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JAMES A. LYONS

JAMES A. LYONS

Summary

Collaborative servant leader with dedication to program success through promoting an engaged, empowering work culture. Fast learner willing to take on new tasks and develop new skills to help the team reach goals. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Highly experienced at leading new projects into successful operation and completion. Proven ability to refine processes creating effectiveness and efficiency. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

BAE Systems
11.2019 - Current
  • Manage multiple programs for US Aviation product lines (crashworthy seats)
  • Identify risks and documents program progress including implementation, time lines, issues, risks, and quality and successes measures to meet contractual requirements
  • Assist senior Program Managers in managing LCM programs, developing/implementing program ROMP and PMP
  • Perform duties as a capture manager and R&O manager
  • Assist business development team at conferences and tradeshows to acquire new business for the organization
  • Managed risk and opportunity (R&O) improvement initiative for Phoenix programs
  • Present contract review data packs to senior level management to provide current and future project status updates
  • Manage complex programs throughout the program lifecycle
  • Utilize key performance indicators (KPI) to manage and measure the success of multiple program >$2M.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.

Advanced Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems
07.2018 - 11.2019
  • Manage daily test functions for satellite antennas (SOTM Program)
  • Interface with integrated project team (IPT) to ensure perfect continuity
  • Performed environmental stress tests, RF evaluation tests, servo amplifier tests, and acceptance tests
  • Perform board testing including software updates, component troubleshooting, and configuration changes
  • Influence team through effective communication, leadership, and collaborative skills
  • Trained eight personnel on various test procedures and operation of equipment.
  • Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
  • Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.

Operation Program Manager/ Logistics Manager/Aviation Maintenance Site Lead

Merlin Global Services
11.2015 - 07.2018
  • DMSMS support, supplier management, integrated a perpetual inventory system, and converted program to a web-based software program to manage the programs logistics database
  • Managed maintenance planning, manpower, training and support, technical data, support equipment, computer resources support, supply support, and shipping procedures for a fleet of experimental aircraft for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
  • Ensured site complied with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guidelines (Received zero discrepancies during DCMA audit)
  • Maintained Federal Aviation Administration standards for all domestic and foreign sites of operation
  • Made liaison with internal and external customers to accommodate program needs
  • Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
  • Perform data analytics for aircraft discrepancy reporting and cost reduction efforts
  • Managed 10 personnel and 15 Million dollars in aircraft and equipment to accomplish 600 missions with over 12,000 mission flight hours in an overseas detachment
  • Established operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinates
  • Used various planning and logistics software and procedures to ensure all tasks were complete and documented
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.

Payload Sensor Operator

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation
09.2014 - 02.2015
  • Execute aerial surveillance missions using different payloads and various scanning techniques
  • Work with EO and IR in order to provide the customer with the best quality videos and pictures
  • Use terrain association to identify target areas and assist in pilotage during a global positioning system fail.

Ariel Systems Technician

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • Perform all avionics system troubleshooting, component installation, and all software and firmware updates
  • Provide logistics support to engineering and test activities
  • Coordinated team member's assignments to efficiently meet customer needs
  • Performed daily logistics reviews to ensure parts were adequately available
  • Updated logistics software daily to ensure the inventory was accurately reflected
  • Provided training on logistics software and procedures to new employees.

Quality Assurance Manager/Avionics Supervisor/Program Manager

United States Marine Corps
04.2005 - 05.2014
  • 9+ years of management and leadership experience in performing safe for flight and ground maintenance activities in a variety of technical functions such as aircraft and field assembly operations, base operations, and flight operations
  • Responsible for logistics, supply chain, and customer delivery operations management
  • Manage avionics department with duties that included training, providing daily task delegations, and providing professional mentoring for 25 maintenance personnel
  • Managed all assembly operations in support of international missions in a combat environment
  • Established and managed the entire catalog of naval aviation maintenance programs and standard operating procedures for a startup organization.

Education

Project Management Profession (PMP) -

Project Management Institute
01.2020

Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
01.2019

Small Business Management Certificate -

University of Phoenix
01.2019

Sales Excellence Certificate -

Berkshire Hathaway
01.2015

Aeronautical Technical Publication Management -

NAS North Island
01.2012

Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management -

MCAS Miramar
01.2012

Aircraft Corrosion Control -

NAS North Island
01.2012

Shadow 200 UAS Training -

MCAGCC 29 Palms
01.2006

UAV Electronic Technician -

NAS Pensacola
01.2006

Avionics Technician Level 1 Strand, Class A1 -

NAS Pensacola
01.2006

Aviation Warfare Apprentice Training -

NAS Pensacola
01.2005

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Systems Optimization
  • Business Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Professional Writing
  • Resource Management
  • Strategic Planning

Technical Snapshot

SharePoint, Workflow Tools, Advanced Microsoft Tools (MS Project, excel, access), Technical Writing, Strategic Planning, Eclipse, Product Center

Awards

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal: Leading innovative methods that improved overall aerial systems reliability. 

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2): As Program Manager Achieved 100% safety rating for maintenance department. 

Certificate of Commendation: As Program Manager, Achieved a compliance/safety rating of 100% during Command Naval Air Forces Inspection.

Hobbies

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Camping, Fishing, Off-roading
  • Sports and games

Timeline

Program Manager

BAE Systems
11.2019 - Current

Advanced Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems
07.2018 - 11.2019

Operation Program Manager/ Logistics Manager/Aviation Maintenance Site Lead

Merlin Global Services
11.2015 - 07.2018

Payload Sensor Operator

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation
09.2014 - 02.2015

Ariel Systems Technician

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation
05.2014 - 09.2014

Quality Assurance Manager/Avionics Supervisor/Program Manager

United States Marine Corps
04.2005 - 05.2014

Project Management Profession (PMP) -

Project Management Institute

Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

Small Business Management Certificate -

University of Phoenix

Sales Excellence Certificate -

Berkshire Hathaway

Aeronautical Technical Publication Management -

NAS North Island

Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management -

MCAS Miramar

Aircraft Corrosion Control -

NAS North Island

Shadow 200 UAS Training -

MCAGCC 29 Palms

UAV Electronic Technician -

NAS Pensacola

Avionics Technician Level 1 Strand, Class A1 -

NAS Pensacola

Aviation Warfare Apprentice Training -

NAS Pensacola

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