Nikolas Simon Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

Manages programs from all phases of the program life cycle. Provides continuous oversight of projects from initiating through closing ensuring project success. ● Enthusiastic Program Manager devoted to organizational and team success ● Leads program and project teams with focus on cost, schedule, and performance ● Experienced program/product manager in matrix organizations ● Diverse background in Department of Defense/Military vehicles and transportation systems ● Expert risk manager and opportunity realizer ● Project Management Professional (PMP) certified with Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree in project managementKeywords: Program Director, Program Manager, Product Manager, Project Manager, Project Lead, Program Management Professional, PMP, Microsoft Office

Houston, Texas Area

● Program Manager of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Egress Trainer (MET) comprised of 7 unique products and 128 total systems ● Rapid development and deployment program initiated to save the lives of Service Members ● Developed prototype solutions which utilized actual MRAP cabs to initially support requirement while final material solution was designed ● Performed testing and entered Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of 128 MET cradles which housed 250 interchangeable cabs. ● Managed the fielding and deployment of all systems across Iraq, Afghanistan, and United States locations with repair parts, maintenance support, and New Equipment TrainingKeywords: Program Director, Program Manager, Product Manager, Project Manager, Project Lead, PMP, APQP, PPAP, Microsoft Office.

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology, A

Master’S Degree, Marketing, B+