Jay McGovern


Location

Willis, TX
Millington, TN
Education
    Saint Leo University
    July 2009 - August 2010
    degree
    MBA
    major
    Business Administration
    Saint Leo University
Work Experience
    Janus Research Group
    Senior Director of Pricing
    Houston, TX, US
    July 2023 - February 2024
    company
    Janus Research Group
    title
    Senior Director of Pricing
    overview
    - Led strategic project oversight at the enterprise level, aligning project outcomes with business goals and stakeholder expectations. Employed advanced communication strategies to disseminate key information, ensuring comprehensive engagement across a broad audience spectrum, including validating plans with stakeholders and potential clients - Acted as the principal negotiator in securing over 20 strategic contract modifications and renewals, leveraging in-depth knowledge of financial analysis and strategic pricing. This role demanded a high degree of collaboration with both internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment on business practices, policies, and financial objectives, thereby fostering strong relationships and enhancing organizational reputation - Managed project budgets effectively, providing regular status updates to stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment - Developed and refined program assessment processes, enhancing project evaluation and continuous improvement efforts
    Janus Research Group
    Director Business Services and Quality Management
    Houston, TX, US
    February 2023 - July 2023
    Cape Henry Associates
    Operations Director
    Houston, TX, US
    August 2021 - February 2023
    Cape Henry Associates
    Project Management Office PMO Director
    Virginia Beach, VA, US
    August 2015 - August 2021
    Saint Leo University
    Adjunct Professor
    Virginia Beach, VA, US
    March 2012 - December 2017
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Skills
Academic StandardsAdult EducationAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailAutomationBudgeting SkillsBusiness AdministrationBusiness AnalysisBusiness EfficiencyBusiness Performance ManagementBusiness ProcessesBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness RequirementsCapability Maturity Model IntegrationCertified Project Management ProfessionalCloud ComputingCommercial KnowledgeCommunication SkillsCommunications ProtocolsComputer ProgrammingComputer SecurityContract ManagementCoordination SkillsCost ReductionCultural ActivitiesCurriculum DevelopmentCustomer Demand PlanningCustomer Relationship ManagementCustomer SatisfactionCustomer ServiceData AnalysisDatabase AdministrationData ScienceData VisualizationDecision Making SkillsDelivery of ProjectsDiplomacy SkillsFeedback ManagementFinancial AnalysisHard Work and DedicationHuman ResourcesInformation AssuranceInformation TechnologyInstructional DesignJanusKnowledge of EducationKnowledge of FinanceKnowledge of Government ContractingKnowledge of the Aerospace IndustryLeadershipLean ProcessesLogistics OperationsMaintenanceManagement of ChangesMaster of Business Administration (MBA)MentoringMetricsMicrosoft OfficeMultidisciplinary ApproachNegotiation SkillsNetworking SkillsOperational ExcellenceOperations ManagementOrganization DevelopmentPerformance ManagementPerformance MonitorPolicy AnalysisPresentationsPreventive MaintenanceProgram Assessment Rating ToolProgram EvaluationsProgram ManagementProject ManagementProject PlanningProject ScopingPython (Programming Language)Quality ManagementRegulatory RequirementsResource AllocationRestructuringRisk AnalysisRisk ManagementSales ManagementSAP HANASchedulingSelf MotivationService DeliverySimulationsSMART CriteriaSoftware Requirements AnalysisSoftware SafetySQL DatabasesStakeholder EngagementStakeholder ManagementStrategic CommunicationStrategic ManagementStrategic ThinkingStrategies of PricingStreamlineStudent EngagementStyles of LearningSubcontractors Relationship ManagementTeachingTeam WorkingTechnical ManagementTraining ActivitiesVulnerabilityWorkflows