Head of Programs & Evaluation

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director Of Program Operations

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Larta is a mission based organization that fosters science and technology innovation for a sustainable planet. In the role of Director Program Ops, I am responsible for the project development & execution, monitoring, tracking and reporting of all Larta programs designed to enable innovators transform their idea into a sustainable enterprise focused on transforming our world for the better. I build and manage a team of program management personnel with best practices and processes as recommended by PMI (Project Management Institute) and maximize impact of Larta's work on its companies and government commercialization programs. Show less

Associate Director - Energy Practice

• Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

Global Fellow: MovingWorlds Institute Professional Fellowship

• May 2022 - Present

Selected into a Global Professional Fellowship program for experienced professionals working to further develop global leadership, design thinking, shared-value, and social enterprise know-how. Our global community of Fellows works together to learn and share best-practices through case-based learning, exposure to thought-leaders, coaching & mentoring, and through highly skilled service project. Selected into a Global Professional Fellowship program for experienced professionals working to further develop global leadership, design thinking, shared-value, and social enterprise know-how. Our global community of Fellows works together to learn and share best-practices through case-based learning, exposure to thought-leaders, coaching & mentoring, and through highly skilled service project.

Experteer

• Jul 2022 - Present

Innovative Youth with Action Uganda (IYAU) works for transformation and sustainable growth amongst poor, marginalized and vulnerable people by implementing programs for economic and social empowerment of women, fighting gender based violence, working for sexual reproductive health rights, prevention of HIV & promotion of ARV therapy literacy project, schools for children with disabilities, covid emergency education response and others. My role currently is to help create fundraising strategy, including insights into potential new donors and outreach to sponsors, as well as training the team by storming and creating new methods to raise funds for the organization. I am also actively involved in proposals and grant writing as well as provide mentorship on project management and operations processes and improvements especially with respect to OKR tracking, project monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment methodologies . Show less

Program Manager

• May 2018 - Feb 2019

Managed 777,777X,787 projects composite floor panel deliveries to Boeing. IPT leader and main customer focal. Managed 777,777X,787 projects composite floor panel deliveries to Boeing. IPT leader and main customer focal.

Program Manager

• Oct 2012 - May 2018

Responsible for on time and on budget design and development, certification, manufacturing and integration of assigned aircraft cabin interior programs. • Manage Boeing/Airline customer specified milestone plan which include timely program submittals as well as conducting ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI, and other program milestone meetings • Track program timeline by coordinating and evaluating internal team targets of engineering design and development, procurement (quotes review, supplier selection, follow up on parts shortages), certification and testing, and production (timely build coordination and resolution of issues on production lines) • Maintain and establish working relationships with Boeing/Airline customers, updating them on project Progress, develop product design based on analysis of clients input and feedback, coordinate product support once product has been delivered to customer and issue master change proposals. • Present regular program status report to upper management on a regular basis which includes timeline and budget status, risk analysis and mitigation plans • Serve as key point of contact of customers, suppliers, and team members in different parts of the globe Show less

Manager of Program Management, Airbus programs

• Jul 2011 - Oct 2012

MANAGER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AIRBUS PROGRAMS • Responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the fulfillment of customer orders for commercial aircraft passenger seats, from the time a program is handed over by the Sales department until program closure for all Airbus programs. Primary responsibility over program profitability, on time performance and customer satisfaction of all Airbus programs.• Responsible for developing, implementing and continually improving Program Management processes in coordination with PMO.• Manage a team of Program Managers in Airbus pool by defining program assignments; ensure their compliance to Program Management processes and program requirements, capacity planning and hiring and training.• Actively participate in external and internal audits, Airbus review meetings, program milestone meetings and other customer meetings.• Responsible for review and works hours/cost estimations of Master Change proposals and new proposals before submittal to Upper Management for review. • Interface with other department Managers to ensure adequate Program support. Show less

Program Manager/Senior Program Manager/ Lead Airbus Programs

• Mar 2007 - Jul 2011

Managed design and development and deliveries of seat projects for American Airlines A319 A321, United Airlines A319 A320, S7 737, GulfAir A320 A321, TACA A320, Volaris A320, SriLanka A320,Virgin America A320, TAM A319 A321, Jet Blue A320 and US Navy 737 program