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Fmc/United Defense Work Values
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Daily Duties at Fmc/United Defense:
FMC / UNITED DEFENSE, Fridley, Minnesota • 1992-2000 Department of Defense (DoD) contractor IT Manager Fulfilled multiple roles of increasing authority to reach IT Manager level. Provided IT support to $1B division, encompassing 14 sites. Ensured outstanding execution of critical defense programs by contributing to technical solution development. Delivered technology solution presentations annually to Congress, Pentagon, and top management. Established capital and operating budgets and contributed to strategic planning. Supervised 6 project managers and oversaw 40 technical staff in matrix organization. Major Accomplishments: • Spearheaded $24M Y2K initiative, involving needs analysis, requirements definition, Request for Proposal (RFP), procurement, and proof-of-concept pilot of Baan ERP system. • Facilitated privatization of Louisville, Kentucky-based military base by overseeing technology activities for the acquisition team; built staff, redesigned data center and LAN/WAN, and managed data conversions. • Supported DoD weapon systems programs by determining requirements and choosing and implementing solutions. • Assessed technology spend for DoD and weapon systems community to identify cost reduction opportunities as member of joint military/contractor task force. • Propelled stability from 82% to 99.95% and saved up to $150K per outage by managing reconfiguration of 50+ Novell servers.
What they like about Fmc/United Defense:
You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.
Tags
strategic planning, Employee Development, operational management, needs assessment, cost reduction, project/program management
Information about Fmc/United Defense
Company Rank: Not Available
Average length of employment : 8 years
Average salary of employees: $152,000
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Climbers who worked at Fmc/United Defense had these interests:
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CIO magazine |
Look at the latest trends in IT leadership |
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| Computerworld |
Review new technology trends to keep myself current |
