Transformational Program Leader

Renee Emerson, PMP, EVMP, LSSGBC

Cell: 970-***-****

Location: Colorado (Open to Relocation)

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneeemerson PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 15 years of program and product management experience spanning advanced technologies, mission critical systems, innovation, prototyping, engineering, manufacturing, CONOPS, tactics, sustainment, weapons systems and business development. Proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence in high-growth environments. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to execute multimillion-dollar programs, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering innovative business strategies. Adept at fostering collaboration and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Certified in Project Management, Earned Value Management, and Lean Six Sigma. Holder of a Secret Security Clearance (adjudicated 05/2019). AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• $900M+ Complex Execution Efforts

• R&D, Modernization, NGEN and Sustainment

• P&L Ownership, Forecasting and YoY Growth

• Contract Execution (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ)

• Risk Management and Mitigation

• Business Development, Planning, Negotiation

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs/KPMs)

o 20% increase in operational efficiency

o 35% reduction in complexity

o 25% inquiry reduction with Improved workflows

• Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Team Development and Retention

EXPERIENCE

Senior Program Manager

Persistent Systems, Fort Collins, CO Aug 2022 – Present Lead a $100M+ DoD portfolio, enhancing the Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT) and CloudRelay installations, and achieved an 18% improvement in project completion rates by leveraging tools and techniques I developed throughout my career.

• Developed and executed comprehensive project strategies, reducing delays by 15% and increasing customer satisfaction by 30% within the first 60 days.

• Coordinate with subcontractor field teams to ensure quality and schedule adherence, improving team cohesion and performance by 20%.

• Developed and implemented staff development strategies, resulting in a more cohesive and high-performing team.

• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

Director, Technical Project Management

ManTech International, California, MD May 2020 – July 2022 Directed a $920M GSA OASIS vehicle with full P&L responsibility for R&D, modernization, NextGen, and sustainment programs achieving a 15% reduction in program costs.

• Established PMO, enhancing efficiency by 20% and reducing complexity by 35%.

• Managed 31 programs with 100+ multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed team members, primarily for manned and unmanned reconnaissance aircraft.

o Modernized and sustained critical systems: Mission Crew Workstations (MCW), Networking and Communications Equipment, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), ElectroOptical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems, Enhancement of Combat Systems Hardware (CSH), Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) sensor platforms, and Electronic Intelligence (EI) processing capabilities.

• Secured new business valued at $250M through strategic campaigns and partnerships.

• Remedied $50M procurement challenges caused by supply chain delays.

• Developed and implemented an annual operating plan (AOP) and a 5-year forecast plan.

• Maintained a 2% attrition rate, significantly below the corporate average of 45%. Senior Program Manager

SAIC (Previously Engility), California, MD Mar 2018 – May 2020 Spearheaded the $85M Systems Engineering Transformation (SET) Contract, supporting 19 NAVAIR Programs throughout the full life cycle of weapon systems, from concept development to disposal. The scope encompassed all Naval Aircraft (Tactical, Vertical Lift, Maritime, UAVs, Targets, and Advanced Weapons), Foreign Military Sales

(FMS), and support systems. Achieved a 20% reduction in project timelines.

• Engineering, analysis, development, integration, testing and fleet introduction and support of warfare system into Naval Aircraft.

• Assessments of Aircraft, Weapon and Integrated Systems’ technical performance, mission suitability and associated acquisition risks throughout the full acquisition process and life cycle of program. o Accelerated Risk Management Framework (RFM) update of packages for the APR-39D(V)2 Radar Warning System and AAQ-45 DAIRCM Programs required to meet the AIR-00 fast-tracked response date. o Developed a data environment capturing the entire scope of outstanding efforts to field a CH-53K (heavy-lift cargo helicopter) that would satisfy the USMC ORD. Senior Program Manager Aug 2013 – Jan 2018

Client Solution Architects, San Diego, CA

Directed a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed team delivering integrated solutions for the ACAT III US Navy $50M Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance

(C4ISR) TacMobile program.

• Entire ground support facility capability for the Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Force – P-3s [Orion], P-8s

[Poseidon], and Triton [MQ-4C].

• Designed, developed, fielded and sustained persistent operational and tactical C4I infrastructure, battle management, weapons systems interfaces, tactical decision aids, post-mission ISR processing, exploitation and dissemination, anti-submarine warfare acoustic and mission reconstruct.

• Fielded and sustained operational systems for Tactical Operations Centers (TOC) and Mobile Tactical Operations Centers (MTOC).

• Achieved 100% success in key performance parameters as observed by Commander Operational Test Force representatives during operational evaluations.

• Implemented and executed spend plans, cost, schedule, performance and risk management for new system development, tech refreshes and installs at over 20 worldwide operational systems and RAAF sites through a cooperative agreement.

• Integrated Logistic Support (ILS).

• Designed program processes, plans, and templates applying CMMI and EVM best practices, resulting in a 20% improvement in program efficiency.

Program Manager Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

Engineering Documentation Systems, Inc., Fallbrook, CA

• Led a team to transform NAVSEA's Expeditionary Systems Evaluation Division financial processes, improving performance and transparency by implementing real-time financial dashboards.

• Realized a 25% increase in stakeholder confidence, a 15% reduction in financial discrepancies, and improved non-compliance by 50%.

Senior Program Business Manager Nov 2008 – Dec 2011 QinetiQ-NA (QNA), Arlington, VA

• Devised strategic performance management tools, increasing transparency and recovered $1.5M in unbilled revenue.

• Directed operations and project management for $50M efforts supporting the Office of Naval Research (ONR) S&T efforts.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

University of Phoenix • PMI - PMP (#1771308);12/05/2014 – 12/05/2026

• MBA • EVMI – EVMP-A&D (#15151); 09/03/2010 – 03/16/2026

• BS, Business Management • LSS Green Belt (#GB1490586761); 08/18/2018

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