Scott Propp

About Scott Propp

I help senior technical leaders become enterprise leaders.For more than 30 years - first as a Fortune 100 executive and now as a strategic advisor - I\'ve partnered with high-impact engineering, product, and R&D leaders who are navigating the messy, high-stakes transition from functional mastery to enterprise influence.My clients come to me when they\'re at inflection points like:>What got them here won\'t get them there - Technical experts stepping into product leadership, rationalizing portfolios away from one-off bespoke solutions toward platforms that scale>Stepping onto the executive team - Recognized technical leaders now expected to influence sales, marketing, and distribution, a completely different game than managing R&D budgets>The business units can\'t align themselves - Senior leaders dealing with alignment gaps where each GM has their own P&L, but nobody\'s integrating the product portfolio, partnerships, or go-to-market strategy across the enterprise>The real opportunity is in the instability - Leaders who see the safe play is joining the stable business unit, but know the value creation is in the uncertain, high-change areas where things are getting unpacked and discoveredWhat I bring is a rare blend of hands-on engineering depth, global P&L leadership, and enterprise strategy across 22 countries and multiple industries. I\'ve led large-scale integration work, built cross-functional execution systems, and helped organizations unlock top-line growth in highly operational cultures.Today, I work with leaders and organizations that want to:>Expand from operational strength to strategic reach>Build cross-functional alignment in complex systems>Accelerate high-potential technical talent>Grow revenue through innovation and new offerings>See around corners using scenario planning and future-capability designMy approach is direct, practical, and grounded. I help leaders interpret recurring patterns, make better directional decisions, and step confidently into the enterprise-level impact their organizations need.If you\'re a senior technical leader preparing for your next big step, or an organization looking to elevate enterprise leadership capacity, I\'d welcome a conversation.

Experience

1. Board Member - Emeritus

   Pdma - Product Development And Management Association

   Jan 2014 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. This is accomplished by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  BS, Mechanical Engineering, Energy & Thermodynamics

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  MS, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy and Fracture Mechanics

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Executive Program - Chairmans Leadership Institute

• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management

  MBA, Entrepreneurship/Operations

Skills

• Management
• Strategic Consulting
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Portfolio Management
• P&L Responsibility
• Strategic Partnerships
• Organizational Development
• Executive Management
• Product Management
• Budgeting
• Vertical Marketing
• New Business Development
• Materials Science
• Acquisition Integration
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Wireless
• P&L Management
• Innovation Management
• Team Leadership
• Mechanical Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• Manufacturing
• Smart Grid
• Leadership
• Business Modeling
• Change Management
• Strategic Planning
• Product Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Collaborative Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Public Private Partnerships
• Marketing
• Business Case
• Business Model Development
• Collaborative Innovation
• Go-to-Market Strategy