Business Operations & PMO Leader

Aaron Rodgers, MBA

17 years turning sprawling program portfolios into measurable growth — leading PMOs, scaling operations, and delivering results executives can bank on.

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Senior Manager PMODirector of OperationsHead of OperationsDirector of Program Management
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How I Add Value

Areas of Expertise

Program Management

Program Management

My results running 2U's client programs expanded my impact, including repeating my processes for 3 programs, each worth over $20 million.

Operational Efficiency

Operational Efficiency

I turned around several underperforming Wellbridge programs by rethinking how they ran, lifting revenue 35% within two years.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning

I helped chart Wellbridge's direction for two consecutive years, work that translated into a 12-point gain in market share.

Change Management

Change Management

Guiding 2U clients through major process changes, and keeping them informed along the way, pushed renewal rates above 90%.

Scalability

Scalability

I designed the operating model Equinox used to rebuild its struggling locations into sustainably growing ones.

Cross-functional Workflows

Cross-functional Workflows

Partnering with teams across departments at Equinox on a shared set of metrics pushed monthly revenue up as much as 13%.

Budget Management, P&Ls

Budget Management, P&Ls

I oversaw roughly $500 million in program value across Boost Mobile's portfolio of 180 initiatives.

Cost Containment

Cost Containment

Every year I brought 15 to 25 major Boost Mobile initiatives in on schedule and within budget through disciplined resource planning.

AI Implementation

AI Implementation

I introduced AI and Gemini-based tools at Boost Mobile to speed up how the PMO delivered projects.

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Management

I ran Boost Mobile's weekly executive intake meeting, where department leaders aligned on which new initiatives got prioritized.

Performance Management

Performance Management

Reading CRM data closely let me coach a five-person customer success team to a consistently strong NPS above 80.

Remote Workforce Scaling

Remote Workforce Scaling

I lead a distributed team of program managers, each running 10 to 15 initiatives of their own, coordinated toward one shared portfolio.

Impact I've Delivered

By the numbers

$0M+
Total portfolio opportunity overseen
0–30
Programs supervised in active portfolio
0
Years driving operational strategy
0%+
Client renewal rate delivered
0+
NPS score sustained across 5 advisors
0%
Revenue growth driven in two years
0–25
Executive initiatives delivered annually, on time and on budget
0%
Market share growth driven in one year
Career Timeline

17 years of building and scaling

Oct 2024 – Present

Senior Business Operations Manager

Boost Mobile, EchoStar
  • Lead execution of strategic initiatives for the CEO, partnering with executive leadership on operational optimization and brand revenue growth
  • Supervise a portfolio of 280 programs across a team of PM's, each managing 10-15 programs, with a total opportunity impact over $500M
  • Run the weekly executive intake committee reviewing 3–6 new initiative proposals for prioritization and approval
  • Manage 15–25 multi-million-dollar executive initiatives annually, delivered on time and at or under budget
  • Leverage AI and Gemini tools to optimize PMO portfolio management and accelerate delivery timelines
May 2019 – May 2024

Senior Program Manager

2U, Inc.
  • Partnered with key clients to improve retention and expansion across revenue-generating accounts
  • Built trust that led to managing 4 additional programs valued at over $20M each
  • Guided 5 customer success advisors using CRM insights, sustaining an 80+ NPS score
  • Led discovery and change initiatives that drove customer renewals above 90%
Jan 2017 – May 2019

Senior Manager, Training & Operations

WellBridge
  • Revitalized company culture by upskilling the workforce
  • Flipped underperforming programs, driving a 35% revenue increase over two years
  • Built a training program that lifted talent retention by 35%
  • Shaped the 2018–2019 strategic approach, growing market share by 12%
Mar 2009 – Dec 2016

Department, Program Manager

Equinox
  • Built the framework for sustainable, scalable revenue growth
  • Awarded Most Inspirational Leader and Year-Over-Year Highest Revenue Growth
  • Fortified underperforming clubs, improving employee experience and driving 10% annual revenue growth
  • Partnered cross-functionally to lift monthly revenue 8–13% through core program improvements
MBA
GRAZIADIO
Master of Business Administration

Pepperdine Graziadio Business School

Completed the program while leading full-time in senior operations roles — pairing an executive-level course load with real-time PMO delivery.

Malibu, California
Aug 2021 – Aug 2023
Earned while working full-time
What My Teammates Say

References from every brand

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An exceptional problem-solver, effective communicator, and strong relationship manager — performing at a level well above his peers, and routinely sought out for guidance and mentorship.
Tony
Senior Manager
Managed Aaron directly
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His work is top-notch every time. I literally never worried once about him not doing his work or missing a deadline. But hire him first because of who he is.
Brandon
Community & People Leader
Worked on the same team
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Intelligent, engaging, and motivated, with a talent for communicating with each person on his team in a way that's specific to the individual. He has the tools to add value anywhere he goes.
Kelsey
People & Leadership Capability Lead
Worked on the same team
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Leadership, integrity, and persistence are three core values that I learned from Aaron while working for him. I owe much of my success to his coaching! Given the opportunity, I would work with him again!
Cameron
People Operations Leader, Coach
Reported to Aaron directly
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I worked directly with Aaron for several years. I emphasize “with” because his efforts made our office a collaborative learning and mentoring environment. Aaron has a wide range of the skills you can't teach.
Logan
Tier X Coach, Equinox Fitness
Reported to Aaron directly
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I have seen Aaron's outstanding dedication, exemplary work ethic, and remarkable expertise. He consistently goes above and beyond to achieve outstanding results and deliver high-quality work.
Madison
Knowledge Management & Customer Success
Senior to Madison, no direct report
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If you're looking for a Senior Leader, Director of Operations or PMO, let's chat. I'm ready to drive results with passion, grit, and determination.

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Email
aarongrodgers@gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/aaron-g-rodgers