Program Manager

Kimberly L. Ferrell

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Clermont, Florida 34715

Cell Phone 407-***-****

Home Phone 352-***-****

Email: ***************@*******.***

Education:

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

University of Michigan;

Alpha Pi Mu Honor Society;

Honors Scholar Recipient; 8.0/8.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

University of Michigan

Clearance:

Secret (Active)

Experience:

Raytheon Corporation

Six Sigma Program Manager (2011 – 2013)

Raytheon Six Sigma Manager for OCONUS Mid-East, and U.S. ~ 400 employees

My 6σ efforts have realized savings of ~$1.3B

- Reducing Waste and Variation, Leverage Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Risk/Opp (R&Os)

- DMAIC

- Customer Value Stream

- Change agent - influencing without authority at all levels (95% of employees embraced 6σ)

- Formal classroom training

Cut Proposal turn-around time by 71%

Led Customer (PEO-STRI) in Lean Six Sigma projects to enhance Performance Work Statement (PWS) infrastructure with anticipated cost savings of $8.9M

Deliver projects that impact the Enterprise and Business Unit Annual Operating Plan (AOP)

Managed financial tracking and reporting on all projects

JBT Aerotech Military Programs Division (formerly FMC Technologies)

Systems Engineer (2007- 2011)

- Created, established, and managed System Engineering infrastructure for the business unit

- Lifecycle project development and execution for the Halvorsen 25K and 42K Weapons Systems Vehicle (V-Model Engineering, Master IMS, FMEA, Risk Analyses, etc.)

- Conceived of and developed Systems Engineering Plan Document (SEP)

- Supported development of Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and Operational Safety, Suitability, & Effectiveness Execution Plan Documents (OSS&E)

- Request for Proposal (RFP) development and team member

- Designed and developed Forecasting Tool for Air Force ground equipment Spare Parts

- International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) member

Ford Motor Company

Supplier New Technology Program Manager (2002 - 2004)

Developed and managed the "Supplier New Technology" process and accompanying documentation in response to a V.P. concern regarding Ford and new technologies infusion

Instantiated and deployed the Supplier New Technology Process to the engineering disciplines

Key Supply Base Interface for new technology introduction

Consistent interface with and presentation to all levels of upper and executive V.P. management

Developed process improvements and synergies metrics

Managed vertical integration of several intra-technology-based organizations

Performed technology futuring and trending

Product Strategy and Cycle Plan Integration Manager (2001 - 2002)

Global product portfolio perspective, development, and whitespace opportunity

Developed and led the Consumer Driven Cycle Plan Process to innovate new product concepts

- Developed key "Why-Buys" Marketing Tool to map vehicle attributes to cohort segmentation

- Cross-polinate process to marketing, technology and product development organizations

- Key futuring and trending manager

Managed a team of direct employees

Process Re-Engineering Supervisor (2000 - 2001)

Conducted US-based research clinics: vehicle showroom, immersion, focus groups, and qualitative/quantitative analyses

Immersed vehicle team in the target customer and competitive analyses

Led a cross-functional vehicle team in understanding consumers’ needs and translating those needs into prioritized vehicle features

Delivered key trend and deep-dive consumer analysis

Edmunds L!ve and Yankelovich Monitor correspondence

Managed a team of direct employees

Powertrain (Embedded Processor) Program Management Engineering (1993 - 2000)

Developed strategy and 8065 Assembly software for powertrain electronic engine controls

Created, instantiated and tracked metrics on a Software Inspection Process - $1.75M annual savings

Persuaded Ford Motor Engineering to integrate the Software Inspection Process on a global scale

Used MATLAB State Flow Methodology program

Program Management Steering Team (PMST) Leader for powertrain controls

Ford of Europe Liaison

Managed cross-functional team and Ford College Graduate program personnel

General Dynamics Land Systems Division Project Engineer (1990 - 1993)

Human-Machine interface software designer - M1A2 Army Tank vehicle

Developed software graphical interface for the Saudi M1A2 tank Commander’s Display Unit

Ada software; DOD-STD-2167A, Unix, C

Developed software requirements, data flows, and interface specifications

Additional:

Outstanding verbal and written communication acumen

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project) and Lotus Notes

Exceptional management planning, organizing, and tracking skills

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