Mission Systems Program Manager at Collins AerospaceACES 5 T-X ProgramPrimary Responsibilities:• Analyze data and monitor program to ensure adherence to cost, schedule and technical specifications.• Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program.• Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.• Identify and address program problems and recommend resolutions to ensure… Show more Mission Systems Program Manager at Collins AerospaceACES 5 T-X ProgramPrimary Responsibilities:• Analyze data and monitor program to ensure adherence to cost, schedule and technical specifications.• Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the program.• Demonstrate continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.• Identify and address program problems and recommend resolutions to ensure the successful completion of program.• Lead program work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with the customer program objectives.• Manage vendors, when necessary, to support the program.• Participate in the negotiations of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operational budgets, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts to ensure legal compliance and to protect the organization’s interests.• Direct all program phases from inception through completion.• Interface with customers for project specifications to ensure successful completion.• Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance • Coordinate negotiation, proposals, business plans, budgets and contracts for the program.• Establish cost focused performance targets and direct work to achieve these targets. Show less

Served as technical lead and project manager for new product introduction. Primary responsibilities included managing all activities in design, development, production and testing departments including evaluating project scope, resources, risk, dependencies, technical path forward, budget tracking, tooling procurement, proposal activities, environmental and performance testing, product qualification and certification, export compliance, jurisdiction classification (EAR, USML), capital… Show more Served as technical lead and project manager for new product introduction. Primary responsibilities included managing all activities in design, development, production and testing departments including evaluating project scope, resources, risk, dependencies, technical path forward, budget tracking, tooling procurement, proposal activities, environmental and performance testing, product qualification and certification, export compliance, jurisdiction classification (EAR, USML), capital expenditure requests, managing technical requirements, phase gate reviews, and FAA conformity inspections. Secondary responsibilities included developing standard operation procedures (SOP), implementation of work instructions, quality support via RCCA and FAR, auditing processes, and support of continuous improvement initiatives. Show less

-Technical lead for redesign of nacelle and thrust reverser IFS, Transcowl, Breathermast, and RMF fire seals- Provided technical leadership to 20 employees across design, development, test, production, program management and technical writing teams with weekly report out to executive and corporate management- Resolved key business relationship with customer that resulted in confidence in engineering team to deliver sound technical solutions and new developmental programs-Full flight… Show more -Technical lead for redesign of nacelle and thrust reverser IFS, Transcowl, Breathermast, and RMF fire seals- Provided technical leadership to 20 employees across design, development, test, production, program management and technical writing teams with weekly report out to executive and corporate management- Resolved key business relationship with customer that resulted in confidence in engineering team to deliver sound technical solutions and new developmental programs-Full flight certification and Entry-to-Service of 56 different components for A330neo commercial aircraft achieved in 2 years (fastest in aviation history)- 10 year LTA, $20million program, secured via successful qualification campaign Show less

Reviewed product design for conformance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Coordinated activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Participated in client/contractor meetings and resolved client/engineering and management project issues. Monitored project progress to assure quality and adherence to requirements of contract documents and client specifications.… Show more Reviewed product design for conformance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Coordinated activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. Participated in client/contractor meetings and resolved client/engineering and management project issues. Monitored project progress to assure quality and adherence to requirements of contract documents and client specifications. Interfaced with customers, vendors, and intra-company personnel. Prepared interim and final project reports, marketing technical information, detailed proposals, design review packages, failure analysis, and program cost analyses. Show less