Jackie MacCrory

About Jackie MacCrory

As Senior Director of Program Management at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, I lead the…

Experience

1. Director of Program Management

   Crane Aerospace & Electronics

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Plan, manage, and execute new product development programs for the Sensing and Power Systems Solution at Crane Aerospace & Electronics. Coordinate activities at multiple locations involving many parties while leading project teams. Provide technical and process oversight to ensure that business requirements are met, project plans are monitored, budgets are managed, and resource allocations are appropriate. Responsibilities: • Direct the management and implementation of multiple programs: develop project plans and timelines; make staffing decisions based on assessment of team members\' skills and workloads; and identify obstacles • Manage a large group of professionals indirectly, and/or or matrix managed through other groups and/or business units • Provide training and development opportunities and serve in a mentoring role for the team • Define the project scope, goals, and deliverables to support business objectives • Supervise the development of full-scale project plans and associated communication documents • Develop and implement methods for tracking projects\' key parameters; take appropriate actions if KPIs indicate poor or inadequate performance • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion • Liaise with project stakeholders • Create, execute, and update project work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements • Identify and recommend internal and external resources required for timely completion of projects • Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects • Proactively manage changes in project scope, anticipate potential problems, and devise contingency plans • Hold regular program review meetings and ensure effective communications within the organization • Resolve and escalate issues in a timely fashion • Build, develop, and grow business relationships • Develop best practices and tools for project management and execution in a fast-paced product development environment

Education

• Trailhead by Salesforce

  Salesforce

• International Institute for Learning (IIL)

  Project Management

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI)

  Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

• Harvard Business School

  Harvard Business School Publishing (HBSP) ManageMentor

• Project Management Academy

  Master's Certificate, Advanced Project Management

• Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

  DAWIA Certification - Level II Contracting, Professional Education in Acquisition

• American Military University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Government Contracting and Acquisition

• Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth

  Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MSML, Management and Leadership