Program Manager Senior

JASON A. HUPP

Agua Dulce, CA ***** *******@*****.***

661-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-hupp

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER and PORTFOLIO MANAGER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven, dedicated, customer-centric Senior Program Manager with significant experience in portfolio and program management. Earned reputation as a leader with a superb business acumen working with and leading all functional areas within high technology engineering and manufacturing organizations to deliver exceptional results. Multi year hands-on experience with P&L, Sales/Revenue, Strategic Planning, EVMS, Financial Statements, Business Development, Contracts, NPI, Program Development/Management, Team Building/Management, Execution, Systems Integration, Test, and Certification.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced lead time by greater than 50% for critical components.

Qualified 28 components for FAA certification of fuel delivery system in parallel with LRIP and production ramp-up.

Drove 20% power increase for a 200kw microturbine power generation system.

Captured $47M in new business and established/maintained high margins on a multiyear program while managing Profit and Loss and Earned Value across a large business area.

Integrated, tested, and certified fixed site and mobile Air Traffic Control and Air Surveillance Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

L3Harris, Van Nuys, CA Oct 2023 – Jan 2024

Principal, Program Management (Associate Director) $9M Portfolio / $24M Order Input

Managed the execution of multiple programs and projects including product development, technology insertion, production, product support and sustainment.

Took ownership of customer-facing U.S Navy, and International programs.

Managed execution of programs with 90% displaced/remote working staff

Championed efforts to leverage inter-company sites and talent to develop a 20-year sustainment program with integrated solutions for the U. S. Navy Precision Approach Radar.

Managed pricing and proposal efforts for technology insertion and sustainment programs.

Parker Meggitt, Fluid Systems Division, North Hollywood, CA Jan 2019 – May 2023

Boeing Portfolio Manager / Senior Program Manager $27.9M Portfolio / $18.2M Order Input

Managed the production, repair, overhaul, and delivery of 29 products for multiple Boeing commercial and military aircraft. Managed all aspects of the business across internal and external functional areas for new business opportunities, production, delivery, product development, product / process improvement, and repair / overhaul efforts (MRO) for all deliverables.

Reduced material lead times by greater than 50% by converting machined from casting components to machine from stock components (hog out).

Monitored KPI’s and performance metrics for internal functions and external suppliers and established corrective actions for performance below target.

Established and maintained excellent customer relationships.

Managed customer portal requirements, utilization, and performance monitoring.

Championed effective internal and external executive messaging / communications through daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and presentations.

Developed and executed new machined from stock options (hog out), managed work transfers / source changes, disposed of non-conforming material and repaired / replaced casting tooling to make material conform to drawing requirements – year over year cost savings.

Managed planning, execution of production material requirements to meet customer schedules with SAP.

Managed execution of assembly / test of high-pressure and high-temperature hydraulic and pneumatic motor-actuated valves for airframe and engine solutions.

ITT, Inc., Connector & Control Technologies, Valencia, CA March 2016 – October 2018

Senior Program Manager $15M Portfolio / $3.5M Order Input

Led Program Management efforts for recovery of high visibility and troubled aerospace programs. Managed projects and the execution of tasks with Major Aerospace Contractors, Third Party Subcontractors, Boeing Source Inspectors (BSI), and FAA Organization Design Authorizations.

Supported Boeing's efforts to obtain full FAA certification for 28 unique components of the KC-46 Tanker fuel delivery and management system by spearheading the completion of test and qualification.

Managed the recovery of multiple composite components on the Boeing critical shortage list for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs to support factory commitments to the U.S. Military.

Delivered high levels of customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

Implemented project management best practices with the Director of PMO to establish a high performing program management office.

Capstone Turbine Corporation, Chatsworth, CA February 2013 – February 2016

Senior Program Manager $3M Portfolio / $1.5M Order Input

Managed the execution of multiple programs and projects including product development, process improvement, technology insertion, production, and product support.

Drove a 20% improvement in power output on the C200 engine module.

Obtained ATEX certification for power generation systems on oil platforms.

Championed efforts to leverage core technology and launch new product lines and integrated solutions for power generation.

Took ownership of customer-facing, department of energy, and internal R&D programs.

Developed and implemented successful programs within established budgets and schedules.

Mentored and trained program and project managers on project management best practices to develop an agile and high performing team in support of company objectives.

Exelis, Inc., Van Nuys, CA June 1998 – February 2013

Director - Coastal and International Programs / Senior Program Manager $47M Portfolio / $10M Order Input $200M New Business Opportunities

Managed profit and loss and directed program management efforts for multiple programs across a large business area that included retainment of existing customers and execution of new business capture strategies.

Captured $47M in new business by launching a new product and integrated solution.

Increased gross margin to over 30%, profit to over 15%, and maintained a CPI and SPI 1.

Leveraged core technology to launch products and solutions for coastal surveillance.

Managed major technology transformation programs.

Secured and strengthened USG and international radar programs.

Collaborated and guided multiple large-scale projects with USG, major aerospace/defense contractors, and third-party subcontractors.

Took charge of advanced technology and internal R&D programs.

Drove new business by maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.

Implemented / developed best practices / processes for a standardized integrated program plan.

Conducted PMO process audits, including ISO, CMMI, AS9100, and DCMA.

Integrated, Tested, and Certified fixed site and mobile Air Traffic Control and Air Surveillance Radar Systems.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Business Management (in-work, anticipated completion in 2028) – Western Governors University.

PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Value-Based Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – University of Michigan.

MILTARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Navy Veteran 1994-1998 – Radar Warning Receiver and Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician.

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