Monica Pruett

About Monica Pruett

I have demonstrated repeated success guiding sizeable, cross-functional project and program management teams in the development, delivery, and transition of sophisticated Software (SW) products, acquisitions, and quality for multi-million dollar projects (the MVP IPT team recently received an award from SSC at the PEO level 3). I have experience responding to government Requests for Proposal (RFP), including how to kick-off team efforts following proposal award, and execution for success throughout the project life cycle. I am an expert presenter, project manager, and customer success advocate; able to forge solid relationships with internal and external customers.I live and work based upon these principles: 1. Treat others the way you want to be treated, 2. Meet your commitments, 3. Seek first to understand, then to be understood, 4. Lead by collaboration and setting a good example, 5. Have a learning mindset.I have extensive work experience in the realm of supporting DoD communities including domain knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements. I also know how to manage teams and gain stakeholder cooperation through collaborative planning and the use of program management best practices. Passionate problem solver. Leader in Business Operations including Program/Project Management, Agile/IPT team management, Procurement, Marketing, Process Improvements, Contracts, and Supply Chain. PMP certified with an MBA in International Business and recently completed graduate work in Systems Engineering at CSU.Highly trained negotiator with cost savings in the multi-millions. Outgoing communicator with a \"can-do\" outlook on life.Author of business and program management process documentation for large fortune 500 companies and small businesses; and certified as a Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt and Scaled Agile Framework SAFe® 5 Agilist.Bottom line: I\'m a collaborator, innovator, and an enthusiastic creator of plans and budgets to get projects across the finish line.

Experience

1. Subcontract Program Manager

   Lockheed Martin

   Mar 2025 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   In my role as Subcontract Program Manager at Lockheed Martin, I successfully manage cost, schedule, and technical performance aspects for supply chain content up to $20M in the Peace Krypton program. I collaborate with program teams to support existing subcontract scope and contribute to strategies and proposal activities for future contract growth. Additionally, I support multiple proposal activities across the C4ISR organization, including significant material proposals for various contract types. In this role, I am:• Demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills in managing complex projects and driving results.• Utilizing risk management experience to ensure successful program execution.• Developing supply chain proposal experience and demonstrating technical aptitude in managing subcontract scope.• Acting as Control Account Manager responsible for meeting Earned Value Management requirements on the program.• Working with multiple large and small business teammates, ensuring the coordination and execution of multiple contract types to maximize teammate productivity • Developing and managing programmatic and financial forecasts • Driving subcontracts management and project execution in order to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue, operating income, and cash flow • Partnering with Program Managers, Business Development Managers, Engineering Managers, and Functional Managers in achieving business goals • Building and maintaining relationships across all functions• Managing large, complex subcontract project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction • Communicating within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches

Education

• Colorado State University

  Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering

• Lockheed Martin

  Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

  2001 — 2010

• Lockheed Martin

  Full Spectrum Leadership Training, Business Administration and Management, General

  2006 — 2010

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Marketing and Advertising

  1986 — 1990

• Florida State University

  Master's Degree, International Business

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Photography
• Html
• Outlook
• Writing
• Published Author
• Content Development
• Recipe Development
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• Blogging
• Research
• Creative Writing
• Training
• Management
• Social Networking
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Windows
• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales