Accomplished Senior Program Manager with 14+ years of experience leading multifaceted, high-value programs in aerospace, defense, and manufacturing sectors. Adept at orchestrating large-scale, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery, Jeffery consistently aligns execution with organizational strategy to drive growth, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) with an MBA in Operations Management and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, he is recognized for his strategic vision, process improvement acumen, and ability to foster high-performing teams across diverse disciplines and geographies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Program Manager
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sparks, NV
09.2020 - Current
Manage a portfolio of high-value programs, ensuring operational alignment with corporate strategy and customer requirements.
Lead cross-disciplinary teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, operations) to deliver on-time, within-budget results.
Drive continuous improvement by developing standardized processes and empowering teams to uphold the highest quality standards.
Oversee all phases of program lifecycle management, including financial oversight, risk mitigation, and executive reporting.
Managed complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget constraints.
Delivered measurable results in cost savings, efficiency gains, or risk mitigation efforts as part of an Operations Program Manager role.
Built a high-performing team through effective recruitment, training, mentoring, and professional development initiatives.
Implemented risk management strategies to minimize potential negative impacts on operations performance.
Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Established performance metrics for ongoing assessment of operational effectiveness and continuous improvement opportunities.
Oversaw vendor relationships, negotiating contracts that met both budgetary needs and service quality expectations.
Led cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving results in line with company goals.
Logistics Management Specialist
Sierra Army Depot
Herlong, CA
07.2008 - 09.2020
Oversaw 20–30 projects annually, balancing planned and emergent requirements while maintaining focus on organizational vision.
Championed customer-centric delivery, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction through proactive communication and quality assurance.
Led and mentored teams through LEAN process improvement, delivering measurable performance enhancements.
Streamlined logistics operations to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce delivery times.
Developed training materials for onboarding new staff on logistical processes and systems.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inventory management and fulfillment.
Analyzed transportation costs and implemented strategies to optimize routing and scheduling.
Mentored junior staff in best practices for logistics management and operational excellence.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Education
MBA - Operations Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
11-2020
Skills
Sr-Level Program Leadership & Integration
Portfolio Management of Complex, Multi-Million Dollar Initiatives
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