James Olson Pmp, Csm, Cspo
About James Olson Pmp, Csm, Cspo
James Olson is a Senior Project Manager at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in project management and Scrum methodologies.
Company
James Olson currently works at BLUE ORIGIN as a Senior Project Manager. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing from their Kent, Washington office. Previously, he held the role of Technical Project Manager and Scrum Master at BLUE ORIGIN from 2018 to 2020.
Title
James Olson holds the title of Senior Project Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. Throughout his career, he has also served as Technical Project Manager, Scrum Master, and Project Manager at various organizations.
Education and Expertise
James Olson graduated with a BA in Management Information Systems from Luther College, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He has a strong background in project management, skilled in breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks and facilitating Scrum grooming sessions to enhance workflow.
Professional Background
Prior to his tenure at BLUE ORIGIN, James Olson worked at Modality Systems as a Senior Project Manager from 2017 to 2018, and at Hasbro - Wizards of the Coast as a Project Manager and Scrum Master from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience includes roles at 3Sharp / Attunix / Revel Consulting as Project Manager from 2011 to 2014 and at 3Sharp / Microsoft / Advaiya from 2008 to 2011. His varied roles have provided him extensive experience in project management across different industries.
Personal Interests and Endurance
James Olson demonstrates significant personal commitment and endurance, biking over 30 miles one way to work on a daily basis. He has also completed the Seattle-to-Portland bike ride six times in just one day. Olson thrives in a culture of authentic relationships and enjoys leading teams to achieve impactful results.