Ralph Thelusma
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Project Manager | PMP | OneStream | I help MANTECH secure mission success for the Federal Civilian Sector.
El Paso, Texas, United States
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Project Manager VMANTECHApr 2026 - Current (7 months)Lead and manage OneStream implementation for a Department of Homeland Security component, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of financial planning and reporting processes. Coordinate cross-functional teams, define project scope, timelines, and risks, while maintaining compliance with federal standards. Drive strategic insights through OneStream solutions to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.- Project Manager IVMANTECHAug 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 9 months)• Spearheaded OneStream Project to an Exceptional Across the Board Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR), securing the highest possible ratings for schedule, quality, and project management.
• Orchestrated a successful financial turnaround, implementing cost-cutting strategies that drove project ROS from -3.9% to 19.71% over five months.
• Facilitated a OneStream project reducing General Ledger reconciliation time by 87% (4 hours to under 30 minutes), exceeding stakeholder expectations for process efficiency.
• Secured a $9.6M+ recompete contract by leveraging exceptional CPAR ratings, demonstrating high-level performance management and proactive client engagement.
• Supported best practices as the PM for the O - Project Manager - ITUS ARMYSep 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 1 month)Directs critical IT communications projects and safeguards network security for 8+ departments, mitigating risks, enhancing infrastructure, and leading large-scale organizational initiatives.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Led a $35 million military transportation project, coordinating with 8 departments to ensure timely, within-budget completion and strong stakeholder engagement, managing change processes effectively.
• Advanced Problem Resolution: Reduced project downtime by 25% through AI-driven solutions, resolving complex issues and setting a new standard for problem-solving across departments.
• Effective Stakeholder Management: Increased project approval rates by 20% and stakeholder satisfaction by 15% through improv - Deputy Project ManagerUS ARMYJan 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years 9 months)Managed manufacturing projects from ideation to closure, delivering 250+ critical projects for 2,500+ customers—enhanced stakeholder satisfaction and project efficiency with detailed project plans.
• Cost-Effective Vendor Management: Improved service quality and reduced costs by 15% through streamlined vendor processes and effective negotiation, ensuring on-time project delivery and maintaining high standards.
• Predictive Resource Management: Prevented a 48-hour delay by conducting predictive analysis on project materials and reallocating resources to meet project deadlines, ensuring efficient process management.
• Efficient Briefings and Reporting: Reduced project review time by 18% with detailed senior stakeholder present - Junior Project ManagerUS ARMYNov 2013 - Jan 2018 (4 years 3 months)Led the initiation, coordination, and execution of large-scale manufacturing projects. Directed 18 cross-functional team members to drive results for a 3,000-customer organization, applying comprehensive project methodologies.
• Significant Cost Savings: Saved over $27M on a modernization project by guiding a 24-member team, ensuring full adherence to budget and organizational goals through meticulous planning and monitoring.
• Consistent On-Time Delivery: Achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate for over 80 projects through meticulous management of timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations in a matrix environment.
• Continuous Learning and Application: Increased organizational value by earning a Bachelor’s degree while ma
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- OMilitary and Strategic LeadershipOfficer Candidate SchoolJun 2021 - Sep 2021 (4 months)Officer Candidate School allows college graduates to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be commissioned as an Army Officer.
- Human-Computer Interaction MS Degree, Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralRochester Institute of TechnologyJan 2018 - May 2021 (3 years 5 months)Human-computer interaction (HCI) addresses the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive computing and computing-based systems for the benefit of human use.
- Bachelor of Science - BS, Information TechnologyEmpire State UniversityJan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years 1 month)The application of technology to solve business or organizational problems on a broad scale
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- IUnited States Army Garrison Bavaria Servicemember Volunteer of the Year 2020Issued by United States Army Garrison Bavaria
- IAmerican Red Cross Volunteer of the Quarter for the Bavarian Region 1 OCT 20 - 31 DEC 20Issued by American Red CrossVolunteered as a commissary shopper, completing 22 Shopping trips for families and military personnel in quarantine since the start of the program in addition to being on active duty.