Wayne Richards

About Wayne Richards

Demonstrated success leading the strategic direction, management, and execution of multi-million-dollar aerospace and defense contract programs. Well-versed and experienced in building internal and external relationships, bridging gaps, and structuring cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver complex programs that support business and customer objectives. Leverage supply chain management background in coordinating and allocating resources, analyzing data, and applying performance metrics to programmatic strategies that optimize processes, minimize costs, and deliver customer excellence. Passionate, value-driven leader combining analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with strong operational and financial acumen. Served with distinction in the USAF.

Experience

1. Senior Mgr Program Management, Radar Test Contract at Raytheon Technologies

   RTX

   Nov 2019 — Present

   Core Focus Leads the program management and execution of a portfolio of contracts, including the $450M Radar Test contract, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems, and the $400M+ Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Test contract. Active Secret Security Clearance. Highlight of Contributions Oversees global Strategic Radar operational testing with 160 engineering personnel, subcontractors, and small business partners Reversed a failing program to achieve a 98% award fee Gained an ‘Exceptional Contractor’ performance assessment Earned status as a trusted partner of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Grew MDA contracts Closed revenue gaps in the current business Uncovered opportunities for contract expansion Aligned program execution to the annual operating plan Partnered with stakeholders to manage the P&L Developed strategies to cover bookings, sales, and earning gaps Teamed with business partners to develop programmatic roadmaps Gather and document program requirements Create business cases Prioritize projects Established and monitored KPIs and project metrics Evaluated quality, costs, schedule, and customer satisfaction Gauged progress to ensure projects maintain alignment with goals and requirements Instilled collaboration and trust between suppliers and internal teams Improved performance and strengthened processes Enabled more effective integration, problem resolution, and risk mitigation Increased staff engagement and productivity through COVID pandemic Established virtual strategies that reduced programmatic challenges for Flight and Ground testing Adopted as an enterprise-wide benchmark

Education

• Walden University

  Doctor of Business Adminstration, Organizational Leadership, 4.0

  2009 — 2013

• Troy University

  Executive MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2005 — 2007

• University of Maryland University College

  BS, Business Administration

  2001 — 2005