Matthew Putman
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Senior Manager at Collins Aerospace specializing in Earned Value Management and project management. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic process improvements and compliance initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in SAP and cross-functional collaboration, driving team performance and achieving complex program objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, PF&C
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
05.2018 - Current
- Supported diverse businesses as a people leader, integrating ejection seats and propulsion into hRC.
- Implemented Earned Value Management System on four development programs for enhanced tracking.
- Facilitated transition to SAP for accounting records, improving financial accuracy.
- Identified compliance gaps within C4I&A organization and initiated corrective measures.
- Ensured all programs met internal and industry standards for compliance.
- Streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency across various projects.
- Collaborated with teams to foster adherence to quality assurance protocols.
- Promoted best practices in project management to elevate team performance.
Pr. Program, Planning & Control Analyst
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
08.2004 - 05.2018
- Served as lead financial analyst for multiple large cost-type programs with substantial subcontract content.
- Prepared comprehensive CPR, IPMR, and CSDR reports to support program objectives.
- Led PP&C analysis for International & Service Solutions business unit, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Directed PP&C team during facility shutdown and transition from San Jose, CA to Iowa/Oregon.
- Collaborated with program management and control account managers to establish schedules and budgets.
- Presented quarterly Estimate at Complete data to executive leadership for informed decision-making.
- Successfully led annual audits of 32 ANSI standards with DCMA for various cost-type contracts.
- Developed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts to drive strategic planning.
Sr. Engineering Project Specialist
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
09.2000 - 08.2004
- Served as primary purchasing coordinator for helicopter program and F22 redesign initiative.
- Led completion of F22 DMS Technical Consistent Process, surpassing internal audit standards.
- Coordinated bargaining unit for customer deliverables, including receivers and transmitters.
- Collaborated across functions to meet customer deadlines in QA, test engineering, purchasing, drafting, CM, and Ops.
Education
BA - Sociology
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA01.1999
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Project Management
- Database Management
- SAP Expertise
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Winsight Analytics
- Cobra Software
Organizations And Community Involvement
- Chairman, Eastern Iowa Ducks Unlimited, 2007-2009
- Past chairman, Iowa City – Cedar Rapids Sigma Chi alumni chapter
- Subcommittee member, Fifteen in 5, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
- Graduate, Cedar Rapids Citizen’s Police Academy & Citizen’s Fire Academy
- Member, United Way Young Leadership Society
- Committee chair, Northern Lights District of the Hawkeye Area Council
- Baseball coach, Saints youth baseball
- Volunteer, Xavier HS football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager, PF&C
Collins Aerospace
05.2018 - Current
Pr. Program, Planning & Control Analyst
Collins Aerospace
08.2004 - 05.2018
Sr. Engineering Project Specialist
Collins Aerospace
09.2000 - 08.2004
BA - Sociology
The University of Iowa
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