Rickard Garrison, Pmp
About Rickard Garrison, Pmp
Rickard Garrison is the Director of Program Integration at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in program management and operations optimization.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Rickard Garrison is currently serving as Director, Program Integration at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this role since 2022, based in Merritt Island, Florida. In this position, he is responsible for integrating various programs within the company to ensure cohesive operations and successful project delivery. His role involves considerable expertise in operations optimization, corporate strategy development, and workforce planning.
Career at BLUE ORIGIN
Rickard Garrison has held several significant positions at BLUE ORIGIN. Prior to his current role, he served as Sr. Manager, Production Management from 2021 to 2022 for 5 months in Merritt Island, Florida. He also worked as Program Management Leader in Huntsville, Alabama for 8 months in 2021. Earlier, he was Program Manager - Engines in the Greater Seattle Area from 2019 to 2021. In these roles, he focused on production management, program oversight, and engine program management, showcasing his versatile expertise in different facets of program and production management.
Previous Experience in Program Management
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Rickard Garrison held the position of Program Manager at Abaco Systems, Inc. from 2018 to 2019 in Huntsville, Alabama. He also served as Sr. Mgr. Global Delivery at Brightstar Corp. from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Atlanta Area. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Program Manager for Scanfil plc from 2012 to 2017 and as a Project Manager from 2011 to 2012, both in the Greater Atlanta Area. His early career included a role as Project Manager at Pegasus Partners from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Academic Background
Rickard Garrison studied at Karlstad Business School, where he achieved a Master of Science in Business Administration. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the same institution. Additionally, he completed part of his graduate studies in Business Administration and Management at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business administration, management, and economics.
Core Competencies and Skills
Rickard Garrison possesses extensive expertise in operations optimization and process realignment, focusing on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in organizational processes. He has developed strong skills in corporate strategy development and execution, emphasizing long-term planning and the implementation of business strategies. Rickard is also experienced in organization design and restructuring, crucial for improving company performance. His background in workforce planning and analytics adds to his capability in managing and analyzing future workforce needs. Additionally, he is fluent in Swedish, which expands his professional skill set.