Manager Project
Resume:
DENNIS CHEREWICK MBA, MPM, PMP
Huntington Beach, CA. 92648
714-***-**** primary, 714-***-**** secondary
Email: ***************@*****.***
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dennischerewick
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive aircraft industry experience. A skilled leader with 20 years
experience in program management, engineering management, business
development, and business operations with commercial aircraft, business
jets, military aircraft, OEM's, MRO's, and aftermarket tier 1 and tier 2
suppliers.
Held positions as a Program Manager, Engineering Manager, Avionics Manager,
Senior Systems Engineer, and Avionics Engineer. Managed 27 direct report
employees and over 50 indirect report employees.
Hold two master degrees, a MBA degree and a Master of Project Management
degree. PMP certified. Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical
Management. Associate degree in aircraft avionics. Six Sigma Green Belt
certified.
Results and relationship oriented leadership style. Self-driven with
strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Skilled strategic thinker with proven success in tactical execution.
Expertise in leading all phases for entire product lifecycle for multi $M
large complex programs. Held $15M NRE program P&L budget responsibility
with product sales $100M.
Customer focused. Primary point of contact for customers. Led /
contribute to the RFP bid win process. Proven track record in successfully
negotiating and winning firm fixed price contracts with customers and
suppliers. Collaborated with customers in defining product design,
negotiating contract requirements, and contract changes. Serve as customer
advocate and voice of customer throughout entire program lifecycle.
Strong people skills in leading (influencing and motivating) cross-
functional, cross-cultural IPT teams within matrix organizations across
multiple U.S. and international sites; UK, India, France, Germany.
Excellent collaborator and communicator with emphasis on team consensus
building. Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills with all levels
of senior managers, customers, suppliers, and IPT teams.
Hands-on proactively program managed more than 50 new product development,
product improvement, and aircraft retrofit projects for aircraft systems,
avionics systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, electro-
mechanical systems, and aircraft structures. Program managed multiple
projects simultaneously across multiple product lines. Skilled in leading
the recovery of troubled programs.
Advanced software skills with MS Project, MS Project Enterprise Server,
EVMS, MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, and other
software.
Extensive engineering background in avionics systems, aircraft systems,
mechanical systems, electro-mechanical systems, and aircraft structures in
commercial aircraft (Boeing and Airbus), and business jets.
Experienced working with the FAA. Working knowledge of ITAR, FAA AC's,
AD's, FAR's, FAA Part 121 and 135 operators, and Part 145 MRO repair
stations. Interfaced with FAA ACO, FAA inspectors, DER's for STC, PMA,
337, and 8110 airworthiness standards and certifications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JOB SEEKING
April 2011 - Present
Actively seeking a mid to senior level manager position. My transferable
skills in program management, engineering management, business development,
and business operations will be a strong contributor to the financial
growth of your business.
PROGRAM MANAGER - Consultant
July 2010 - April 2011
Eaton Aerospace - Irvine CA.
Nine-month consulting contract. Program manage 2 new product development
projects. Held $4.75M NRE program P&L budget responsibility.
Hands-on leading cross-functional and cross-cultural IPT teams within
matrix organizations across several U.S. sites; Irvine CA and Dallas TX,
and international sites; India and Switzerland.
Program Manager for a $80M new product development program to design and
develop the smart electronic controller for the fuel tank inerting system
for the new Bombardier Lear Jet 85. Held $3M NRE program P&L budget
responsibility.
Led the electronic hardware and software engineering teams in the design,
development, and FAA certification in accordance with the customer
contract, terms and conditions, SOW, CDRLs, DO-178B Level B, DO-254 Level
B, DO-160, and other FAA regulatory standards. Hired and managed FAA
software DER sub-contractor for obtaining DO-178B certification.
Program Manager for a $20M new product development program to design and
develop the electric motor actuator fuel shut-off valve for the new
Sikorsky CH-53K military helicopter in accordance with the customer
contract, terms and conditions, SOW, CDRLs, ITAR restrictions, MIL-STD 810,
and other military standards. Held $1.75M NRE program P&L budget
responsibility.
