Kellie J. Thomas

Indianapolis, IN 462**-***-*** *412 ac0jha@r.postjobfree.com

https://linkedin.com/in/3889338

Program & Project Manager

Creative Project and Program Manager with Sigma Six Green Belt, Master of Science in Management, and more than 16 years experience spearheading strategic growth for Rolls-Royce. Demonstrate significant expertise in strategic planning, organization leadership, as well as project and program management. Nominated for 2013 Presidents’ Award for bringing Rolls-Royce U.S. Defense Operation Center to successful completion two weeks early and $100 Million under its $2.5 Million budget. Demonstrated success in creative problem solving, process improvement, verbal and written communication, and team building. Areas of Expertise & Technical Skills

Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Lean Processes

Program Management

Risk Analysis

Aftermarket Strategy

Budgeting & Cost Reduction

Stakeholder Communication

Process Improvements

Forecasting

Team Management

Performance Monitoring

Professional Experience

ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION, Indianapolis, IN 2000 - 2017 Value Program Manager, AE 2100 Program, 2014-2017

Support reliability Assurance Board, Program Reviews, strategic growth and support Cost Reduction Review meetings. Partner with team to create aftermarket cost savings. Team with leaders to prevent disruptions and determine best customer care practice. Find capability gaps and business development opportunities. Key Projects:

AE 2100 Program

As value management expert for AE 2100 Program, update and share knowledge with CFBU team. Also, Train, coach and mentor project team through its stages from start to closing four gated processes.

Roll Out best practices and best engine performance by tweaking Authorized Maintenance Centers build plans. Program Manager, 2013-2014

Built integrated Original Equipment Manufacturer customer and supplier strategies. Created inventory forecast, consumption and burn down plans. Assessed contract compliance against Key Performance Indicators. Key Projects:

Nacelle & Accessories

Reinforced Defense Global Services strategy and Customer Business Capture initiatives by strengthening customer and supplier relationships in the USA, UK, and Canada, incorporating repair shop and vendor visits.

Achieved technical variance that saved ~ $2-3M yearly by teaming with Maintenance and Overhauls Shops.

Reduced costs by identifying risks, rolling out efficient processes, and meeting regularly with team leadership to assess risk and review program management.

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Project Manager, 2011-2013

Led teams to successful Rolls-Royce US Defense Operation Center construction and Process Excellence outcomes. Directed construction of an Operation Center modeled the Bristol Operation Centre at Rolls-Royce’s Indianapolis headquarters.

Defense Operation Center, 2011-2013

Budget: $2.4 M • Team Size: 5 Staff & 5 Contractors

Slashed spending to finish this $2.4M, two weeks early and $100K under budget, earning Presidents’ Award Nomination.

Selected contractors for the Design, Construction, Audio Visual, Transition, and internal IT Upgrade, in addition to directing the final project team of five contractors and five Rolls-Royce employees.

Spearheaded the project from initial visioning through completion. Studied onsite procedures and processes at the UK Operation Centre, presented the ROM to executive, secured the $2.4 M capital budget, oversaw project’s schedule, and proactively identified risks and solutions.

Effectively communicated with Executive Leaders in monthly governance reviews. Process Excellence Lead, 2010-2011

Used Six Sigma Methods to guide Service Program team to completion of five-year Journey through Process Excellence.

Methodologies Six Sigma DMADV & DMAIC Lean Initiatives

Initiated strengthened relationships with partnerships and strategic alliances.

Oversaw risk meetings to address potential requests to market positions, and spearheaded process improvement. Also standardized metrics for the Service Programs organization.

Acted proactively to secure customer requests, and mentored program managers in Kaizen events by directing them through DMADV and DMAIC Lean initiatives.

Custom Program Manager, 2007-2010

Managed operation of T56 Engine sole parts distributor (Aviall) while overseeing five internal and external logistics staff. Duties included notifying Aviall Service about new programs. Expedited project forecasts and developed T56 end-user material requests. Compiled inventory, critical item support strategy, and account reporting program metrics.

Key Projects:

Aviall Services

Team Size: Five Internal & External Logistics Employees

Reduced parts shortages by developing a new repair strategy.

Increased customer satisfaction by initiating collaboration between manufacturing, scheduling, quality engineering, pricing and business development.

Initiated performance monitoring, identified opportunities for improvement, and found solutions. Also served as Warranty/Policy & Reliability Team Lead for the Energy Sector (2004-2007), Sr. Warranty Administrator – Energy & Marine Sectors (2002-2004), Sales Coordinator – Defense Sector (2001), and Human Resources – Employment Coordinator (2000-2001) for ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA. Education & Certifications

Master of Science in Management, 2006

Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, 2011

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Awards & Distinctions

Presidents Award Nomination, Rolls-Royce North America Women, 2013 Honorable Mention for Managing $2.4 Million Defense Operation Centre Build Project finished two weeks ahead of schedule and $100K under budget. Lightening Award, 2004

Developed New Warranty Database that lowered non-quality costs 60% Lightening Award, 2003

For Positive Leadership

Delivering Excellence Award, 2002

Excellent Performance and Commitment to Warranty Administration Lightening Award, 2000

Led Rolls-Royce Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration as part of R-R Diversity Initiative. Received 3rd Place for Best Managed Booth.

Leadership

Professional Development Chair, Rolls-Royce Black Employee Network, 2015 Rolls-Royce North America Woman Member, 2014

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