Eric Simon

Background

About Eric Simon

Results-driven U.S. Air Force veteran with 30 years of distinguished service, retiring as a Senior Program Manager with an active Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance. Proven executive leader with extensive experience directing multi-million-dollar programs, leading large-scale teams, and delivering mission-critical outcomes in high-stakes, global environments. Adept at strategic planning, organizational transformation, and workforce optimization, with a passion for inspiring peak performance and fostering collaborative cultures. Seeking an executive leadership role to leverage expertise in driving operational excellence, innovation, and enterprise growth. Core Competencies Strategic Leadership & Vision Program & Project Management Organizational Transformation Change Management & Process Optimization Budget Planning & Resource Allocation Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building Data-Driven Decision Making Cross-Functional Team Leadership Education Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Workforce Development & Training Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Resource Management Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Aircraft Maintenance Technology Community College of the Air Force Professional Experience Senior Program Manager, U.S. Air Force Misawa, Japan | 09/2020 – 04/2025 Directed strategic programs for the largest organization in the Asia-Pacific region, overseeing multi-million-dollar assets across three international sites. Spearheaded a $300M program, mobilizing a 600-person workforce to ensure aircraft operability and global deployment readiness. Senior Program Manager, U.S. Air Force Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA | 12/2018 – 09/2020 Managed a $13B portfolio, leading 34 senior managers and a 42K-person workforce supporting 1.1K aircraft worldwide. Oversaw a $104M contract, aligning 160 personnel and high-value assets to meet service agreements for 120 aircraft. Senior Project Manager, U.S. Air Force Ellsworth AFB, SD | 06/2015 – 12/2018 Led an 88-person workforce across four departments, managing $8.6B in global resource distribution projects. Delivered a $2M cost-saving initiative through process optimization, boosting productivity and team efficiency. Technical Proficiencies Project Management Software HR Information Systems (HRIS) Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) Personal Strengths Adaptive & Innovative Problem Solver Exceptional Communicator (Verbal, Written, Presentation)