James Vanaman

Background

About James Vanaman

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: NASA 'Best-Of-The-Best' Spaceflight Awareness (SFA) Award Winner with corporate level PM leadership experience, supporting 3 of the largest and most ambitious programs in history, the Artemis Space Launch System (SLS), International Space Station (ISS) and Space Shuttle Transportation System (STS). 20 year L6S Black Belt with extensive PM experience in diverse aspects of Operations and Mission Assurance in DOD/Government and Commercial Sectors, providing Leadership, Project and Technical Roles. Corporate Project and PMO leadership with President-Level sponsorship and teams comprised of both Regional and Functional Vice-Presidents. Agile Certified Practioner (PMI-ACP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM/CSPO).Led an implementation project with changing dynamics and uncertainties, which was the largest company funded initiative (approx $100M) during the entire existence of the enterprise. Also led similarly scoped proposal projects to continue operations through and beyond the end of America’s Space Shuttle program. Recognized by 'Quality Progress' magazine for what they described as the "incredible accomplishment of being among just nineteen professionals in the world certified to all 7 ASQ Certifications. Since then, achieved 8 additional ASQ credentials and 3 primary certifications from BCSP. Also one of fewer than 20 professionals in the world to hold all 6 Commercial FCC licenses plus the highest level FCC Extra License. Licensed by the federal government for Life to repair, service, modify and operate commercial aircraft, marine and shore based radio, radar, radiotelephone, radiotelegraph, and Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems. More than 3 decades of broad experience in the Aerospace Industry specializing in Project Management, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. Perform specialist level assignments with visibility to the enterprise level. Support key roles with C Level reporting directed at new business generation including Proposals, RFIs and Decision Packages. Formally trained in Agile Methods, Lean Six Sigma (L6S), & the Capability Maturity Model-Integrated (CMMI).