Austin Reese

About Austin Reese

I am a PMP-certified Program Manager with 10 years of experience spanning corporate finance and program management within the defense and aerospace industry. I currently lead a $40M program, overseeing full lifecycle execution—from strategic planning and resource alignment to delivery, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. In my role, I drive program governance and lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across engineering, finance, operations, and supply chain. I am responsible for risk and opportunity management, proactively identifying issues, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring programs remain on track against cost, schedule, and performance objectives. With a strong foundation in corporate finance—managing portfolios exceeding $130M in annual billings—I bring a differentiated approach to program leadership. I integrate financial discipline into execution through P&L ownership, forecasting accuracy, earned value management, and data-driven decision-making to optimize outcomes and drive profitability. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable results in complex environments. Notably, I identified and successfully disputed over $7M in invalid subcontractor billings, leading to strengthened financial controls and improvements to the customer invoicing review process. My experience spans a $3B+ contract environment, with expertise in:* End-to-end program planning, execution, and delivery * Risk and opportunity management and issue resolution * Integrated master scheduling and performance tracking * Stakeholder management, including executive and customer communication * Budget oversight, cost control, and financial forecasting * Cross-functional team leadership and resource coordination * Process improvement and program scalability initiatives I am highly proficient in tools such as ProPricer, PeopleSoft, and the Microsoft Office Suite, using data and reporting to drive visibility, accountability, and performance across programs. I am a collaborative and accountable leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an MBA, and I am passionate about driving execution excellence, improving program performance, and leading high-impact initiatives that support organizational growth. I am open to opportunities where I can further leverage my program management expertise, financial acumen, and leadership skills to deliver strategic results.

Experience

1. Manager, Program Management

   L3Harris Technologies

   Jul 2025 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

Education

• University of Florida

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2019

• Eastern Florida State College

  Associate's Degree, General Studies

  2012 — 2014

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  2014 — 2016

• Bayside High School

  High School

  2008 — 2012