Jack D. Langsam
Raleigh, NC ***** • linkedin.com/in/jacklangsam
ad5eoe@r.postjobfree.com• 919-***-****
Strategic Business Planning / Global Leverage / Profit Optimization / Management Solutions
As a highly experienced and knowledgeable professional engineering manager, I possess a strong track record in establishing strategic partnerships, leading global IT telecommunications programs, and providing effective coaching and mentoring to operational and project teams. My focus on delivering tangible results is evident through my ability to drive down costs, increase revenue, and enhance productivity through process improvements. With expertise in overseeing multiple priorities, I consistently achieve clear-cut outcomes that positively impact the organization.
PMP Certified
Agile Certified
Scope Management
Global Communication
Process Improvement
Six Sigma
Resource Allocation
Quality Assurance
Project Governance
Supply Chain Management
Professional Experience
Ascom Wireless – Raleigh/Durham (RTP), NC
Senior Global Product Mobility Manager, Healthcare Platform Solutions (2019 to Present)
Selected Contributions:
Successfully orchestrated all new product launches for mobility healthcare solutions
Designed marketing incentive promotions generating > $3M in sales
Drove change to improve Ascom’s healthcare platform offerings
100% on-time delivery of mobile healthcare devices to strategic partners
Implemented product management strategies and processes to exceed critical business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, promotions, and delivery targets
Developed programs and projects to drive planning, monitor results and control the delivery of promised schedule, budget, and quality during an economically challenged environment
Cisco Systems – Raleigh/Durham (RTP), NC
Senior Global Program Manager, Global Service Delivery Enablement (2015-2019)
Selected Contributions:
Received Outstanding Performance and Contributing Award
Designed business solutions addressing customer product lifecycle challenges
Developed a PMO Project Management Tool built to promote and track multiple projects
Planned long-term service delivery solutions for supply chain and LDOS support services generating $300M annually in un-forecasted revenue
Deployed multiple advanced ServiceNow Workflow Processes improving TAT by 5 days
Tracked budgets, progress, and finances across multiple interdependent projects
Drove multi-phased projects with Agile delivery teams to review status, risks and issues including developing dashboards to monitor all in-flight projects for stakeholders/executives
Standardized monitoring/measuring third-party vendors/partners
MFS assessments process generating $90M annually
Data Direct Networks – Raleigh, NC (Remote)
Senior Global Operations Program Manager, Big Data and Cloud Solutions (2012-2015)
Selected Contributions:
Managed operations of OEM partners, global channel sales, and major direct accounts, ensuring products were delivered with excellence shortening sales cycles by 15 workdays
Developed long-lasting business relationships, driving business results for major tier 1 accounts (IBM, SGI, HP, Dell, and CRAY ~ $80M) creating Tier 1 Account Management growth > 150%
Led a designated customer escalation plan, identifying complex customer challenges, and recommending solutions related to client management and corrective action plans
Created Certified Parts Program ~ $300K
Pride Award – Outstanding Sales Support
Motorola Mobility – Raleigh, NC (Remote)
Senior Key Account Manager, Mobile Device Logistics (2009-2012)
Selected Contributions:
Motorola BRAVO Top Performance Award
Completed Agile and Oracle Management Program
Championed a new business initiative that resulted in a $8.8M reduction in warranty reserve costs by minimizing contractual financial penalties
Implemented product life-cycle performance measures to ensure competitive market advantages, seamless product deployment, and simplified customer exchange processes
Drove Sales, Service, and Operation teams, improving quality production, contract negotiations, repair processes, and performance management, which included daily collaboration, data mining, and root cause analysis with cross-functional (internal and external) organizations
Ericsson/Sony Ericsson – Raleigh/Durham (RTP), NC
Regional Engineering Service Manager & Technical Product Marketing Manager, Sales & Marketing (1998-2009)
Selected Contributions:
Ericsson Circle of Excellence Award
Sony Ericsson President’s Award
Product Patent Disclosure Award
Managed 6 remote Regional Field Engineers
Solutions to 4000+ sales locations and 300+ authorized multi-level repair facilities
Increased customer satisfaction by 25% and retained over $500K in at-risk revenue due to the team's rapid response to the new product escalation process.
Education
Masters in MS ( 12 hours completed ) North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL