Paul Cistoldi

About Paul Cistoldi

Innovative leader with extensive experience in problem resolution, planning and completing continuous improvement, new systems implementation, and new product development (NPD) projects, by engaging and coordinating cross-functional teams in planning schedules (WBS), creating budgets, measuring earned value, and managing changing risks, to obtain and sustain quality results. Recognized as a high-energy, nimble, and organized leader with a positive attitude and proven success working remotely and managing a combination of local and globally located team members- Lead cross-functional teams to successfully complete high visibility projects in Aerospace, Medical Lab Equipment, Marketing Products, Outdoor Living Products, Sensors and Controls, and HVAC industries- Effectively and clearly communicate project updates and milestones to global stakeholders, including senior leadership, external customers, and front-line employees, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned on near and long-term goals- Managed all aspects of program lifecycle, including bid and proposal, forecasting, negotiations, and obsolescence, by utilizing the cross functional team to monitor KPIs, project milestones, and risks to ensuring the program remains aligned with business goals and adjusts to changing markets.AREAS OF EXPERTISECustomer Interface and Effective Communication | Life Cycle Management | Risk Management Problem Solving | Large Matrix Companies | Forward Thinking | MentorSIOP – Sales, Inventory, Operations, and Planning | Strategic PlanningNew Product Development and Product Improvements | Continuous Improvement (Manufacturing and Business Processes)| Initiative-taker | Assertive | Focused on Execution and Results SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSFocused on Results- Completed strategic projects, creating a new, long-term revenue stream, over-driving revenue goals 30%- Facilitate the cross functional team to creates definitions for the project budget, schedule, scope, deliverables- Remotely managed production and supply chain ramp up, supporting a sudden 50% demand increase, in 5 months.Problem Solving- Led brainstorming that created a solution to technical challenge, avoiding a potential project showstopper- Convinced customer to purchase alternate product in order to support customer delivery schedule, while increasing capacity and lowering our cost of goods sold- Created a process to monitor OTD, evaluated data trends, and created corrective actions, led to increasing OTD and reducing expedited shipping costs and contract penalties.

Experience

1. Senior Sourcing Program Manager

   Honeywell Technologies

   Apr 2023 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Masters, Business Administration

  2010

• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering