I seek senior project or program roles where I can embed governance, align cross-functional teams with executives, drive measurable ROI, and mentor growing talent.
DRLooking for a job
Don Ryan
@donryan
Senior project and program leader driving enterprise transformation and measurable portfolio value.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a PMP-certified senior program and project leader with 20+ years delivering enterprise transformation across regulated environments, trusted by C-suite stakeholders to align business, IT, and compliance priorities.
I have led multi-million-dollar portfolios, including a $12M global portfolio across four business units and programs. I scale teams and organizations through disciplined governance, mentorship, and data-driven decision making—having grown an eCommerce startup to $2M in annual revenue and 200K+ transactions. I am skilled in overcoming obstacles to growth and in rescuing challenged initiatives to deliver success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
RL
Current
Program Manager
Ryan Enterprises, LLC
May 2008 - Present (17 years 4 months)
Directed global programs across four business units, embedding governance that reduced delivery costs 15% and improved portfolio predictability while scaling an eCommerce business to $2M ARR and 200K+ transactions.
CI
Program Manager Consultant
Ciber, Inc.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2007 (4 years 11 months)
Partnered with the COO to deliver a $3M customer engagement initiative that drove 15% YoY sales growth and instituted governance frameworks reducing escalation resolution time 20%.
LT
Project Manager Consultant
Lucent Technologies
Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (2 years 11 months)
Coordinated 12+ vendors and 100+ stakeholders to deliver enterprise programs on a $4M capital spend, ensuring continuity of critical services and preserving program integrity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DS
Denver Seminary
Master of Arts, Leadership
Completed a Master of Arts in Leadership focused on practical leadership, coaching, and organizational development.
WC
Wheaton College
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with coursework in human behavior and organizational dynamics.
PIProject Management Institute
Professional Certification, Project Management
Holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification demonstrating expertise in project and program management practices.
Availability
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Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
principledsolutions.usSalary expectations
156k-208k USD
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