Program Manager / Project Manager with extensive experience leading cross functional teams in highly competitive manufacturing environments. Creative in developing innovative strategies with manufacturing, engineering and purchasing to deliver programs with restrictive schedules and budgets. Experienced managing unique programs that do not conform to normal company business processes. Worked closely with purchasing to identify, validate, source and develop major new suppliers for programs. My special interest is in those programs that reduce energy consumption, reduce fossil fuel consumption, reduce GHG emissions, or improve our environment in some way. Specialties: Strong 6-sigma-type problem solving skills, very strong communication skills with other activities, including senior management. Excellent understanding of supplier negotiations and development. I have performed all the classical program management functions, including time management, budget management, communication, risk management, team building, etc.