Project Manager Machine Learning

Paul R. Lacasse

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PROJECT MANAGER

A passionate project manager with 20+ years of experience driving transformational change and implementing operating systems across manufacturing, supplier, and corporate environments. Skilled in fostering collaboration, leading new vehicle launches, optimizing industrial strategies, and driving organizational transformation. Recognized as an innovative turnaround specialist with expertise in Method and Tools, Business Process Management (BPM), and sustainable performance improvement.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Creativity and innovation

Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Presentation and public speaking

Adaptability and flexibility

Stakeholder management

Management consulting

Program Management (PMO)

Project Management and Team Management

Manufacturing launch readiness

World Class Manufacturing (WCM), lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement

Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Plant floor process optimization.

Developer (method and tools)

Software application development

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine learning and Data Analytics

EXPERIENCE

Stellantis - Fiat Chrysler Automotive (Accepted Voluntary Separation in October of 2024)

Framing Specialist / Project Manager – North America Industrial Strategy (NEW ORGANIZATION) Jan. 2022 – Oct. 2024

oWithin a new organizational startup, developed methodologies, archetypes, database tools, business analytics, and visualizations to support long-term product planning.

oLeveraged AI, machine learning, and Visual Basic to develop powerful Abacus global capital expenditure reporting tool.

oProduced confidential executive CAPEX investment scenarios for the midsize and small truck segments in the hundreds of millions for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV).

o$78M in program savings across Stamping, Body in White, and General Assembly by identifying carry-over and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) opportunities within STLA Medium platform.

Stellantis - Fiat Chrysler Automotive

Manufacturing Product Responsible (MPR) – RAM Truck Program (PROMOTION) Nov. 2020 – Jan. 2022

oManufacturing Engineering onsite liaison at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (SHAP). Managed investment and change management for light-duty truck programs.

oFacilitated on-site workshops to evaluate future products, parts, and processes affecting plant stakeholders.

oServed as Plant Launch Manager for the successful 22MY TRX launch, overseeing a team of 18 people within the planning and execution of five buzz models.

Fiat Chrysler Automotive

MPMO Specialist - Program Manager – Program Management Office (NEW ORGANIZATION) Jan. 2017 – Nov. 2020

oOversaw RAM Truck, and Jeep Grand Cherokee XL programs within the new North America PMO Portal, including standards development, training, timing and issue resolution.

oDirected the development, implementation, training, and management of several initiatives, ensuring alignment with PMO. Significant investment in millions of dollars leveraging the Agile process:

oPMO Portal Covid 19 FCA Return to Work Launch Readiness Management Risk Mitigation Recovery (RMR) Process Total Cost Application and Process – $175M in TCA savings the first year.

Fiat Chrysler Automotive

WCM Specialist - Project Manager – World Class Manufacturing Central Team (PROMOTION) Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2017

oReported directly to the Global Head of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) served as coach for three facilities focusing on Focused Improvement, Cost Deployment, and People Development using the “Project Management Blue Room” process.

oLaunched the WCM Academy in Warren, Michigan, a key center for WCM and technical training.

oLead the WCM Steering Committee for five years, coordinating with directors and personnel across all manufacturing divisions.

oDirected the successful global development and implementation of methods, software tools, and training programs across multiple regions (Agile and Sprint).

oResponsible for Global Best Practices, Project Management, Training and WCM expansion.

Paul R. Lacasse

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Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA)

WCM Consultant, Windsor Assembly Plant Aug. 2009 -Dec. 2010

oBrought on initially as a management consultant within a small team that kicked off the first FCA World Class Manufacturing facility in North America at the Windsor Assembly Plant. Promoted to WCM Central Team in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Strong Solutions (John Strong as Reference: Cell 765-***-****: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-strong-11110011/)

Project Manager, Program Manager, Turn-Around Specialist Jan. 2005 – Feb. 2009

oCreated and managed assessment tools, marketed to banks, mid-market investment groups and manufacturers.

oConducted operational assessments in manufacturing, developed and directed work plans, and supported projects at various stages, including distress, turnaround, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

oLaunch readiness and Station Readiness.

oEngagements: Dana Corporation Conway, Mackenzie & Dunleavy Thomas Group Whitehall Group Harbour Group Stout Risius Ross Delta Faucet Ford GM Chrysler.

EDUCATION

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Commerce (Honors Business Administration)

Windsor School of Business Special B ~ MBA

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Public Administration)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

oDevelopment Skills: Agile, Sprint and Waterfall, MS PowerBI, Qlik Sense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Google Action Script (GAS), SQL scripting and commands, and web site development (SharePoint and Google).

oAdvanced Microsoft Office Skills: Excel (Top 1%), PowerPoint, Project Professional, SharePoint, OneNote, and Visio.

oFinance: Proficiency in financial modeling, scenario management and forecasting techniques. Strong understanding of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements). Ability to perform cost analysis, risk management, and variance analysis. Ability to synthesize enormous amounts of data into actionable insights.

oSystems: SAP Hana, Factory Information Systems (FIS), Active Plant, Performance Feedback Systems, and Total Maintenance Systems (TMS).

oWorld Class Manufacturing (WCM): Auditing, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, shop floor optimization, workshop facilitation, lean manufacturing workshops, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE), Problem-Solving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - 5 Whys, Cost Deployment (CD), quality network, Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST), supplier APQP, PPAP, and QS9000.

oManufacturing: Body in White (BIW welding), stamping, Total Cost Maintenance (TCM), Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) and supplier operations.

oProject Management Tools: Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, MS Teams

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