Led the recovery of a troubled R&D program. Original NRE project budget
was $400K, over a 8 year span the budget grew to $1.75M. The program had
numerous scope, cost, schedule, and risk problems. Led the IPT in
reidentifying the scope of work, eliminated non-value added work, and
established a new go forward plan, budget, and schedule, agreed to by
senior management and all IPT members.
Negotiated firm fixed price contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
Senior management reviews. Communicated project status during monthly
program review meetings with senior management. Prepared and presented
stop light charts, financial status, technical status, and EVMS metrics.
Strong people skills in leading (influencing and motivating) open
collaboration and team consensus with engineering, contract managers,
marketing, business managers, finance, manufacturing, supply chain, quality
control, configuration management, and FAA DER in the accomplishment of
projects.
Led IPT's in creating resource loaded integrated master schedules and NRE
budgets using MS Project software and Project Enterprise Server. Led
weekly IPT project status review meetings to drive that tasks are being
completed on time and on budget. Closely monitored and tracked all non-
recurring expenditures. Mitigate all scope, schedule, quality, and
financial risk exposures. Monitor, mitigate, and resolve all program and
team conflict issues.
Risk management. Led IPT teams in identifying and mitigating program
risks. Developed, tracked, and controlled risk budgets, risk schedules,
risk registers, and change management plans.
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER - Consultant
May 2009 - July 2009
Wamco Inc. (Aerospace and Automotive Lighting) - Fountain Valley, CA.
Two-month consulting contract. Business development. Solely responsible
for the preparation and submittal of RFP proposal bid package for a $12M
new product development program to design and develop wingtip LED
navigation position and anti-collision strobe lights with stealth
capabilities for the Boeing C-17 military aircraft. The design of the new
lighting system was in accordance with MIL-STD 810, MIL-STD 461, DO-254
Level C, DO-160, and numerous other FAA regulatory standards.
Led outsourced ITAR restricted U.S. engineering and manufacturing companies
for new product design, manufacturability, product delivery, and product
support post entry into service. Created all documents required by Boeing
SOW, SDRL/CDRLs, including formal price quote, master project plan, budget,
and integrated master schedule using MS Project software. RFP proposal bid
package met all requirements defined by Department of Defense (DoD) Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. RFP proposal bid package was
submitted on time. Prior to contract award Congress removed funding for
the program.
PROGRAM MANAGER - Customer and Product Support
May 2006 - Aug. 2008
Honeywell Aerospace - Torrance, CA.
Chairman of the Customer Satisfaction Board for 3 strategic business units:
commercial aircraft, military aircraft, business jets and general aviation
aircraft.
Led the development and implementation of site wide vision and strategy for
aftermarket programs. Managed portfolio schedules and NRE P&L budgets for
54 troubled programs. Within 1 year reduced project backlog by 70%,
reversing a 3 year downward trend in completing projects on time and on
budget. Resulted in multi $M cost savings, freed up people resources to
work higher priority projects, and increased customer satisfaction.
Program managed a portfolio of 14 electrical and mechanical projects from
concept to completion. Held $15M portfolio NRE P&L budget responsibility.
Individual NRE P&L budgets ranged to $3M.
Primary point of contact for customers. Collaborated with customers in
defining product technical requirements, negotiating contract requirements,
and contract changes. Served as customer advocate and voice of customer
throughout entire program lifecycle. Led program review meetings with
customers. Customer focal in resolving manufacturing and production
delivery issues, supplier issues, aftermarket in-service issues, contract
issues, product modification issues, and product improvement programs.
Senior management reviews. Communicated project status during monthly
program reviews with the senior management teams for each of the 3 business
units. Prepared and presented stop light charts, financial status,
technical status, and EVMS metrics consisting of CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC.
Strong people skills in leading (influencing and motivating) cross-
functional and cross-cultural IPT teams within matrix organizations across
multiple U.S. sites: Torrance, Phoenix, Tucson, and international sites:
France, Germany, and UK.
