Jan E. Tollefson, PMP,PMI-RMP

Experience

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  Texas Instruments

  Jun 1983 - Aug 1986

  Process Engineering Manager

  Responsible for product redesign and process development and improvements to increase manufacturability and yields in assembly and test of Common Module Forward Looking IR (FLIR) modules. Member of Texas Instruments corporate solder committee.Received several quality and productivity awards for cost savings initiatives.During my time at TI, also served as member of corporate solder committee

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  Cincinnati Electronics

  Jan 1986 - Dec 1994

  Responsible for the start-up of new commercial and military programs as well as supporting ongoing programs through process improvement initiatives and design improvements. Created an engineering organization which supported the daily process engineering needs of the divisions production lines and supported new product design efforts.Managed IR Products Division production engineering staff. Product Team Lead on the development of the IR sensor for the Low Level Air Defense System (LLADS) missile tracker assembly. Responsible for all aspects of the program, including design, qualification and transition to full production.

  • Production Engineering Manager

    Jan 1989 - Dec 1994

  • Program Engineer

    Jan 1986 - Dec 1989
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  L-3 Cincinnati Electronics

  Jan 1995 - Aug 2016

  Management Responsible for the standup and sustainment of the IR Product Lines with specific focus on establishing an environment of sustainable production that can meet customer and corporate needs. Responsible for developing and expanding capabilities in Program Management processes, training, career development, and reward systems. Focus on developing and harmonizing Program Management processes and tools and creating training and career paths for the PM staff. Chairman of L-3 Integrated Sensor Systems Sector Program Management Council. Responsible for the efficient and successful execution of programs within the division. Directly manage a staff of 12 program managers, indirect management of activities of more than 150 support personnel. Profit and loss responsibility. Oversaw the development of business practices associated with Program Management Function within the IR Products Division. Direct oversight of the program management organization responsible for two primary product lines. Responsible for ensuring efficient and successful execution of all aspects of programs. Also responsible for the oversight of new developmental and technology programs. Managed team of program managers with profit and loss responsibility. Management of numerous programs to ensure that products were completed to customers expectations, performed on time and met the financial interests of the company.

  • Director, IR Product Lines

    May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Director Program Management Office

    May 2013 - May 2016

  • Director, Program Management

    Jan 2000 - May 2013

  • Senior Program Manager

    Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

  • Program Manager

    Jan 1995 - Dec 1996
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  JET Project Management Consultants

  Aug 2016 - now

  President

  Providing project management consulting, training, and process development services