Matthew Bernard

About Matthew Bernard

I’m an accomplished, strategic, and results-focused professional with extensive experience in product and program management within the aerospace and defense industry. I oversee budgets up to $300M and teams of up to 36. I leverage deep industry expertise, a robust business acumen, and leadership skills honed from a military background to resolve complex problems and develop new business opportunities. I build and lead high-performing empowered teams focused on achieving the organization’s short-term revenue goals and long-term growth objectives. I’m called upon time and time again to take over historically challenging projects and lead them to successful completion. I maintain an unwavering focus on achieving the company’s vision despite challenging environments, situations, and deadlines.I hold an MBA from Cornell University, a BS from the United States Military Academy, and several industry certifications. Core Competencies:Project ManagementProduct ManagementFinance & Budget Management Engineering LeadershipOperations OptimizationSupply Chain ManagementP & L ManagementStakeholder Relations LET’S CONNECT!I’m always interested in expanding the network of my professional acquaintances and welcome thoughts or questions about my work.

Experience

1. Associate Director - Advanced Systems Electronic Warfare

   Raytheon

   Jan 2024 — Present · Santa Barbara, CA, US

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  MBA, Managerial Finance

Skills

• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Dod
• Logistics
• Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Program Management
• Financial Analysis
• Finance
• Managerial Finance