Lesia Howard
adx87o@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Masters in management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Science Information University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Achievements
Built long-term relationships with customers, leaders, team, and suppliers
Implemented new program management metrics for the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage to track government delivery rejections
for CDRLs (contract data requirements list) and SDRLs (supplier data requirements list) to improve on-time delivery rate
Created and maintained program master schedule to coordinate and support data deliveries for preliminary design reviews and critical
design reviews
Created risk assessment template and transferred to Azure DevOps and BORIS (Boeing opportunities risks issues system) to perform
better than plan and provide visibility and traceability
Supported SAP ServiceNow IT Asset Management Implementation, led daily standup, and selected training modules for team
Coordinated with developers, SAP team to lead the SAP Ariba Integration unit acceptance meeting and facilitate hypercare meetings
Collaborated to develop the project/program plan and milestones for BCA Program Planning and Control to transition to SAP digital
platform
Partnered with Asset Management Lab, factory specialists, and DELL Computing to implement inventory and assessment processes
Launched change control boards in IT, Boeing commercial airplanes (BCA), and Boeing Defense & Space (BDS)
Established a Siemens architecture forum
Built product roadmaps and managed $1-2M annual budgets, negotiated priorities, features, and resources
Partnered with NASA counterpart to develop training material to present the engineering review board process flow to submit,
review, and approve requests
Leveraged Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud and download big data for decision making to support Artemis I, II, and III
Performed IT Security Scans for IT and BCA applications, participated in IT Security Audits with 100% on-time rate
Monitored and maintained System reliability documentation
Overseen the timely updates for access control policies, accreditation audits, and disaster recovery plans for MES, Quality systems,
and Engineering Business Systems
Partnered with IT to complete AEC bi-annual system security requirements
Collaborated with project team to implement a Siemens Lab for BCA to evaluate products
Collaborated with project team to implement archive commercial airplanes master schedules data prior to transitioning to new tool
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ask Consulting (Blue Origin) Remote
Engines Configuration Data Management September 2022-February 2023
Change Analyst/Configuration Data Manager:
Managed and prioritized change analyst and configuration data management Windchill queue
Created personal data queues in Windchill to quickly locate and analyze data
Completed change artifact review, change tasks reviews, data reviews, and release reviews for engineering designs, ground designs, general documents, trivial releases, and manufacturing work orders (98% on-time)
Released engineering resulting objects in various Windchill environments, research, development, production, and obsolescence
Reviewed, created, and closed subtasks using Jira, and released manufacturing work orders using JULES
Supported engineering control board (ERB) and change control board (CCB)
Adhered to configuration management (CM) plan, processes, and procedures
Coordinated with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and engineers supporting BE4, BE3U, BE7 programs
Participated in Pedigree reviews
Examined and processed deviations and waivers
Analyzed and performed Creo model checks for CADs, parts, assemblies, and drawings (EBOMs and MBOMs)
Boeing/NASA Huntsville, AL
Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) March 2021-September 2022
Lead Product Data Manager:
Coordinated and communicated with organizations across the Boeing enterprise to deliver data requirements to NASA and United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Ensured contract specific changes and modifications were aligned with the data deliverables and all approved program directives were approved
Created change requests, no release required (NRR) documentation, analyzed and processed deviations and waivers/variances
Updated and maintained program CDRL and SDRL) supplier portal system schedule
Implemented, presented, and improved quality metrics for deliveries to show on-time, early, unplanned, and late deliveries (98% on-time)
Delivered Launch Pad data, preliminary design review data, and critical design review data to NASA and ULA
Participated in Pedigree reviews (As designed/As Built BOMs), Configuration status accounting (CSA), reported findings and recommendations to quality management, submitted monthly award fee data to program integration
Partnered with configuration management/data management counterparts at ULA and NASA to improve processes and data deliveries, and developed tri-lateral training material for engineers
Identified risks, quantified risks, analyzed, and interpreted data for management
Organized and facilitated the weekly engineering review board (ERB) and weekly change control board (CCB)
Leveraged 7-step problem solving process, the 5 Whys methodology, root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems
Processed and delivered formal data requests to customers (98% on-time)
