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Joshua Amos

Chicago

Summary

Strategic and results-driven IT Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar enterprise and public safety technology projects. Skilled in cross-functional team leadership, digital platform integration, and full project lifecycle execution, with a track record of delivering high-impact solutions on time and under budget. Known for clear communication, executive-level reporting, and driving operational efficiency through process improvement and strong stakeholder alignment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Project Manager

Motorola Solutions
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed three high-value project portfolios totaling $10M+, each with 5–10 concurrent deployments, delivering enterprise-grade public safety solutions including Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management Systems (RMS), Jail Management, and Mobile Data Computing.
  • Led cross-functional project teams spanning Solution Architects, Developers, Support Analysts, and Application Specialists across a complex matrix organization, ensuring delivery alignment through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and milestone tracking.
  • Oversaw full project lifecycle—from scope evaluation and pre-contract risk analysis to implementation and follow-up—developing and executing quality plans, risk mitigation strategies, and formal communication plans for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Owned end-to-end budget and schedule management for projects averaging $5M+, tracking cost performance and schedule variance to maintain profit margins while ensuring contractual and operational compliance.
  • Delivered consistent project status reporting and executive readouts using ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira, Tableau, and Smartsheet; leveraged tracking tools like MS Project, Planview, Monday.com, Google Sheets, and Kissflow to identify roadblocks, manage workloads, and support timely decision-making across stakeholder groups.
  • Participated in customer negotiations, pre-contract evaluations, and oral presentations—shaping scope and delivery expectations, and helping secure new business through technical expertise and confident customer engagement.

Enterprise Project Manager

Coyote Logistics (UPS)
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Led 30 concurrent enterprise-level implementation projects valued between $1.5M and $200M, with a focus on application integration, digital functionality enhancements, and alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Managed projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, improving organization-wide project delivery timelines by 25%, and ensuring consistent execution across the full project lifecycle—from pilot to implementation and follow-up.
  • Delivered a fraud mitigation solution that reduced business costs by $4M, aligning with business and security best practices while enhancing digital platform resilience.
  • Facilitated daily standups and senior leadership meetings to track project metrics, manage stakeholder communications, and present strategic business cases to drive decision-making and executive buy-in.

IT Project Manager

Coyote Logistics (UPS)
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed full project lifecycle for enterprise system upgrades and network performance enhancements, aligning technical delivery with business goals and reducing operational costs by 20%.
  • Oversaw the transition of a legacy product to a web-based platform, increasing team productivity by 30% through improved digital platform integration and streamlined user experience.
  • Facilitated daily stand-ups and cross-functional collaboration with development and network engineering teams, driving continuous improvement, change management, and alignment with enterprise architecture best practices.

Project Manager - Delivery

Crown Castle
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed a portfolio of 200+ concurrent projects using Waterfall methodologies, overseeing each from inception through closeout while aligning delivery with business goals and customer expectations.
  • Achieved ahead-of-schedule project completion within first 4 months, resulting in the client awarding 200 additional projects due to increased trust and delivery performance.
  • Prioritized critical-path items with long lead times and communicated clear timelines to cross-functional teams and VP-level stakeholders, enabling the organization to meet 100% of regulatory deadlines.Oversaw budgets, procurement, and vendor contracts—identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising quality or compliance across all phases of project execution.

Regional Project Manager

Comcast
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Hired, trained, and managed a team of 8 internal construction project managers, while overseeing field operations for crews of up to 30 contractors, architects, and laborers on projects ranging from $30K to $25M.
  • Delivered technical consulting to clients by identifying solution options, outlining timelines, and providing personalized recommendations tailored to specific business and infrastructure needs.
  • Directed utility coordination projects for fiber optic infrastructure (OSP to MDF), including permitting, route planning, plant design, resource allocation, and end-to-end installation management.
  • Managed overall project scope, budget, and timeline—driving cost control opportunities and meeting 90% of project milestones on schedule through consistent tracking and communication with stakeholders.

Earlier Experience

Construction Project Manager | Financial Project C
12.2015 - 05.2019
  • Led construction and infrastructure projects valued up to $2M, managing cross-functional teams, vendor coordination, and on-site execution to deliver projects on time and within scope.
  • Managed full financial lifecycles across 1,500+ projects—creating budgets, processing change orders, issuing POs, and collaborating with contractors to reduce errors by 20%.

Education

MBA - Business

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2026

Bachelor's Degree - Finance

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago
11.2015

Skills

  • IT & Enterprise Project Management (Agile, Waterfall, SDLC, full project lifecycle)
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership (developers, engineers, architects, stakeholders)
  • Stakeholder Communication & Reporting (executive briefings, dashboards, risk management)
  • Budgeting & Financial Oversight ($5M project budgets, portfolio-level cost control)
  • Digital Platform Integration & System Migration (legacy-to-cloud, web-based transitions)
  • Contract & Vendor Management (SOWs, POs, change orders, resource allocation)
  • Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency (cost reduction, delivery optimization)
  • Project Tools & Platforms: ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Jira, Smartsheet, Wrike, Oracle P6, Planview, ProductPlan, Confluence, Salesforce (P2), JD Edwards, Tableau
  • Microsoft Suite Expertise: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, OneDrive

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP®) – Project Management Institute (PMI)

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Motorola Solutions
01.2024 - Current

Enterprise Project Manager

Coyote Logistics (UPS)
01.2023 - 12.2023

IT Project Manager

Coyote Logistics (UPS)
07.2022 - 01.2023

Project Manager - Delivery

Crown Castle
07.2021 - 07.2022

Regional Project Manager

Comcast
12.2019 - 07.2021

Earlier Experience

Construction Project Manager | Financial Project C
12.2015 - 05.2019

MBA - Business

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor's Degree - Finance

University of Illinois at Chicago

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