Program Manager Management

H. Alan Chambers

*** *. ***** ******, *****, VA 24153 540-***-**** ***********@*****.***

SUMMARY

I want the challenges that others would prefer not to confront

Driven Dir. Of Engineering / Sr. Program Manager that thrives in high tech (tight tolerance) products and applications

Very customer focused, but also understands why companies are in business (to make money of course)

Adept at progressing customer needs/visions from concept through development, new product introduction, support in the field, and ultimately product retirement

Utilizes pragmatic approach, considering cost, performance, reliability, and schedule

Adept at PMP and Earned Value program management

Capable of (and have) authored complete library of engineering and program management work instructions

Well spoken, articulate, and detail focused

Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to it!

OBJECTIVE

Provide engineering or program management leadership in a turbomachinery, high-speed rotating equipment, energy, or similar related technology. Products may be across full life cycle phase, including conceptual design, product development, initial service introduction, field support, or aftermarket support.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

30+ years of experience in gas turbine OEM, military aircraft, commercial aircraft, SCCO2 energy, and magnetic bearing, and waste water turbo-blower applications

20+ years management experience – Multiple Engineering Director positions, New Product Development, Supply Chain and Manufacturing cost management, Engineering Projects,

Excellent team management and presentation skills

Dynamic, articulate, analytical and results-oriented – I want your toughest challenge

EXPERIENCE

APG-Neuros, Blainville, QC (Feb 2023 – Dec 2023) – Engineering and Program Manager. APG-Neuros develops, sells, and supports turbo-blowers used in the waste water treatment process. Responsibilities included:

Provide oversight regarding new product introduction (NPI) activities and upgrades to existing products

Ensure engineering procedures are authored and provide guidance in conduct of product development

Act as technical liaison with customers during period of NPI

Provide technical expertise with respect to development of new products that include gas turbine and magnetic bearing technology

Synchrony Magnetic Bearings, Salem, VA (2014 - 2022) – Dir. Of Engineering for Synchrony Business Unit, Div. of Johnson Controls. Synchrony designs, develops, and produces active magnetic bearing systems for high-speed rotating machinery and related turbomachinery applications.

Alignment of engineering dept activities with recognized design, development, and production release protocol

Authored and implemented library of 15+ engineering work instructions

Established product reliability reporting system and launched projects to resolve field issues

Implemented Earned Value project reporting system

Provided technical leadership and oversight to no less than 8 new product introduction programs

Worked intimately with manufacturing and supply chain to fabricate parts in cost effective manner

Orchestrated two large-scale VAVE projects that is netting $1M+ pa savings

Echogen Power Systems, Akron, OH (2011-2014) – Echogen is a producer of scalable heat-to-power systems. The process captures heat energy - which would normally be lost - and converts it into higher value, usable electrical power. Echogen is a startup company which opened its doors in April 2007.

Director of Engineering – Echogen Power Systems

Responsible for managing Product Development Engineering Dept.

Design, development, verification test and production release of all heat engine products

Provide oversight regarding entry into service and installation and commissioning tasks

Implemented earned value management into standard engineering program management process

Constructed entire engineering library of product development procedures

Reference web site, Echogen.com, for company and technology details

Rolls-Royce Corp, Indianapolis (1995-2011) - manufacturer and service provider of gas turbine engines for civil and military aircraft, helicopters, power generation, oil & gas applications, and marine applications.

Director of Engineering & Technical Services – Rolls-Royce Energy, Small Engine Business Unit

Responsible for oversight of engineering programs relating to 501K engine business

Management of product service introduction, inclusive of supply chain and operations planning

Identification of, and implementation of product improvements applicable to production engine models and aftermarket kits

Direct activities relating to technical support of all 501K fielded engines and management of warranty & policy expenditures

Primary liaison with 501K worldwide packagers and authorized maintenance centers

501K technical liaison with Russian EPCC company (Доминанта), including lead 501K representative at yearly Moscow Oil & Gas Exhibitions

Program Manager, Business Improvement – Rolls-Royce Corporate and Regional Aircraft Engines

Directed organization responsible for reduction of product cost and aftermarket cost (FHA margin improvement)

Direct management of supply chain and manufacturing resources and initiatives to drive cost out of initial product cost and support services

Acquisition cost projects have accumulated in excess of $100K reduction in turbofan engine set value and more than $500M in total product cost savings since 2000

Developed several improved processes for creating, tracking, managing, and implementing product cost reduction initiatives incorporating discrete and CI initiatives

Chief Project Engineer, Industrial & Military 501K Engines – Rolls-Royce Industrial Engines

Allison Gas Turbines, Div. of General Motors (1977-1995) - manufacturer and service provider of gas turbine engines and aerospace products for use in civil and military aircraft, helicopters, power generation, oil & gas applications, and marine applications. Allison was acquired by Rolls-Royce in 1995.

Supervisor, T406 Development Group – Allison Gas Turbine

Directed team of engineers responsible for conduct of T406 (power plant for V-22 Osprey) engine development and Naval certification program

Responsible technical interface with Naval technical program management

Implemented Earned Value/military PMP program management process into T406 program

Other engineering positions relating to component and whole engine test

EDUCATION & TRAINING

•Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, General Motors Institute, 1982

•Green Belt PMP Certification, 2006 – achieved through Rolls-Royce certification training

•Can speak Russian language at conversational level, and able to understand most technical Russian documents (self-taught)

KEY STRENGTHS

I have excellent team management and interpersonal skills. I am able to work with large groups and help maintain focus on the objectives. I am able to articulate very complex problems, and present them to management and subordinates in a manner that is easy to understand.

I am a self-starter and able to resolve programmatic and technical issues in a very detailed, organized manner. I prefer to get the jobs that no one else wants or can get done because I am persistent and creative in my approach to problem resolution. I am extremely organized and as such, am able to think and plan ahead of my team, which allows me to lead them to success.

In the advent a future career position might involve foreign business, I have also achieved a conversational level of Russian, and am able to read, write, and converse in the language. This is an on-going study for me, as one of my objectives is to become fluent.

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