Analyzed, processed, and delivered government furnished documentation data to the supplier (99% on-time); downloaded data from the AWS cloud hosted windchill environment
Reviewed and processed engineering change proposals (ECPs)
Reviewed, updated, and released quarterly Applicable Documents List (ADL), Uncrewed, and Crewed documentation using Windchill
Created on-boarding material for new employees and provided training
Overseen the access to Windchill for the ICPS program; coordinated and processed access forms, managed user access and views, and managed user issues
Adhered to Configuration Management (CM) plan, processes, and procedures, and participated in Windchill audits
Verified data markings on documentation and transmittal notifications
Boeing IT Strategic Operations/Hardware Asset Management Kent, WA
May 2019-March 2021
Process Specialist/Project Manager/Indirect Supply Chain Liaison for Hardware:
Collaborated with Vendor Management/Indirect Supply Chain procurement -agents to ensure successful hardware contract optimization
Allocated resources to support new contracts/contract renewals and communicated strategies to leadership prior to review boards
Directed the SAP Ariba integration user acceptance testing project (100% success), supported the SAP ServiceNow implementation, and collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to support post hypercare implementation triage with stakeholders, and performed retrospectives
Partnered with teammates to establish and chair the internal hardware asset management approval change board
Collaborated with team to build and improve process test flows (decreased process flow by 25%)
Adhered to deviations and waivers process and supply chain management process
Project manager for the factories/labs inventory Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance efforts (100% success)
Provided direction to stand up the Internet of things IOT/OT integrated board and process for purchasing non-standard devices
Developed the Hardware Asset Management Order Fulfillment service level agreement by partnering with team (100% success and identified gaps)
Presented high-level program/project status to management and stakeholders using Milestones Professional
Leveraged 7-step problem solving process, the 5 Whys methodology, root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems
Developed a plan for senior IT Security replacement
Led daily ServiceNow SCRUM stand-up, risk management activities, and customer survey strategy for improvement
Initiated order fulfillment tickets using Used Azure DevOps, monitored risks, and performed root cause analysis
Developed team building exercises and presentation to improve cohesion, resolve conflict, and mentored interns
Boeing BCA Business Operations Renton, WA
June 2015-May 2019
Product Data Management/Integrated Project Manager
Collaborated with IT and stakeholders to identify the product roadmap and solutions for BigSky & IEDatabank system requirements
Ensured stakeholders submitted user stories in Azure DevOps, managed backlog, active participant in program increment planning
Identified and negotiated features in each iteration, communicated and collaborated (SCRUM meeting) with team to set project direction
Organized and facilitated the weekly change control board (CCB)
Developed project to plan, schedule, assigned to resources tasks, tracked progress, and managed project budget using Microsoft Project
Identified priorities, cost, scope, schedule, resources, risks, success criteria, constraints, and performed retrospectives (99% on-time release rate)
Created burn-down and burn-up charts or project plates for reporting
Partnered with senior leaders, and stakeholders to advance second century SAP digital transformation for PLM and MOM
Determined second century SAP system impacts (change management, sales and marketing, program planning, and scheduling), identified gaps and milestones, risks, and created basis of estimates
Spearheaded strategic (Archive, Charge line, system retirements, and 3-digit code) projects using an agile approach (100% success)
Performed systems mapping to show the inputs and outputs that included servers, environments, and disaster location
Conducted airplane delivery and forecast ROI for 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 programs (master schedules and skyline analysts)
Performed Business process modeling using (Architecture of Integrated Information Systems) ARIS to improve process flow
Created and presented diversity and inclusion presentations
Collaborated with project team to plan and lead the successful business/technical workshops with stakeholders and senior leaders
Records and Information Management (RIM), and continuous improvements
Partnered with IT to conduct internal system audits and reviews to ensure products met system requirements/ regulatory compliance (100%)
Present high-level program/project status to management and stakeholders using Milestones Professional
Leveraged 7-step problem solving process, the 5 Whys methodology, root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems
Developed a robust training plan for successor, and mentored employees
Ensured system reliability metrics and required bi-annual security documentation were complete (100%)
Actively participated in IT Security Scans and system audits
Boeing Strategic Supplier Management Bellevue, WA
January 2010-June 2015
Siemens and InSync Project Manager & Product Management
