Jose Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Carlsbad, California, United States

•Program manager for product variations to increase future revenues and program portfolio•Conducts monthly risk management meetings to identify, analyze, and respond to project risks and opportunities •Led rapid prototype effort to add resiliency to existing product. Resulted in $1.5M contract from customer for additional prototypes•Demonstrated problem solving capability, using data and root cause analysis and implementing improvements that increase yield and reduce waste•Served as key presenter and facilitator at design reviews and program reviews•Managed sourcing efforts for new hardware meeting critical milestones•Lead point of contact for customer and off-site Government demonstrations•Established obsolescence reporting process for the program, avoiding production stops•Improved procurement process with contract manufacturer to improve cash flow position•Responsible for providing production cost estimates to support long term contracts ensuring gross margin targets were achieved•Directed cross functional teams on multiple production and development programs to meet program milestones and objectives•Prepared and presented ROI for additional test equipment to reduce lead times, remove log jams, and improve throughput

Irvine, California, United States

•Established and communicated contract and program requirements to functional areas including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and planning•Responsible for change management, integrated program schedules, data integration, tracking of financial performance, quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions•Selected as lead PM for new commercial airline technology; Lead risk management process and managed certification of newly designed hardware and software•Ensure successful customer relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for assigned program activities, status, and problem resolution•Demonstrated problem solving capability, using data and root cause analysis and implementing improvements that eliminate waste and recurring events•Served as key presenter and facilitator at external and internal program reviews

Fluid Systems Division

•Responsible for integrated program schedules, data integration, tracking of financial, quality performance, and implementation of corrective actions covering the of program responsibility •Leads the development of program plans covering mature and new product development programs•Leads ROS recovery efforts for product line using new technologies, strategic procurements, work transfer to lower cost regions, and lean activities•Oversees and approves task planning on programs including resource requirements and effort estimates related to program performance•Establishes and communicates overall priorities and changing program requirements to functional areas including manufacturing•Ensures successful customer relationships by serving as the primary point of contact for assigned program activities, status, and problem resolution•Demonstrates problem solving capability, using data and root cause analysis and implementing improvements that eliminate waste and recurring events.•Serves as key presenter and facilitator at major program reviews.

•Program Manager for 10 programs valued at $28 million per annum•Accountable for the contract performance of assigned programs, products, or services to achieve programmatic business objectives•Review sub tier proposals in conjunction with procurement team leaders to ensure price target ad program margins are met•Serve as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, cost and risk management, and schedule management•Review request for proposals, submit proposals, negotiate pricing and terms and conditions•Sales & Operating Planning leader for the Business Team•Leads program team to achieve required delivery performance while realizing financial goals

•Contracts administrator for large portfolio of aftermarket programs -Administered $27 million is spares sales, $6.5 million in repair sales •Proposed, Negotiated and Managed $46 million M9 Ace contract -Led collaboration efforts between 13 separate divisions and ensured flow down of contract requirements and management of deliverables/on-time performance -Responsible for managing Return on Sales (ROS)•Managed Performance Based Logistic Contract -Aggressiveness improved product availability, increasing contract incentives•Coordinated efforts to transfer repairs to DOD Air Logistics Centers•Submitted and negotiated both FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 proposals and negotiated terms and conditions to minimize contract and program risk

•Fostered contract success in an intense, high-stress environment•Managed seven government contracts valued at $98 million•Proven ability to solve complex problems while achieving targeted ROS.•Lead contract negotiator and proposal writer

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General