Jessica Kesner
Program Manager leading portfolio of advanced technology development efforts for U.S. Government
- Role
- Associate Program Manager, Program Management Office at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Location
- Arlington, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jessica Kesner
Former mechanical engineer turned program manager with a background in technical project management, R&D, business transformation, information systems, and organizational change. Currently managing a portfolio of advanced technology development efforts with DoW sponsor at Lincoln Laboratory, leveraging my technical background, project management expertise, and teaming and communication skills. In my previous role as a project manager for business transformation efforts at Lincoln Laboratory, I worked with diverse teams across the entire Lincoln Laboratory organization to modernize and streamline the business of research. At the core of my work is a commitment to thoughtful communication, strong team dynamics, and a positive organizational culture.
Experience
Associate Program Manager, Program Management Office
Jun 2023 — Present · Lexington, MA, US
Manage portfolio of rapid advanced technology development efforts for DoW sponsor delivering mission-critical capabilities under accelerated timelines•Program Manager for efforts spanning systems analysis, hardware prototyping, software development, and system integration•Manage internal teams & USG sponsor relationships, align stakeholders, conduct sponsor reporting•Oversee program lifecycle execution including scope definition, technical deliverables, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies•Lead organizer for USG–industry workshop aligning sponsor mission needs with industry capabilities•Led redesign of internal program management course, equipping Lincoln Lab staff to execute advanced technology development programs
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
2002 — 2006
University of Cambridge
Mechanical Engineering
2004 — 2005
Tufts University
MS, Mechanical Engineering
2008 — 2010
Skills
- Matlab
- R&D
- Product Development
- Simulations
- Finite Element Analysis
- Engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Analysis
- Product Design
- Systems Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Machining
- Solidworks
- Cad
- Microsoft Project
- Testing
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