Bryan Harkins, PMP

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1990 - Jul 1994

  Mechanized Infantryman / Intelligence Analyst

  Supervisory responsibility for up to 20 military personnel.Directed specialized and technical training for unit personnel.Performed personnel performance evaluations, recommended awards and disciplinary actions, monitored skill level proficiency and maintained records and data for subordinate personnel.Reported unit readiness and status to chain of commandDeveloped duty schedule and assignments for personnel in support of unit operations.Identified, and submitted numerous cost savings proposals for evaluation by the DoD.Acquired, processed, and secured, classified materials with DoD Secret security clearance.Employed and maintained numerous weapon systems, armor vehicles, and communication systems Show less

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  Framatome Cogema Fuels (Yucca Mountain Project)

  Jun 1998 - Jun 2001

  Designer, Technical Specialist

  Developed technical presentations of project hardware and analysis summaries pertaining to the Nuclear Materials Containment System design configurations for review by; the President of the United States, and numerous federal agencies.Developed and maintained complex budget forecasts, and work packages.Procured equipment and services from external suppliers in support of Department of Energy R&D activities for the Yucca Mountain Project. Participated in numerous federal agency audits of project designs and regulatory compliance.CAD design, modeling and drawing development utilizing Pro/ENGINEERPerformed FEA analyses on designs utilizing ANSYS and LS DynaPerformed technical checking of engineering documents, drawings, and design sketches, in conformance with established procedures and industry standards. Show less

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  Bechtel SAIC

  Jun 1998 - Jun 2001

  Designer

  Developed technical presentations of project hardware and analysis summaries pertaining to design configurations of Spent Nuclear Fuel Containment Systems for review by the United States Senate, United States Congress, the President of the United States, and numerous federal agencies.Developed and maintained complex budget forecasts, and work packages.Procured equipment and services from external suppliers in support of Department of Energy R&D activities for the Yucca Mountain Project. Participated in numerous federal agency audits of project designs and regulatory compliance.CAD design, modeling and drawing development utilizing Pro/ENGINEERPerformed FEA analyses on designs utilizing ANSYS and LS DynaPerformed technical checking of engineering documents, drawings, and design sketches, in conformance with established procedures and industry standards Show less

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  Stryker Medical

  Jun 2001 - Oct 2005

  Senior Designer

  Procured equipment and services from external suppliers in support of R&D and new product development projects. Coordinated with suppliers to resolve manufacturing, cost and quality issues during development programs.Conducted prototype reviews with senior management and external customers. Devised and executed presentations to provide project updates and proposals.Proposed need for Design Standards to senior management. Directed team and coordinated efforts to devise comprehensive Design and Drafting procedures. Implemented procedures and administered training within the allotted 12 month delivery schedule.Developed and maintained complex project schedules and timelines to assist in task and resource assignment, utilizing Microsoft Project. Directed design tasks and resourcing within design team in support of project deliverables and schedule.Directed Virtual Prototype Workgroup to develop virtual prototypes to facilitate customer feedback and design validation for new product development programs. Performed project planning, scheduling, collected and documented critical design inputs, assigned tasks and communicated status to management.Conducted and documented the results from numerous off-site Customer Preference Testing activities to facilitate design refinement and identification of design requirementsCAD design, modeling and drawing development utilizing Pro/ENGINEERPerformed FEA analyses on designs utilizing ANSYS and Pro-Mechanica. Developed stress reports, performance validation studies, and test plans. Show less

