Samuel M. Johnson
I help aerospace leaders deliver high-stakes projects on time and within budget by creating high-performance teams, solving complex challenges, and fostering strong relationships.
- Role
- Program Manager IT Ot Architecture Deployment at Northrop Grumman
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samuel M. Johnson
As a results-driven leader with over 19 years of experience in aerospace, I specialize in turning around high-stakes projects, guiding diverse teams to success, and delivering complex systems on time and within budget. My expertise in systems engineering, emotional intelligence, and technical leadership enables me to navigate the most challenging projects with confidence and precision.Some of my key accomplishments include successfully achieving the first UAV Airworthiness Military Type Certification for European Airspace, leading the NATO AGS SEIT Project, overcoming delays and budget constraints, leading the efforts that made the RQ-4D the first variant in the Global Hawk fleet to achieve comprehensive verification and certification, and delivering 5 NATO UAVs and associated ground systems to the Main Operating Base (MOB) in Sigonella on the island of Sicily. I am passionate about building strong, collaborative teams, fostering innovation, and driving growth through strategic leadership.I am always looking to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities to make an impact in the aerospace sector.
Experience
Program Manager IT Ot Architecture Deployment
Jan 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Leading the digital transformation of operational technologies by integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles with IT/OT systems across multiple sites. Spearheading the development of standardized IT/OT architecture to improve real-time data integration, decision-making, and overall system performance. Driving cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget, while enhancing system connectivity, cybersecurity, and resource efficiency. Modernizing legacy systems by transitioning from manual to digital processes, fostering data-driven insights and operational visibility that optimize factory operations.
Education
Southern University and A&M College- Baton Rouge
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2001
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Systems Engineering
2011 — 2013
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.