Kenneth Nelson Email and Phone Number

At Northrop Grumman, my role as Program Manager revolves around spearheading critical aerospace programs, marked by a successful track record of managing over $680M in development and sustainment contracts. I enjoy helping companies improve products and business performance with an emphasis in providing the best value to the warfighter. My 15+ year career in aerospace has equipped me with sharp analytical skills and a knack for project planning, which contributed to substantial cost savings. These experiences cement my reputation for driving program success, fostering team growth, and relentlessly pursuing process and technology improvements, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to the bottom line.SKILLSET:Program Management | Supply Chain Management | Data Analysis | Leadership | Contracting Strategies | Customer Management | Business Shaping | Earned Value Management System (EVMS) | Aircraft Maintenance | ISO 9001 | ISO 27001 | AGILE Software Development | Marketing | Defense Acquisition | Systems Integration | Mentorship | Financial Forecasting | Test Evaluation | Financial Management | Systems Engineering | Business Administration | Contract Management | Communication | Customer Oriented Service | Business Management | Leadership |EDUCATION:University of Florida - Masters Industrial and Systems EngineeringUniversity of Florida - Bachelors of Science in EconomicsINTERESTING BACKGROUNDMy career started in college when I become the project manager for an Integrated Product Development (IPD) team that was sponsored by my first employer L3/Harris to redesign satellite boom hinges. The program included the phases and challenges typically seen in aerospace including: design reviews; customer management; supply chain management; budget management; and personal management. All skills I would use throughout my career. Thanks to the success of the program, I started my career at Harris Corporation upon graduation.