Lisa Bercher

About Lisa Bercher

After 28+ years working in leadership roles and managing multi-billion-dollar programs, I help companies improve corporate strategic planning initiatives, and optimize workplace cultures. I’m also a professional speaker who has presented on the subjects of team motivation, optimal change management strategies, cultivating values/mission-driven company culture that engages employees and managers alike, and strategic corporate planning optimization. WHO I WORK WITH:• Enterprise-level companies and nonprofit organizations seeking guidance with strategic planning, change management, and team motivation• Companies seeking in-depth expertise related to culture management, aligning the organization’s mission with its culture, and strategic program management• Organizations seeking a professional speaker to motivate their employees, transform their culture, and/or provide unique insight into the best team management practicesWHY IT WORKS: I’ve spent many years managing hundreds of employees and contractors at regional, national, and international levels. My extensive experience in senior federal government positions has taught me how to motivate employees and how to navigate complex processes.WHY I’M DIFFERENT: I\'ve lead multi-billion dollar programs, managed an organization’s culture, and engage in the best practices of strategic planning to achieve core organizational objectives. WANT TO TALK? Reach out to me here on LinkedIn.

Experience

1. Program Manager, Terminal Automation Modernization Replacement

   Federal Aviation Administration

   Feb 2016 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   In this executive leadership role, I serve as the Program Manager for the $2.7 billion Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement Program (TAMR). Specifically, I’m responsible for managing a cross-functional team of 80 employees and 600+ contractors, covering the areas of prime acquisition & non-prime contracts, investment analysis, decisions & implementation, deployment & site work, and Automation Service Requests. I also direct multi-billion dollar investments for NextGen Capabilities that will be integrated into Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) from 2019 – 2035. As the agency representative responsible for ongoing inter-agency agreements, collaboration and cooperation with Department of Defense (DoD), I provide guidance and a corporate view to operational ATC facilities, NextGen Capabilities based on the agency’s goals, program goals, operational goals/constraints, and cross-program dependencies. As a strong communicator and innovative collaborator, I’m also responsible for leading a senior team of dedicated managers. Under my guidance, they regularly implement curriculum-based approaches to employee performance management, leadership development for employees, accountability practices, and progress on goal achievement.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Masters, Airport/Aviation administration

  1996 — 2001

• Norfolk State University

  BS, Computer Science

  1989 — 1994

Skills

• Air Traffic Control
• Airlines
• Aviation
• Flight Safety
• Business Analysis
• Flights
• Business Process Improvement
• Integration
• Life Coaching
• Security
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Building Relationships
• Program Management
• Testing
• Requirements Analysis
• Radar
• Aerospace
• Earned Value Management
• Intellectually Curious
• Sdlc
• Requirements Management
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Commercial Aviation
• Avionics
• Aircraft
• Dod
• Security Clearance
• Civil Aviation
• Information Assurance
• Analysis
• Project Engineering
• Team Leadership
• Aeronautics
• Systems Engineering
• Management
• Government
• Military