Michael Lehr

Background

About Michael Lehr

Dynamic and energetic leader with 30+ years of exceptional Program Management/P&L execution with a demonstrated track record of leading significant capture efforts and growing $B portfolios. Holds high standards for honesty and integrity resulting in effective team and organizational leadership, outstanding business growth, and the formation of solid, long-term customer relationships. Strategic Vision/Growth/Business Expansion• Has the unique ability to identify new opportunities and see tangential pathways where others are unable. • Consistently grew Profit & Loss (P&L) centers from scratch to $B highly strategic programs.•“Firsts” at SNC: Led international acquisition, secured external investment, captured state-sponsored aid (from the German Government), and established a global aircraft OEM. Program Execution Excellence within the Aviation, Space, Intelligence, and US Government Communities•Subject Matter Expert on navigating the complexities of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)- began career as a US Air Force Acquisition Officer responsible for $MM projects. • Renowned for directing, capturing, and leading the planning, development, and successful execution of complex programs for customers in Classified Space, USAF, SOCOM, Big Safari, NASA, etc.• Extensive experience forging business opportunities, developing strategic initiatives, creating vital partnerships, and working at all levels of organizations (internal, customer, partners). Growth Leadership Mindset for Customers, Teams, and Organization• Expert communicator able to build rapport with customers, colleagues, diverse stakeholders, and all tiers of leadership to drive mutually beneficial, profitable, and timely outcomes. • Led up to 10 direct reports and 350+ indirect reports and is passionate about developing people.• Coaches for succession - developed next generation of SNC Program Leaders.• Uses specific leadership philosophies to build teams, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” “You can recover from the wrong decision, but you can’t recover from no decision.” Partnerships, Relationship Building, & Negotiations• Builds and fosters partnerships to work towards solutions for both parties’ interests.• Negotiates $MM contracts through highly complex global policy, tax, offset programs, in-country content requirements, etc.