Product Line Manager Program Manager Product Manager Data Mining
Resume:
SCOTT L. WEBB
Richardson, Texas 75081 972-***-**** (C)
www.linkedin.com/in/scottlwebb/ **********@***.***
PROGRAM/PRODUCT/PRODUCT LINE MANAGER
SUMMARY
A highly accomplished and driven program manager with an extensive track
record in quality assurance, product development/strategy, strategic
planning, cost/schedule performance, team leading, and market strategy. A
goal-oriented producer who understands the current and future competitive
market while excelling at identifying new business opportunities. A team
player who easily forms internal and external partnerships to facilitate
the accomplishment of company goals. A hardworking and cost-conscious
evaluator who identifies multiple possibilities for enhancement and
implements solutions to achieve objectives.
EXPERIENCE
LoudCloud Systems, Dallas TX 2013-
2014
Director, K-12 Products
Managed LoudCloud K-12 offering responsible for product line direction,
planning and definition.
. Develop product requirement documents (PRDs) for use by off-shore
design teams in the development of product features and future
releases.
. Worked directly with Colorado's largest Independent School District to
complete final design requirements for the "Classroom Dashboard"
project.
. Worked with Marketing and Sales, to help develop collateral for K-12
education market.
AMX LLC, Richardson TX 2011-2013
Product Manager
Managed AMX Education and Accessory product lines. Responsible for product
portfolio planning, pricing, strategic direction and portfolio management.
. Evaluated market needs through focused interaction with customers in
the global Education market. Established product line direction,
initiated and prioritized projects in development pipeline to support
solutions to market needs.
. Developed Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and worked
collaboratively with engineering to ensure features critical to the
success of the product were maintained throughout the development
cycle.
. Developed business cases for new product development investments
including needs analysis, competitive analysis, revenue and profit
projections.
. Maintained awareness of competitive and market forces affecting the
product portfolio through effective networking and research. Managed
product line direction through an ongoing assessment of current
products, pricing, and positioning.
SELF-EMPLOYED CONSULTANT 2010-2011
Worked exclusively with Vernier Software and Technology on both marketing
and technical projects.
. Developed survey plan and schedule for a market-share and penetration
study.
. Developed marketing strategy plan and information to understand the
New York City and New York State Department of Education purchasing
criteria.
. Contributed to and reviewed specialized software application and lab
manual for automated data collection in the math/science classroom.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Dallas, TX 2006-2010
Program Manager
Managed projects from concept to product shipment, including quality,
planning (including resources), project budgets, facilitating decision-
making, as well as conflict resolution and escalation, to ensure that
program/project activities were in line with or exceeded business
expectations.
. Led cross-functional teams in execution of developing detailed project
plan in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, schedule, and budget
forecasting.
. Communicated with executive teams, providing program status,
presenting solutions and capabilities.
. Directed and monitored active development projects through various
stages of development, including financial and risk management.
. Focused and motivated others by leading through influence not direct
reporting.
. Created environment fostering collaboration and teaming with other
functional groups focused on meeting customer/business expectations.
. Coordinated activities between internal project team and external
resources for deployment of products and projects.
. Prepared detailed, long-range project schedules for future product
roadmaps.
Product Line Manager, Texas Instruments 2002-2006
Managed $250M+ graphing product line (TI-73 Explorer, TI-83 Plus Family, TI-
84 Plus Family, TI-89 Titanium, Voyage 200, CBL 2, CBR, and PC Software).
Held responsibilities, including thorough deployment of new products
(pricing, packaging) and sustaining product changes.
. Responsible for graphing product line profit and margin.
. Provided analysis of sales results, retail sell-through (RTA), and
retailer inventory levels to strategic leadership team.
. Developed and presented new product information/configurations/pricing
presentation slides to field sales organization.
. Responsible for world-wide launch of the Cabri Jr. Application.
. Developed value propositions, launch plans for new products, annual
product marketing plans for existing products, product literature,
product web pages and centers, as well as materials and training for
field marketing group.
. Served as strategic alliance manager
. Selected as member of EPS Strategic Business team, developing five-
year plan.
. Responsible for point of sale marketing and plan-o-gram layouts with
major retailers.
Graphing Strategy Manager, Texas Instruments 2000-2002
Developed direction of graphing calculator line for U.S./Canada.
Maintained understanding of current and future competitive market,
identifying new business opportunities from market analysis. Developed
strategic "roadmaps" for calculator and application projects.
. Developed strategic plan for TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus SE graphing
calculators concerning need for OTG (On the Go) USB technology.
. Worked with active development teams to implement strategic direction.
. Conducted business analysis and ROI information for executive team.
. Managed Vernier Software Strategic Alliance.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
EPS Business Process Architect, TI (1997-2000) Coordinated and
standardized EPS (Education Productivity Solutions) business process
documentation methods as well as helped clarify process boundaries and
interfaces. Worked with SLT process owners to integrate processes into
overall EPS process. Managed Vernier Software Strategic Alliance.
Science Market Specialist, TI (1994-1997) Developed and executed initial
EPS Science Marketing Strategy plan. Investigated science teaching
community, students, and organizations. Expanded marketing materials to
promote TI products/services to science community. Worked with T3
(Teachers Teaching with Technology) team to create CMS, ChemBio, and
Dealing with Data Institutes. Coordinated calculator science marketing
efforts worldwide.
International Business Development MGR Americas, TI (1979-1992) Managed
and promoted Defense Electronic Systems division products internationally
to Canada and Latin America. Identified and expanded new high-technology
business opportunities in Canada, resulting in nine additional potential
markets. Generated market assessment/analysis, competitive analysis, and
corporate alliances. Produced contract proposals. Developed solid
technical knowledge in RF Imaging Radar Systems, Electro-Optic Systems, and
Electronic Warfare Systems. Composed customer satisfaction results
category for TIs Malcolm Baldrige application, leading to on-site
evaluation and winning 1992 National Award.
EDUCATION
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
. Microsoft Office Training
. Team Leadership Training
. Hammer and Company Process Training
. Partner Relationship Training
. Product Liability Laws Training
AFFILIATION
Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Projects,
Sharepoint)
. Lotus Notes
. Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer
. Proclarity
REFERENCES
Available on request or visit: www.linkedin.com/in/scottlwebb/
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