Gary Wiggins

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About Gary Wiggins

VP of Program Management with 15+ years of experience implementing engineering, financial, and operational strategies that result in sustainable growth. Proven leader with sound business acumen and decision-making skills—oversees full operations and exceeds revenue goals.VP Program Management | Board MemberEmail: garyawiggins5@gmail.comOpen to utilizing program management and engineering background within a paid Board or consulting position, leading the delivery of innovative, cost-effective processes that further organizational objectives. Monitor quality and communicate risk, working collaboratively to align initiatives across an organization. Experienced in direct start-ups, product launches, transitions, and multimillion-dollar programs for the US, foreign commercial, and government clientele. Expertise includes root cause analysis, value stream mapping, inventory control, budgets, forecasts, strategic partnerships, business development, and team leadership. Trained in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and PMP. CORE COMPETENCIES:• Program Management & Engineering• Root Cause Analysis & Value Stream Mapping• Operations Management• Problem-Solving & Solutions• Product Launch, Startups & Transitions• Risk Management & Quality Assurance• Growth & Revenue Strategy• Customer Satisfaction• Continuous Improvement• Budgeting & Forecasting• System Implementation• Team LeadershipACCOMPLISHMENTS:~Led proposal efforts, maintained Integrated Master Schedules, managed CPI and SPI implementation, and make vs buy decisions.~Developed policies and procedures to ensure business accountability and repeatability.~Maintained outstanding cost and schedule performance and zero defects for major DOD contractor for aircraft modifications over 10 years.~Orchestrated successful transition of two programs from Canada for Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF); RNZAF Program Manager touted effort as “best-managed program in his 40-year career;” presenting “Outstanding Achievement” award to our team.Please contact me at (850) 281-7306 with VP Program Management and Board Member opportunities.