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Stephanie LaCroix

@stephanielacroix

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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

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities.

I am a results-driven Technical Program Manager (PMP) with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex manufacturing and development projects in fast-paced environments, particularly within the aerospace, defense, and emerging tech industries. My proven ability to drive product development and streamline remote collaboration has been instrumental in managing programs exceeding $10M, optimizing resources, and mitigating risks.

Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered over $15M in government contracts while cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders. By employing Agile methodologies and data-driven decision-making, I have reduced project overruns by 20% and improved operational efficiency across various teams. My commitment to process optimization and automation has consistently maximized project execution and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Program Manager

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Northrop Grumman - PACE Systems - Integrated Thermal System

May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

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

Project Manager

DEKA Research and Development Corp.

Jun 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 10 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

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 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

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.