Christopher Connolly
San Diego,CA
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management- Supply Chain
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
12.2022 - Current
- Sub IPT Lead/CAM for various contracts within a Restricted Program
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Provide Sales/Financial forecast to ensure alignment with Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Responsible for management of Supplier's & Intercompany Work Orders (IWOs)
- Managed suppliers under various types of subcontract vehicles (firm fixed, cost reimbursable, T&M)
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Project Management - Program Integrator
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Manage and oversee operational aspects of ongoing development contracts and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management.
- Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
- Managed CDRLs and Data Deliverables to ensure timely submittals to customer counterparts.
- Conducted thorough analysis of business operations for enhanced decision-making and resource allocation.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Implemented performance metrics to track program effectiveness, enabling continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment on key initiatives.
Proposal Analyst
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Proposal Operations Lead for sole source cost proposals for Restricted Programs ($1M – $4B range)
- Streamlined the proposal development process for improved efficiency and faster response times.
- Collaborated with cross-functional IPT teams to gather necessary information and data for comprehensive proposals.
- Enhanced proposal quality by conducting thorough research and analysis on client requirements.
- Managed multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring timely submission and adherence to strict deadlines.
- ·Support the front-end business acquisition process by developing proposals in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulation and RFP requirements.
Material Estimating Analyst
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
05.2019 - 06.2020
Project Management Operations Analyst
Fidelity Investments
08.2013 - 05.2019
- Coordinate efforts with global custodians, prime brokers, and internal Fidelity business units to launch new funds, execute fund mergers, perform sub portfolio conversions, and implement fund name changes.
- Provide comprehensive analysis, reporting and oversight of cash activities on behalf of the FMR/FIAM Treasurer's Office & Trading Desk
- Assess the impact of foreign market developments (general market practice, regulatory, operational and tax changes, etc.) and work closely with internal departments (Investment Advisers, Product, Legal, Treasurer's Offices, Trading & Compliance) to review market risks as part of the investment strategy approval process, present findings, and recommendations at senior management review committees.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2013
Skills
- Active TS Clearance
- Active Secret Clearance
- Earned Value Management
- SAP
- Teamcenter
- Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP)
- Supplier Assessment Management System
- Budgeting Analysis
- Cost Analysis
- Data Analytics
- Business Acquisition Process
- Microsoft Excel (PIVOT, V-Lookup, Macros)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Management- Supply Chain
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
12.2022 - Current
Project Management - Program Integrator
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
05.2022 - 12.2022
Proposal Analyst
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
05.2020 - 05.2022
Material Estimating Analyst
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
05.2019 - 06.2020
Project Management Operations Analyst
Fidelity Investments
08.2013 - 05.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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