Gary D. Stoughton

504 Lily Court (832) 632-2130

League City, TX 77573

 

Summary of Qualifications

 

Highly motivated project analyst with over 30 years of experience in project planning and execution. Demonstrated ability in managing complex project schedules, performing critical path analysis and keeping projects on target by identifying and mitigating risks as well as identifying cost savings through process improvements. Team oriented individual with good interpersonal skills. Detail oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

Project Planning and Execution Schedule Health and Risk Assessment

Manufacturing and Production Planning Configuration Change Management

Critical Path Analysis

 

Professional Experience

 

Boeing - Integrated Defense Systems, Houston, TX. 2006 to Current

Integrated Scheduling Specialist - Level 4, International Space Station (ISS), Future Combat Systems (FCS)

* Currently responsible for the development and weekly maintenance of multimillion dollar project plans in support of the International Space Station (ISS)

* Develop and maintain various Payload Schedules in support of On-Orbit Facilities, Systems upgrades and repairs, Stow / Deploy Spares Kits

* Weekly status of discrete activities in ISS Integrated Master Schedule using Open Plan Professional and Cobra

* Provide Project Managers with weekly reports including Critical Path Analysis, 30/60 Look Ahead Report, Late Items Report, Baseline Execution Index Reports, Schedule Health Metrics, Project Schedule Assessment and Schedule Margin Burn down

* Lead Integration Scheduler on Future Combat Systems (FCS Program) in support of Integrated Mission Testing - Phase 1 (IMT1), identifying disconnects in activity logic/relationships throughout the entire Integrated network (100,000) tasks

* Prepared Software Development schedules and supported Software Integration Labs Testing schedules providing weekly progress status, conduct critical path analysis and identifying potential program impacts

* Supported detail schedulers assisting with activity networks, logic relationship issues, critical path impacts and resolution

 

Boeing - Integrated Defense Systems, Wichita, KS. 2004-2006

Integrated Scheduling Specialist - Level 4, KC-767 Japan Program Master Scheduler

* Developed and maintained detailed support schedules at Tier 0 through Tier IV levels with support from cross functional IPT members

inclusive of Aircraft Structures, Hydraulics Systems, Electrical, Quality, Ground Test, Flight Test, Aircraft Systems and Air Vehicle Certification

* Developed and maintained a Total Program Work Plan (TPWP) integrating IPT detailed activities and deliverables both horizontally and

vertically between organizations from all phases of programs or projects from inception through completion

* Identifed/analyzed potential program delays and impacts due to late drawing releases, part shortages and shop staffing shortages

* Developed Risks and Opportunities tracking metrics documenting and analyzing areas of potential schedule impacts or opportunities for schedule resequencing/reductions

 

Project Management Support - Consultant / Staff Augmentation 1995-2004

Program Planning Professionals Inc., Dearborn, Mi.

* Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of Integrated Powertrain Development Plans in a cross functional setting that includes members from engine, transmission, drive train, exhaust systems, air induction, calibration, environmental certification and various other attribute teams within Ford Automotive Operations

* Developed detailed process plans and identified program delays in the Powertrain systems development in support of Vehicle Program Milestones plans for predictive forecasting of possible program impacts and/or associated risks throughout all stages of design

and manufacturing

* Developed detailed process flow plan work templates on various commodities within the Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineering

(EESE) group at Ford Motor Company

* Assisted in the development and maintenance of Critical Path Schedules for the Lincoln LS, 1998 new car development program within

Ford Automotive Operations providing bi-weekly program status of critical issues and events

* Assisted in the development and maintenance of a detailed tracking system used for all open color mastering, graining and/or material issues

* Primary support to Studio Styling Engineers, Body Engineering, Package Engineering, Manufacturing, Design Quality,

Electrical/Electronic Systems Engineers, Material Engineering and Color Harmony Coordinators

* Job requires extensive computer use and heavy client interaction

 

Administrative Program Planning Analyst 1992-1995

EG&G Rocky Flats, Inc., Central Planning and Budgets, Golden, Co

* Responsible for the development and maintenance of multiple program level schedules supporting Capital and Expense projects for Waste Management Programs & Operations

* Assisted in the coordination of efforts to accomplish yearly programmatic planning, budgeting and scheduling and the subsequent tracking of cost/schedule performance data throughout the year

* Provided monthly analysis of variance between planned vs. actual spending trends and make corrective action recommendations

* Assisted technical program managers with the monthly status update of detailed schedules in supporting work packages, monitoring of

charging practices, and assist in initiating corrective actions through the purchasing and accounting systems

* Prepared baseline change proposals as required and provide support for Department of Energy (DOE) monthly, quarterly and other ad hoc budget reviews

* Previously held a United States, Department of Energy "Q" Clearance

 

Senior Project Scheduler - Consultant 1990-1992

The S.M. Stoller Corporation, Program Management Services, Boulder, Co

* Responsible for the development of detailed and summary milestone schedules and associated budgets related to Capital and Expense projects supporting Waste Management Programs at the Rocky Flats Plant

* Reviewed and established funding and resource requirements and reflected possible program impacts as a result of resource shortages

and Fiscal Year budget constraints

* Assisted in the preparation of the Rocky Flats Plant Summary Master Plan, DOE Quarterly Review, Mid-Year Review, Five-Year Plan, and Environmental Restoration Road Map activities

 

Senior Production Scheduler 1987-1990

Rockwell International, Rocketdyne Division, Canoga Park, Ca

* Responsible for the development and maintenance of detailed parts, sub-assembly, final assemble and Integrated Master Program Delivery Schedules based on manufacturing capacity and material/tooling availability in support of the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) program

* Established all material release timing requirements and controlled the initiation and release of long lead material orders through the procurement cycle supporting the High Pressure Fuel Turbo Pumps (HPFTP)

* Prepared and issue plans of action, change control letters, and assisted in the preparation of manufacturing/rework orders for release to

shop personnel

* Reviewed and established engineering configuration change points and ensured engineering design changes were released in accordance with Master Change Record parameters, shop requests and cost objectives

* Developed and maintained both a production and recycle critical parts inventory list to alleviate possible material or parts shortages that

might impact customer launch schedules

 

Senior Engineering Change Analyst 1982-1987

Rockwell International, North American Aircraft Operations B-1B Division, Palmdale, CA

* Responsible for ensuring that engineering design changes were released consistent within Master Change Record (MCR) parameters,

shop request and program cost objectives

* Maintained extensive contact with major subcontractors while negotiating Line Change Point Incorporation Notices on their respective

aircraft sections, Aft Fuselage, Aft Intermediate Fuselage, Horizontal / Vertical Stabilizers, Wings, Front and Aft Raydomes

* Responsible for alerting management of design changes and/or late supplier deliveries that might impact assembly timing or program deliverables

 

Education

 

Cal State University of Northridge, Northridge, Ca

August 1987 to June 1989

Production Activity Control, Capacity Management, Inventory Management, Material Requirements Planning

 

El Camino Jr. College, Torrance, Ca

General Education Classes: Business

 

Computer / Software Experience: IBM Compatible PC, Apple Macintosh PC, MS Project 2003/2007/2010, Open Plan Professional 3.2, COBRA Version 4.7, Microsoft Office Suite 2007/2010

 

Purchased a personal copy of Primavera P6 Contractor and Primavera P6 Professional for in home training - June 2011

 

Engaged in personal training workshops with experienced P5/P6 project management consultant - Current/On-going

 

Affiliations:

 

Member of Project Management Institute (PMI) Clearlake Texas Chapter