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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Managed multiple programs and projects spanning Finning business units using established Finning Project Management and continuous Improvement Methodologies, leading corresponding project teams.• Led a cross-functional organizational transformation initiative to improve returns policy adherence. Reduced incidence of policy noncompliance by 80% from baseline within 3 months by implementing a robust change management plan which heard and acted upon insights from the voice of employee and… Show more • Managed multiple programs and projects spanning Finning business units using established Finning Project Management and continuous Improvement Methodologies, leading corresponding project teams.• Led a cross-functional organizational transformation initiative to improve returns policy adherence. Reduced incidence of policy noncompliance by 80% from baseline within 3 months by implementing a robust change management plan which heard and acted upon insights from the voice of employee and voice of customer.• Key Project Management resource leading a 3-year phased delivery of high-profile warehouse consolidation program reducing cumulative building footprint by 8% delivering savings ~$6M/year while improving service level by 20%.• Implemented new-to-organization VLM (Vertical Lift module), VBM (Vertical Buffer Module) involving infrastructure and technology builds and multiple subcontractors to improve pick-pack velocity by 300%.• Oversaw all project elements of end-to-end warehouse functions including facility infrastructure, MHE, construction modifications, technology deployments, and training.• Led and delivered communication program involving stakeholders from HR, CM, Comms, Marketing, Operations focused on both internal and external customers to ensure stakeholder buy-in and project success.• Managed move of multi-functional (service, warehouse, administrative) facility from legacy location to a new greenfield construction.• Guided business stakeholders through concept definition, initiation, and planning of business transformation projects by facilitating discovery and scoping sessions, clarifying uncertainty and aligning decision-making stakeholders, documenting project work and high level milestones, and creating/maintaining the required project-management artifacts utilizing adapted PMBOK methodology and tools. Show less

• Led commercial and technical analyses of prospective programs and projects and ensured project alignment with organization’s strategic objectives. Presented results of evaluations to senior management.• Built and managed cross-functional teams of engineers, business analysts, procurement, and other specialists within a matrixed organization to support achievement of project goals.• Planned and executed aircraft system and component certification projects within stringent internal and… Show more • Led commercial and technical analyses of prospective programs and projects and ensured project alignment with organization’s strategic objectives. Presented results of evaluations to senior management.• Built and managed cross-functional teams of engineers, business analysts, procurement, and other specialists within a matrixed organization to support achievement of project goals.• Planned and executed aircraft system and component certification projects within stringent internal and regulatory frameworks (TCCA, FAA, EASA). • Led internal development and organizational transformation initiatives to support the evolution of company processes, procedures and systems. • Established project budgets and managed project costs to ensure initiative completion within financial constraints.• Led and coordinated supplier and customer negotiations for services and supply contracts.• Instituted project governance and tracking suitable to ensure achievement of project objectives.• Acted as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders throughout all phases of each project lifecycle. • Managed program risk in accordance with established risk management policies and procedures. Identified and mitigated risks based on criticality and probability.• Facilitated successful completion and administrative closure of projects following established organization guidelines.• Developed and implemented processes and standard operating procedures for the organizational PMO based on appropriately selected concepts from the PMBOK framework. Show less

• Planned and executed supply chain requalification project for nascent CL-program supply base.• Monitored supply chain performance and prioritized supplier management activities to mitigate supplier risks in a time-constrained environment.• Validated Viking and supply chain manufacturing processes, quality systems, product validations, and control plans against internal, customer, industry, and regulatory requirements in a fast paced serial aircraft production… Show more • Planned and executed supply chain requalification project for nascent CL-program supply base.• Monitored supply chain performance and prioritized supplier management activities to mitigate supplier risks in a time-constrained environment.• Validated Viking and supply chain manufacturing processes, quality systems, product validations, and control plans against internal, customer, industry, and regulatory requirements in a fast paced serial aircraft production environment.• Prepared for and administered audits performed by external regulatory and certification authorities.• Initiated and led CAPA teams to develop remedial and preventive actions in response to quality risks, process failures, audit findings, and product nonconformities. Show less

• Acted as liaison between customer, regulatory authorities, and suppliers with a focus on Quality activities.• Managed program-related Quality Assurance processes and activities and supported Program Management to achieve set objectives.• Validated the manufacturing process, product validation, and control plans against customer, industry, and regulatory specifications.• Developed, implemented, and monitored performance of special processes (Chemical process/paint application) to… Show more • Acted as liaison between customer, regulatory authorities, and suppliers with a focus on Quality activities.• Managed program-related Quality Assurance processes and activities and supported Program Management to achieve set objectives.• Validated the manufacturing process, product validation, and control plans against customer, industry, and regulatory specifications.• Developed, implemented, and monitored performance of special processes (Chemical process/paint application) to 3rd party regulatory requirements (NADCAP).• Evaluated, amended, and developed Quality System sub-processes, procedures, forms, and work instructions.• Planned and executed internal/external/3rd party process and product audits to ensure compliance and effectiveness.• Initiated, investigated, and participated in corrective actions, preventive actions, and risk management teams to prevent or correct product, process, or system non-conformances.• Managed CAD engineering datasets and configurations from customers; Cessna, Bombardier, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and BAE. • Managed and maintained Avcorp’s measuring and testing equipment calibration management system. Show less