Description
CAREER FOCUS: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Agile, resourceful, and focused senior manager with experience assembling and leading cross-functional project teams through activities associated with project management, product engineering and design, procurement, and product management within the framework of approved scope, schedule and budget. A catalyst for change, driving continuous and sustained improvement. Proven ability to communicate effectively - both verbally and written. Deliver Results - Generated millions in revenue and gained market leadership for numerous products and services across multiple industries, catapulting companies to attain double-digit increases in market share. Program Management - Applied project management methodologies to lead turnaround for new built-in oven platform, implemented market-leading cooktop strategy, and accelerated the development of the Kenmore-branded product. Operational Efficiency - Developed strategic plans to improve agility, quality, and efficiency of operations, which included restructuring of multiple organizations, resulting in reduced time to market and increased efficiencies, leveraged resources to achieve "more with less", and built high performance teams. Collaborative Teamwork - Highly collaborative and supportive leader able to mentor and develop team engineering qualities in the areas of technical excellence, ownership, accountability and adaptability. Cost Control - Drove continuous improvement processes, and slashed product cost in multiple positions, saving millions of dollars and contributing directly to the bottom line. Expertise for Accelerating Product, People and Profit Performance * Project Engineering Business Process Design and Management Strategic Planning and Execution Product Cost and Quality Optimization Product Innovation Engineering Planning and Execution Organization Reengineering Technical Design Process Optimization Talent Management Multimillion-Dollar Budgeting Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Building High-Performing Teams Advancing to the Forefront of Opportunity in Highly Competitive, Demanding Markets