Business Services Provided
BRIAN KELLEY, MBA & PMP
954-892-7229 | Brkelley555@gmail.com
PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS
Strategic and execution-focused Program Manager with several years of experience spanning military leadership, Big 4 consulting, and industry. Expert in delivering high-impact business strategies, driving cross-functional execution, and leading complex projects across finance, operations, and technology domains. Highly skilled in synthesizing data into compelling executive-level presentations, supporting strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders. Held an active DoD Secret clearance for several years which is currently inactive.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Program Manager | Digital Intelligence Systems supporting Kidde Global Solutions (KGS) on a 3-month contract
Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
• Context: Kidde Global Solutions launched in December 2024 as a standalone platform, spun out from Carrier’s Commercial and Residential Fire business, backed by Lone Star Funds at an enterprise value of $3 billion; today it operates globally with approximately 9,000 employees, 18 commercial offices, 7 manufacturing plants, 11 R&D centers, and generated around US $2 billion in annual revenues.
• Directed PMO for divestiture transformations, managing multiple large-scale workstreams and ensuring alignment with corporate strategic objectives.
• Partnered with C‑suite executives, directors, and senior leadership across a global footprint to execute strategic initiatives and drive enterprise-wide transformation.
• Created and managed integrated Smartsheet workplans to coordinate business unit alignment across continents during carve-out and separation phases.
• Oversaw the GBS Transition Master Plan, managing 6 major workstreams and 40+ tasks across Finance, IT, Procurement, and HR, across a workforce of thousands.
• Coordinated ownership and accountability across global resources (Tata Consultancy Services, Cognix, JDE, Oracle, and Blackline implementations), ensuring on-time delivery, issue escalation, and consistent stakeholder alignment.
• Tracked project health, milestones, and dependencies using Smartsheet dashboards, enabling robust risk mitigation and executive-level reporting.
• Ensured successful knowledge transfer (KT) through detailed WBS-based scheduling, aligning resources, and monitoring stabilization during post-divestiture operations.
• Implemented governance frameworks, risk management methodologies, and performance metrics to ensure project delivery met scope, budget, and timing targets.
• Fostered transparent stakeholder communication across regions, resolving conflicts and maintaining accountability across 220+ consulting team members.
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