Joseph James

About Joseph James

Senior Program Manager with 15+ years of experience leading complex aerospace and defense…

Experience

1. Senior Development Program Manager

   Crane Aerospace & Electronics

   Sep 2024 — Present · Burbank, CA, US

   Manage a $50M portfolio of complex development programs across brake control systems, power conversion, autonomous UAV systems, for commercial and defense customers.• Partner with facilities leadership to drive infrastructure design, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations, ensuring cost and schedule commitments are met.• Direct cross-functional program teams (engineering, supply chain, and operations) to mature advanced technologies from development into full-rate production.• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints principles to streamline program execution, reduce costs, and improve first-time quality.• Led cross-functional integration of hardware and embedded software systems, establishing technical KPIs to track maturity and ensure reliable transition from development labs into operational testing.• Deliver executive-level communication, strategy-to-action plans, and risk reporting to align programs with corporate objectives and customer expectations.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Aviation
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem Solving
• Engineering Management
• Management
• Risk Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Pmp Certification
• Avionics
• Leadership
• Engineering
• Ms Project
• Aerospace
• Systems Engineering
• Project Management
• Earned Value Management
• Quality Assurance
• Requirements Management
• As9100
• Military
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Aircraft
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement