BRIAN MORAN
Signal Hill,CA
Summary
Skilled Project Engineer in the field of Project Management effective in leading and directing aircraft design and modification projects from inception to launch. More than 16 years of progressive management experience and repeated success in developing project initiatives, directing project plans and achieving revenue performance targets. Security clearance can be obtained. Resourceful Project Manager with 23 years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget and financial management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Boeing Commercial Aircraft Customer Support Maintenance Programs Engineering
Seal Beach, CA
11.2015 - Current
- Project Manager responsible for leading and directing multi-disciplined teams for development and maintenance of certification products required for Boeing 737 MAX, 737 NG, 747, 757, 767, 777, 787, and KC-46A Tanker.
- Development of required project management products of project plans, integrated master schedule, project statement of work (SOW), cost proposals, project design requirements, resource planning, design reviews, budgetary planning, coordinating with other job functions, and reporting to Program Management on actual performance results compared to project baseline.
- Participated in development of Maintenance Programs Engineering Long Range Business Plan for annual resource planning based on required tasks to maintain airplane certification and budget provided by airplane model fleet office.
Project Engineer
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS
Huntington Beach, CA
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Project Manager responsible for leading and directing multi-disciplined Supplier Management teams for cost reduction ideas (CRIs) on Boeing Defense and Security Programs.
- This effort included working with Boeing program teams and supplier teams on identification of new CRIs, obtaining status of CRIs, and ensuring that CRIs progressed to cost savings to Boeing on material costs as part of Partnering for Success Initiative.
- Conducted CRI generation workshops for both Boeing programs and suppliers, conduct and lead CRI status meetings between Boeing and supplier teams, and maintain current CRI status in CRI database.
- Assisted in creation of five (5) new processes for creating and tracking CRIs for CRI project team.
- Developed metrics to track Boeing programs and suppliers progress toward meeting Partnering for Success
targets.
Project Engineer
C-17 Aircraft Systems Integrated Product Team
Long Beach, CA
03.2006 - 02.2014
- Project Manager responsible for leading and directing multi-disciplined teams for improvements and modifications on C-17 Globemaster III Program.
- Performed Cost Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities on change packages which included earned value management (EVM), schedule (IMP/IMS) creation and maintenance, and provided technical, business, and integration leadership of technical team on development of design changes and execution of project or team plans.
- Development of required project management products of project plans, integrated master schedule, project statement of work (SOW), cost proposals, project design requirements, resource planning, design reviews, budgetary planning, coordinating with other job functions, and reporting to IPT, C-17 Program Management, and customer representatives on actual performance (ACWP)results compared to project baseline (BCWS).
- Investigation of all cost aspects of assigned projects including non-recurring and recurring cost dollars, performed any required trade studies, cost avoidances, cost savings, and affordability savings for all production related changes.
- Management of aircraft undergoing modification at C-17 depots in San Antonio, Texas, Warner Robbins, Georgia, and Long Beach, California.
Project Engineer
Boeing NASA Systems
Huntington Beach, CA
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Project Manager responsible for Cockpit Avionics Upgrade (CAU) and Advanced Health Management System (AHMS) projects.
- Led development of 15 cost proposals for closure of CAU and AHMS projects, managed CAU project for cost, technical, and schedule performance, reviewed weekly name labor reports, monthly budget updates, and monthly review charts for Boeing management and NASA and United Space Alliance (USA) customers.
Technical Lead - Orbiter Upgrades
Boeing NASA Systems
Huntington Beach, CA
05.2003 - 12.2004
- Project Engineer/Technical Team Lead responsible for design of Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Advanced Health Management System (AHMS) Orbiter Upgrade.
- Directed development of Orbiter Requirements Document, Orbiter Verification and Validation Plan, Interface Control Document (ICD) changes, development and release of engineering for installation of Orbiter Mod Kits, and development and release of Safety and Reliability products.
- Directed development of Orbiter Requirements Document, Orbiter Verification and Validation Plan, Interface Control Document (ICD) changes, development and release of engineering for installation of Orbiter Mod Kits, and development and release of Safety and Reliability products.
Integrated Product Team Lead
Boeing NASA Systems
Huntington Beach, CA
07.2001 - 05.2003
- Responsible Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead in design and installation of Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Advanced Health Management System (AHMS) Orbiter Upgrade.
- Performed Program Management for AHMS project, which included leadership of IPT, meeting schedule (IMP/IMS) and budget requirements, technical and financial status reporting, schedule preparation and maintenance, preparation and negotiation of proposals, risk management, and customer point of contact.
- Developed and executed project plan from customer inputs, which included project IMP/IMS, project plans, project statement of work, work breakdown structure, budget planning.
Project Engineer Avionics Hardware
Boeing NASA Systems
Huntington Beach, CA
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Project Engineer for Avionics Projects related to Space Shuttle program.
- Performed Project Management for avionics projects including leadership of engineering design team meeting schedule and budget requirements, status reporting, financial reporting, schedule preparation and maintenance, risk management, preparation of project work statements, preparation and negotiation of ten (10) cost proposals, and customer point of contact for various avionics projects that were managed.
- Responsible for maintenance of Master Change Record (MCR) which documented change from inception to completion and managing project budget.
Staff Engineer
Hughes Aircraft
Long Beach, CA
06.1988 - 08.1997
- System/Project Engineer responsible for product design and manufacturing support of Improved Test Set Guided Missile System and Weapon System Test Set, development of related design changes, and creation of change engineering packages to ensure producibility of these products.
- Assisted Program Management in leadership of team meeting schedule and budget requirements, and preparation of proposals.
- Responsible for writing Design Specifications, Acceptance Requirements Documents, Test Procedures, and production of Technical Manuals in accordance with military specifications. Successfully obtained security clearance to support these programs.
Education
MBA - Masters of Business Administration / Project Management
University Of Phoenix
09.2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
University Of Idaho
05.1988
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Project development and lifecycle
- Consensus building
- Work flow planning
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Process improvement
- Purchasing and procurement
- Cost reduction and containment
- Systems implementation
- Detail oriented
- Budgeting
- Leadership
Affiliations
Timeline
Project Manager
Boeing Commercial Aircraft Customer Support Maintenance Programs Engineering
11.2015 - Current
Project Engineer
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS
02.2014 - 11.2015
Project Engineer
C-17 Aircraft Systems Integrated Product Team
03.2006 - 02.2014
Project Engineer
Boeing NASA Systems
01.2005 - 02.2006
Technical Lead - Orbiter Upgrades
Boeing NASA Systems
05.2003 - 12.2004
Integrated Product Team Lead
Boeing NASA Systems
07.2001 - 05.2003
Project Engineer Avionics Hardware
Boeing NASA Systems
09.1997 - 06.2001
Staff Engineer
Hughes Aircraft
06.1988 - 08.1997
MBA - Masters of Business Administration / Project Management
University Of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
University Of Idaho
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