Robert W. Erickson

Senior executive leadership experience on multi-billion dollar technical enterprises leading 100's of people to design, develop, deliver and operate complex systems. Managed resources in excess of $1B and annual budgets in excess of $175M across all program phases from inception to completion. Diverse line and operations experience supplemented with brief staff service yielding leadership perspective, exceptional team building, resource and stakeholder management skills all applied in culturally, functionally and socioeconomically diverse organizations. Track record of excellence demonstrated by increasing responsibilities, significant accomplishments and quality results across executive, program/portfolio management, engineering, integration, operations and academic environments. Current PMP and TS/SCI security clearance.

Key competencies:
● program and technical management processes, methods & execution
● strategy definition, selection & implementation
● systems engineering
● engineering design & development
● product assembly, integration & test
● process improvement

Ability to:
● think critically & make timely, objective decisions
● build & inspire teams for winning outcomes
● influence, collaborate, negotiate & build consensus
● understand, manage & lead change
● create positive climate, culture & relationships
● identify & diagnose problems, issues, conflict and craft scalable, pragmatic solutions
● lead multiple, complex projects & measure results
● organize, plan, prioritize, integrate & direct cost, schedule & performance for success
● communicate clearly and persuasively with all levels of executives, management, customers, suppliers & subordinates
● manage stakeholders & politics
● lead, manage & mentor direct reports - empower while ensuring accountability & development
● define scope, goals & deliverables with stakeholders
● set & manage expectations
● establish, manage & execute budgets
● manage & lead geographically separated teams