Steven L. Smith
Waco,TX
Summary
Program manager experienced in leading cross functional, highly technical teams to achieve customer and corporate goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Planning and Engineering
AspireMRO
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Manage team that implemented a paperless task card system, built schedule and install sequence, established engineering liaison team, create new engineering and planning process, developed weekly and monthly reporting, manpower forecasting
- Directed cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive project success.
- Implemented performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in operations management and leadership skills.
Sr. program manager
GDC
01.2019 - 01.2022
- P&L responsibility, primary customer interface, Boeing subcontractor to design and build the interior for the VC-25B project
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
- Collaborated with external partners to ensure effective resource allocation and risk management across programs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives.
Program Manager
Comlux Completions
01.2019 - 2019
- Program manager, business development, business jet maintenance and modification
- Developed project schedules, ensuring alignment with client expectations and resource availability.
Sr. program manager
Greenpoint Technologies, Inc
01.2018 - 2018
- Sr. program manager, P&L responsibility, multiple small modification contracts on C-32 and C-40 aircraft, subcontract to Boeing
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential issues early in the project lifecycle, mitigating potential delays or setbacks.
- Tracked and reported program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Mentored junior staff members, contributing to their professional growth and fostering a positive work environment.
Program manager
L3Harris
01.1995 - 01.2017
- Program manager: overall management of 747-8 VIP aircraft modification, coordination with Boeing and US Air Force customer representatives, lead engineering and certification team, develop schedules, requirements management, executive reporting
- Developed customer support team to provide on-going engineering and parts support, perform annual maintenance, and periodic minor modifications. P&L responsibility, primary customer contact, developed new processes for customer support, organized the team, trained new leaders coming to the team.
- Project engineer: oversight of design, analysis, and certification of VIP interior projects, engineering liaison for manufacturing and installation activities
Education
Masters of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Mechanical)
Baylor University
Skills
- Program management on major aircraft modification contracts
- Coordinate across disciplines, manage suppliers
- Customer coordination, contract negotiation
- Coordinate new engineering design, in-house and subcontracted manufacturing, aircraft modifications, certification
- Scheduling
- Earned value management on US government programs
- FAA and military certification
- Held security clearance and worked projects with classified aspects
- Business development
Timeline
Director Planning and Engineering
AspireMRO
01.2022 - 01.2025
Sr. program manager
GDC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Program Manager
Comlux Completions
01.2019 - 2019
Sr. program manager
Greenpoint Technologies, Inc
01.2018 - 2018
Program manager
L3Harris
01.1995 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Mechanical)
Baylor University
Masters of Science - Industrial Engineering
Texas A&M University