Senior Manager, Program Mgmt

• Aug 2019 - Present

Strategic leader with full Profit & Loss responsibility for the F-16 Modular Mission Computer (MMC) program. Lead suites of F-16 aircraft mission computers consisting of upgrades, spares and repairs for U.S. Air Force and International Foreign Military Sales customers. Responsible for growing the business and meeting all business financial goals to include orders, sales, profit margin and cash. Manages multiple and diverse cross-functional teams ensuring programs performs on schedule and within budget while meeting technical requirements and customer milestones and commitments. Incorporate program management and operational best practices to drive efficiencies and improve affordability of the products. Build and maintain strong customer relationships, both internal and external, and collaborate with Space and Systems leadership to achieve business objectives. Conduct monthly program and financial status reviews of all programs to senior leadership. Lead program team with developing and testing new methodologies to ensure seamless aircraft integration with multiple on-board systems. Lead and execute multiple concurrent proposals with full responsibilities for developing proposal packages to include cost estimating, TINA compliance and customer negotiations. Identify, monitor and mitigate program risk and opportunities.

Program Manager

• Nov 2014 - Aug 2019

Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Program Manager. Managed the overall execution for the Reduced Sized Transponder and ensuring deliverables meet FAA and military standards and specifications. Led large and small programs comprising of full rate production and developmental projects for US Air Force and US Navy. Lead and collaborate with Integrated Project Teams (IPT) to develop plans of execution and documentation of issues, as they arise, with identification and assessment of alternatives, recommendation of solutions, and implementation of solution through the program process. Closely worked with software, systems and test engineers to successfully deliver ADS-B In/Out capabilities along with Operational Flight Program software on military platforms. Drove innovations, efficiency, quality and operational improvement initiatives to achieve program financial and technical success. Delivered monthly program management reviews on cost, schedule and technical performance. Provided oversight for AIMS and FAA airworthiness certifications and military standards (MIL-STD) qualifications of transponders embedded on 15 military aerospace platforms. Vast knowledge of government proposal experience consisting of cost estimating, requirements verification and TINA requirements. Daily engagement with prime and international customers and leading customer reviews to include System Requirements Review (SRR) and Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR).

Internal Audit Manager

• Feb 2011 - Nov 2014

Provided independent, objective assurance and consulting services to business units designed to add value and improve company’s operations. Engaged with management teams throughout the company to help the business achieve objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control. Conducted life-cycle management, program leadership, program gate reviews, operations and supply chain audits. Proactively communicated with business leaders spreading business visions and objectives during site visits. Conducted management reviews and AS9100 audits in the form of service surveillance, performance audits, and financial statement audits to increase program efficacy. Evaluated viability of business portfolios and provided recommendations on programs processes and systems.

Program Manager

• Mar 2007 - Feb 2011

Program Manager (Command and Control)

• Oct 1985 - Oct 2006