Julie Aubrey
Marion,IA
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Collins Aerospace and Rockwell Collins, excelling in organizational development and process improvement. Mastered contracting strategies and fostered strong stakeholder relationships, leading teams to innovate and exceed goals. Expert in regulatory compliance and project management, with a flair for nurturing team collaboration and communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Contracts
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2017 - 05.2024
- Lead organization of 70 contract manager and compliance professionals including 6 direct leader reports.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
- Negotiated agreements with external customers and suppliers, both commercial and military.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
Principal Manager, Portfolio Contracts
Rockwell Collins
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
10.2010 - 02.2017
- Lead organization of 30 contracts and compliance professionals supporting commercial and military portfolios within supply chain at Rockwell Collins.
- Utilization and deployment of contracting best practices and methodologies.
- Developed negotiation strategies playbook for team.
- Briefings to senior business leaders on risk mitigation efforts.
Senior Manager, Software and IP Licensing
Rockwell Collins
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Lead organization of 20 contract manager and software licensing professionals.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations and company policies to mitigate risk.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Devised and deployed process improvement plan to reduce backlog and turn around time (TAT) for engineering software release requirements.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-1987
Skills
- Demonstrated results in collaboration and teamwork efforts
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer affinity and relationship-building skills
- Expertise in contracting skills and strategies
- Organizational development
- Process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
Affiliations
- Community volunteer at various local organizations.
- Mentor and coach employees to support professional development goals and objectives.
- Member of NCMA (National Contract Management Association) throughout professional career.
- Previous member of Contract Advisory Council at Rockwell Collins.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director - Contracts
Collins Aerospace
02.2017 - 05.2024
Principal Manager, Portfolio Contracts
Rockwell Collins
10.2010 - 02.2017
Senior Manager, Software and IP Licensing
Rockwell Collins
05.2010 - 10.2010
BBA - Business Management
Coe College
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