Craig Hansen
About Craig Hansen
Craig Hansen is an Information Systems Engineering Project Manager at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in project management and risk mitigation.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Craig Hansen serves as the Informations Systems Engineering Project Manager at Sandia National Laboratories. In this role since 2015, he applies his expertise in managing multifaceted projects to ensure successful outcomes. He leverages industry-standard frameworks such as ITIL, CMMI, and RUP to guide his project management processes, ensuring adherence to best practices and high efficiency.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current role, Craig Hansen worked as a Program Manager at Sandia National Laboratories from 1990 to 2015. Over these 25 years, he gained extensive experience in overseeing large-scale programs, applying various project management methodologies including Agile, iterative, spiral, and waterfall. His long tenure reflects a deep commitment to advancing the lab's critical missions.
Educational Background
Craig Hansen holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Webster University. Though the exact duration of his studies is unclear, his advanced degree signifies a strong foundation in business principles, which he integrates into his project management practices to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Project Management Expertise
As an experienced project manager, Craig Hansen is proficient in developing risk mitigation strategies and implementing corrective actions to manage potential project risks. He conducts 'lessons learned' sessions to identify efficiencies, improve processes, and ensure continuous improvement in project execution. Additionally, he negotiates and verifies deliverables with stakeholders across multiple functional organizations, demonstrating his ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams.