Rich Lai

Program Management - Software @Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Huntington Beach, CA, US
EMAILS
r•••••••@panasonic.aero
MOBILE NUMBERS
+15•••••••40

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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2023 — Present

Program Management - Software @Panasonic Avionics Corporation

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Irvine, CA, US

We’re not just the world’s leading supplier of IFEC solutions. Defining in-flight entertainment is our legacy. Redefining the passenger experience is our mission.

EDUCATION

N/A

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional Certification

2011 — 2013

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Project Management Certificate

1997 — 2001

University of Windsor

BASc

ABOUT RICH LAI

A highly self-motivated, tenacious, hands-on Senior Technical Program Leader in the aerospace industry, certified PMP by Project Management Institute. Exceptional critical thinker with 15+ years of experience leading teams, programs and portfolios valued at over $69M USD. Astute business sense to identify opportunities and increase efficiencies to continually improve company results. Superior customer satisfaction and support. Driver of Technology Readiness for emerging innovations, Insistent on expeditious delivery of product to customers with First Time Quality, Portfolio accountability with meticulous direct involvement, Adeptness and passion to have matrix teams work effectively and collaboratively, Skilled in building cohesiveness and consensus across teams, Very concise and effective messaging, Tireless pursuit of increasing business performance and improved communication, Overall Leader of complex IPT project teams, Extensive customer negotiations and relations, Identifies and resolves process inefficiencies in established organizations as well as start-ups, Great EQ to see bigger picture, Excellent presentation skills Tools / Platforms: Jira, Confluence, DOORS, MS Office including Project 2021, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams, Infor M3, SAP, Royal 4, MIRO, Visio, XMind, Cognos, CATIA, Dassault 3DExperience, Primavera P6 Total P&L ownership. Deployment of PMI Project Management principles, tools and techniques. Waterfall and Scrum/Agile product development. Identifies, creates and implements targeted KPI measurement tools to improve business operations. Stern contract negotiator. Compliance to various regulatory agencies. Audit finding avoidance and resolution. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering background

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