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Stephanie LaCroix

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Results-driven Technical Program Manager with expertise in project delivery.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a fully remote role at a modern, inclusive, mission-driven company that values innovation, transparency, and genuine collaboration. I thrive solving complex problems with trust-based leadership, strong teammates, and a culture that actually prioritizes employee wellbeing.

I'm a process-obsessed, lifelong nerd who gets genuinely energized by broken systems, complex problems, and the challenge of building something better. With 15+ years leading technical programs in high-stakes, regulated environments, I bring a rare combination of full end-to-end program ownership — customer management, risk, financials, stakeholder coordination, technical reviews — and real hands-on technical depth. I don't manage programs from a distance; I get into the work, ask the hard questions, and stay accountable for outcomes from kickoff through delivery. I'm a Chemical Engineer by training, which means I actually speak engineers' language, not just coordinate around them. Outside of work, I apply that same systems thinking to AI-powered automation workflows, Make.com integrations, and Notion-based operating systems — building personal systems modeled on enterprise PM discipline.

After 15 years in aerospace/defense and FDA-regulated environments, I'm making a deliberate pivot into tech — ready to bring that same rigor, systems thinking, and execution discipline to software companies, AI platforms, fintech, and healthtech organizations. I'm open to contract, part-time, or full-time remote engagements and willing to adjust scope or title to establish that footing. I thrive in remote-first environments where disciplined async communication determines whether distributed teams succeed or struggle.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Manager

Current

Northrop Grumman Space Systems

May 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Led end-to-end execution of a $15M+ production program portfolio across distributed engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission assurance teams. Reduced project overruns by 20% via an Agile-inspired risk framework and delivered $8M on schedule while securing $8M in follow-on contracts and supporting a potential $65M FFP proposal.

Technical Program Management Portfolio Management Risk Management Framework Dependency Management Executive Reporting Contract Management Customer Relationship Management

Current

Program Manager

Current

Northrop Grumman

Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Delivered $15M+ in government contracts, leading remote and onsite teams (engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission assurance teams), to deliver compliant, on-time heat pipes and radiator panels for high-priority defense and space manufacturing and development programs. Cultivated relationships with 25+ key internal and external stakeholders across the portfolio, improving cust

Government Contracting Remote Team Management Agile Risk Management Stakeholder Management Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Program Management Data Driven Cross Functional Team Leadership Cross Functional Team Management

Project Manager

DEKA Research and Development

May 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 11 months)

Increased operational efficiency by managing a team of 11+ electrical engineers and implementing workload balancing strategies across hardware and software engineering teams. Led Jira and Confluence training for 100+ distributed team members, improving remote collaboration and action tracking across development teams. Implemented a risk management framework that reduced program risks by 25%, achie

Efficiency Improvement Electrical Engineering Workload Distribution Jira Confluence Remote Collaboration Risk Management FDA Compliance Project Management

Project Manager

DEKA Research and Development Corp.

Jun 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 10 months)

Coordinated a 100+ person cross-functional engineering program in an FDA-regulated medical device environment, managing hardware/software workstreams and maintaining executive-level visibility into progress and risk. Built Jira and Confluence infrastructure from scratch for 100+ users to standardize remote collaboration and improved delivery predictability, while leading the electrical team throug

FDA Regulated Program Delivery Cross functional Leadership Jira Administration Confluence Administration Risk Management Roadmapping Dependency Management Executive Reporting Agile Waterfall Execution

Program Manager & Development Support Engineer

TRM Microwave, Inc.

Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Initiated Continuous Improvement Teams and developed KPI’s (key process indicators), enhancing operational efficiency through data-driven, streamlined reporting. Spearheaded the preparation for AS9100 quality certification, leading an audit that closed 15+ critical gaps and ensured 100% compliance. Optimized new product development processes, reducing time-to-market by improving hand-offs between

Continuous Improvement KPIs Efficiency Improvement Data Reporting New Product Development Process Optimization Manufacturing

Program Manager

TRM Microwave, Inc.

Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Built the company’s program management function from scratch, creating intake, prioritization, and process infrastructure used by later PM teams. Managed a $5M custom design-to-spec portfolio, closed 15+ critical AS9100 audit gaps in under 6 months, and helped redesign product development to reduce time-to-market.

Program Management Portfolio Management Audit Gap Closure Continuous Improvement Process Design Product Development Lifecycle

Program Manager & Eng

TRM Microwave, Inc.

Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Built the company's entire program management function from scratch, designing infrastructure and processes used by a team of 3–4 PMs. Managed a $5M portfolio of custom design-to-spec products and led company-wide AS9100 certification, closing 15+ audit gaps in under 6 months and reducing time-to-market by redesigning the product development process.

Program Management AS9100 Portfolio Management Engineering Delivery Planning

Program Engineer & Research Scientist

SAFT America, Inc. - Space and Defense Division

Feb 2011 - Jun 2015 (4 years 4 months)

Managed a $10M+ lithium-ion cell development project, coordinating globally distributed teams to optimize manufacturing processes. Integrated software-driven automation tools, reducing cycle times and improving efficiency.

Software Integration Automation Tools Program Engineering Research

Program Engineer & Scientist

Saft America, Inc.

Feb 2011 - Jun 2015 (4 years 4 months)

Managed a $10M+ lithium-ion cell development program coordinating globally distributed engineering and manufacturing teams across delivery milestones. Integrated software-driven automation into production lines, reducing cycle times and improving manufacturing efficiency.

Program Engineering Research Science Hardware Software Integration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lafayette College

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering

Activities and societies: The Posse Foundation Full-Tuition, Four-year Leadership Scholarship.

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Minored in Biotechnology & Bioengineering, gaining interdisciplinary knowledge. Awarded the Posse Foundation Full-Tuition, Four-year Leadership Scholarship.