Bill Starnes

About Bill Starnes

Internationally experienced Program Manager with proven success in collaborative communication, problem solving and critical thinking, stakeholder relationship management and digital fluency. I apply my knowledge and adaptability to improve team performance to meet and exceed your business goals.Selected Accomplishments• Successfully managed multiple new product introductions during an international plant move.• Managed late addition components for a major customer rollout. Aligned products with customer schedule and met customer requirements.• Led Business Strategy Program team that reduced the total count on four commodities ranging from 10%-38%• Led program for corporate office remodel to increase headcount capacity and upgrade building to modern ADA compliance. Successfully managed IT Server room remodel with 100% uptime. • Managed cost reduction across Datacenter Rack product family, over 5 years, through engineering changes and supply chain improvements.• Prevented materials loss on aged components by creating rework process for high end server chassis.• Improved product launch team performance to consistently meet or exceed goals and schedules, using business process improvements, change management, cost control, improved scheduling, and team development.• Provided major account support for datacenter rack standardization, datacenter thermal control products, and datacenter upgrade projects. Efforts enhanced corporate reputation as a technical resource and support, while retaining customer loyalty and relationship.• US Patent holder.Critical Skills: Collaborative Communication, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Digital Fluency, Program and Project Management, Process Development and Improvement, Strategic Planning, Data Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Functional Team Leadership, Capital Expenditure Justification, Team Development, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience

1. Program Manager - Flow Control Systems Specialty Products

   Kongsberg Automotive

   Jun 2023 — Present · Willis, TX, US

   Successfully managed multiple new product introductions during an international plant move.Managed late addition components for a major customer rollout. Aligned products with customer schedule and met customer requirements.

Education

• The George Washington University - School of Business

  Associates Certificate in Project Managment

• The George Washington University - School of Business

  Master's Certificate of Project Managment

• Staats and Staats Inc

  Journeyman Tool and Die Maker