Janon (Jay) Jones
Elkridge,United States
Summary
Senior Project Manager with proven track record of success exceeding strategic goals while transforming operations. Proven Strategist with over 20 years of progressive experience. Built and sustained strong key internal relationships. Have led and developed strong teams as well as drove culture changes to improve employee morale and productivity. Implemented innovative solutions to achieve corporate goals as needed. Proficiency with driving strategic initiatives. Expertise with new product launches, creative development, customer alignment, as well as relationship management. Have led within centralized & decentralized organizational structures. Skilled in strategy development and execution. Results oriented leader, with expertise in budgets & earned value management. Dynamic and effective communicator. Organized with the ability to influence change. Implemented process re-engineering in achieving corporate missions. Versatile manager with background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Program Manager / Systems Engineering
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee and mange repairs to ensure customer satisfaction and Minimal return repair turnaround times
- Oversee and manage all phases of Foreign Military Sales Sustainment Programs from inception through completion
- Led diverse team of 12 Field Engineers in the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Department of Field Engineering for the NATO AGS, Triton, and Global Hawk Sustainment Programs
- Participate in negotiation of contracts & changes
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle (UAV) Programs
- Prepare proposals, business plans, work statements & specifications, operating budget
- Lead review sessions, manage schedules, and performance
- Establish milestones
- Monitor adherence to master plans
- Identify program problems & obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
- Oversee the work of employees assigned to the Program from the Technical, Manufacturing, & Administrative areas
Technical Product Support Manager
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Responsible for daily operation of large technical development team, providing direct supervision of staff, assignment of work, schedules, task analysis, day to day workflow, budgeting, proposal support, and/or program status reporting
- Supervisory, leadership, and mentorship responsibilities included the planning and program performance addressing the cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of all assigned technical services-type development contracts
- Served as Liaison between subordinates & program management staff
Integrated Product Team Lead
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led full lifecycle technical projects, heading all project initiatives including proposal, planning, and implementation
- Led six (6) proposal efforts with a total contract award value of $124M
- Led Engineering Programs for Radar Simulator Test Sets for both DOD and International customers
- Collaborated with project stakeholders to gather requirements in support of ensuring successful project execution
- Facilitated Customer Design reviews, weekly cost and schedule reviews with the Engineering Staff and Supply Chain Analyst, and dashboard reviews with Executive Management
- Collaborated with multi-disciplined project teams
Program Manager, Integrated Logistics
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed day to day Integrated Logistics activities including Reliability Engineering, Maintainability Engineering and Maintenance (Preventive, Predictive, and Corrective) Planning
- Oversaw the development and delivery of multiple operator and maintenance course curriculum, and the execution of OCONUS training for Foreign Military personnel
- Led a $10M operation and managed a large team of employees that spanned Technical Training, Export Compliance, International Shipping, Radar Maintenance and Repair Logistics, Field Installations, and/or Test Set Development
- Interacted with Executive Management, high ranking Foreign Military officials, Staff, Clients, Vendors, Consultants, and Subcontractors on various projects
- Identified needs across multiple logistics projects, boosted efficiencies, and increased productivity
- Built rapport with customer and team members and served as Program Logistics Manager within International Systems Business area
Lead Instructional System Designer / Trainer
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Designed and developed maintenance courses for Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array Surveillance Radar and an F-16 Multimode Fire Control System
- Lead Instructional System Designer / Trainer for DoD and USPS Programs
Master Training Specialist – Electrical / Computer Engineering Dept.
U.S. Navy
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Designed and implemented a 650+ node, 30 square mile VHF/UHF infrastructure
- Directed team of 6 technicians
- Infrastructure utilized by over 700 service members for the 2005 Presidential Inauguration
- Served as Radio Communications Supervisor and received Joint Services Commendation Medal
Education
M.B.A. -
University of Baltimore / Towson University
B.S. - Electronics Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Project Management Certificate -
University of California-Irvine
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Technical Project Management
- Product Management
- Logistics Planning
- Customer Service
- Process Improvement
- Business Strategy Development
- Needs Analysis
- Issue Resolution
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Management
- P/L
- Systems Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Technical Requirements Analysis
- Risk Identification
- Risk Mitigation
- Project Coordination
- Repair management
- Leadership Development
- Service Delivery
- Productivity
Clearance
Secret Clearance
Militaryexperience
U.S. Navy, Various Locations, 01/01/96, 01/01/06, Master Training Specialist – Electrical / Computer Engineering Dept. – U.S. Naval Academy, Electronic Technician (Surface) | RF Communications Security Supervisor., Designed and implemented a 650+ node, 30 square mile VHF/UHF infrastructure., Directed team of 6 technicians., Infrastructure utilized by over 700 service members for the 2005 Presidential Inauguration., Served as Radio Communications Supervisor and received Joint Services Commendation Medal.
Skillsandcorecompetencies
- Strategic Planning & Operations Management
- Technical Project Management
- Product Management & Technology Consulting
- Military Operations & Logistics Planning
- Leadership Development & Management
- Process Improvement
- Business Strategy Development
- Needs Analysis & Issue Resolution
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Program & Project Management
- Budget / Financial Management & P/L
- Technical Requirements Analysis
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Project Coordination, Tracking & Scheduling
- Service Delivery & Productivity
Awards
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- U.S. Navy Achievement Medal
- Northrop Grumman Employee Excellence Award (2)
- Northrop Grumman Presidential Leadership Award
- Technical Data & Training Outstanding Achievement Awards
Militarystatus
Veteran, United States Navy
Professional Development
- Logistics Emerging Leader
- Advanced Leadership Training
- The Leader as a Model
- Coaching for Performance
- System Architectures
- The Personal Approach in Delegation
- Systems-Thinking Models and Thinking Skills
- Contentious Tactics & Conflict Escalation
- Intermediate Leadership Training
- Basic Instructor – Automated Electronic Classroom
Timeline
Deputy Program Manager / Systems Engineering
Northrop Grumman
01.2018 - Current
Technical Product Support Manager
Northrop Grumman
01.2017 - 01.2018
Integrated Product Team Lead
Northrop Grumman
01.2016 - 01.2017
Program Manager, Integrated Logistics
Northrop Grumman
01.2014 - 01.2016
Lead Instructional System Designer / Trainer
Northrop Grumman
01.2006 - 01.2014
Master Training Specialist – Electrical / Computer Engineering Dept.
U.S. Navy
01.1996 - 01.2006
M.B.A. -
University of Baltimore / Towson University
B.S. - Electronics Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Project Management Certificate -
University of California-Irvine