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Branden Burks

@brandenburks

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Senior program manager driving operational excellence and data-informed decisions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role driving cross-functional operational programs where I can apply data-driven process improvements, manage capital projects, and scale governance to deliver measurable efficiency and cost savings.

I am a Senior Program Manager with an MBA in Project Management who delivers large-scale, multi-site operational programs by aligning cross-functional teams, governance, and data analytics to accelerate outcomes. I have led programs supporting operations and fulfillment for 1,700+ associates, redesigned workflows to cut cycle time 37.5%, and built KPI-driven reporting that reduced issue resolution time by 30%.

I manage capital projects, budgets, and vendor coordination end-to-end, overseeing scopes up to $300K and identifying cost optimization opportunities. I bring strengths in stakeholder engagement, risk management, process governance, and continuous improvement, and I seek to apply these skills to drive measurable operational improvements in complex environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Program Manager

Amazon

Owned and delivered multiple large-scale, multi-site fulfillment and logistics programs across 1,700+ associates, reducing cycle time by 37.5% and cutting issue resolution time by 30% through redesigned workflows and governance.

Program Management Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Budgeting

Pharmacy Operations Manager

Walgreens

Managed pharmacy workflow and resource allocation to increase throughput 11% and achieve a 97% on-time delivery and customer retention rate through process improvements and stakeholder partnerships.

Operations Management Workflow Optimization Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Throughput Customer Retention Quality Assurance

Production Manager

Nike Inc.

Supported end-to-end project workflows for product design and campaigns, improving scheduling and resource allocation to reduce project risk and ensure on-time pre-production delivery.

Project Scheduling Resource Allocation Risk Management Data Analysis Pre Production Planning Process Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Amberton University

Master of Business Administration, Project Management

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Project Management in Dallas, TX.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Bachelor of Science

Activities and societies: President; Social Events Coordinator; Membership Training Academy Chairman (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.) — managed events and membership induction activities.

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree; participated in leadership and campus activities including fraternity leadership roles.