About Michael Davis

Michael Davis is a Senior Director level PMO and enterprise delivery leader with more than 25 years of experience in project and program leadership across Information Technology, manufacturing, energy, consulting, and professional services environments. Throughout his career, he has progressed into senior leadership roles building and transforming PMO organizations, strengthening portfolio governance, and guiding large scale enterprise delivery initiatives.

He specializes in building executive ready PMOs, improving delivery predictability, and aligning sales, delivery, and operational execution. Michael has led global portfolios of up to 140 concurrent initiatives, mentored international teams, and supported programs representing more than $100M in revenue. His experience includes leading cross functional teams of project managers, business analysts, and delivery resources across both pre sales and post sales environments.

Michael is also known for driving operational maturity and delivery modernization through governance frameworks, portfolio visibility, and AI enabled automation. These initiatives have helped organizations reduce delivery risk, improve forecasting accuracy, and scale delivery capabilities to support business growth.

Executive Leadership Endorsement

“You are a rare find – a person with passion for the discipline and heart for the people who practice it. You leave organizations in a better place than where you started. I will never forget your contributions or our conversations. I have learned so much from you and with you.” — Thomas Y. (Chief Operating Officer | Arraya Solutions)

Leadership Approach

Michael’s leadership approach focuses on practical execution, strong governance, and cross-functional alignment. He emphasizes data-driven decision-making, delivery predictability, and organizational maturity to help executive teams deliver complex initiatives and transformation programs successfully.

His perspective blends traditional project management discipline with modern delivery practices, including agile, hybrid, and AI-enabled ways of working. Michael is known for balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution to build scalable delivery frameworks, improve operational visibility, and strengthen portfolio governance.

Through PMLinks.com, Michael shares practical insights, leadership perspectives, and real-world frameworks to help project, PMO, and transformation leaders improve delivery and drive meaningful organizational outcomes.

Signature Results

Michael’s leadership has delivered measurable improvements across PMO transformation, delivery performance, and operational maturity, including:

• 50% reduction in reporting effort through AI-enabled workflow automation and reporting modernization
• 20% improvement in utilization through portfolio visibility, resource planning, and operational alignment
• 90%+ reduction in C-suite escalations through governance frameworks and structured escalation management
• NPS improvement from 60 to 95 through strengthened delivery predictability and executive stakeholder engagement

AI-Enabled Delivery & PMO Transformation

As organizations modernize delivery and reduce operational friction, Michael focuses on applying AI-enabled workflow automation and delivery analytics to streamline execution, reduce administrative overhead, and improve organizational efficiency.

By combining strategic leadership with hands-on AI capabilities, Michael helps organizations modernize PMOs, automate repetitive processes, and improve decision visibility across delivery and operational environments.

This includes AI-enabled capabilities such as:

• Project intake automation
• Sales to delivery handoff alignment
• Discovery and planning acceleration
• Portfolio and capacity modeling
• Executive reporting automation
• Workflow and operational efficiency improvements
• PMO process automation and governance insights

This blended leadership and technical capability helps organizations reduce friction, improve delivery predictability, and modernize how work gets done.

Career Snapshot

(Spanning more than 25 years)

• Independent Consulting – PMO Transformation & Program Leadership Advisor | Enterprise delivery transformation, governance modernization, and AI-enabled workflow automation
• Arraya Solutions, Inc – Senior Director, PMO & Project Management | Built and transformed enterprise PMO, led multi-client portfolio of up to 140 initiatives, and improved delivery performance
• Molex, LLC – Senior Project Manager & Project Management Supervisor | Led global enterprise initiatives, mentored international teams, and supported PMO governance maturity
• CLEAResult – Business Unit IT Manager / Regional Solutions Delivery Manager | Strengthened delivery governance and supported operational transformation initiatives
• Southwest Power Pool, Inc – Project Manager & Enterprise PM Solutions Delivery | Contributed to enterprise PMO development and led initiatives supporting $4B infrastructure programs
• Acxiom, Inc – Project Manager, Enterprise PM Solutions Delivery | Led enterprise technology and data delivery initiatives and supported PMO launch efforts

Credentials

• B.S., IT Project Management – Capella University
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – Project Management Institute
• CSM Certified Scrum Master
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• ITIL v3 – Project Leadership, Management & Communications
• GWU Associate’s Certificate in Project Management
• NSLS Leadership Induction – National Society of Leadership and Success

Professional Recommendations

(Full list of recommendations available on LinkedIn)

“Michael is a trusted and excellent project management systems and process developer, teacher, and practitioner. He combines deep technical knowledge with strong communication, empathy, and leadership skills to successfully manage complex initiatives. Michael consistently demonstrates a desire to help teams and organizations succeed and would be an asset to any organization.” — Corrie M., PMP (Director, Strategic Initiatives | Molex LLC)

“Michael played an important role in establishing and maturing our PMO while partnering closely with delivery and services leadership. He brought greater structure, visibility, and alignment to how we delivered complex technology solutions. Michael’s leadership strengthened delivery execution and helped improve how our services organization operated.” — Ron L. (Practice Director, Professional Services | Arraya Solutions)

“Although we worked in different departments, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Michael on several initiatives. He was always responsive, knowledgeable, and generous with his time. Michael has a strong command of project management, is technically proficient, and quickly masters new tools and systems. He was an invaluable resource across the organization and would be an asset to any organization seeking a strong PMO leader.” — Cassandra B., PMP (Project Manager | Arraya Solutions)

“Working with Michael during his leadership of the Enterprise PMO, I witnessed firsthand his ability to build high-performing teams and drive organizational maturity. He combines strategic thinking, strong communication, and data-driven decision-making to improve visibility, governance, and delivery outcomes.

Under Michael’s leadership, the PMO evolved into a highly structured and strategically aligned function that gained executive recognition across the organization. His leadership style empowers teams, encourages accountability, and fosters continuous improvement.

Michael leads with integrity, transparency, and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to any organization seeking a strategic PMO leader who can build maturity, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable business value.” — Karen M., PMP (IT Project Manager (Retired) | Arraya Solutions)

“Michael excels at building strong client relationships while ensuring delivery is aligned to business goals. During his time as Head of Project Management, he was a true partner to sales, helping bridge pre-sales and delivery to drive successful outcomes.

He is a reliable, solutions-oriented leader who consistently focuses on delivering value for both customers and the business.” — Teddy J. (Sales Executive | Arraya Solutions)

“Michael made a significant impact by bringing strategy, structure, and consistency across practices. His ability to create alignment and improve processes helped teams work more effectively while maintaining focus on broader business goals.

He brings a steady, thoughtful leadership style and consistently connects day-to-day execution with strategic outcomes. Michael is a trusted leader who strengthens collaboration and drives meaningful organizational improvement.” — Javier B. (AI & Modern Workplace | Architecture & Presales Leader | Arraya Solutions)

Let’s Connect

Michael partners best with organizations seeking stronger governance, improved delivery predictability, and modernized PMO and delivery capabilities. His experience includes building and transforming PMOs, improving portfolio visibility, and implementing AI-enabled delivery modernization across complex enterprise environments.

If you’d like to connect or discuss how Michael can support your organization, feel free to get in touch.