Amanda Foley
Summary
Experienced Program and Portfolio Management leader with 9+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs and multimillion-dollar portfolios in highly technical environments. Proven success establishing program governance, aligning diverse stakeholders, managing risk and dependencies, and driving strategic initiatives through executive communication and data-driven decision-making. Brings a strong foundation in business analytics, process improvement, and scalable reporting solutions, with experience improving organizational performance through structured program management and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Program Management
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense
01.2025 - Current
- Led a team of project managers overseeing complex, high-visibility programs for strategic enterprise customers, ensuring alignment with business objectives, delivery commitments, and organizational priorities.
- Partnered with executive leadership to enhance portfolio planning, increase forecasting accuracy, and prioritize resources.
- Developed and implemented standardized project management processes, improving consistency throughout PM organization.
- Reduced project execution defects by 70% through standardized governance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Designed and launched a PM knowledge repository and training program, boosting adoption of standardized practices by 46%.
- Created executive Power BI dashboards, providing leadership real-time visibility into portfolio health and key risks.
- Mentored project managers to strengthen organizational capability and promote professional development.
- Led cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and finance to achieve project goals.
Product Manager
Zygo Corporation
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed a data-driven framework to identify root causes of product failures, leading corrective actions that reduced product failures by 70% and significantly improved customer satisfaction.
- Directed strategic process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and product lifecycle management.
- Designed and implemented optimized onboarding process using A/B testing to reduce support requests by 60% and accelerate team readiness.
- Managed a portfolio with $35M in annual revenue responsibility, providing executive-level forecasting, financial planning, P&L management, and monthly business performance reporting.
- Partnered with executive leadership to develop annual operating plans, revenue forecasts, portfolio reviews, and strategic initiatives supporting organizational objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance, Finance, and Sales to execute complex programs while aligning priorities and mitigating risk.
Project Manager
SyberJet Aircraft
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Developed and maintained project timelines, forecasting milestones and managing resource allocation to achieve on-time product delivery.
- Facilitated collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, fostering innovation and ensuring alignment on project objectives.
- Ensured compliance with post-project requirements and regulatory standards, documenting records and reporting procedures with precision to uphold quality and accountability.
Project Manager
Metalcraft Technologies
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Led project planning and execution for aircraft development initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals.
- Managed project timelines and resources to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Led cross-functional team to manage order placement, production timelines, and inventory availability, achieving 25% increase in on-time shipments.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and customers, ensuring alignment with internal teams to maximize revenue while meeting customer service level agreements (SLAs).
Education
MBA - Business Analytics
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN06-2022
Skills
- Portfolio & Program Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Development & Mentoring
Work Preference
Location Preference
RemoteTimeline
Manager, Program Management
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense
01.2025 - Current
Product Manager
Zygo Corporation
04.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager
SyberJet Aircraft
09.2019 - 04.2023
Project Manager
Metalcraft Technologies
09.2011 - 08.2013
MBA - Business Analytics
Southern Utah University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis
Purdue University