Effective people skills in leading (influencing and motivating) open
collaboration and consensus in building team relationships with
engineering, manufacturing, quality control managers, configuration
managers, marketing managers, product managers, business managers, finance
managers, contract managers, technical publication managers, and product
safety managers, in the successful completion of multiple projects.
Change management. Led sitewide implementation of PMBOK project management
processes and methodologies to drive project scope, schedule, budget, and
quality throughout the program life cycle. Mentored and trained engineers,
manufacturing, supply chain, quality managers, and other IPT members. In
less than 1 year, resulted in a 40% improvement in completing projects on
time and on budget.
Program managed a new product development project for an air cycle machine
for the environmental control system used on the Airbus A330 and A340
aircrafts. Held $3M NRE P&L budget responsibility, product sales
forecasted was $20M. Completed the project 2 months early and $150K below
budget.
Program managed a new product development project for an APU starter motor
used on Bombardier and Gulfstream business jets. Held $1M NRE P&L budget
responsibility with product sales of $5M. Completed the project 1 month
early and $103K below budget.
Program managed 12 electrical and mechanical product improvement projects.
Projects consisted of:
|Gulfstream Heat Exchanger |Sikorsky S-92 Oil Cooler Blower |
| |Duct |
|Boeing 757 / 767 Cooling |Gulfstream / Bombardier / RAC RE220|
|Pack |APU |
|GE CF6 Heat Exchanger |Airbus A320 Lavatory Vacuum |
| |Generator |
|Boeing F22 Air Recharge |Airbus A319 APU Starter Motor |
|System | |
|777 Vacuum Blower |Airbus A330 Air Cycle Machine |
|Cessna Refrigeration Pack |Airbus A340 Air Cycle Machine |
Led IPT's in creating resource loaded integrated master schedules and NRE
budgets using MS Project software. Led weekly IPT project status review
meetings to drive that tasks are being completed on time and on budget.
Closely monitored and tracked all non-recurring expenditures. Mitigate all
scope, schedule, quality, and financial risk exposures. Monitor, mitigate,
and resolve all program and team conflict issues.
Risk management. Led IPT in identifying and mitigating program risks.
Developed, tracked, and controlled risk budgets, risk schedules, risk
registers, and change management plans.
Led internal and customer facing key milestone meetings such as PDR
preliminary design reviews, CDR critical design reviews, technical
coordination meetings, test readiness review, qualification testing
completed review, production readiness review, FAI first article
inspections, and product launch.
Core team member of the Marketing and Product Management group for 5
product lines. Analyzed marketplace for emerging business opportunities.
Analyzed existing in service products for opportunities to increase profit
margin and sales. Prepared and presented business case proposals to senior
management for new development products as well as improvements to existing
products. Increased Gross Margin by 20% across 5 product lines.
Experienced working with the FAA. Working knowledge of ITAR, PMA, FAA
AC's, FAR's, FAA Part 121 and 135 operators, and Part 145 MRO repair
stations. Interfaced with FAA DER's for STC approval and 8110
airworthiness standards and certifications.
Received Honeywell Bravo award for developing and leading the customer
presentation for the A340-600 retrofit program.
Furloughed From United Airlines, I Went Back to School
Oct. 2001 - May 2006
After Sept. 11th, 2001 terrorist attack the aviation industry was in a huge
slump. My entire organization was furloughed as part of a reduction in
force of over 40,000 employees. I returned to school to complete a BS
degree and a MBA degree.
ENGINEERING MANAGER - Senior Staff Representative Engineering Sept.
1990 - Oct. 2001
United Airlines - Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Manager of flight line engineering for 5 major southern California
airports: Los Angeles International Airport - LAX, Burbank, Orange County,
Ontario, and San Diego.
Hired and managed a staff of 6 aircraft systems engineers. Managed the
daily engineering and business operation. Contributed to organization
vision and strategy. Responsible for the implementation of goals,
policies, and procedures in achieving business objectives. Reached or
exceeded department goals every year. Performed semi and annual employee
performance appraisals. Created and implemented development programs for
direct report employees.
