Air Force Manager
Resume:
Pete Lavalle
**** *. ******** **. *******, IL ***57
adjpy0@r.postjobfree.com
Qualification Summary
Recognized as a persuasive change agent, with the ability to define vision, influence stakeholders and enable businesses to execute tactically and strategically.
Experienced in building complex organizations by leading and influencing a cross functional matrix to define and execute plans focused on P&L goals and objectives.
Experienced in managing a global portfolio of Programs/Projects and cross functional teams.
Experienced Leader in applying best practices to identify, lead, and implement business strategies and Program/Project execution.
Full P&L responsibility ranging from <$10M to $1B in industries including commercial aviation, transportation, manufacturing operations and Defense and Aerospace.
Managed and responsible for all Program Stages from inception to close to include proposals, negotiations, execution, delivery and service/warranty.
Experience starting and developing PMO’s (Program Management Organizations) across multiple organizations.
Certified Program Management Professional (PMP).
Extensive global travel and experience living abroad in support of company initiatives.
Functional expertise includes:
• P&L Responsibility
• Contract & Risk Management
• Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing & Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Electric, GE Transportation – Transport Intelligence Chicago, IL
Sr. Director, Program Management
November 2015 – Present
• Responsible for the P&L of >$100M Global Leader in Rail Technology and Digital Solutions.
• Responsible for the execution of > 100 projects globally, including all R&D technology and efforts.
• Created the vision and scope that led to the standardization efforts for a new Global PMO (Project Management Office).
• Led and directed the efforts to roll out a new PPM (Project and Portfolio Management) tool for GE Transportation.
• Organizational Change Leader in implementing standardization and best practices (Clarity – CA PPM).
• Standardized process and analysis for key Portfolio Level Program Execution metrics (OTD, Margin, Risk, Schedule).
• Executed the initial EdgeLINC technology contract awarded (SaaS) to GE as part of our digitalization efforts.
• Responsible for the execution of all legacy Projects and new R&D Projects with a forecasted backlog of roughly $300M by 2021.
General Electric, GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
Sr. Director, Program Management – North America
August 2013 – November 2015
• Champion Program Execution for a $300M P&L for a World Leader in Aviation.
• Direct and lead high level business and engineering teams to execute on complex new awards.
• Co-Chairman – Systems Program Management Council. A GE Aviation cross functional panel of Program Management experts.
• Direct cost reduction initiatives across the Program Management community in the U.S. and globally.
• Implemented and embedded Risk Management as a culture in Program Management.
• Original Faculty and co-Founder of GE Aviation’s PMU (Program Management University).
• Facilitate new program introductions with newly formed integrated product teams.
• Support Aviation executive level initiatives as needed (M&A, Large Deals, Site Assessments, etc)
• Integrate Business Operations and Program Management to support GE Aviation.
Kratos Defense
Roseville, CA
Sr. Director, Program Management
January 2012 – January 2013
• Full P&L responsibility for $300M in revenue for a High-Speed Aerial Target Manufacturer.
• Responsible for the execution of the overall product portfolio to deliver world class product to domestic and international customers.
• Developed, mentored, guided and empowered a global Program Managers across 13 domestic and international Programs.
• Created the strategy, execution plan and financial forecasting of all Programs.
• Defined the prioritization of actionable recommendations to the key stakeholders for execution as defined measurable P&L savings and improved Program performance.
• Developed strategic, complex, cross-functional initiatives to execute and mitigate risks to Programs.
• Ensured key decisions that drive strategy, product roadmaps and customer experience are based on relevant insights and customer data.
• Innovated and led the evolution of our Program Management Methodology
• Experience overseeing Domestic and International Programs for the US Air Force, US Navy, Swedish Air Force, Taiwan Air Force, Korean Navy, Taiwan Navy and Singapore Navy.
• Experience overseeing Classified Programs (i.e. DARPA).
• Experience overseeing International Programs as the sub to primes such as Raytheon, ATK and Northrop Grumman.
• Responsible for the successful execution of a Deployment Organization to support aerial target demonstration events world-wide. DRS Technologies, Inc.
Melbourne, FL
Director of Program Management, War Fighter Solutions May 2010 - January 2012
• Full P&L responsibility for Production and Development of Military Program.
• Directed and led the integration of several teams and functional groups into a newly defined Business Unit.
• Liaison between functional business teams, responsible for project prioritization, requirements documentation, business case ROI development, and on-going Program Management of $300M in annual revenue.
• Presenter and coordinator of Executive Staff Program reviews including P&L, schedule, technical and overall execution.
• Supported and provided final approval on all new business proposals.
• Ensured all Programs adhered to contractual terms and conditions and internal compliance.
• Reviewed all statements of work for completeness and determined organizations ability to execute while identifying risk.
• Reviewed Program integrated master schedules to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various project phases.
• Lead and support proposal and new business activities as the Capture Manager.
• Responsible for negotiations of new and follow on existing contracts. Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
Orlando, FL
Sr. Program Manager – Laser Systems
January 2006 - May 2010
• Full P&L responsibility for >$200M in annual revenue for multiple Government Programs.
• Presented Program status monthly to Northrop Grumman Executive and Corporate Leadership.
• Managed, directed and coordinated activities of all Program Teams including Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering.
• Focal point for the implementation of major project processes, including planning, risk management, operations, cost reviews, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and supported proposal development activities as the Capture Manager.
• Directed all phases of Programs from concept development to prototype to LRIP to FRP production.
• Acted as primary customer contact for Program activities, leading Program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Developed solutions to customer challenges within budget and schedule.
• Established milestones and monitor adherence to schedule. Proactively identified Program problems and developed solutions.
• Experience managing Programs for the US Army (LLDR, Mark VII), US Air Force
(VIPER), and the UK MOD (Guardian).
EDUCATION
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Communications
Additional academic concentration in Business Management The University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Business Administration (MBA). Planned 2021. SOFTWARE COMPETENCY
All MS Office (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), ERP/MRP (Oracle, SAP, etc), PPM Applications (Clarity) and Sales Management (SalesForce, etc) systems. ADDITIONAL
Recent Top-Secret Clearance
Extensive experience managing a large range of technology portfolios/platforms in Commercial and Military industries. (LLDR – Lightweight Laser Designator Range Finder, ENVG – Enhanced Night Vision Goggle, VIPER – an Infrared Countermeasure Laser System, AFSAT – Air Force Sub Scale Aerial Target, EdgeLINC for Digital Railroad Applications and Complex software and hardware initiatives for the Aviation and Railroad Industries)
Basic Spanish (Conversational Speak, Read, Write)
RECOGNITION
Awarded the GE Chairman’s Simplifications Award for PMU (Program Management University) - 2016
Awarded and recognized for exceptional performance and execution by the Swedish Navy on the SSAT Project – Kratos - 2014
Awarded the Northrop Grumman Presidential Leadership Award for Program Performance (LLDR) - 2010
Northrop Grumman Presidential Leadership Award Nominee for Program Performance (MARK VI) 2007
Recognized by the US Navy for the exceptional performance on the CEC Project – Sypris 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
PMP Certification, PMI #: 3149128
PMI Certification and Training – 2013 to present
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Certification - 2011 Defense Acquisition Training (DAU) Certification - 2007 Six Sigma Greenbelt, Supply Chain - 2004
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