Director, Programs Management

Michael Kahn

P* Management Consulting, llc.

* **** **** *****, *********, CO 80127. Mobile: 303-***-****

E-mail: ypy6ds@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Summary

Proven and highly successful program management and business operations professional with broad based background in all aspects of program and personnel management.

With over 30 years of experience, I have had success in proposing, developing, directing and delivering highly effective programs on all levels. I am a very well organized, decisive and results oriented manager with the ability to motivate teams to succeed. Experienced in revenue improvement, profitability, cost reduction, schedule management, and building/managing highly effective teams of professional staff. Successfully developed and delivered numerous consulting/professional service delivery contracts to a variety of clients.

Key competencies include:

Program/Project Management Systems Integration Vendor Management

Technical Consulting PMO Bids and Proposals

Service Development/Delivery Team Building Contracts and Negotiations

Professional Experience

Program Manager, consultant; Vaisala Inc present

Management and leadership for next generation integrated weather system highlighted by wind profiling radar. Provide team and contract management, planning, organization and mentorship

Enterprise Programs Manager, CIBER Inc. 2007-2009

Senior programs leadership for the establishment of a corporate wide PMO which offered consulting and engagement delivery to clients, nationwide. Reviewed various portfolio management tools for in house and vendor offering. PM leadership from program inception (RFP) through delivery. Brought CIBER PM methodologies into field offices via training and mentorship efforts.

Director, Western Region, G&B Solutions, Inc. 2006-2007

Manager of multiple Federal government contracts ($12M annual) and personnel (105 staff) providing IT services to Federal government 24x7 data center operations. ISO re-qualification support for all western region office personnel and process. Provided resource management for staff across contracts and assignments. Established metrics for programs and monthly management reporting.

Practice Principal and Program Manager, HP Consulting & Integration 2001-2006

Established and managed consulting organization for Telecommunications segment. Under my leadership, the systems integration consulting practice grew to $12M annual revenue while improving consultant utilization rates and profitability.

Product Manager, General Dynamics 2000-2001

Led development of Software as a Service for OSS/BSS for emerging CLEC marketplace

Program Manager, Raytheon 1997-2000

Led development of NPOESS ground data processing segment ($25M proof of concept phase A).

Manager, Space Imaging, Inc. 1995-1997

Technical and Program Management for development of space remote sensing instrument, ground and space communications infrastructure, and vendor management

Program Manager, Department Manager, Systems Eng. Ball Aerospace 1981-1995

Various management and technical roles and assignments for the development and management of aerospace technologies.

Selected Career Achievements

Directed multiple IT support services contracts for Federal Government 24x7x365 data center. Expanded staffing of service delivery organization by 35% in less then 8 months while improving client satisfaction, profit margin, and revenue to above target ranges. Filled approximately 16 open positions within 3 months and obtained approval to add additional 6 new positions. As the functional manager, I completed over 75 annual performance reviews on time. With a total contract value in excess of $50M, I had monthly revenue recognition and invoicing in excess of $1M/month.

Directed multiple programs across telecommunications service delivery marketplace including installation of E-911 commercial service with two mobile operators, and IT back office support to wire line provider. Grew consulting practice to annualized $12M run rate business while maintaining >80% consultant utilization.

Developed business plan, ROI, capital expense outlay, and market assessments while managing the development of an integrated hardware/software system for delivery of rich media to retail marketplace.

Successfully managed highly distributed ground data processing segment for large DOD program leading to follow on win of $1B implementation program. Organized and executed teaming arrangement across multiple divisions to facilitate win of $25M proof of concept

Spearheaded international teaming agreement to offset $45M investment for a start up GIS company.

Oversaw and managed multiple technology development programs for NASA, DoD, and prime aerospace contractors. Technologies ranged from microwave and optical communications, radar, and satellite sensors. Experience covers laser (optical) communications systems, microwave communications and active phased array antenna development (both radar and comm.). Production levels ranged from “one of a kind” to thousands of units.

Planned, contracted, and delivered highly successful Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) consulting engagement to Fortune 50 client achieving exemplary client satisfaction, highly profitable and sustained business, and profit above plan. Initiated detailed time line for SOA based infrastructure development, met 100% delivery milestones, and developed implementation plan

Government contracting experience encompasses Department of Defense, NASA, FAA and Department of Interior. Contracts ranged from prime to sub roles. My individual contribution came in a multitude of roles such as Systems Engineer and Program Manager.

Directed the pre market launch system development, market assessment, and business plan for a “software as a service” development of OSS/BSS for the Telco industry. Negotiated the software package with full performance functionality at zero capital expenditure, in exchange for per user fee base structure from leading vendor. Correctly identified decay in target market leading to recommendation to eliminate product line; saving remaining $15M in planned investments.

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, Ohio State University

Masters in Engineering Management, University of Colorado

Job Related Honors, Awards, and Memberships

Recognition & Awards

Various and numerous corporate awards and honors for successful development programs, client engagements and deliveries. NASA awards for technology development and program success.

Professional Affiliations Program Management Institute

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