David Georgi

Professional Summary

Strategic and detail-oriented Leader with over a decade of experience in program governance, portfolio reporting, financial oversight, and operational excellence across technology and enterprise-scale environments. Adept at standing up and maturing PMO frameworks, aligning cross-functional teams, and delivering enterprise-level reporting for executive stakeholders. Proven ability to drive process standardization, enhance visibility into delivery risks, and manage large-scale budgets exceeding $500M. Strong communicator and team builder committed to continuous improvement and business value delivery.

Professional Experience

Meta Platforms, Inc. - Various Roles
May 2018 - Present

Senior Program Manager | Product Data Operations (Contract via Tailored Management)
Jan 2025 - Present

  • Oversaw cross-functional, multilingual programs supporting generative AI initiatives, aligning with global product delivery goals.

  • Managed project governance, timelines, and reporting for diverse language and localization efforts.

  • Partnered with engineering and PMO stakeholders to ensure adherence to data quality standards and program compliance.

Business Operations Program Manager | Strategy & Operations
May 2022 - Nov 2024

  • Led a PMO-like function managing a $500M+ R&D budget with 97% forecast accuracy.

  • Created scalable governance models for procurement and financial operations, reducing manual effort and increasing transparency.

  • Produced executive-level dashboards for tracking KPIs, delivery milestones, and vendor performance.

  • Drove maturity of operational processes across product lifecycle, compliance, and safety functions.

  • Facilitated risk reviews, program intake processes, and budget prioritization across multiple workstreams.

Operations Program Manager | Display and Optics (Contract via Fresh)
May 2018 - May 2022

  • Managed end-to-end program execution for lab operations, including procurement, space planning, tooling, and regulatory compliance.

  • Established governance forums that resolved roadblocks and aligned priorities across engineering, facilities, and procurement.

  • Enhanced stakeholder visibility by implementing standard reporting mechanisms and escalation paths.

Key Achievements at Meta:

  • Reduced vendor costs by 50% through a vendor-managed service (VMS) model.

  • Designed and launched internal forecasting and budget tracking training site used org-wide.

  • Delivered zero overages on a $650M annual budget with 98% attainment accuracy.

  • Implemented portfolio intake and prioritization workflows aligned to company OKRs.

Enterprise Holdings, Inc. - Environment Marketing Program Manager
May 2010 - Jun 2015

  • Led cross-brand program initiatives for environmental marketing across 1,000+ global locations.

  • Built scalable PMO documentation and execution frameworks, including training modules, playbooks, and vendor SLAs.

  • Directed 30+ internal and outsourced resources across North America and Europe.

  • Reported program performance to executive stakeholders, ensuring KPIs aligned with brand objectives.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed signage and branding governance for airport locations to improve customer navigation and consistency.

  • Championed a global brand adoption strategy across National, Alamo, and Enterprise locations.

Skills

Leadership & Scaling: Team Leadership, Mentoring, Hiring, Performance Management, High-Trust Culture
Program & Operations Management: Scalable Frameworks, Governance Structures, Program Health Metrics, Risk Mitigation

Cross-Functional Alignment: TProduct, Engineering, GTM, Finance, Executive Stakeholder Collaboration

Financial Discipline: Budgeting, Forecasting, Procurement Strategy, Cost Optimization, Budget Attainment

Program Tools & Execution: Jira, Asana, Confluence, Tableau (plus custom internal tool deployment)
Soft Skills: Executive-level Communication, Strategic Thinking, Ambiguity Navigation, Structured Delivery

Education & Certifications

MBA, Marketing Focus – University of Phoenix
BS, Chemistry – Purdue University
OKR Coaching Certificate – Workboard