Stuart Gilligan

Stuart Gilligan currently serves as the VP of Enterprise EPMO at American Public Education, Inc. since October 2023, where responsibilities include overseeing enterprise portfolio governance across four universities, implementing AI-powered dashboards, and managing a budget exceeding $16 million. Previously, from January 2013 to April 2024, Stuart held the position of VP Lean Agile Services at the University of Phoenix, where initiatives included launching Agile Release Trains and executing a cloud migration strategy. Other notable roles include Vice President Technology PMO at the University of Phoenix, Director InfoSec PMO at Apollo Group, and Senior Information Technology Project Manager at the University of Phoenix, all of which contributed to a strong foundation in project management and organizational transformation. Stuart's professional journey began with a Senior Project Manager role at Ensynch, nurturing critical partnerships and revitalizing projects. Educational background includes an MCSE certification from UC San Diego and graduation from Golfepping Boys High School.