Patricia May
Sandy,Utah
Summary
- Experienced Technical Program Manager with a 23-year track record overseeing numerous cost-plus and firm fixed price programs. Proven leadership skills in effectively managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance. Demonstrates commitment to achieving revenue targets while ensuring compliance with corporate initiatives. Highly skilled in leading and managing design-to-specification and build-to-print programs and teams, guiding them from proposal through test, qualification, and delivery. Brings extensive experience in composite structures and has held various engineering and leadership roles over the years. Strengths Skills
- Cultivate robust customer relationships by consistently meeting expectations in terms of cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
- Proficient in EVMS
- Program kickoff, planning and development
- Distinguished as a great leader and team player, adept at collaborating with both internal and external customers.
- Management of proposals/ delegations/ negotiations
- Empower and mentor others: Possess extensive experience in developing and leading high-performing teams.
- Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word, Power Point and Projects
- Hardworking and dedicated professional with an action-oriented approach, driven by tasks to achieve measurable results.
- Highly skilled in time-phasing budgets, revenue forecasting, EACs, and delivering presentations to leadership.
- Leading and orchestrating dynamic Internal and External Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
- Proficient in Risk Management and the development of effective mitigation plans.
- Detail oriented and thorough
- Leveraging lessons learned to enhance execution
- Committed to Continuous Improvement, with a focus on lean initiatives and the reduction of waste.
- Experienced in the development and implementation of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP).
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Program Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Lead the execution of a substantial $200M composite aerospace heavy-lift strategic helicopter program CH-53K. I played a key role in managing the production ramp-up of our deliverables
- These included very complex assemblies; Left and Right Hand Sponsons, Tail Rotor Pylon, and Horizontal Stabilizer
- It was a complex and impactful endeavor, overseeing crucial aspects of the project to ensure its success
- Successfully demonstrated and passed MRL9 (Manufacturing Readiness Level 9) reviews with Sikorsky and the government, showcasing our industrialization capabilities.
- Innovatively addressing challenges in the hiring and retention environment to boost productivity while onboarding new employees
- Developed a standard of daily work content to effectively manage budgets, enhance efficiency, and improve gross margin as the program matures and multiple tool strings are in use.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Sr. Program Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2019 - 02.2021
- Managed the execution of the$60M+ / yr F-35 Program
- Led the team to successfully qualify our Automated Fiber Placement Machine, Viper, in support of the Wing Box Skins (CTOL)
- Established a new manufacturing cell and facilitated industrialization while overseeing significant capital projects
- Collaborated with senior management to execute strategic plans, contributing to successful proposals and securing long-term contract wins
- Program consisted of 227 unique parts and an aggressive schedule ramping to higher rates for CTOL, STOVL and CV
- Successfully lead the team from a low performing financial performance and late to deliver, to better than expected financial performance and on time delivery.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
Airbus Sr. Program Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed the design, development, qualification and production of the A380 Floor Bean Struts and the A330 Empennage strut for Airbus
- Led the team through the phases of development, qualification, and ramp-up into production
- Worked diligently to meet all GRAMS (Government-Industry Data Exchange Program) requirements, demonstrating effective industrialization.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Sr. Program Manager
Alliant Techsystems, ATK
Magna, UT
01.2002 - 08.2014
- Directed multi-disciplined engineering, fabrication and testing teams
- Accountable for technical success, cost, schedule, on time delivery, EBIT, continuous improvement and overall program execution
- Led ATK team in successfully winning the 2009 NASA GSFC Contractor Excellence Award
- Received prestigious ATK Gold Excellence Award for Program Management, 2008
- Directed all technical, financial and schedule execution of programs including the development and test of portions of the James Webb Space Telescope
- Planned all aspects of projects: design, analysis, development testing, qualification, fabrication of composite components and assemblies
- Managed several successful programs meeting all ROI goals with contract values ranging from $100K to $20M
- Successfully manage both commercial and government programs including EVMS reporting
- Brought to closure challenging failure investigations to result in process improvements
- Developed and captured new business opportunities to provide continued growth for business unit
Business Development
Alliant Techsystems, ATK
Magna, UT
01.2000 - 02.2002
- Supported the development and shaping of potential targets during pursuit efforts, taking charge of multiple proposal teams to ensure the delivery of successful proposals
- Identified opportunities through strategic networking and meetings with customers, subsequently developing capture plans for potential pursuits
- Led the preparation of comprehensive proposals, encompassing estimating, generation of Basis of Estimate (BOE), delegation, schedule creation, and timely delivery to the customer
- Formulated compelling value propositions to drive effective proposal strategy and actively engaged with customers to identify and develop winning opportunities.
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of marketing goals.
Development / Test Engineer
Alliant Techsystems
Magna, UT
06.1988 - 02.2000
- Held accountability for overseeing all facets of requirements verification and the formulation of test scenarios to showcase design compliance
- Engaged in engineering activities focused on Titan IV, specifically involving rings and forward domes
- Conducted tolerance studies related to the redundant O-ring compression in clevis and tang joints
- Responsible for developing detailed piece part and assembly drawings
- Formulated comprehensive test plans, designed and executed tests, and prepared associated reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1982 - 06.1988
Timeline
Sr. Program Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
01.2021 - 01.2024
Sr. Program Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
03.2019 - 02.2021
Airbus Sr. Program Manager
Albany Engineered Composites
03.2015 - 02.2019
Sr. Program Manager
Alliant Techsystems, ATK
01.2002 - 08.2014
Business Development
Alliant Techsystems, ATK
01.2000 - 02.2002
Development / Test Engineer
Alliant Techsystems
06.1988 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Utah
09.1982 - 06.1988
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