Johnetta Patterson

About Johnetta Patterson

I’m a product and program leader with 10+ years in aerospace and defense, delivering mission-critical hardware/software systems from concept to launch. I’ve managed $150M+ budgets, led global cross-functional teams, and driven cost savings while increasing product performance. My background blends technical fluency (B.S. in Electrical Engineering) with strategic leadership (MBA), enabling me to bridge engineering, operations, and customer needs seamlessly. Key Wins: • Launched multiple defense systems ahead of schedule, reducing production costs by 18% • Directed multi-million-dollar CAM budgets with zero audit findings • Negotiated contracts resulting in 15% increased margin I’m now seeking senior product or program leadership roles where I can help organizations innovate, scale, and deliver results. Let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Raytheon

   Aug 2024 — Present · McKinney, TX, US

   Leads cross-functional teams in the development and launch of innovative products across the defense industry. Adept at driving product strategy, enhancing customer experience, and delivering impactful solutions through agile methodologies. Skilled in data analysis, roadmap creation, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints to deliver scalable products that meet both customer demands and business goals. • Led full-lifecycle development of mission critical flight test systems for defense programs, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD standards and delivering the product 2 months ahead of schedule and 8% under budget. • Defined and executed product strategy across engineering, operation, and quality functions, directly contributing to 30% revenue growth through successful capture of follow-on contracts. • Owned cross-functional stakeholder alignment, including contract negotiation and scope management, ensuring 100% milestone adherence across all program phases. • Reduced technical risk exposure by 25% by integrating early-stage design validation with phased gate reviews, ensuring engineering readiness and alignment with business objectives. • Established product KPIs and implemented real-time performance tracking dashboards, enabling data driven prioritization and 15% improvement in feature delivery cycle time.

Education

• LSU Shreveport

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2015 — 2017

• Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2011 — 2015