| Candidate Information | | Title | Project Manager R D | | Target Location | US-MA-Lowell |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidatePROFESSIONAL SUMMARYProgram / Project Manager with over ten years of experience managing multi-million-dollar NPI, R&D, and manufacturing projects, coordinating a workforce team of 4 Account Managers and 2 Account Coordinators and performing budget metrics and analysis. PMI Certified Practitioner aiming to leverage considerable experience and efficiency expertise into the project manager role.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETeradyne, N. Reading MA October 2022- PresentNPI Engineering/Operations Program/Project ManagerLed operations team by managing operations project plan including prototype build in North Reading as well astransition plan to low-cost region.Specific Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):Coordinating NPI activities for all functional groups including design engineering, SBM, TDE, and Operationsfor a successful new product transfer.Working with each functional group to identify, prioritize, and act on meeting project timelines and riskmanagement.Working with the cost manager and SLM groups to develop, analyze, monitor, and meet cost structures andmodels.Lead the Ops team and the Contract Manufacturer in developing and implementing product transfer plans tothe CMs.CHE (Continuous Hardware Engineering) Program/Project Manager April 2022- October 2022Integrated with all parts of the organization to understand and manage engineering-related defects to solve for the installed base of existing Semiconductor Test ATE platforms.Facilitating the creation of project schedules.Identify and coordinate internal and external resources to execute the plan.Integrate various engineering, marketing, applications, and support groups in the initiating, planning, and execution (including mid-course corrections as necessary) of projects.Monitor and close projects to achieve project objectives.Utilizing Industry-standard techniques and tools to measure progress against product and project objectives.Managed scope change control activities and communicated periodic project assessments to sponsors.Investigating and resolving both production and customer issues with released products.Lead activities to resolve factory "line-down issues in a timely and efficient manner, taking ownership of issues from the identification of issues through the deployment of resolution.Integrated with all parts of the semi-test organization to support the installed base for engineering-related mechanical and electrical activities.Understanding of product development and manufacturing processesCoordinated material rework activities which included re-spins of DC-to-DC Converters and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) type of components and boardsBose Framingham, MACIE (Continuous Improvement Engineering) Project Manager December 2019-March 2022Proven ability to lead a highly technical team of multi-disciplinary engineersBuilt valued working relationships with technical subject matter experts on the teams and external partners, stakeholders, and upper management.While managing multiple priorities with product development teams, discover and eliminate complexity, bottlenecks, and ambiguity by working collaboratively.Set project budgets and schedules, track performance, and adjust plans as needed to align with customer needs, resource availability, and competing project priorities.Key leader in product cost reduction initiatives, identifying, assessing, and implementing changes to reduce cost.Escalate issues if required, and always stay conscious of continuous improvement opportunities.Interacted with Bose Engineering, Joint Development Manufacturer partners (JDMs), Validation and Verification groups, Product Marketing, suppliers, and subcontractors.Regularly update and maintain historical records for the projects and assist in preparing documentation and information needed for major meetings with senior management.Bose Framingham, MA February 2018-November 2019Engineering Project/Program ManagerSr. Project Manager of Electronics products (Amplifiers, Controllers) including embedded Firmware and Software GUI development.Foster collaboration and teamwork between internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.Develop detailed NPI and R&D project plans to deliver project objectives.Product development experience within the entire Product Development LifecycleProactively lead a team of developers to meet or exceed project objectives, with a forward-looking emphasis on mitigating risks and removing roadblocks.Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate tools and techniques.Perform continual risk management to proactively anticipate and develop plans to mitigate project risks.Communicate project information to team members and project shareholders promptly and accurately. These meetings include weekly project team meetings, gate meetings, and visual management updates.Alene Candles Milford, NH November 2014-November 2017Program ManagerLead provided direction and made decisions to foster an environment that promoted performance, consistency, accountability, and cohesiveness.Created a QFD (quality function deployment) tool that reduced manufacturing floor risk by over 40%Collaborated with the Executive team to create the Stage-Gate process for the organization.Created New Product Introduction tool Pilot Process R&D tool that helped reduce manufacturing startup time by about 60%Created flow charts and improved assembly MAPSKnowledgeable of program management lifecycle and skilled in project management toolsEffectively applied program methodologies and enforced program standardsMinimize the exposure and risk of programs (scope creep)Communicated status risks, and changes of program milestones to a large user population, including the senior business leaders.Oversaw quoting activities and utilized the terms and conditions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and profitability.Create and manage master program plans and metrics using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft ProjectValidated the customer requirements, and product requirements, and ensured program cost and profitability of the program were achieved during the appropriate lifecycleFacilitate and Plan to continuously improve processes and procedures to streamline and simplify program life cycles utilizing SIPOC, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act), and other process improvement tools.Experienced and knowledgeable of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve Control) problem-solving techniques.Mercury Systems Chelmsford, MA April 2013- November 2014Program Manager (consultant)Responsible for planning, managing, and leading company resources to execute and redesign efforts from the design phase through implementation and delivery of prototypesCollaborated with Procurement Manager and VP of Operations to improve on-time delivery by 40% by implementing a better ECO processImproved profit by 40% by implementing a better testing setup procedure also helped eliminate returnsIdentified and communicated program scope and ensured milestones and objectives were conveyed to the engineering and operations teamEnsured effective communication between technical and non-technical functionsConfirmed quality control and design changes were met utilizing MIL-STD-883 and ensured all safety regulations were implemented and structuredInterfaced with the technical leads or managerial leads remotely, both domestically and globallyManaged the development and implementation process of the 3446 redesign effort, as well as transitioned Ewing, based business to the Hudson AMC NH locationFamiliar with industry design standards utilizing ANSI/GD&T regarding complex electronic high-power devicesMIT Lincoln Laboratory Lexington, MA September 2009 April 2013Business Manager/Project ManagerFinancial management of several medium-large and federated programs, with emphasis on financial analysis (cost, performance, schedule, and trends) as well as program executionResponsibilities included authorization of budget expenditures, approval of timesheets, and management of group office operationsCost estimating, proposal preparation, program status issues, monthly sponsor/other financial reporting to include a variety of roll-up reporting to the division officeAdministrative responsibilities include management of procurements, personnel logistics, property, projects, and other miscellaneous operational needsObtained a government security clearance at a SECRET level.Endwave Corporation Salem, NH February 2004September 2009Project/Mechanical Design EngineerResponsible for all aspects of assigned programs/projects through the entire life cycle (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing)Established a common understanding among stakeholders on project scopes, timelines, milestones, budgets, and expectations on delivery and ensured continued alignment and communicationResponsible for partnering with Sales, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, and project sponsors to develop long-term strategic plans to increase and maximize business opportunities.Accomplished sales on travel to maintain an understanding of the market and to help drive product innovation and process improvementsManaged multiple programs, including domestic and international stakeholders and offshore contract manufacturing within Asia.EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSBSBA Bachelor in Business, Minor Business Administration Merrimack College, Andover, MACurrently enrolled with a 3.7 GPAPMP Certified (ANSI/PMI 99-001-2004/2008) Boston University, Chelmsford, MASix Sigma Training Kaizen Events/Green Belt TrainingCompleted (SEA) Supplier Excellence Alliance training for Lean Enterprise Master Trainer.Completed (SEA) Supplier Excellence Alliance training for Lean Enterprise Facilitator.ISO-9000 Certified and Government Security Clearance at a SECRET level.Kata certified from the University of MichiganToolboxProficient with PowerBI, Jira, Teamcenter, Windchill, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Oracle, SAP, Waterfall, Libra, MAX, EMatrix MRP/ERP Software, Solid Works, AutoCAD, SharePoint, PMBOK (Six Edition) ANSI, and GD&T Standards |
