Manager Software

KEVIN A. DUNLAVEY

* ****** **** ***** *******, MA 01810

978-***-**** *************@*******.***

SENIOR SOFTWARE PROGRAM MANAGER

Bringing Expertise, Innovation and Effective Leadership to the Enterprise

PROFILE

Highly experienced Senior Software Program Manager with a record of success in driving Software Engineering development efforts to completion on time and under budget. Extensive experience in all phases of Engineering Program lifecycle, from requirements analysis through product delivery, with financial aspects of programs expertly managed utilizing the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). An independent thinker that effectively utilizes interpersonal and analytical competencies to increasing Engineering Team productivity and performance. A high performance professional that thrives in situations requiring a high level strategist and a big picture thinker.

• A proven self starter with the ability to thrive in fast paced, priority driven situations, able to take ownership of the responsibilities of the position. An expert in the construction, commissioning, and validation of multiple projects, an effective leader and problem solver who builds teamwork and possesses the drive to surpass goals.

• Consistently recognized by management as an excellent resource to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency through personal contribution and effective leadership. A welcome addition to every Management Team, able to function in any role necessary to ensure project success and on time delivery.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Engineering Management • Software Lifecycle Management • Proposal Basis of Estimates (BOEs) • Problem Identification and Resolution • Change Management • Financial Account Management • Talent Development and Utilization • Earned Value Management System • Customer Interface • Project Management • Matrix Management • Six Sigma • Statements of Work Authoring • Strategic Planning • Risk Identification and Mitigation • Process Management • MATLAB

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Raytheon Company Woburn, MA 1999-2011

Software Engineering Manager 2007-2011

As Software Engineering Manager, collaborated with Supply Chain, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Quality and Engineering to consistently deliver X-Band Radar (XBR) software contracts on time and under budget. Analyzed and responded to new requirements from government customers, led customer briefings on proposed solutions to program software requirements, defined project scope, as well as provided detailed analysis of costs.

Created Software Engineering schedules in Microsoft Project and integrated schedules into overall Program Master Schedule, as well as controlled and managed the XBR Software Engineering Budget. Provided corrections to Budget as requirements changed or were further refined. Reanalyzed and updated manpower planning.

• Utilized effective management techniques to guide Software Engineering teams of as

many as 40 Engineers to meet extremely tight Project Schedules, increasing

productivities 15%.

• Led Engineering Integrated Baseline Review, received high praise from customer for

consistent excellence in management of Software Program and subsequently meeting

cost, schedule and technical performance goals.

• Refinement of XBR software processes contributed to the receipt by Raytheon’s IDS

Engineering of the Software Engineering Institute’s highest possible rating for

processes, CMMI Maturity Level 5.

Deputy Software Task Manager 2004-2007

Directed the efforts of eight Software Team Leads, collaborated with Software Engineering Manager to ensure on-time development, testing and delivery of X-Band Radar Software. Utilized weekly tracking of Team progress to manage analysis of cost or schedule variances, and implementation of measures to obviate potential long term issues.

Engaged in comprehensive review of current and scheduled Projects, ascertaining impact of diverse factors on overall Project cost, deliverability, and Human Capital requirements. Identified potential or actual Software Engineering risks and worked with the Program Risk Review Board to resolve or mitigate identified risks to acceptable levels.

• As a result of outstanding performance, received an “Excellence in Software

Engineering Management Award” jointly from the XBR Program Office and the United

States Army.

• Mentored Software Team Leads in more effectively managing both project schedules

and costs, resulting in an increase in productivity of 15%. Traveled to

Huntsville, Alabama to mentor software team lead at that site.

Principal Software Engineer 1999-2004

Led the X-Band Radar (XBR) Software Development Team, achieved productivity and cost improvements, created software development schedule and worked with team leads daily, ensuring entire software team stayed on schedule.

• Analyzed and responded to requirements changes, provided management a choice of

several solutions and the associated cost and schedule impacts.

Lockheed-Sanders Merrimack, NH 1982-1999

Software Engineering Manager 1995-1999

As Software Manager of the Israeli Air Force Mission Support System (AFMSS) program, led a five person software team to meet both cost and schedule targets.

• Section Manager 1989-1999

• Principal Software Engineer 1989-1995

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Merrimack College North Andover, MA

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Software Project Management Certification

Six Sigma Certified

Earned Value Management System Levels 1 and 2 Certification

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