Richard Lea Email and Phone Number

Project deputy to the Sentry Programme Manager for the BAES element of the E3D Sentry Joint Sentry Support Team (JSST) led by Northrop Grumman. Key duties include, supporting the monthly Contract Status Review creation and presentation with particular focus on risk and opportunity. Supporting the development of programme metrics such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and working closely with the commercial function to provide robust contract EACs. A key activity is also to support the… Show more Project deputy to the Sentry Programme Manager for the BAES element of the E3D Sentry Joint Sentry Support Team (JSST) led by Northrop Grumman. Key duties include, supporting the monthly Contract Status Review creation and presentation with particular focus on risk and opportunity. Supporting the development of programme metrics such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and working closely with the commercial function to provide robust contract EACs. A key activity is also to support the development of customer relationships and the growth of the business at RAF Waddington. Show less

Responsible for the supervision of the BAES team providing detailed planning, ensuring all required tasks are planned to deliver the agreed Typhoon Approved Fleet Plan, whilst ensuring the best value from the resources available. Support the Customer’s strategic requirements through the management direction and implementation of the TAFP and provide guidance to the fleet planners. Ensure that the maintenance of operational capability and airworthiness is afforded the highest priority.

Harrier Platform Availability Contract (HPAC) 2010-2011· Consistently exceeded monthly targets through application of fleet management techniques (maximising flying hours, managing extensions and close support with Squadrons).· Delivered 3% cost challenge by applying maintenance extensions to generate gain share.· Actively involved in the regeneration of fleet management Harrier Operating Procedures.· Co-chair monthly production review meetings to ensure aircraft taskings… Show more Harrier Platform Availability Contract (HPAC) 2010-2011· Consistently exceeded monthly targets through application of fleet management techniques (maximising flying hours, managing extensions and close support with Squadrons).· Delivered 3% cost challenge by applying maintenance extensions to generate gain share.· Actively involved in the regeneration of fleet management Harrier Operating Procedures.· Co-chair monthly production review meetings to ensure aircraft taskings are in accordance with contractual obligations.· Contribute and present at the Harrier Integrated Logistics Operations Centre (HILOC) weekly brief.· Responsible for collating and presenting fleet management Level C review pack.· Developed aircraft grading model in support of Harrier export opportunities. Show less

· Coached and developed a team of four project engineers.· Managed £16M budget for perform, schedule and upgrade maintenance.· Implemented cost variance charts to review departmental spend performance.· Responsible for production of Joint Workstream Operations review pack.

The UK's largest science and technology organisation (now known as QinetiQ)