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Michael E Fultz

New Baltimore,USA

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in program/project management. I am a motivated, independent thinker with over 30 years of experience in program/project management, leadership, management, business, contracts, and training. Results-oriented team leader and facilitator with a consistent record of exceeding standards. Fast learner as evidenced by my background in multiple disciplines. Outstanding written and oral communicator with negotiation and analytical skills. I have a wide range of program / project management experience.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stryker Retrofit Kits Program Manager / Retrofit & TPF Area Manager

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Managed US Army field retrofit kit contracts from request for proposal to contract closeout.
  • Was responsible for cost, schedule, and performance/quality for 11 retrofit kit contracts valued over $____.
  • Led team of six for supply support personnel for Stryker field retrofits and Total Package Fielding (TPF).

Program Manager for DEVCON Project Origin

Specialty Wheeled Vehicle Product Manager
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led efforts with GDLS Robotics and Ladson field service support.
  • Managed Contractor Logistic Support (new equipment training, handoff, mechanics, and spares) of fielded Multi Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) vehicles to the Army, Navy, and Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
  • Led build of first six test MUTTs for Soldier-Multi-purpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) program at Robotics.
  • Program Manager for AGMS spares – managed USSCOM Pandur parts contracts from solicitation to close-out.
  • Led US Navy MK-46 Open, Inspect, & Evaluate (OI&E) and Repair of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) over $6M.

Managed Problem Reports (PRs) and Change Request (CRs)

Stryker ECP Exchange Program Project Engineer
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Managed Problem Reports (PRs) and Change Request (CRs) as part of Engineering Support in Production (ESIP) for the upgrades of 131 Stryker flat bottom vehicles to Double V Hull ECP (now DVH A1) configuration.
  • Managed 189,132 hours and $1.1M in material – authored/managed work authorizations to resolve problems.
  • Managed Wholesale Supply Sustainment PRs and CRs for Stryker spares – 14,800 hours and $38k in material.
  • Facilitated solutions with engineers, designers, configuration management, testing, and supply chain management.

Served as primary interface to GDLS-Force Protection (FP) for Abrams Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Product Manager for DLA Spares (Pre Award)
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Supported and facilitated transition from pilot program to full implementation of spares at Ladson.
  • Reviewed solicitations for technical validation’s both pre- and post- award when needed.
  • Facilitated resolution of parts issues with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Contracts, and Finance.
  • Consolidated necessary inputs from functional areas to provide Bid/No Bid recommendations.
  • Coordinated with Program Office and Contracts to facilitate on-time proposals.

Led Abrams platform field modifications for Sustainment Services

US Army and Marine Corps Abrams Field Modifications Product Manager
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managed Army modifications valued at $15M, 160,000 hours...exceeded sales goals by 30%.
  • Realigned as leader for USMC projects as part of GLDS’ strategic plan for customer facing executives.
  • Interfaced with clients and internal departments to develop and shape market requirements.
  • Developed and implemented metrics to monitor performance and implement corrective action.
  • Led cross-functional enterprise teams to influence successful project planning and execution.

Led Iraq 140 Contractor Logistic Support proposal

Business Planning and Proposal Development Specialist
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Created tools to track changes in scope. Awarded $106M.

Led design for supportability efforts with engineers and manufacturing

Future Combat System (FCS) Support Planning Specialist
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Assisted design for manufacturing.

Administered the Abram Integrated Management (AIM) contract resetting M1A1 tanks

Production Contracts Senior Representative
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Over 4 production years.

Administered several design-build construction contracts at military installation

USAF Construction Contract Specialist (GS-11), Selfridge ANGB
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Around the US and at Selfridge.

Mechanic, electronics, calibration, contracts, & instructor

US Air Force Service for 20 years
01.1983 - 01.2003
  • Contingency Contracting Officer Course Program Manager, Fort Dix, NJ (instructor). Developed curriculum for two-week course, training students on contracting in austere environments. Students earned 5 college credits.
  • Contracts Management Craftsmen and Business Advisor, Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Dover, DE (contracts).
  • Precision Measuring Equipment, Beale AFB, CA and Kadena Air Base, Okinawa-Japan (electronics & calibration).
  • Nuclear Weapons Specialist, Wurtsmith AFB, MI (mechanic).

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration

Wilmington University
01.2002

Applied Science (AAS) - Technology and Military Science

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
01.2002

BS - Business and Management

University of Maryland
01.1998

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning

Certification

  • Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, Villanova University
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Villanova University
  • DoD Acquisition Professional Development Program Level III in Contracting

Timeline

Stryker Retrofit Kits Program Manager / Retrofit & TPF Area Manager

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)
01.2021 - 01.2025

Program Manager for DEVCON Project Origin

Specialty Wheeled Vehicle Product Manager
01.2018 - 01.2021

Managed Problem Reports (PRs) and Change Request (CRs)

Stryker ECP Exchange Program Project Engineer
01.2016 - 01.2018

Served as primary interface to GDLS-Force Protection (FP) for Abrams Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Product Manager for DLA Spares (Pre Award)
01.2013 - 01.2016

Led Abrams platform field modifications for Sustainment Services

US Army and Marine Corps Abrams Field Modifications Product Manager
01.2010 - 01.2013

Led Iraq 140 Contractor Logistic Support proposal

Business Planning and Proposal Development Specialist
01.2008 - 01.2010

Led design for supportability efforts with engineers and manufacturing

Future Combat System (FCS) Support Planning Specialist
01.2005 - 01.2008

Administered the Abram Integrated Management (AIM) contract resetting M1A1 tanks

Production Contracts Senior Representative
01.2004 - 01.2005

Administered several design-build construction contracts at military installation

USAF Construction Contract Specialist (GS-11), Selfridge ANGB
01.2003 - 01.2004

Mechanic, electronics, calibration, contracts, & instructor

US Air Force Service for 20 years
01.1983 - 01.2003

Applied Science (AAS) - Technology and Military Science

Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)

BS - Business and Management

University of Maryland

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration

Wilmington University