Program Manager II at Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, Georgia Area
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- Program Manager II - Special Mission Aircraft at Gulfstream Aerospace
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- Program Manager I at Gulfstream Aerospace
- Assistant Program Manager at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Subcontract Administrator at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Subcontract Administrator at Gulfstream Aerospace
- Chief Administrator, Operations at Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
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- The University of Georgia
- The University of Georgia
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Marcia Ridley’s Summary
Experienced Program Manager with strong Contract Administration background in aerospace and public transportation. Focus on Government operations and sales support.
Marcia Ridley’s Specialties:
Purchasing, government liaison, logistics support and management, budget control and management, program management, managing complex technical programs
Marcia Ridley’s Experience
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Program Manager II - Special Mission Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace
(Public Company; GD; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
October 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Serve as Program Manager for all Gulfstream-related Special Missions major business pursuits in conjunction with a major defense contractor. In this role, responsible for bid and proposal efforts, through program award and execution, to possibly include Contractor Logistics support (CLS). Single point of contact with primes and other subcontractors on major modification programs for the aircraft sale and Group A modifications. Currently am leading team activity on Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) program, in pursuit of a major US Army Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaisance (ISR) program. Involved in price to win targets, teaming agreements, response to RFPs, WBS development, PBS and SOWs and pricing exercises. Close coordination with our organization's Washington DC Sales Office and Capture Lead during B&P process.
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Program Manager I
Gulfstream Aerospace
(Public Company; GD; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
March 2005 — October 2008 (3 years 8 months)
Day-to-day management of C-37B (G550) Acquisitions and Deliveries to the US Government. Included responsibility of process from sale to the Government, through production and completion specification review and approval, "green" aircraft production, Final Phase, delivery, and Entry-Into-Service. Also responsible for resolution of delivery exceptions. Participated in Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) planning provisioning, along with manuals, publications, training, CDRLS, and configuration requirements. Delivered one C-37B (G550) to US Navy (3Q06). Most recent aircraft delivery was a June 2008 delivery of a C-37B (G550) to the USAF, currently stationed at Andrews Air Force Base. Contracted value of these aircraft were $43M and $45M respectively.
In 2008, completed and delivered a modified GIII on time and under budget ($10.4 million) for the US Air Force, which is being used as a communications test platform in addition to providing worldwide DV/VIP airlift capabilities.
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Assistant Program Manager
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; GD; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
February 2002 — March 2005 (3 years 2 months)
Assisted the Program Manager with day-to-day management of the C-37A (GV) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Contracts and C-20 (GIII and GIV) Engineering Services Contract. Planned, scheduled, managed, directed and oversaw logistics support requirements for the C-37A fleet. Worked directly with US military organizations. Also served as Program Manager for the T-48 proposal effort. As Program Manager for the Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) program, successfully managed the design, procurement, installation, and delivery of an FAA-certified modified GV integrated with this system into the US Government's C-37 fleet.
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Subcontract Administrator
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
(Public Company; GD; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
September 2000 — March 2002 (1 year 7 months)
Administration and management of largest billion dollar-value subcontract within the company for GV/GV-SP(G550) propulsion systems, which included Rolls-Royce BR710 engines, Hurel-Dubois thrust reversers and Shorts Brothers nacelles. Appointed to position after two and half years' organizational experience.
Major functions included: supply chain, commercial, and in-service engine/product support management. Also responsible for the successful negotiation of ten-year G550 engine contract. Supported the Program office in reliability issues; customer and/or technical issues. Interfaced with customers as required. Provided inputs to Contracts regarding warranty concessions; other commercial requirements. Involved in Corporate Care contracts for both civil and military programs. Appointed GV/GV-SP Electronic Engine Controller (EEC) "owner" for monitoring and reporting of FADEC reliability and current product improvement packages. Supervised Associate Buyer's activities. -
Subcontract Administrator
Gulfstream Aerospace
(Public Company; GD; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
March 1998 — September 2000 (2 years 7 months)
Contracts management for sophisticated subsystems and major aerospace components, assemblies and services. Contracts included several international suppliers with which I had day-to-day contact. Coordinated tasks and projects with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Planning to ensure that all requirements were met. Solicited proposals, evaluated costs, negotiated prices and schedules, wrote and administered high-dollar contracts and monitored supplier performance. Involved in both military and commerical applications. Served as C-20 Subcontract Administrator, managed research & development effort for military GPS technology, through development, prototype and kitproof installations. Handled EGPWS and GATM proposals. Coordinated and presented to GAC senior management periodic reports and results of various technical engineering efforts. Worked directly within a multi-disciplined unit to accomplish mutual corporate, team and program goals and objectives.
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Chief Administrator, Operations
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
(Aviation & Aerospace industry)
1987 — 1997 (10 years )
Marcia Ridley’s Education
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The University of Georgia
Master of Public Administration , 1995 — 1997
- Activities and Societies:
- Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Administration Honor Society
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
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The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science , Comprehensive Business Education , 1985 — 1987
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Marcia Ridley’s Interests:
Ballroom dancing, gardening, new technologies, military communications systems and countermeasures systems
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Completed the Buckley School of Public Speaking - 2007
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Marcia Ridley’s Honors:
Awarded Gulfstream's highest level of recognition, Gold Pride Award, January 2007, for Directional Infrared Countermeasures program
Gulfstream's Management Development Program - 2002-2004
General Dynamics' Capturing Global Business Seminar - 2006/2007 Session
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