Thomas Armstrong, MBA
About Thomas Armstrong, MBA
Thomas Armstrong, MBA, is a Business Manager at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in construction project management and team building.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Thomas Armstrong is currently serving as the Business Manager for the Yellowtail Project at ExxonMobil, focusing on construction project management and team building. He has been in this role since 2022, where he is responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring resource optimization, and maintaining effective team collaboration across different phases of the Yellowtail Project.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Thomas Armstrong served in multiple capacities at ExxonMobil. From 2020 to 2022, he was the Business Manager for the Liza Phase 2 Project, overseeing construction project management and team building. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as Project Manager for the North American Growth initiative, focusing on budgeting, process improvement, and performance management. Prior to that, he managed Owners Cost Sub-Projects on the North American Growth Project from 2015 to 2017, focusing on resource planning and budgeting.
Project Management and Leadership
Thomas Armstrong's extensive experience in project management and leadership spans over multiple major projects at ExxonMobil. He has successfully led initiatives involving resource planning, team building, and budgeting. Notably, he played a pivotal role in retaining employees during the COVID-19 pandemic through transparent and engaging leadership, while other teams experienced up to 50% attrition. His proactive approach to team management has been a key factor in the successful execution of numerous projects.
Educational Background
Thomas Armstrong holds an Executive MBA from Louisiana State University, which he completed in 2006. He also attained a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge in 1970. His educational background in business and science has provided him with a strong foundation for his career in project management and leadership roles at ExxonMobil.
Cost-Saving Innovations
Thomas Armstrong introduced the roller compacted concrete (RCC) technique, significantly reducing construction time and costs. This innovative approach led to savings of approximately $8.8 million for ExxonMobil. Armstrong's ability to implement cost-saving measures highlights his commitment to efficiency and resource optimization in project management.