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  Parker Aerospace

  Oct 2005 - Nov 2014

  Responsible for overall implementation, use, and enforcement of project management and design development standards, processes and tools for assigned programsResponsible for project planning, development of schedule and cost estimates, establishment of project goals, objectives, and milestones for assigned programs.Develops and maintains project schedule, work package definition, and resource allocation utilizing MS Project 2010Leads cross-functional project team to execute activities in support of contractual workParticipates in contractual negotiationsCommunicates program status to senior managementParticipates in customer audits in support of contractual programs, and industry standardsDeveloped and implemented Work Status Reporting process to facilitate efficient distribution of assigned tasks, and weekly status reporting from individual project team membersLeads and performs cost tracking (recurring and non-recurring cost), and management of project budget versus established baselinesCollects, monitors, and analyzes program performance data and EACLeads, supports and participates in communications, correspondence, and meetings with the customerReviews contractual requirements and customer technical documentationLeads Design to Cost (DTC) activities to effectively monitor and control material and labor costsLeads and performs project risk management, to include; risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning per established procedures and requirementsCoordinates with program managers to develop and review process improvements for implementation and use throughout the organization.Participant in the implementation and roll-out of EVM system.Supports proposal activity in the development of preliminary schedule, budget, risk management, review of contract and technical requirements.Develops and maintains project data and documentation according to established contractual and process requirements. Show less Responsible for overall implementation, use, and enforcement of project management and design development standards, processes and tools for assigned programsResponsible for project planning, development of schedule and cost estimates, establishment of project goals, objectives, and milestones for assigned programs.Develops and maintains project schedule, work package definition, and resource allocation utilizing MS Project 2010Leads cross-functional project team to execute activities in support of contractual workParticipates in contractual negotiationsCommunicates program status to senior managementParticipates in customer audits in support of contractual programs, and industry standardsDeveloped and implemented Work Status Reporting process to facilitate efficient distribution of assigned tasks, and weekly status reporting from individual project team membersLeads and performs cost tracking (recurring and non-recurring cost), and management of project budget versus established baselinesCollects, monitors, and analyzes program performance data and EACLeads, supports and participates in communications, correspondence, and meetings with the customerReviews contractual requirements and customer technical documentationLeads Design to Cost (DTC) activities to effectively monitor and control material and labor costsLeads and performs project risk management, to include; risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning per established procedures and requirementsCoordinates with program managers to develop and review process improvements for implementation and use throughout the organization.Participant in the implementation and roll-out of EVM system.Supports proposal activity in the development of preliminary schedule, budget, risk management, review of contract and technical requirements.Develops and maintains project data and documentation according to established contractual and process requirements. Show less Performed review, update, and development of HSD design standards and document control proceduresPerformed review of contractual requirements and customer technical documentation in support of proposals and new programs.Formulated and implemented detailed process for verification of hardware jurisdiction (Department of Commerce or Department of State) to facilitate compliance with established export control regulations and requirements.Participated in AS9100 audit resulting in highest score achieved for the division.Developed comprehensive engineering drawing checking policy and auditing standard to analyze trends, compile findings, and measure compliance to established documentation standards. Performed quarterly audit of engineering drawing checklists. Formulated and executed training for Design Standards and Checker Certification.Presented audit findings, conclusions, and trends to senior staff. Formulated and implemented changes to procedures resulting from audit trends.Coordinated with suppliers to resolve issues pertaining to design, manufacturing, assembly, cost, quality, and schedule. Constructed standardized material selection flowcharts for product hardware resulting from direction and coordination of a cross-functional team. Designed electronic change request system and tracking database for HSD Design Standards and documentation procedures.Participated in Design Reviews and presented information to customer regarding engineering documentation, and hardware failure investigation findings and summaries. Performed design, analysis, CAD modeling (utilizing CATIA V5), and development of engineering documentation in support of program requirements and schedule.Initiated, processed, and reviewed engineering change orders Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Senior Project Planning and Control Analyst

    Feb 2012 - May 2014

  • Senior Designer

    Oct 2005 - Jan 2012
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  Raytheon Solipsys

  Dec 2014 - Feb 2017

  Sr. Project Management Liason

  • Led C4ISR Programs in support of domestic and foreign government/military customers.• Insured program compliance to Import/Export requirements/regulations in support of assigned programs (mostly FMS)• Insured program compliance to established requirements and regulations pertaining to access, handling, and use of classified materials/information• Responsible for project planning, development of schedule and cost estimates, establishment of project goals, objectives, and milestones for assigned programs.• Developed and maintained project schedule, work package definition, and resource allocation utilizing MS Project 2010.• Led cross-functional project team to execute project activities• Communicated project status to senior management• Participated in audits in support of contractual programs, and industry standards• Developed standard tools and processes for use across programs and provided training / support for implementation and use to include; IMS standard template, WBS and Product Structure template, Risk and Opportunity Log and Analysis Tool• Developed and implemented Work Status Reporting process to facilitate efficient distribution of tasks and status reporting from project team members• Initiated direct communications / correspondence with customers• Executed programs with requirements for an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)• Reviewed and ensured compliance with contractual requirements and customer technical documentation• Led / coordinated the development of budget estimates for new programs• Led and performed project risk management per established procedures and requirements• Coordinated with program managers to develop and review process improvements• Supported proposal activity• Coordinated with SMEs across organizations / divisions in the execution of corporate initiatives• Monitored team performance versus work scope and budget baselines• Performed cost tracking of RC/NRC versus established baselines. Show less

