Richard Wainwright

Experience

1. Operations Program Engineering Mgr 2

   Northrop Grumman

   Apr 2020 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Gained 2.5 years of experience in the Software Defined Radios business area at the forefront of radio technology that designs, develops, and produces advanced integrated Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems, radios, and avionics integration software for the F-35 and F-22 fighter jet platforms.Operating as an Operations Execution Manager responsible for the development, sustainment, and special test equipment programs. Prime interface for internal/external customers with a team of operations program managers accountable for the coordination of various functional capabilities including Design/Test/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, MRP, Supply chain, Quality Inspection, and Shipping/Receiving. Focused on total program execution, responsibilities include understanding of requirements, resource planning, risk/opportunity management, and earned value management. The scope also includes the generation and approval of BOEs. Improved Operational Efficiency: Lead the restructuring of processes and operations program management team to include management of prime mission production and sustainment activities. Formerly managed by separate teams. Improved Operational Performance: Increased sustainment deliveries from the prior year by 11% while still reducing the Repair Turn-Around-Time and required resources. Facilitated Strategic Growth: In support of increased business demand, conducted interviews and hiring of high-performing project managers as well as signaled similar activities in other supporting functions.

Education

• University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management

  Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  BS, Technical Management

  2005 — 2013

• Antelope Valley College

  Applied Mathematics

  2003 — 2005