Dennis P. Lorenz, PMP, DTM

Experience

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  AAI Corporation (Textron Systems, Inc.)

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1992

  Technical Writing & Training Manager
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  AAI Corporation (Textron Systems, Inc.)

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2000

  • Demonstrated successful contract performance of highly diversified fixed cost and cost plus award fee programs for various DoD Training Systems, and National Security Administration (NSA) programs with total combined value exceeding $43 million.• Managed cost, schedule, budgets, personnel resources, and new business projections, successfully contributing to steady Division growth.• Developed change management processes, business metrics monitoring and standards, reporting and analysis algorithms to detect and predict business trends.• Instituted cross-functional Tiger-Teams for process improvement initiatives (Manage Programs Horizontal Teams, Program Management Cost Performance) and audited ISO-9001 quality objectives, processes, procedures and training of personnel.• Chaired the Program Management and Earned Value Management system team to revamp the enterprise PMO system used by divisions and departments across company. Show less • Delivered successful proposal involving 6 joint venture team partners covering design, development, installation, test, production, sustainment and disposition of complex aircrew, maintenance, and system specific training systems. Proposal enabled follow-on award of the TSA II program, with a total program value of more than $3 billion.• Developed systems, analysis, specifications and standards, change controls, system definitions and subsystem designs for Navy, Air Force, Marines systems.• Developed software and design solutions for Navy aircraft flight-critical systems Show less

  • Program Manager

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  • Systems Design Engineer

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1997
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  Bankers Integration Group

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  A Software Developement company serving the Finance & Insurance Industry• Built strategic business relationships and business programs with customers, suppliers, technology partners and 3rd party vendors to achieve new revenue growth.• Executed business critical system integration program with key national partners from white-board to pilot launch in three target markets.• Directed program and project technology, software development, data operations and customer service teams to launch and sustain products in a highly agile development environment. Show less • Established PMO, revamped planning and change control processes, and hired, trained and mentored staff and grew into a leadership team of five (5) direct reports.• Turned-around the delivery of a corporate flagship product, with complex customer functionality and business flows, through regimented execution of Program Management disciplines, leadership and control at critical points of change.• Successfully overcame barriers for early adopter customers, developed installation streamlining strategy achieving 45% cost and schedule reductions; launched pilot markets achieving initial revenue goals.• Continually led team vision and strategy through problem solving, interfacing with internal and external senior executives, performing analysis, making trade-off decisions, utilizing formal program management techniques.• Motivated staff across departments in a fast-paced and changing environment to implement solutions and eliminate constraints to drive projects to completion. Show less

  • Vice President (VP), Strategic Alliances & Technology

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Vice President, Program Managment

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
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  RealtyTrac

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Technology Management (interim VP of Technology)

  • Planned and implemented major restructuring of critical business system resulting significant performance and capacity gains and reduced risks; created process standards and automation to increase productivity and reduce costs; increased visibility of global development team cost and schedule performance.• Delivered business and process performance assessments, needs-analysis and ROI for two high-profile enterprise tools (BI/PM, Marketing), and implemented an in-depth proof-of-concept project resulting in improvements to strategic, analytical and operational performance of the company• Identified major cause of marketing channel revenue down-trends resulting in turn-around recommendations and action; bridged business, product management, marketing and technology team projects increasing key performance metrics of marketing channels. Show less

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  Thales

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2021

  Director, Program Management (Domestic & International)

  • Directs one of the largest business portfolios for Airline customers, OEM development with Boeing and Airbus, and operations covering a full suite of products, systems and services.• Directs and leads local and international teams, multi-cultural business and services • Strong Execution from Sales handoff through Design, Development and Delivery, and continuing through In-Service Support.• Accountable P&L leader meeting financial goals & objectives• Emphasizes Customer Satisfaction as a key success factor • Demonstrates effective communication across functional organizations, international cultures, and is adept to get the job done while valueing strong relationships• Continually demonstrates results by cutting through barriers Show less