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Michael Brizendine

@michaelbrizendine

Senior Program Manager at WebFirst running a $20M+ federal digital program and scaling its AI operating model across 40+ practitioners.

United States
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At WebFirst, I operate delivery, governance, and talent for a $20M+ U.S. Department of Health & Human Services digital communications program spanning seven teams and six government stakeholder organizations. I built the cross-team operating model and sequencing method that help teams coordinate priorities and give leadership visibility into delivery, risk, dependencies, and capacity.

I built and run the program’s AI operating model, with 12 active playbooks across reporting, content operations, QA, analytics, and release engineering. Practitioners report getting 10 to 15 hours per week back on drafting and research, while monthly reporting effort fell roughly 80%, from 26 staff-hours to under five.

I also own the program’s $4M annual resource budget and talent function, including hiring authority across the practitioner pool. Earlier, at Direct Commerce, Inc., I led a source-to-pay SaaS transformation that shortened release cycles by 60% and brought delivery forecasts to 90% reliability; at MicroD, Inc., I stood up an Agile PMO adopted organization-wide.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

WE
Current

Senior Program Manager

WebFirst

Apr 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Operate the delivery, governance, and talent system for a $20M+ digital communications program spanning seven cross-functional teams, 40+ practitioners, and six government stakeholder organizations. Own the talent function, budget cadence, and AI operating model, sustaining 95%+ on-time delivery and contributing to a contract extension.

DI

Agile Transformation Leader & Agile Coach

Direct Commerce, Inc.

Jul 2021 - Mar 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Led enterprise-wide transformation of a source-to-pay SaaS platform serving Global 1000 clients, partnering with the C-suite on roadmap and delivery strategy. Standardized delivery practice across five product verticals, shortening release cycles by 60% and achieving 90% forecast reliability.

MI

Agile Transformation & Process Manager; Senior Technical Project Manager

MicroD, Inc.

May 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Designed and stood up an Agile PMO from scratch, including intake, prioritization, delivery standards, and governance. Led vendor evaluation and implementation of an integrated project management information system, and delivered enterprise web, eCommerce, 3D/AR, and data-driven programs for C-level clients.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

QT

Quantic School of Business & Technology

AI for Business, AI for Business

Completed AI for Business program in 2026.

WP

Wharton Online, University of Pennsylvania

Leadership & Management Certificate, Leadership & Management

Completed Leadership & Management Certificate in 2020.

LU

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies (Business)

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Business, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2020.

UH

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Management / MIS)

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and MIS.

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