Cindy Lynn Mendenhall
Sumner,Alabama
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a Senior Leadership/Development position at The Boeing Company. Expertise in leadership, project and program management, and problem-solving. Adept at overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Committed to fostering a results-driven environment through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Recognized for reliability, strong leadership, and effective communication skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
The Boeing Company
07.2022 - Current
- Develop and lead opportunity evaluations or problem solving efforts and integration of BGS Program Management's process and tools requirements and alignment within BGS and Digital Transformation
- This also includes leading projects across Enterprise and to our external suppliers in ‘triage/recovery mode’
- Responsible for the planning & deployment of system solutions and/or influence strategy to develop 'bridge' solutions or optimize processes to create efficiencies
- Also, includes developing BGS Business Solutions Governance Framework and sustaining change management model
Lean Coach/Program Manager/Integrator
The Boeing Company
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Responsible for designing framework and processes for new End to End (E2E) Lean Optimization (BPSM/RCCA/BPS) operating model, including virtual playbook, dashboard, operating rhythm, and applying operational excellence for Finance Transformation and Finance Systems & Analytics (FS&A) Organizations, part of Finance Transformation
Program Manager
The Boeing Company
07.2019 - 01.2020
- As Program Manager within IT&DA Program Management Organization (PMO) Core, responsible for developing strategy and executing on plans to perform business management activities within the PMO / Bus Ops Office for the Digital Enterprise 2CES Program
- Developed Boeing’s initial SAFe/Agile (tailored) approach to ESGP, integrated plans/roadmaps
- Developed simplified running the business tools/processes
- Engaged/acquired resources to strive for innovative solutions with leading continuous process improvements
- On-boarded and integrated newly formed IPTs to Digital Enterprise Program and newly hired employees on all aspects of performance and management system reporting execution, and continuous guidance applying Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
Senior Program Manager
The Boeing Company
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Senior Program Manager for Unplanned/Strategic SOW (Work transfers, Planning Directives, CITAP SME, etc.)
- Lead and managed the development and integration of business plans, strategies and processes to meet business goals
- Lead cross-functional teams thru project management and utilizing standard project management tools
- Integrator and strategist for business operations with Finance, Supply Chain, Contracts, Cost Policy, Engineering, vertical/site leadership on resourcing and capacity packages
Manager Level K
The Boeing Company
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Provided leadership and expertise/coaching for Project Managers/Quality Specialists (Level 3s, 4s and 5s) driving BCA Quality Initiatives throughout Enterprise
- Factory Integration SME supporting Digital Transformation
- Functional Excellence/PMBP SME using BPS and RCCA methodologies
- Boeing Production System Program Manager for adoption and implementation strategy throughout FAB
- BCA & Fabrication Skill Team Captain
- Only BCA Quality Candidate sponsored by BCA VP of Quality for Enterprise Auditor Leadership Program
Chief of Staff/Staff Analyst (Level 5)
The Boeing Company
06.2012 - 01.2014
- As Chief of Staff for Director of Fabrication Quality & EHS responsible to provide leadership and expertise/coaching for the Organization in the consolidation and delivery of products through the assembly of data and schedules
- Initiate development Train the Trainer initiative and implementation of plans and objectives to support BCA Quality Tactics
- Conceptualize, compile and develop highly complex and unique reports for executive reviews and briefings tracking performance to plan
- Lead as PM for Lean Executive Leadership Institute in KY with Quality and Manufacturing Executives
- Work under consultative direction
- FAB PMBP SME for Quality; instructor for PMBP 2 Day Workshops
IT Process Analyst
The Boeing Company
06.2009 - 05.2012
- Ensure SOx quality control designs effectively address financial risks for the Business System Applications (Finance/HR)
- Provided system architecture input for development activities and to comply with risk considerations around production control, system security and change management
Project Manager/Integration Leader
The Boeing Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Lead the Finance Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Corporate Finance to capture and disposition outsourcing candidates
- Consulted with customers to research and identify requirements and system design for the BCA Financial Planning and Analysis Application (PRAS) used for LRBP
Project Manager - Applications Analyst
The Boeing Company
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Lead Complex Problem Resolution Teams (Apollo RCCA) utilizing project management skills
- Provided leadership to cross-functional teams to mitigate chronic and persistent problems within the Production Manufacturing System Applications and Business Processes as well as any system access related issues
Program Property Manager
The Boeing Company
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Negotiated hardware and contractual requirements for B-1B and E-6 RFPs on behalf of Boeing to ensure contractual and Federal/Defense Acquisition Regulation – FAR/DFAR compliance
- Initial content contributor to creation of D950-10000
Government Property Accountant and Supplier Auditor
The Boeing Company
01.1989 - 01.1994
- As a program supplier liaison, interfaced with supplier and procurement/PP&C to ensure contractual compliance
- Audited supplier’s government property accounting systems and procedures at supplier facilities for compliance and corrective action
- Reconciled and maintained tax reporting books of record for capital assets and government/buyer furnished property
Education
Master's Certification - Mastery of Leadership
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA02-2025
Masters Certification - Project Management
George Washington University
Washington, DC01.2001
Bachelor’s Degree - Business - Finance & Management Information Systems (MIS)
St. Martin’s University
Lacey, Washington01.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder communications
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Contract management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Data analysis
- Agile methodology
- Productivity improvement
- Technical support
- Performance improvements
- Influencing skills
- Business analysis
- Root-cause analysis
- Critical design review
- Software development lifecycle
- Financial administration
- Change control processes
- Requirements gathering
- Functional & business requirements
- Project recovery
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Verbal and written communication
- Feasibility analysis
Affiliations Volunteering
- Member of Boeing Women in Leadership (BWIL)
- Member of Women in Aviation International (WAI)
Professional Development
- Lean Executive Leadership Institute (LELI), University of Kentucky, 2012
- Lean Certification, 2016
- Lean -SAFe Certification, 2019
- WA State Real Estate Training Program/Exams, 2017
Affiliations
- Woman's Aerospace International Association
- Boeing Women in Leadership
Certification
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) - Project Management Institute.
- Masters Certificate in Project Management – Various Universities & Colleges.
- SAFe 5 Agilist Certification - Scaled Agile, Inc.
Timeline
Project Manager
The Boeing Company
07.2022 - Current
Lean Coach/Program Manager/Integrator
The Boeing Company
01.2020 - 07.2022
Program Manager
The Boeing Company
07.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Program Manager
The Boeing Company
04.2018 - 04.2019
Manager Level K
The Boeing Company
01.2014 - 03.2018
Chief of Staff/Staff Analyst (Level 5)
The Boeing Company
06.2012 - 01.2014
IT Process Analyst
The Boeing Company
06.2009 - 05.2012
Project Manager/Integration Leader
The Boeing Company
01.2007 - 01.2009
Project Manager - Applications Analyst
The Boeing Company
01.1999 - 01.2007
Program Property Manager
The Boeing Company
01.1994 - 01.1999
Government Property Accountant and Supplier Auditor
The Boeing Company
01.1989 - 01.1994
Bachelor’s Degree - Business - Finance & Management Information Systems (MIS)
St. Martin’s University
Master's Certification - Mastery of Leadership
UCLA
Masters Certification - Project Management
George Washington University
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