Alejo Sanchez
Program Manager | Large-Scale Defense Programs | Portfolio Governance | EVMS | PMP | LSSGB
- Role
- Program Manager at BAE Systems, Inc.
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alejo Sanchez
Program Manager with 20+ years leading complex defense and government programs, delivering mission-critical capabilities through disciplined execution, organizational leadership, and data-driven decision support.Currently lead governance and execution of a $100M+ advanced technology portfolio supporting Air Force strategic modernization initiatives, advising government leadership on cost, schedule, and funding decisions.Throughout my career I have directed organizations ranging from 40 to 200+ personnel, overseen program portfolios exceeding $190M, and coordinated execution across contractors, engineering teams, and government stakeholders.My experience includes:• Program & Portfolio Governance• Earned Value Management (EVMS) & Cost Control• Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)• Defense Acquisition Lifecycle Execution• Financial Forecasting & Program Performance Analytics• Risk, Issue, and Opportunity ManagementBefore transitioning to industry, I served over two decades in the U.S. Army, leading large operational organizations, managing $100M+ in mission-critical assets, and executing complex logistics and operational initiatives—including a $9B multi-state asset relocation campaign.These experiences shaped my leadership philosophy: build disciplined systems, empower teams, and translate complex program data into clear decisions for senior leaders.EducationBachelor’s Degree — University of Arizona Global CampusMBA & MSBA Student - University of UtahCertificationsProject Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)Leadership FocusProgram & Portfolio Management • Defense Programs • EVMS • Program Governance • Organizational Leadership • Data-Driven Decision Support
Experience
Program Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · UT, US
Lead governance and execution of a $100M+ advanced technology portfolio supporting Air Force strategic modernization initiatives. Advise Government leadership on cost, schedule, and funding posture while coordinating performance across contractors, national laboratories, and internal engineering teams.• Govern portfolio execution across nine concurrent programs, maintaining cost and schedule discipline while advising leadership on funding allocation and risk posture.• Advise Government Program Managers and senior leadership on execution trade-space decisions, translating cost, schedule, and risk data into recommendations that inform funding alignment and program priorities.• Modernized program governance by integrating Jira, Confluence, and standardized reporting frameworks, improving portfolio transparency and execution discipline across the division
Education
University of Utah
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Pennsylvania
Master Resilience Training
2016
Central Texas College
Associate's degree, General Studies
2010 — 2013
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Organizational Management, Business
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