Will Vildibill, MBA, Pmp
About Will Vildibill, MBA, Pmp
Will Vildibill, MBA, PMP, is a Special Projects Manager at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in project management, having held various roles in companies such as FMC Technologies and Kongsberg Oil & Gas, and he has a strong educational background in business and project management.
Work at General Atomics
Will Vildibill has been employed at General Atomics since 2020, currently holding the position of Special Projects Manager. In this role, he oversees various initiatives and projects within the organization, contributing to the company's strategic objectives. Prior to this position, he served as Planning Manager at General Atomics from 2016 to 2020, where he was responsible for project planning and execution.
Education and Expertise
Will Vildibill has pursued extensive education in business and project management. He is currently studying at Villanova University since 2016. He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, achieved between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he obtained a Master's Certificate from The George Washington University in 2008 and another Master's Certificate from the University of Houston during the same period. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2000 to 2006.
Background
Will Vildibill has a diverse professional background, beginning his career in the United States Navy as a Machinists Mate (Nuclear) from 1991 to 2003. He transitioned to the private sector, working at FMC Technologies in various roles, including Project Coordinator and Project Manager, from 2006 to 2011. He also held positions at Kongsberg Oil & Gas as Sr. Project Manager and NASSCO as Senior Planner/Scheduler. His experience spans project management, planning, and engineering across multiple industries.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Will Vildibill has achieved significant results in project management. He successfully recovered a late and over-budget R&D project, delivering the first three of five articles within six months and securing change orders valued at $350,000. He improved on-time delivery from 62% to 90% for a project portfolio valued over $150,000,000. Additionally, he led a $40,000,000 subsea distribution controls project, achieving a 40% increase in on-time delivery and a 9% increase in project margin.
Volunteer Experience
In 2016, Will Vildibill volunteered as a LinkedIn Group Moderator for the Project Management Institute for a duration of two months. This role involved engaging with members and facilitating discussions related to project management topics, showcasing his commitment to the professional community.