Led Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) efforts and managed five complex tier one-product process areas across the Boeing enterprise in support of Siemens Product Managers with Teamcenter: Unified, Manufacturing, System Engineering; NX, Simatic IT, Simulation, Tecnomatix
Collaborated with Siemens Product Managers regarding software license requirements, configurations, and upgrades (data migrations)
Led product strategy activities, determined product roadmaps, priorities, collected users’ feedback for continuous improvements, and planned technical workshops
Spearheaded Siemens technical Change Control Board (CCB) and change management process to present new product capabilities and features to stakeholders, and communicate system bugs
Collaborated with management, internal and external stakeholders to launch a multi-products architecture forum, Steering Committee, and lab to evaluate new Siemens products (100% on-time to set up lab) applying a waterfall project methodology
Submitted requests for requests for information and quotes to supplier, adhered to the supply chain management process, coordinated the completion of the supplier scorecard (97% on-time)
Developed and updated project plan, schedule, assign resources tasks, and tracked progress using Microsoft Project
Presented high-level program/project status to management and stakeholders using Milestones Professional
Led weekly meetings with Boeing and Siemens to discuss issues, risks, and opportunities
Led daily Siemens stand-up to manage and monitor end users IT tickets to resolution
Established a change board to manage requirements for BDS Programs: P-8, Commercial Crew, Space Launch Systems, and Tanker
Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, including reporting status, risks, and issues to upper management
Organized and facilitated weekly product meetings across the Boeing enterprise with stakeholders
Data Stores & Bus Intelligence Data Stores & Bus Intelligence Renton, WA
January 2010 October 2008-January 2010
Programmer Analyst/Project Manager
Provided project management and programmer analyst support for Quality Management Systems, Data Stores/Business Intelligence
Coordinated with stakeholders to engage and understand priorities
Ensured stakeholders business requirements were clear, verifiable, attainable, and complete
Created specification documentation and wrote simple to complex Teradata SQL queries,
Gathered, reviewed, confirmed, modified, implemented, and controlled requirements using Clear Quest, Quality Assurance Tools, Visual Source Safe, and Teradata SQL Assistant tools, and extract transform load data (ETL)
Created new tables/views, and online reports (95% on-time) to update Manufacturing Execution Systems
Records and Information Management (RIM) Focal, and participated in system audits
Followed the SDLC methodology, performed peer reviews, and kept the change log up to date with open/canceled/completed items
Analyzed, designed, modified, tested software, demoed changes to stakeholders and end users
Coordinated with team to ensure required security documentation was complete
Performed data migrations with a focus on nonconformance, corrective actions, and online work instructions reports to support manufacturing shop floor
Quality & Manufacturing systems Quality & Manufacturing Execution Systems Everett, WA
January 2008-October 2008
Configuration Analyst, 787 Program
Provided support for the 787 Velocity application-using BARS, Clear Quest, Beyond Compare, Data Manager (DMS) tools, and Visual Source Safe tools
Engaged with stakeholders to understand priorities, business requirements and ensure requests were clear, verifiable, and attainable
Adhered to change management process, and reported weekly status to the project manager
Performed security scans and installed patches
Updated and maintained system Access Control Policy
Followed the SDLC methodology and performed peer reviews
Investigated issues, gathered requirements, designed form pages, performed detailed analysis, testing, SQL updates, maintained specification documentation for conformance and compliance, page loads, configuration updates, extract transform load data (ETL), data migrations, and demos (100% on-time)
Performed IT Security Scans for IT and BCA applications
Participated in IT Security audits, scans, and maintained security documentation
Updated and maintained disaster recovery plans for MES
Human Resource Management System Renton, WA
June 2007-December 2007
Functional Analyst
Gathered stakeholders’ requirements, performed detailed analysis, provided estimates, developed, and executed test plans for Manufacturing (98% on-time)
Performed peer reviews, provided customer/team demos, created/maintained specifications, and SQL queries using PeopleSoft
Adhered to change management process, followed the SDLC methodology, investigated issues, and reported weekly status
Ensured Rotational system requirements were compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley security requirements (100%)
Performed system audits and security scans, and maintained security documentation
Ensured stakeholder requirements were entered in the requirements Used Clear Quest as repositor
Leverage various tools to access, analyze, review, and implement requirements, Citrix, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP), BPS PeopleSoft, Data Manager (DMS) tools, extract transform load data (ETL) Teradata, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server