Becki Chesnes, PMP
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Servant leader with 19 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging PMO environments. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer and project needs. Proven track record leading teams to meet demanding customer requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manufacturing Program Leader
GE Aerospace
06.2022 - Current
- Leading manufacturing readiness (MRL) initiatives for next generation commercial engines for supply chain chief engineer of manufacturing: 9X and RISE programs
- Managing new technology development program powered by supply chain engineering overhead expense budget (EOE). Achieved process transformation in first year.
- Leading project process transformation activities and implementing digital solutions to support transformation
OE & Aftermarket Project Manager
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Of America
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Bilstein is a manufacturer of premium shocks in the automotive industry
- Project lead for improvement initiatives for the OE and Aftermarket divisions of the Hamilton site
- Project strategy, budget, schedule and risk control, reporting to senior leadership team
NPI Program Manager
Midstate Machine
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Midstate Machine is a new make part manufacturer the world's leading aviation OEMs and power generation companies.
- Program Manager of integrated product team for Honeywell account new business reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, Technology & NPI Programs
- Managed new product life cycle and transition into production run rate while achieving the annual operating plan.
- Led project team activities including planning, critical path schedules, expense tracking to budget, quality monitoring, contract administration, supply chain management and strategy to market.
- Identified and collaboratively developed solutions to constraints
- Improved the success of the program by making proactive adjustments to business operations.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally
- Implemented new cloud based project management software system, Wrike
Contracts Manager
CFM International
08.2017 - 04.2020
- CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aviation that manufactures CFM56 and LEAP aircraft engines
- August 2017 - January 2019, LEAP-1A contract focal administering A320Neo Purchase Agreement with Airbus including worldwide engine rebate program, $7B annually
- January 2019 - April 2020, CFM Aftermarket focal for thrust and repair programs. Implemented a joint venture unified thrust sales and execution process and tracking tool, the first in CFM history.
- Led quoting, purchase order execution and hardware shipment for global CFM thrust sales in 2019
- Supported deal teams in contract review and negotiation and process improvement of internal signature process.
- Project management of spare engine delivery across the globe in 2019
Business Development Project Leader
StandardAero Component Services
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Led implementation of new product initiatives reporting to the Vice President of Business Development for six sites in North America
- Research, financial modeling and negotiation of Component Repair Aftermarket Agreements with GE Aviation
- Coordinated implementation of new business agreements with operations
- Planned new product business transition for mergers and acquisitions
- Organized and updated new product databases and reports for leadership using advanced excel and DOMO techniques
- Coordinated cross-functional departments and led team meetings to bring new product revenue to fruition
- Presented status of programs at bi-annual sales summit to group of 30 colleagues and management including the President of SACS
Operations Consultant
The Pendulum Group
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Successfully designed and implemented infrastructure and strategic sourcing partners for coating technologies start-up serving aviation and the oil and gas industries.
- Managed daily operations including profit and loss analysis reporting directly to equity partners
Vice President Of Operations
DSM Technologies, Ltd
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Managed daily operations for small aerospace company specializing in pre-sintered preform and brazing technology
- Reduced overhead by 30% in first year at VP level
- Hands on management of supply chain
- Led R&D programs
- Creation and tracking of annual budget
- Accounts payables and receivables
- Financial analysis and reporting to equity partners
Education
Program Management Professional (PgMP) Cert
Project Management Institute
06.2024
NextGen PMO Training
Project Management Institute
Atlanta10.2023
Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert
Project Management Institute
01.2022
Project Management Certification Program
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12.2020
Organizational Change Management
GlobalKnowledge
Online12.2019
Business Analysis Bootcamp
GlobalKnowledge
Online12.2019
Specialization - Leading People and Teams
University of Michigan Online
Ann Arbor, MIchigan2016
Bachelor's Degree -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05.2006
Skills
- PMO and Value Delivery Leadership
- PMP Certified - Project/Program/Portfolio Management per PMBOK & PMI principles
- Team Leadership
- Process Transformation
- New Product Development
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Administration
- Data Analysis & Risk Management
- Business Development - Pricing & Proposal Strategy
- Sales & Customer Service
- Business Strategy
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Software Implementation
- Operations
Timeline
Technical Manufacturing Program Leader
GE Aerospace
06.2022 - Current
OE & Aftermarket Project Manager
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Of America
09.2021 - 05.2022
NPI Program Manager
Midstate Machine
03.2020 - 08.2021
Contracts Manager
CFM International
08.2017 - 04.2020
Business Development Project Leader
StandardAero Component Services
01.2015 - 08.2017
Operations Consultant
The Pendulum Group
04.2013 - 12.2014
Vice President Of Operations
DSM Technologies, Ltd
08.2007 - 12.2012
Program Management Professional (PgMP) Cert
Project Management Institute
NextGen PMO Training
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert
Project Management Institute
Project Management Certification Program
Xavier University
Organizational Change Management
GlobalKnowledge
Business Analysis Bootcamp
GlobalKnowledge
Specialization - Leading People and Teams
University of Michigan Online
Bachelor's Degree -
University of Southern California
Software Proficiency
- Work Applications - Microsoft Office Suite including Project and Planner, Apple iWork Suite
- Customer Relations Management (CRM) - Microsoft Dynamics and SalesForce
- Business Intelligence - DOMO, Power BI
- Accounting - Peachtree Accounting, Account Edge, Quickbooks
- Project Portfolio Management (PPM) - Gantt Project, Freedcamp, Smartsheet, Nifty, Workfront, Wrike, Asana
- Process Mapping - Miro, Visio
- ERP Systems - Epicor and SAP
- Adobe Professional
- GE homegrown solutions - SupportCentral, Clarity, GE Libraries, RedShare, Digital Thread, Spotfire, SSS, Centerpiece, iProcurement, Impact
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