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Strategy 

Impact

Execution 

Delivery 

Projects & Operations Management

Matthew B. Adelman

Projects & Operations Management

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Strategy 

Execution 

Matthew B. Adelman

Delivery 

Impact

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

          Strategic project and program leader with 20+ years of experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in high-ambiguity environments. Known for structuring unclear problems, aligning stakeholders, and translating technical, operational, and financial complexity into actionable decisions. Proven track record managing integrated project portfolios and six-figure budgets with 100% variance accuracy and disciplined financial oversight. Combines analytical rigor with hands-on leadership to support high-stakes initiatives from concept through completion.

 

CORE CAPABILITIES

  • Structured Problem Solving & Decision Support

  • Program & Project Leadership (End-to-End Delivery)

  • Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Stakeholder Alignment & Executive Communication

  • Risk Identification & Mitigation

  • Vendor & Contract Management

  • Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Harvard University / American Repertory Theater | Cambridge, MA

Senior Technical Project Manager | 2013 – Present

  • Lead a portfolio of concurrent, high-priority initiatives in complex, fast-paced environments, bringing clarity to ambiguous problems and driving execution from planning through delivery.

  • Break down complex projects into clear plans, workstreams, and decision frameworks to enable alignment and progress.

  • Translate technical, operational, and financial data into clear insights supporting prioritization, investment decisions, and stakeholder alignment.

  • Manage project and operating budgets exceeding $500K, maintaining strong forecasting accuracy and disciplined cost control.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to inform capital planning and infrastructure investments.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and external consultants to define scope, align priorities, and drive execution.

  • Identify risks and dependencies early, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure consistent, on-time delivery.

  • Delivered high-stakes technical execution and project closeout for complex infrastructure initiatives and commercial productions, including Broadway transfers such as Waitress, Jagged Little Pill, and Life of Pi.

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Emerson College / ArtsEmerson | Boston, MA

Project Technical and Operations Manager | 2010 – 2013

  • Delivered multi-site infrastructure and operational projects across a complex, six-venue environment.

  • Supported capital planning through financial analysis, feasibility assessments, and long-term investment evaluation.

  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and external vendors to execute projects under tight timelines and evolving requirements.

  • Maintained high system reliability through proactive planning, risk management, and operational oversight.

 

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Project Coordinator / Freelance | New York, NY

Technical Project Lead | 2004 – 2010

  • Executed high-complexity, time-sensitive projects requiring rapid decision-making and real-time coordination.

  • Developed contingency plans and resolved emerging issues to maintain continuity in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

 

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UC San Diego / La Jolla Playhouse | La Jolla, CA

Project Team Leader | 2002 – 2004

  • Coordinated resources, scheduling, and cross-functional teams across multiple concurrent initiatives.

  • Supported successful delivery of large-scale productions and educational programs.

 

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Candidate – Expected 2026

  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

  • Google Project Management Certificate

  • Universal Manager Training – Harvard Center for Workplace Development

  • B.A., English – University of San Diego

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Project & Data Tools: MS Project, Advanced Excel (analysis/reporting), Asana, Trello

  • Financial/Enterprise Systems: SAP Concur, Jaggaer, PeopleSoft HCM, Oracle Analytics Server

  • Collaboration: Slack, MS Teams

  • Technical/Design: Vectorworks CAD

 

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Early career experience supporting high-pressure, live production environments requiring real-time problem solving and zero-failure execution.

  • Culinary training at the French Culinary Institute (I.C.C.), emphasizing precision, teamwork, and performance under pressure.

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