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  Collins Aerospace

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2019

  Senior Program Manager

  • Led Aircraft Interior development programs for contractual customers and internally funded R&D initiatives • Responsible for project planning, development of schedule and cost estimates, establishment of project goals, objectives, and milestones for assigned programs• Developed and maintained project schedule, work package definition, and resource allocation utilizing MS Project 2010• Ensured program compliance to Import/Export requirements/regulations• Led cross-functional project team to execute project activities• Communicated project status to senior management• Participated in audits in support of contractual programs, and industry standards• Developed standard tools and processes and provided training / support for implementation and use to include; IMS standard template, WBS Structure and Product Structure template, Resource Planning and Program Performance Dashboard, Cost Status Matrix, and CDRL Status Tracker• Led RCCA activity pertaining to production and hardware delivery delays at GEC-India• Developed and implemented Work Status Reporting process to facilitate efficient distribution of tasks , and weekly status reporting from project team members• Focal for communications / correspondence with customers in the execution of contractual projects• Monitored compliance to contractual requirements and customer technical documentation• Developed budget estimates for new programs• Led project risk management per established procedures and requirements• Coordinated with program managers to develop and review process improvements• Supported proposal activity• Developed and maintained project data and documentation according to contractual and process requirements• Coordinated with SMEs across organizations / divisions in the execution of corporate initiatives• Monitored team performance versus work scope and budget baseline• Performed cost tracking (RC/NRC), and management of project budget versus established baselines. Show less

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  Pratt & Whitney

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2022

  Business Unit Manager, Pratt & Whitney Military South Korea

  • Oversight of all operations associated with the F135 PW legal entity in-country (Republic of Korea), supporting JPO (USG), ROKAF (Republic of Korea Air Force), and the ROK Ministry of Defense• Coordinates across internal and external functional groups to support successful import, export, and delivery of F135 hardware in accordance with contractual requirements and operational needs of the ROKAF F-35 fleet• Developed and implemented shipment tracking, status, and reporting tool for ROKAF F135 hardware• Leads and performs risk management, to include, risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning per established procedures and requirements• Provides business unit status and performance summary to senior management and program stakeholders• Provides oversight of the contracted Freight Forwarder and requirements supporting F135 shipments for ROK• Provides interface and communication with customers and government agencies in support of the F135 program and the PW legal entity• Develops and implements standard tools and processes for use on the F135 program• Coordination with PW Finance/Accounting teams to secure budget allocations supporting execution of contractual F135 program requirements• Coordination with the in-country Global Trade focal supporting compliance with import-export requirements and policies of the host country and the USG, for the movement of F135 hardware• Support meetings and program events• Maintain necessary certifications supporting compliance with import/export requirements• Provide guidance and direction to US based teams relative to cultural and situational awareness as it pertains to conducting business and effective communication in Korea• Coordination with all F135 Business Managers assigned internationally, to facilitate alignment on standard processes, tools, RCCA, and lessons learned• Review, processing, and approvals of invoices submitted to the PW legal entity Show less

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  Collins Aerospace

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2024

  Associate Director, Engineering, Value Stream Lead, Military Landing Gear

  • Responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining programs within the Military Value Stream Engineering organization• Functional manager for Project Engineers supporting NPI and sustaining programs• Develops financial forecasts and resource planning for MVSE programs• Monitors program budget / schedule performance and develops / directs the formulation of corrective action plans to address performance drivers• Responsible for development and implementation of a comprehensive Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and associated tools, processes, and methodology across the Landing Systems (LS) group• Developed and implemented standard tools and processes for use across LS and provided training / support for implementation and use to include; Integrated Master Schedule standard template, Work Breakdown Structure template, Basis of Estimate tool, Work Status Reporting Tool, EAC vs BAC Variance Analysis Tool, and the EV Tracking Tool• Initiates direct communications / correspondence with customers, and coordination of meetings in the execution of contractual programs• Reviews contractual requirements and customer technical documentation• Leads / coordinates the development of budget estimates for new programs• Leads / directs program risk management, to include, risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and risk response planning per established procedures and requirements• Prepares and presents program / Engineering Value Stream status / issues to executive leadership (LS and Advanced Structures)• Prepares individual development plans for direct reports• Provides direction, and supervision to team relative to work assignments, training, performance feedback, and organizational directives• Drives continuous improvement initiatives relative to standard processes, workflow, Collins Management System (CMS) compliance, standard tools, and the execution of Continuous Improvement Events Show less

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  L3Harris Commercial Aviation

  Jul 2024 - now

  Program Management Office Lead