René Landreau
Program Manager
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in project and program management at NATO Allied Command Transformation and the French Air Force. Excelled in strategic planning, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and team readiness. Demonstrated adaptability and strategic direction, achieving notable improvements in project outcomes and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager Multi Domain C2 Capabilities
NATO Allied Command Transformation
07.2023 - Current
- Led Joint C2 and Multi-Domain Capabilities projects, ensuring alignment with operational needs and coordination across NATO and multinational entities.
- Managed capability development plans and architectures, enhancing Joint C2 capabilities through collaboration with key stakeholders.
Division Head of Fixed Wing Activities
French Air Force and Space
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Led the analysis, planning, creation and coordination of training programs for 15 Air Transport Squadrons, ensuring skill development, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
- Co-chaired a French-German working group to develop operational standards for a binational C130J transport squadron while integrating new technologies and doctrines into brigade operations.
Program Manager Education Training Exercice
NATO Allied Command Transformation
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
Project Manager Individual Education & Training
NATO Allied Command Transformation
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
Squadron Commander
French Air Force And Space
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Managed and mentored squadron personnel , significantly enhancing team readiness and performance.
- Directed all air transport operations, ensuring optimal execution of missions.
- Ensured adherence to military regulations and safety standards, maintaining rigorous compliance during all operations.
- Achieved exceptional operational efficiency through implementation of rigorous safety protocols and best practices.
- Oversaw comprehensive aircraft maintenance, ensuring maximum operational availability and reliability.
- Optimized resource allocation to boost mission success and overall squadron effectiveness.
Deputy of NATO&UE Division
French Air Force And Space HQ
07.2010 - 07.2012
- NATO & EU Affairs Coordination: Served as the primary liaison for all NATO-EU related matters, collaborating with NATO representatives and military branches to oversee Air Force activities aligned with NATO.
- Strategic Planning: Contributed to the Air Force's strategic planning, ensuring alignment of national objectives with NATO’s goals and enhancing engagement strategies.
- Communication and Liaison: Facilitated effective communication between the Air Force, NATO & EU bodies, and international partners, representing Air Force interests in NATO forums.
- Policy & Operations Analysis: Conducted in-depth analyses of NATO policies and operations, delivering strategic recommendations and reports to the Air Force Chief of Staff.
- Training and Awareness: Developed and led training programs and awareness sessions on NATO structures and processes, enhancing personnel understanding and readiness.
Head of Operations Air Transport Squadron
French Air Force
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Directed operations for multiple deployments, ensuring seamless integration with host nation partners and successful completion of mission objectives.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Oversaw safety initiatives, reducing the number of accidents and injuries within the squadron through proactive measures and thorough investigations when necessary.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation.
Chief Pilot
French Air Force
07.2005 - 07.2009
- Planned and executed all tactical air transport missions, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and priorities. Allocated resources effectively to meet mission requirements, optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Led and maintained training programs to ensure personnel readiness, addressing deficiencies promptly and ensuring high levels of mission preparedness.
- Managed squadron personnel, overseeing their welfare, morale, and professional development through performance evaluations and career progression planning.
Pilot, Captain , Flight Instructor & Examiner
French Air Force
07.2000 - 07.2005
- Flight Operations: Conducted safe and efficient flight operations, including pre-flight inspections, flight planning, aircraft control, and post-flight procedures, ensuring full adherence to all regulations and standards.
- Mission Execution: Executed airlift missions for transporting passengers, cargo, and equipment, supporting military operations, humanitarian relief efforts, and other mission requirements with precision and reliability.
- Crew Management: Managed crew performance and coordination during complex air missions abroad and in combined joint operations, ensuring effective teamwork and operational success.
- Operational Risk Management: Exercised decision-making autonomy in managing operational risks and flight safety, maintaining high standards of safety and risk mitigation.
Education
Master of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Ecole De L'air Et De L'Espace
Salon De Provence , France07.1999
Master of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Université Aix Marseille
Marseille , France07.1999
Skills
Program & Project Management
Strategic Planning
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Processes and procedures
Conflict Management
Agile Methodology
Project planning and development
Program Leadership
Risk Analysis and Management
Performance monitoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Project Manager Multi Domain C2 Capabilities
NATO Allied Command Transformation
07.2023 - Current
Division Head of Fixed Wing Activities
French Air Force and Space
08.2019 - 07.2023
Program Manager Education Training Exercice
NATO Allied Command Transformation
01.2018 - 07.2019
Project Manager Individual Education & Training
NATO Allied Command Transformation
07.2016 - 01.2018
Squadron Commander
French Air Force And Space
07.2012 - 07.2016
Deputy of NATO&UE Division
French Air Force And Space HQ
07.2010 - 07.2012
Head of Operations Air Transport Squadron
French Air Force
07.2009 - 07.2010
Chief Pilot
French Air Force
07.2005 - 07.2009
Pilot, Captain , Flight Instructor & Examiner
French Air Force
07.2000 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Ecole De L'air Et De L'Espace
Master of Science - Engineering Mechanics
Université Aix Marseille
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