Ken Childs, Mpm,Pmp,Iti Lv3
About Ken Childs, Mpm,Pmp,Iti Lv3
Ken Childs is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in regulatory compliance and project management across various industries, including healthcare and technology. He has held significant roles at organizations such as CommonSpirit Health and IBM Corporation, and he holds multiple project management certifications.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Ken Childs has been serving as a Senior Project Manager at CommonSpirit Health since 2021. In this role, he applies his extensive experience in project management to oversee various initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance and managing project timelines to align with the organization's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current position, Ken Childs held several project management roles across various organizations. He worked as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager at Emergent BioSolutions from 2010 to 2015 and as a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager at Vertafore from 2016 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Project Manager at TEKsystems from 2020 to 2021 and at Foremost Insurance from 2007 to 2010.
Military Background
Ken Childs served in the U.S. Navy as an Electronics Technician from 1974 to 1980. This six-year tenure provided him with foundational technical skills and experience that contributed to his later career in project management and IT.
Education and Certifications
Ken Childs studied at Northern Virginia Community College from 1976 to 1977. He holds multiple certifications, including AAPM Certified Master Project Manager (MPM), PMI Certified Project Manager (PMP), and ITILv3 Foundations. These qualifications enhance his expertise in project management and regulatory compliance.
Specializations and Skills
Ken Childs specializes in several key areas, including regulatory compliance, process improvement, vendor management, and risk analysis and mitigation. He is recognized for his ability to lead cross-functional teams and adapt to rapidly changing environments, ensuring successful project outcomes.