Patrick John Dierks
Owens Cross Roads,AL
Summary
Diversified business professional and proven leader with over 28 years of experience in manufacturing operations, government compliance, government contracting, program management and sales and business development. Self-starter, and intuitive communicator focused on analysis, detailed coordination, and risk mitigation to ensure critical and timely decisions. Exceptional work ethic with a unique ability in working effectively with people at all levels throughout an organization. Driven performer skilled in collaboration and building consensus across diverse portfolios, enabling senior and executive leaders to achieve critical objectives. Highly skilled in team building through talent management and skills development with proven results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Sales / Business Development
Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company
Huntsville, AL
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Served as an advisor across the Collins enterprise for aftermarket sustainment and support to Army Aviation by delivering the voice of the customer to the strategic business units (SBU) which has created pipeline growth of more than $450 million dollars over a three-year span
- Provided growth and management in pipeline growth which closed > $60 million dollars in sales in FY24
- Developed pursuit order capture skills during focused learning in the Negotiating Solutions Workshop (Matford Group) and the Challenger Sales Training (Dardis Communications)
- Acted internally as a conduit to bridge communication gaps between the heritage SBU's within Collins Aerospace, as it pertained to Government Sustainment initiatives
- Assisted in the preparation and submission of a $240M cross-functional SBU pursuit for the U.S. Army Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Program
- Serves as the Collins lead focal with the Army's Contested Logistics Cross Functional Team, Raytheon, and other DoD stakeholders in the regional sustainment framework to support contested logistics worldwide
Senior Manager, Value Stream Management - Aftermarket Program Manager / Mission Systems
Collins Aerospace
Huntsville, AL
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Lead the Mission Systems TACAN and UAV Aftermarket Value Stream IPT for programs and strategic objectives
- Ensure Value Stream strategy alignment between Product Line (OE) and Aftermarket portfolios
- Value Stream P&L responsibility
- Align/Support revenue goals & forecasting
- Support key customer campaigns (DLA / NGC / Textron / WR-ALC / Army CECOM)
- Lead/Participate in management and proposal reviews
- Support projects to meet business objectives and/or customer expectations
- Engage the organization for Aftermarket prioritization & support
- Provided feedback to the organization regarding performance and customer satisfaction
Operations Program Manager / Customer Quality Manager - Airbus Programs / Commercial Systems
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Built strong working relationships with Airbus Procurement Operations Equipment Avionics (POEA) division
- Responsible for existing hardware orders, overseeing quality performance, on-time delivery, and Quality System Regulation (QSR) Prevention Plan timeliness for all Airbus products, to include both Rockwell Collins and 3rd Party products
- Planned, coordinated, and presented monthly and quarterly performance data at both working level and Management Supplier Quality Improvement Plan (SQIP) meetings, while serving as primary customer contact for program customer quality information
Principal Program Manager - Fighter Trainer IPT
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Built strong and extensive working relationships/networks internally and externally
- Responsible for managing a program of moderate to high risk and high complexity, while at the same time meeting program budget and schedule
- Responsible for existing products, services, and business. This included managing obsolete parts, production and delivery, and customer support
- Planned, directed, and monitored a program budget and served as primary customer contact for program information
- Has responsibility for profit/loss of the program
Principal Export Specialist
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Interpreted federal regulations as they apply to export activity
- Interfaced with U.S. State Department and other federal regulatory agencies as necessary
- Served as prime export consultant on highly significant matters relating to policies and long-range goals and objectives
- Established and maintained relations with appropriate government licensing authorities to ensure that the company's position on licensing and technology release is conveyed, understood, and accepted
Senior Contract Manager / Integrated Applications - Government Systems
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Reviewed customer requests for proposals to ensure potential contract requirements are achievable
- Coordinated proposal submittal and contract negotiations
- Performed necessary functions in contract administration to include Government regulatory compliance
- Monitored program costs and provide guidance to financial personnel
- Focal point for contract and pricing activities for both internal and external customers
- Diplomatic negotiation of problems that affect a broad spectrum of company operations and encompass a vast array of policies and procedures
Master Scheduler / Planner
Rockwell International
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Managed Master Schedule to optimize manufacturing and material constraints in accordance with company inventory goals
- Interfaced with planning and commodity management groups as needed
- Provided suggestions and solutions to streamline operations, reduce inventory, improve throughput time, improve on-time performance, and level load shipments
- Ensured the proper settings and review of MRP parameters and filters
- Directed database clean-up efforts as required
Operations Business Analyst
Rockwell International
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsible for the coordination of production plans, master production and assembly schedules
- Managed production inventory levels, total cost, and on-time delivery in accordance with division objectives
- Acted as a liaison to PMO, Contracts, Purchasing, PP&C, Engineering, Order Administration and Shipping
- Provided financial, administrative, planning, and scheduling support for the various business areas
- Provided leadership to Natural Work Groups whose efforts are engaged in the assembly, test, and delivery of a quality product
Post-wave Coordinator
Rockwell International
Coralville, IA
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Responsible for providing inventory control, order scheduling, and expediting requirements to the next level
- Conducted weekly meetings to brief the various internal/external customers on their delivery schedules
- Responsible for the on-going development of Natural Work Groups
- Assisted in assuring product quality and associated costs are following established workmanship standards
Process Center Coordinator
Rockwell International
Coralville, IA
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Prepared, administered, and coordinated production schedules in accordance with customer delivery commitments
- Assisted in establishing tools to track output performance through multiple work-centers
- Provided supervision and coordination to 2nd shift operators in the absence of their direct report
- Provided daily/weekly status updates to upper management and internal customers as to schedule performance
Education
BBA - Finance
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA03.1991
Skills
- Program Management fundamentals
- Contract Management
- Aftermarket program support and logistics
- Beyond break fix solutions
- Contested Logistics solutions
- FAR / DFAR/ EAR/ITAR knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Pursuit and Order Capture experience
Timeline
Senior Manager, Sales / Business Development
Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company
03.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Manager, Value Stream Management - Aftermarket Program Manager / Mission Systems
Collins Aerospace
01.2019 - 01.2022
Operations Program Manager / Customer Quality Manager - Airbus Programs / Commercial Systems
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Principal Program Manager - Fighter Trainer IPT
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2018
Principal Export Specialist
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Contract Manager / Integrated Applications - Government Systems
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2008
Master Scheduler / Planner
Rockwell International
01.2000 - 01.2001
Operations Business Analyst
Rockwell International
01.1998 - 01.2000
Post-wave Coordinator
Rockwell International
01.1997 - 01.1998
Process Center Coordinator
Rockwell International
01.1996 - 01.1997
BBA - Finance
University of Iowa
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