Led engineering team in reducing aircraft delays and flight cancellations
due to unscheduled maintenance issues by 70%, resulted in cost savings from
lost revenue in excess of $30M.
System Integration Project Manager. Program managed 3 new products
retrofitted into 400 aircrafts:
TCAS - traffic and collision avoidance system
EGPWS - enhanced ground proximity warning system
B/E Aerospace - cabin interior and in flight entertainment system
Project schedules ranged from 6 months to 2 years. IPT teams consisted of
over 50 team members from cross-functional, cross-cultural teams within
matrix organizations.
Project managed more than 100 product improvement projects to aircraft
systems, avionics systems, and aircraft structures to United Airlines fleet
of Boeing and Airbus aircrafts at United's LAX and SFO MRO facilities.
Project Engineer on a joint airline venture with Connexion by Boeing in
designing a $400M integrated broadband internet and in flight entertainment
IFE system.
Experienced working with the FAA. Working knowledge of FAA AC's, AD's,
FAR's, and regulations pertaining to FAA Part 121 operators. Interfaced
with FAA inspectors for damaged aircraft issues.
Received 4 company awards for innovation and creativity through product and
process improvements, resulting in multi-million dollar cost savings.
1990 - 1994
Senior Systems Engineer - Performed hands on engineering troubleshooting on
damaged out of service aircrafts. Designed temporary and permanent repair
instructions to fix damaged aircraft systems, avionics systems, electrical
systems, mechanical systems, and aircraft structures on United Airlines
fleet of 600 aircrafts; consisting of Airbus A319, A320, Boeing 777, 767,
757, 747, 737, and 727.
AVIONICS MANAGER
May 1980 - Sept. 1990
The Jet Center - Van Nuys Airport, CA.
Business development, operations, and engineering management. Managed the
avionics department for a FBO business jet completion center and FAA Part
145 Repair Station MRO facility.
Hired and managed 27 direct report employees; avionics engineers, avionic
installers, and technicians. Directed and managed the daily engineering
and business operation.
Led / contributed to organization vision and strategy. Led quadruple-digit
sales growth by launching new products, implementing new processes, and
growing the customer base from 25 to over 200 business jet owners.
Business development, led / contribute to the RFP bid win process.
Negotiated customer contracts, won more than 25 firm fixed price contracts
for outfitting and retrofitting corporate business jets; Gulfstream,
Hawker, Falcon Jets, and Bombardier Lear Jets.
System Integration Project Manager. Project managed from concept to
completion new avionics systems installed on 25 business jet aircraft:
Gulfstream, Hawker, Falcon Jets, and Bombardier Lear Jets. Projects
consisted of:
Complete avionics packages
Glass cockpit instrumentation packages
Cabin electrical systems
Cabin in flight entertainment IFE systems
Experienced working with the FAA. Working knowledge of FAA AC's, FAR's,
FAA Part 135 operators, and Part 145 MRO repair stations. Interfaced with
FAA ACO, FAA inspectors, and FAA DER's for STC, 337, and 8110 airworthiness
standards and certifications.
1980 - 1982
Avionics Engineer. Designed avionics system interface installations and
cabin electrical system installations for business jets.
EDUCATION
Master of Project Management - MPM
Keller Graduate School of Management, Irvine, CA.
Graduated 2009 Summa Cum Laude With Distinction GPA 4.0 out of 4.0
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Keller Graduate School of Management, Irvine, CA.
Graduated 2005 Summa Cum Laude With Distinction GPA 4.0 out of 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management - BSTM
DeVry University, Irvine, CA.
Graduated 2004 Summa Cum Laude GPA 3.92 out of 4.0
Associate Degree in Aircraft Avionics
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Graduated Summa Cum Laude GPA 3.9 out of 4.0
MEMBERSHIPS and CERTIFICATIONS
PMP certified - Project Management Professional from the Project Management
Institute PMI.
Member of PMI Orange County Chapter
Member of PMI Aerospace and Defense Special Interest Group - SIG
Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Advanced software skills with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project
Enterprise Server, EVMS, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Visio, and other software.
Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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