Joseph James

Senior Development Program Manager @Crane Aerospace & Electronics

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.

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science (BS)