James Cain
Scott Air Force Base,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record serving in the United States Air Force for 25+ years, excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded strategic initiatives, achieving mission-critical objectives while mentoring teams for peak performance. Expert in stakeholder management and requirements analysis, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Requirements Manager
USAF
06.2022 - Current
- Managed 16 projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and decreased traveled work by 20%.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Communicated project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Squadron Superintendent
USAF
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Led diverse team of 124 members in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations; 92% mission success rate.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Worldwide05.2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Project planning and development
- Requirements Analysis
- Critical design review
- Training and mentoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Presentations
- Team Bonding
- Conflict Management
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional (2018)
Timeline
Aircraft Requirements Manager
USAF
06.2022 - Current
Squadron Superintendent
USAF
05.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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