Strategy · Execution · Lasting Impact

Enterprise discipline.
Tailored agility.

I've run $100M+ programs in nuclear defense and unlocked $65M in annual revenue for a global organization. Now that same discipline — stripped of the corporate overhead — goes to work for your business.

$65M
Revenue Driven
$100M+
Programs Led
15+
Years Delivering
8
Industries
Industries
NuclearDefensePower GenerationUtilitiesTechnologyFinanceReal EstateHealthcare

The Person Behind the Plan

Austin Jones

I started my career running $100M+ defense programs in regulated industries where being late or over-budget simply wasn't an option. Structure isn't bureaucracy — it's the thing that makes everything else move faster.

At PMI, I led the redesign of a global membership model that generated $65M in recurring annual revenue, built PMOs from the ground up, and guided organizations through complex transformations.

The businesses who needed this kind of thinking most — small and mid-sized companies — were the ones who couldn't access it. The tools exist. The methods work. They just need to be sized right.

That's why Ironwood Advisory exists. I take what I've learned from the highest-stakes programs in the world and cut it down to what actually matters for a business your size. No bloated frameworks. No corporate theater. A clear plan, sharp execution, and someone accountable until it's done.

Known as a "fixer" — called in to stabilize struggling teams and turn around stalled initiatives. If something isn't working, I'll find it and fix it.

"I don't bring you enterprise process. I bring you enterprise results — at a size that actually fits."
— Austin Jones, Founder · Ironwood Advisory
M.S. Project Management — Villanova University
M.S. Sport Management — Florida State University
PMP · PMP-ACP · SAFe · CSPO · CSM · DASM
Licensed PA Real Estate Agent · Active Investor since 2012
15+ years · PMI, Kingsbury Inc., VRA Realty
Lafayette Hill, PA · Philadelphia Metro

What We Do

Six Ways We Move You Forward

Click any service to see what's included and how it's priced.

01
Program & Project Management

End-to-end leadership for your most critical initiatives. Scope locked, teams aligned, nothing falls through the cracks.

PMOAgileSAFeFractional PM
02
Strategic Planning & Roadmapping

Turn goals into a real plan. Priorities set, roadmaps built, KPIs defined so you know if you're actually winning.

RoadmapKPI/OKRPortfolio
03
Operational Transformation

We look at how your business actually runs — not how you think it does — and rebuild what's slowing you down.

ProcessSix SigmaEfficiency
04
Change Management

New tools, new structures, new direction — none of it sticks without the right change strategy. We bring your team along.

AdoptionTrainingCulture
05
Real Estate Investment Consulting

Deal analysis, acquisition strategy, renovation oversight, and portfolio building from someone who has closed $10M+ annually.

AcquisitionsAnalysisRenovation
06
Business Launch & Advisory

Formation, business planning, startup strategy, ops setup, digital presence. Everything you need to go from idea to operating.

FormationStrategyOps Setup

Track Record

Results That Speak for Themselves

$65M+

Annual recurring revenue unlocked by leading PMI's global membership model redesign across customer insight, strategy, and cross-functional execution.

$100M+

Largest program delivered on-time for Westinghouse's new nuclear platform at Kingsbury — in a zero-margin-for-error environment.

8% CSAT

Customer satisfaction improvement across global markets after building a Customer Experience function and redesigning onboarding from scratch.

$10M+

Closed annually in real estate while managing investment properties and construction — consistently outperforming regional averages.

13%

Sprint productivity increase after introducing Agile, SAFe, and hybrid methodologies while mentoring 25+ leaders across global organizations.

<1%

Defect density achieved by implementing KPI/OKR frameworks tracking cycle time, lead time, bug fix rate, and blocked work.

Engagement & Pricing

Three Ways to Engage

Every service can be delivered through any of these three engagement structures. Pick the model that fits your need and budget. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Tier 1
Advisory Hourly
$125–$150/hr
$125/hr existing clients · $150/hr new
Best for:
Ad-hoc strategy questions, issue triage, quick-turn assessments, spot PM support, or real estate deal reviews.
2-hour minimum. Billed monthly in arrears, net 15 terms.
Positioned above market senior PM rate to reflect advisory value — not delivery labor.
Tier 3
Strategic Retainer
$3.5K–$5K/mo
3-month minimum · billed 1st of month
Best for:
$3,500/mo — 10 hrs: Core advisory, check-ins, priority support.
$4,500/mo — 13 hrs: Fractional PM lead, active project involvement.
$5,000/mo — 15 hrs: Strategic operations partner, executive engagement.
Hours don't roll over. Predictable access, not peak-hour billing.
The highest-value structure for both parties — a dedicated partner, not a vendor.

Subcontracting & Referrals: Open to subcontracting with consulting firms and referral partners. Floor rate: $110/hr. Preferred: $115–$125/hr. All arrangements governed by written agreement. Direct referrals that convert to clients: referral fee or reciprocal arrangement available.

Get In Touch

Ready to build
something that lasts?

Whether you need a sharper strategy, a stronger operation, a critical initiative led, or a real estate deal reviewed — let's have a real conversation about what's possible.

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