Amanda Harris
La Plata,MD
Summary
Strategic Program Manager with 7 years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure, engineering, and readiness programs across the U.S. Navy and federal environments. Expert in governance frameworks, workflow standardization, risk mitigation, and execution of multimillion-dollar federal projects. Skilled in leading diverse technical teams, driving compliance, and delivering mission-critical operational readiness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager / Facilities Project Manager
Eastern Research Group (ERG)
03.2025 - Current
- Built a division-wide Configuration Management Program integrating ten program areas under unified governance.
- Managed a portfolio of federal infrastructure projects with competing priorities and regulatory constraints.
- Implemented program-level controls for scheduling, contractor oversight, and compliance.
- Produced high-level SOWs, compliance findings, risk assessments, and executive briefing materials.
- Mentored junior team members, enhancing their skills in project execution and strategic planning methodologies.
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency for all stakeholders involved.
Operations Ashore Department Head (Program Lead – Facilities & Infrastructure)
Assault Craft Unit Five
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw a facilities program spanning 23 buildings and 45 acres with over $15M in modernization efforts.
- Directed resource allocation, compliance activities, and operational readiness reporting.
- Strengthened governance structures, improving efficiency and restoring full compliance.
- Reduced operational downtime by 10% through proactive planning and resource optimization.
- Led operational strategies to enhance unit readiness and effectiveness in diverse training environments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement mission-critical training exercises and logistical operations.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance through targeted guidance.
Assistant Chief Engineer (Program Manager – Readiness & Maintenance)
USS America (LHA-6)
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Led engineering readiness and maintenance programs across multiple deployment cycles.
- Executed long-range maintenance planning and analytics-driven risk mitigation.
- Coordinated multi-department operational alignment to sustain combat readiness.
- Managed staff of 120 employees and determined workloads and schedules.
- Administered safety plans to train 12 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA and EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
Education
B.S. - General Engineering
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis05.2019
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -
State of Maryland Maryland Department of Labor
Maryland2019
PMP (In Progress) -
PMI
Maryland02.2026
Skills
- MS Project, Maximo, Archibus
- Excel (advanced), SharePoint, Google Workspace
- SOW Development, Audit Prep, Risk Register Management
- Process improvement
- Team leadership and direction
- Decision-making
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Program leadership
- Training and development
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Program Manager / Facilities Project Manager
Eastern Research Group (ERG)
03.2025 - Current
Operations Ashore Department Head (Program Lead – Facilities & Infrastructure)
Assault Craft Unit Five
08.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Chief Engineer (Program Manager – Readiness & Maintenance)
USS America (LHA-6)
08.2019 - 08.2022
B.S. - General Engineering
U.S. Naval Academy
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) -
State of Maryland Maryland Department of Labor
PMP (In Progress) -
PMI
AWARDS
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2x), Battle Effectiveness Award, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3x), Overseas Service Ribbon (2x)