Ronald J. Lambert

About Ronald J. Lambert

Whether you are a cat fan, or a dog fan (me), herding cats is a great visual for the role of a Program or Project Manager. The issue to be addressed might be process, performance, or results, but even the RIGHT team of subject matter experts can still seem like a herd of cats. Sometimes the remaining challenge is simply having the right individual to create the structure, manage the process, and drive the team.As an Industrial Engineer with 25+ years in Program Management, and a mid-career MBA, that is where I bring value to the team. With a propensity for structure, organization, processes, and the application of basic program management principles, I bring a methodical approach to problem solving and team performance including… Evaluating the big-picture Assembling the appropriate team Understanding actuals vs. expectations Drilling down to root causes Evaluating possible/practical options Understanding schedules and costs Estimating expected results Identifying risks and contingencies Prioritizing solutions Implementing fixes Monitoring and measuring results Incorporating learningsEvery issue is unique, every team is different, and every fix is a challenge. However, employing a disciplined approach to problem solving can turn aimlessness into direction, confusion into understanding, and chaos into order!I am available and open to new opportunities to make a positive impact in a dynamic and growing organization.Contact me directly through LinkedIn or at r••••••••@comcast.netProgram Manager / Project Manager / Process Engineer / Process Manager / Operations Manager / Quality Engineer / Supplier Development / Supply Chain / Customer Satisfaction / Customer Support / Quality Assurance, Data & Analytics

Experience

1. Product Commodity Strategy Program Manager, Premium & Mainstream Business Notebooks

   HP

   Mar 2022 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Drove long-term strategy for communications commodities (WWAN, WLAN, antennas, NFC); keyboards & touch pads as necessary. Supported cross business unit complexity reduction effort increasing raw material leverage and minimizing unique, low volume parts and support costs• Analyzed configurations and recommended changes, minimizing costs and maximizing revenue and margin.• Developed long-term communications commodity strategies supporting Product Marketing PMs.• Supported New Product Introduction (NPI) Marketing Program Managers leading products through development through ramp to volume production• Assisted Execution Product Managers as necessary in high-volume supporting communications related commodity issues, transitions, and end-of-life.Key Accomplishments• Drove consistent Business Notebook product and commodity priorities, requirements, and features as major suppliers left the business space; replaced with comparable functionality from new suppliers• Met or beat aggressive pan-HP and business unit complexity reduction goals set by executive leadership

Education

• Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

  Executive MBA

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Engineering

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business

• Texas A&M University

  Industrial Engineering