures, enhancing compliance and safety standards.
- Optimized workload distribution to achieve targets while preventing employee burnout.
- Fostered a culture of empowerment, enabling employees to meet customer needs with minimal oversight.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and boost profitability.
Team Lead
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Prepared documentation, allocated resources, and conducted financial analysis to ensure successful project completion.
- Provided cross-functional supervision, meeting deadlines and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Leveraged team-building and mentoring opportunities to enhance team efficiency and performance.
- Built strong client relationships by delivering up-to-date information through presentations and on-site walk-throughs of current and future plans.
- Aligned teams with business objectives, tracking progress to ensure milestones were completed on time, within budget, and with desired outcomes.
Education
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
05.2022
Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt - undefined
Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam
05.2022
ITIL Certification v3 - IT Service Management
ITIL Foundation
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - General
American Military University
12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
American Military University
01.2018
Skills
- Project Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Project Scheduling
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Agile Methodologies
- Process Standardization
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Timeline
Strategic Delivery Office (PMO), Project Manager
The Washington Corporation
07.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Mortgage Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Project Manager
The Washington Corporation
02.2022 - 07.2024
Enterprise Project Manager
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
03.2020 - 03.2022
Information Technology Project Coordinator
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
09.2018 - 03.2020
Section Manager
United States Marine Corps
06.2016 - 11.2016
Team Lead
United States Marine Corps
01.2013 - 06.2014
Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt - undefined
Six Sigma Academy Amsterdam
Master’s Degree - Business Administration - General
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
American Military University
Project Management Professional -
Project Management Institute
ITIL Certification v3 - IT Service Management
ITIL Foundation
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