Norm Severance
Lead Program Manager at WR Systems- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Commercial Pilot License: Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, Airplane Single Engine
Federal Aviation AdministrationApr, 2009- Oct, 2024 -
Navy AirSpeed Champion, Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints
US NavyMar, 2006- Oct, 2024
Experience
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WR Systems
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Lead Program Manager
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Jul 2023 - Present
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Deputy Program Manager responsible numerous large and complex customer accounts with ceilings valued in excess of $60M. • Responsible for and directly manage a team of 60+ Engineers, Technicians, Project Managers, and Functional Support Group. • Manage the programmatic and technical aspects of assigned programs and projects to ensure customer needs, project requirements, and employer's values are sustained and achieved. • Specialties include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Optical Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Products/Process and Application Engineering. Show less
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Leonardo DRS
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United States
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Defense & Space
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Program Manager, Field Service
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Dec 2021 - May 2023
Manages/directs a team of Field Service Engineers, Program Managers, and Functional Support Group personnel in the execution of numerous large and complex programs supporting US Navy Surface and Subsurface ships valued more than $2B. Major program support includes Technology Insertion Hardware (TIH) 16/18/20/22/24; Common Processing System (CPS) Technical Insertion - 16 (TI-16); Common Display System (CDS) Variant A and B Console; C5I Submarine, NC3 and SUBOPAUTH Test and Evaluation, and Engineering Support for USN Submarine Modernization; Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Naval Ship Transfer and Repair (N*STAR) Contract. • Responsible for and directly manage teams of Field Service Engineers on multiple complex projects concentrating on project execution, on time completion, and within program budget. Manage technical/programmatic issues to ensure the success of the program.• Responsible for overall program management, review coordination, schedule coordination, and financial planning to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget. Lead Cross-Functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to transform program/customer needs, requirements, and constraints into a systematic solution. Show less
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Field Service Project Manager
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2021
Manages/directs a team of Field Service Engineers for numerous moderately large and complex projects. Specialties include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Products/Process and Application Engineering. Directly Manage:• Teams of Field Service Engineers on multiple complex projects concentrating on time completion and within budget execution.• The preparation of multi-million dollar project bids and proposals.• Project budgets, costs, and schedules inputs for project design and execution.• The support, communicate, and reinforcement of the organization’s mission, values and culture.• Customer and stakeholder relationships for teams of consultants, developers, engineers, analysts, and other professionals assigned to technical projects and/or customer work sites. • The development of plans and strategies that satisfy customer needs and align with the organization’s values and business strategies. • Represents the employer at trade shows and conferences as well as recruit new employees. Show less
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Aerospace Maintenance Program Manager
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2017
Administer and supervise an organizational level Maintenance Program for five Top Secret aircraft. Promotes improvements in policy direction, technical supervision, and management control of programs affecting maintenance. Analyze management information requirements to develop program and/or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data collection and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. Provided leadership, guidance, direction, and training to subordinate personnel. • Maintenance Project Manager; led, directed, planed, and managed the daily activities of 11 workshops totaling more than 125 personnel in the maintenance/repair of aircraft and equipment.• Managed a $20.6 million annual budget for the procurement of aircraft parts, logistics, supplies, tools, equipment, and fuel to with-in 99.9% of targeted budget. • Maintenance Programs Manager; oversaw and managed 41 Maintenance Programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidance, and performance standards.• Quality Assurance Division Officer; enforced the performance of quality maintenance, the prevention of defects, and job site safety. Audited over 41 maintenance programs and 12 work centers on an annual basis to track various productivity and performance standards.• Highly proficient in the use of MS Office and both computer and web-based applications. Show less
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Naval Aviator, Helicopter Pilot
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Sep 2006 - Sep 2014
Deployed the Sikorsky SH-60B and HM-60R helicopters engaging in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), search and rescue (SAR), and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) and Counter-Piracy Operations. Preformed non-flight related assignments to include: Maintenance Management, Flight/Training Scheduling, Evaluating, Financial Analysis, Policy & Tactics Development, Facilities Management, and Division Level Management of personnel.• Assistant Project Manager. Managed 25 personnel in the maintenance, repair parts, and fuel costs for two H-60 helicopters valued in excess of $66 million.• Scheduled flight and trainig operations for 67 aircrew while managing training proficiency requirements and aircraft maintenance schedules.• Aviation Facilities Program Coordinator & Aviation Training Officer for LCS class ships. Administered programs to maintain and improve combat readiness and evaluated the efficiency rating of Flight Deck Crews with recommendations for the development of new tactics and doctrine.• Coordinated the inspection and certification of aviation ship facilities for helicopter operation at sea and for operations with Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV).• Comprehensive working knowledge of aircraft systems to include flight controls, weapon systems, communications, navigation, surveillance, electrical systems, and propulsion.• 470 hours of military flight time with more than 270 hours in military flight simulators. Show less
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Aviation Electronics Technician (AT)
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Sep 1997 - Sep 2006
Work center First Line Supervisor in charge of completing all phases of installation, troubleshooting, repair, operational testing, and quality control on aircraft electronic systems. Performed the disassembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic components and circuit card assemblies utilizing schematics, block diagrams, engineering designs, electronic test equipment, and specialized system test equipment. Qualified AIRSpeed Champion and Project Manager for multiple Process Improvement Projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints (TOC) concepts and principles.• First Line Supervisor; lead and managed the daily activities of 42 personnel in the testing, troubleshooting, and repair of more than 3,500 avionics components per year. Performed Quality Assurance functions as an avionics Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) across five different work centers.• Documented maintenance actions on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), maintained technical manual libraries, and performed avionics corrosion control.• Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on aircraft electronics systems to include communications, radar, navigation, electronic warfare, data link, FLIR, weapon systems, and digital displays. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science (MS), Project Management -
2002 - 2004
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Professional Aeronautics
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