Ben A. Causey III – Technical Project Manager

Ben A. Causey III

Technical Project Manager & Agile Leader

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Summary

Result-oriented Project Manager with 12+ years of experience leading large-scale implementations. Skilled in all Project Management Process Groups, from initiation to closing, delivering successful project outcomes through collaboration and Agile expertise.

Complex Projects

Process Improvement

Bridging Gaps

Communication

Agile Expertise

Career Highlights

Total Cost Savings

Projects Led

Years of Experience

Core Competencies

Number of Key Skills by Competency Category

Project Management

Project Planning & Execution Resource Management Stakeholder Management Change Management Risk Management Resource Forecasting RFP & SOW Development Budget Management

IT Project Skills

Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Kanban Cybersecurity Hybrid Lifecycles Requirements Analysis Technical Writing Hardware & Software IT Infrastructure Networking

Operational Skills

Business Process Re-engineering Risk Assessment Staffing Requirements Organizational Gap Analysis Vendor Management Resource Demand & Forecasting Process Improvement Value Engineering

Soft Skills

Leadership Client Liaison Complex Problem Solving Team Supervision Global Team Collaboration Conflict Resolution Negotiation Adaptability

Technology Skills

Jira Confluence MS Project & Server Azure DevOps QuickBase SharePoint Visio Office 365 & G-Suite Webex, Meet, Zoom, Teams

Professional Experience

Amtrak, Washington, D.C. (Remote)

Senior Cybersecurity Technical Project Manager / SAFe Scrum Master

03/2022 – 02/2024

Directed multiple high-stakes cybersecurity initiatives, including Automate Cyber Hygiene, PCI DSS compliance, and Purple Team Penetration Testing. Managed projects through the full lifecycle from charter development to closeout, consistently delivering value ahead of schedule.

Advantage Technical Resourcing, Houston, TX

Technical Project Manager

07/2012 – 10/2021

Contracted to lead diverse technical projects for Fortune 500 clients. Specialized in hardware implementations, firmware upgrades, and process re-engineering, consistently improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Key Clients & Engagements:

Hewlett Packard

MetLife

Xerox

Fiat Chrysler

HCA Healthcare

Procter & Gamble

Entergy

RR Donnelley

Occidental Petroleum

CBRE

City of Austin

US Air Force

South Texas Veterans HCS

South Carolina DSS

McKesson

AECOM

Honeywell

Project Portfolio

Cybersecurity Program Leadership

Client: Amtrak

Led a multi-faceted cybersecurity program, enhancing threat detection and response. Managed vendor contracts and cross-functional teams to deliver a new automated cyber hygiene platform, saving over $500K.

SAFe Cybersecurity Vendor Management

Firmware Upgrade Process Re-engineering

Client: Honeywell

Transformed a manual, high-cost firmware upgrade into a streamlined remote solution. This initiative cut project schedules by 3 months and significantly boosted profit margins by reducing technician dispatch.

Process Improvement Value Engineering Cost Reduction

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Education & Certifications

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Information Systems

University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, TX

Certifications

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance
Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master (SSM), Scaled Agile
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI (Certification expected 2025)

Certification Status

Get in Touch

I’m currently open to discussing new opportunities and collaborations. Let’s connect.

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