Michael Godown, MBA, Pmp
About Michael Godown, MBA, Pmp
Michael Godown, MBA, PMP, serves as the Senior Vice President and PMO Director at Customers Bank, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in project management and systems analysis, he has held various roles in organizations such as Sunoco, Inc., Fox Chase Bank, and the United States Air Force.
Work at Customers Bank
Michael Godown has served as the Senior Vice President and Project Management Office (PMO) Director at Customers Bank since 2018. In this role, he leads a team of eight project managers and oversees an average of 50 projects simultaneously. He is responsible for creating monthly reports for the PMO Steering Committee, ensuring that projects meet their scope and timeline requirements. Additionally, he designed and implemented the PMO Steering Committee, which evaluates new project requests based on return on investment (ROI) and strategic alignment.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Michael Godown held various positions at Sunoco, Inc. He worked as a Senior Project Manager from 2011 to 2013 and as a Senior Systems Business Analyst from 2005 to 2011. He also served as a Systems Business Analyst in Systems Operations from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he worked at Fox Chase Bank as Vice President and Senior Project Manager in the PMO from 2013 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a role as a Network Systems Analyst at Sunoco, Inc. from 1998 to 2001 and a Network Administrator at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley from 1997 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Michael Godown holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management of Information Technology from Temple University, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Park University, studying from 1995 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and information technology, which he has applied throughout his career.
Military Background
Michael Godown served in the United States Air Force from 1993 to 1997. During his military service, he held the position of Computer Security Manager and Network Administrator. This experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of network operations, which have been beneficial in his subsequent roles in the corporate sector.