Program Manager Project Management Proposal Manager

Michael E. Fultz

New Baltimore, MI *****

586-***-**** *******.*****@*******.*** LinkedIn.com/in/Michael-Fultz Program Manager

Business professional seeking a challenging position in program/project management. Self-driven and consistent in striving for excellence. Independent thinker with extensive experience in program/project management, leadership, management, business, contracts, training, and technical fields. Consistently achieved and exceeded performance targets as team leader and facilitator. Adapt swiftly to changing circumstances and challenges as evidenced by background in multiple disciplines. Excels at articulating ideas clearly and concisely with negotiation and analytical skills.

Areas of Expertise

Program/Project Management Leadership Problem-Solving Process Improvement Teaming Training Contracts Proposal Development Negotiations Electronics Calibration Quality Field Service Support Professional Certifications

Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, Villanova University

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Villanova University

DoD Acquisition Professional Development Program Level III in Contracting

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Work History

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)

Stryker Retrofit Kits Program Manager / Retrofit & TPF Area Manager, 2021 - 2025 Managed US Army field retrofit kit contracts from request for proposal (RFP) to contract closeout. Managed cost, schedule, and performance for 11 kit contracts valued over $50M. Ensured kits were ready for field retrofits.

Led team of three support professionals tracking field retrofits in Oracle Product Life Cycle Management.

Led team of three Total Package Fielding professionals using US Army Logistics Modernization Program system.

Managed $10M contract for US Navy MK-46 Open, Inspect, and Evaluate (OI&E) and Repair of components. Program Manager for DEVCON Project Origin & Specialty Wheeled Vehicle Product Manager, 2018 - 2021 Led efforts with GDLS Robotics and Ladson field service support to autonomous unmanned ground vehicles. Managed Contractor Logistic Support (new equipment training, handoff, mechanics, and spares) of fielded Multi Utility Tactical Transport (MUTT) vehicles to the Army, Navy, and Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

Led build of the first six test MUTTs for Soldier-Multi-Purpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) program at Robotics in Westminster, MD. Managed field support for test vehicles at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Program Manager for AGMS Pandur vehicle spares for SOCOM contracts from solicitation to close-out. Worked with GD European Land Systems Steyr for spare parts sourcing in compliance with ITAR requirements. Stryker ECP Exchange Program Project Engineer, 2016 - 2018 Managed Problem Reports (PRs) and Change Requests (CRs) as part of Engineering Support in Production (ESIP) for the upgrades of 131 Stryker flat bottom vehicles to Double V Hull ECP (now DVH A1) configuration. Led engineers with 189,132 hours and $1.1M in material for root cause analysis and corrective actions in Teamcenter.

Facilitated team solutions with manufacturing, engineers, designers, configuration management, testing, and supply chain management. Ensured timely production Stryker DVH vehicles at Anniston Army Depot.

Managed Wholesale Supply Sustainment PRs and CRs for spares with 14,800 hours and $38K in material.

Participated in Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Team to reduce PR/CR labor and timing by 40 percent. Michael E. Fultz *******.*****@*******.*** Page 2

Product Manager for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Spares (Pre Award), 2013 - 2016 Supported and facilitated proposal for spare parts for the US Army customer. Tracked on time deliveries. Reviewed solicitation requirements for technical validations both pre- and post-award, when required.

Facilitated resolution of parts issues with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Contracts, and Finance.

Consolidated necessary inputs from functional areas that provided bid/no bid recommendations.

Coordinated with Program Office and Contracts to facilitate on-time proposals to customers. US Army and Marine Corps Abrams Field Modifications Product Manager, 2010 - 2013 Managed Army modifications valued at $15M, 160,000 hours—exceeded sales goals by 30%. Took on leadership for USMC Abrams M1A1 projects as part of GLDS' strategic plan for customer-facing executives.

Interfaced with USMC clients and internal departments to develop and shape market requirements.

Developed and implemented metrics that monitored performance and implement corrective action.

Led cross-functional enterprise teams to influence successful project planning and execution. Business Planning and Proposal Development Specialist, 2008 - 2010 Led the Iraq 140 Abrams Contractor Logistic Support proposal, awarded $106M foreign military sales contact. US Air Force Service for 20 years – Mechanic, Electronics, Calibration, Contracts, & Instructor, 1983 - 2003

• Contingency Contracting Officer Course Program Manager, Fort Dix, NJ (instructor). Developed curriculum for two-week course, training students on contracting in austere environments. Students earned 5 college credits.

• Contracts Management and Business Advisor, Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Dover, DE (contracts).

• Precision Measuring Equipment, Beale AFB, CA and Kadena Air Base, Okinawa-Japan (electronics calibration).

• Nuclear Weapons Specialist, Wurtsmith AFB, MI (mechanic). Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Business Administration, Wilmington University, DE BS Business and Management, University of Maryland, Asian Division, Japan Four Associates in Applied Science, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), multiple locations.

Instructor of Technology and Military Science

Contracts Management

Electronic Systems Technology

Munitions Systems Technology

Completed multiple contract and pricing courses through the Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

Awarded DoD DAWIA Certified Acquisition Professional for Level III in Contracting

Multiple military courses for three career fields in the US Air Force over 20 years. Community Service & Volunteer Work

Winning Futures Mentor at Community High School, Sterling Heights. Mentored 5 seniors, 2024 - 2025

Civil Air Patrol (CAP), Official Auxiliary for the US Air Force o Inspector General, Great Lakes Region, CAP, 2022 – Present. Led Wing IGs across six states o Inspector General, Michigan Wing, CAP, 2015 – 2022. Led Assistant IGs across the state o Commander, Selfridge Composite Squadron, Selfridge ANGB, MI, 2011 – 2015. Led 66 members o Commander, McGuire Composite Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ, 2002 – 2003. Led 62 members o Commander, Okinawa Cadet Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, 1995 – 1998. Led 60 members Honors & Awards

Under Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition and Contracting (SAF/AQC) FY2002 Special Recognition Award

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