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Lisa McHugh
Indian River,MI
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in stakeholder management and budget administration, honed at General Motors and Yanfeng Automotive and additional automotive suppliers. Excelled in mentoring teams towards achieving project milestones within budget, fostering long-term vendor relationships, and enhancing operational efficiencies. Demonstrates a keen ability to navigate complex negotiations and strategic planning, ensuring project success and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
General Motors
Engineering Project Manager
09.2020 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for cross-functional stakeholders.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior-level personnel to set priorities based on business needs,resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
General Motors
Senior Buyer
01.2013 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability, and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Analyzed/Benchmarked current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
Yanfeng Automotive
Program Manager
09.2010 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Participated in Pre Production and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with senior-level personnel to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
Wagon Automotive
Senior Program Manager
01.2007 - 09.2009
AAR-Kel Engineering
Senior Program Manager
07.2005 - 01.2007
NYX, Inc.
Account Manager
06.2001 - 07.2005
Education
Baker CollegeAuburn Hills, MI
BBA from Business Administration And Management
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Scheduling and planning
- Mentoring and coaching
- Budget administration
Accomplishments
- Achieved a higher standard of productivity by introducing Camtasia /TechSmith for the creation of internal Screencast Training Tutorials.
- Collaborated with team of 75 buyers and engineers from GM and Ventec in the development of the Ventec Ventilator project. This collaboration enabled GM Kokomo facility to manufacture 30,000 critical care ventilators that were delivered start to finish in 6 weeks to front line medical heroes. My expertise in Program Management and Purchasing helped to identify alternate suppliers, remove manufacturing bottlenecks, and ramp up manufacturing.
Certification
Design for Six Sigma - Black Belt
Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt
GM Kokomo Plant Ventec Ventilator Start Up and Production Certificate
Software
Camtasia
Murf
Siemens Teamcenter
Oracle Primavera P6
MS Office
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager
General Motors
09.2020 - 11.2024
Senior Buyer
General Motors
01.2013 - 09.2020
Program Manager
Yanfeng Automotive
09.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Program Manager
Wagon Automotive
01.2007 - 09.2009
Senior Program Manager
AAR-Kel Engineering
07.2005 - 01.2007
Account Manager
NYX, Inc.
06.2001 - 07.2005
Design for Six Sigma - Black Belt
Design for Six Sigma - Green Belt
GM Kokomo Plant Ventec Ventilator Start Up and Production Certificate
Baker College
BBA from Business Administration And Management
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