Preston Fry
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Project Manager with over 13 years of experience in delivering IT-enabled systems, infrastructure, logistics, and operations programs across diverse sectors, including Amazon, federal government, SaaS, and private industry. Expertise in managing multiple concurrent projects while leading cross-functional technical and operational teams and overseeing vendors and third-party logistics providers, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and performance objectives. Recognized for strong communication skills and a proven track record in executive reporting, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Currently pursuing an MBA to enhance business and financial acumen.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Petty Officer Second Class
U.S. Navy (Active & Reserve)
NAS Lemoore / NAS Patuxent River
02.2011 - Current
- Led and supported complex operational and programmatic efforts in high-accountability, mission-critical environments, ensuring consistent execution under strict standards.
Managed personnel, schedules, and operational resources to meet mission objectives while maintaining readiness and performance.
Provided leadership, mentoring, and professional development to junior personnel, supporting team effectiveness and career growth.
Maintained rigorous reporting, compliance, and accountability standards, supporting audits, inspections, and command-level oversight.
13+ years of active-duty service, demonstrating sustained leadership, discipline, and operational excellence.
Project Manager
Amazon
Remote
11.2025 - Current
- Managed multiple concurrent site launch and operational readiness projects for Amazon Quick Commerce and COLO facilities, supporting on-time Day 1 launches across parallel sites.
Developed and executed 3PL scopes of work, labor plans, and detailed launch schedules, aligning third-party staffing and resources to meet aggressive launch timelines.
Coordinated with General Contractors, security teams, vendors, IT, and site leadership to ensure on-time mobilization, minimizing launch delays and operational disruptions.
Tracked milestones, risks, dependencies, and readiness metrics, delivering regular status updates and dashboards to Amazon stakeholders to support rapid decision-making.
Ensured compliance with Amazon safety, security, and operational standards, resolving issues in high-tempo environments while maintaining launch readiness.
Senior Project Manager
CORAS
McLean, VA
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Led multiple concurrent IT, data, and analytics programs supporting DoD and commercial clients, delivering 95%+ of milestones on schedule while meeting mission and compliance requirements.
Managed full project lifecycles from initiation through closeout, overseeing scope, schedules, and cross-functional resources (10–30 contributors) and maintaining alignment across technical and business teams.
Coordinated engineering, product, and stakeholder teams to deliver analytics and reporting solutions, improving data visibility and operational insight for program and executive leadership.
Produced executive-ready dashboards, automated reports, and performance assessments used in regular leadership briefings to support data-driven decisions.
Clearly communicated risks, issues, dependencies, and milestones to senior leadership and external stakeholders, reducing escalations and delivery surprises.
Project Manager
Scheidt & Bachmann
Baltimore, MD
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed multiple technology and infrastructure projects supporting transportation, logistics, and payment systems, delivering 95%+ of milestones on schedule while maintaining alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
- Led projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing scope, schedules, and cross-functional resources for teams of 10–25, resulting in on-time delivery and reduced project rework.
- Coordinated with internal engineering teams and 5+ external vendors to deliver system enhancements and deployments, contributing to improved system availability and operational efficiency.
- Produced project documentation, executive status reports, and stakeholder briefings that supported weekly leadership reviews and improved decision-making and risk visibility.
Project Manager
Precise Systems, Inc.
Lexington Park, MD
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported IT systems integration and data-driven projects for government and defense clients, contributing to delivery across 3–6 concurrent workstreams.
Managed project schedules, deliverables, and risk mitigation activities across 10–20 active tasks per project, helping maintain on-time milestone completion.
Assisted with scope development, cost estimates, and project planning for initiatives ranging from six-figure to low seven-figure budgets, supporting accurate forecasting and execution readiness.
Prepared and delivered weekly and monthly project status reports, tracking 20+ milestones, risks, and dependencies and communicating updates to program leadership and key stakeholders.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
The Defiance College
Defiance, OH05.2007
Skills
- Project & Program Management (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
- IT & Systems Delivery / SaaS Platforms
- Federal & DoD Programs
- Infrastructure, Construction & Site Launches
- Vendor & 3PL Oversight
- Scope, Schedule & Cost Control
- Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
- Executive & Stakeholder Communication
- Reporting, Dashboards & Performance Metrics
- Project & Delivery Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana
- Data & Reporting: Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP), Power BI, Tableau, executive dashboards, KPI tracking
- Systems & Platforms: SaaS platforms, system implementations, integrations, deployment support
- Collaboration & Documentation: Slack, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Google Workspace, SOPs, requirements documentation
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Project Manager
Amazon
11.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
CORAS
10.2024 - 07.2025
Project Manager
Scheidt & Bachmann
01.2021 - 01.2023
Project Manager
Precise Systems, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Petty Officer Second Class
U.S. Navy (Active & Reserve)
02.2011 - Current
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
The Defiance College