Project Manager Management
Resume:
TIMOTHY JAMES KUDER, PMP
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253
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CAREER SUMMARY
Project Manager with 25 years of leadership experience in Production and Operations.
Spearheaded projects that maximized return on investment
Broad experience in estimating, planning and executing projects
Accountable for project execution, project coordination and project budgets
Experienced in web design and app development
Managed large projects through entire lifecycle
Member of Project Management Institute – Alamo PMI Chapter
Trained teams Lean Manufacturing Methodologies – green belt certification equivalent
Expert in Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
Certified Project Management Professional
Experienced in both Waterfall and Agile Methodology
Airframe and Powerplant License, Private Pilot License, FCC License, CDL Class A
Security Clearance
Strong Technical, Mechanical, and Management background
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ST AEROSPACE, San Antonio, TX January 2016 – June 2016
Modification Team Project Manager
Leveraged team collaboration and innovation to increase business value and win industry leading contract
Combined business acumen and technical expertise to surpass schedule and budget goals by 50%
Managed avionics package and 23 Avionics Technicians
Consults leadership on opportunities to maximize profit & resolve issues
Instructs, teaches & educates employees and colleagues on project management techniques
As a leader of a subcontractor, manages relationships with all stakeholders
Develops and communicates analytics, statistics, and metrics to leadership and customer
Defines and documents process improvements and resolves issues using root cause analysis
Consultant to project management and program management
COMPASS AIRLINES, San Antonio, TX Aug 2015 - January 2016
Airline Maintenance Representative
Improved customer relations resulting in timeframe improvement of 20%
Represents Airline at 3PL provider of heavy check maintenance (basic check), aircraft painting, major structural damage repairs, mod lines, and line maintenance.
Using statistical analysis, provided business leaders with knowledge and data to influence 25% budget reduction.
Liaison with vendor personnel to ensure problem resolution, safety, quality workmanship and timely delivery.
Communicated status and metrics to technical and non-technical audiences.
Defined and documented process improvements.
THE BOEING COMPANY, San Antonio, TX Oct 2005- Jun 2015
Operations Manager – (Jan 2011-June 2015)
Manage, develop, and motivate 12 to 60 employees executing defined statement of work within the vision.
Manage employees performing activities on cross-functional teams.
Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develop organizational and technical strategies.
Continued development of industry specific software using agile methodology
Gained management experience including program management experience.
Acquire resources, provide technical management of supplies, and lead process improvement.
Develop and maintain collaborating relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
Provide oversight, documenting, and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
Identifies project requirements and produces project plan
Responsible for program’s Earned Value Management (EVM) performance, statistics, and metrics
Responsibilities include hiring, 5S, Leading Lean & Employee Involvement, tooling, scheduling, training, time and attendance, and hanger setup efforts.
Operation Analyst III – (Jul 2009-Jan 2011)
Managed multiple projects focused on cost reduction using data analysis, process mapping, and engineering principles.
Managed a support cell of manufacturing support personnel, supply chain management, and engineering disciplines providing service to operations employees maintaining and modifying aircraft.
Designed, maintained, and administered the program’s Microsoft SharePoint site.
Designed and maintained department and program website as the administrator.
Applied Lean principles daily to develop process improvement for customers serviced.
Conducted business and status meetings
Instrumental in ANDON Software Development (Web App-Restraint Tracking System) using Agile Development Methodology.
Avionics Technician – (Oct 2005-Jul 2009)
Completed Certification Training for 787 Aircraft including a general familiarization course.
Worked with 787 specific computer systems such as Velocity, IVT, Enovia, and Catia on WBS tasks.
Reviewed Shop Order Instance’s (SOI’s) and Change Notifications (CN’s).
Led technicians through production tasks for wiring package.
Maintained metrics for daily report-out.
Reduced budget by 40% on second aircraft by developing manufacturing master schedule (Bar Chart), estimating work tasks, developing work plans with manufacturing engineering, and engineering design.
Employee Involvement Team Lead and Member. Led the Employee Involvement Team to Stage 4 Status (Self Directed Work Team). Led numerous process improvement projects with team building ideals. Six Sigma equivalent.
NORTHWEST AIRLINES, INC., Detroit, MI Jul 1996- Aug 2005
Lead Technician
Leads and directs flight line and heavy maintenance on commercial aircraft.
Maintained a safe work environment and an on-time flight schedule. Run Taxi Qualified.
Special assignment in maintenance control center coordinating maintenance cross-functional teams.
EDUCATION
Project Management Professional Master Certification, Villanova University
Associates of Technology – Aviation Maintenance, Kansas State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, University of Phoenix
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