Wayne A.

Overby Professional Resume (PMP)

overbyfam@msn.com

970-310-7060

Colorado Springs, CO

Senior Director of PMO

Results oriented, collaborative and customer focused manager and leader. Proven track record of success
in winning and delivering large complex Aerospace & Defense, medical, industrial, high reliability, and
radiation hardened programs, products, systems, and services to global customers. Second nature
technical and business judgment in ambiguous and competitive environments. Proven track record in the
following areas:
Program Management
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Customer Relationships
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Product/System Lifecycles |

Engineering Management
Bids & Proposals
Process Improvements

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Business Development
Financial Management, P&L
Opportunity and Risk Management

Career Summary and Achievements

Cobham Semiconductor Solutions, Colorado Springs, CO
Senior Director of R&D and the Program Management Office (PMO)

2009-2016

Directed globally dispersed project/program managers, engineering managers, portfolio managers,

teams and contractors. Led the implementation of the PMO organization. Established PMP best
practices, operating policies and procedures to more effectively and predictively manage program
schedules, budgets, communications, staffing, and proactive risk and opportunity management plans
through the product stage gate and system development lifecycles.

Management and technical leadership of matrixed, cross-functional teams assigned to IR&D

($25M/year), customer ($50M/year), and government funded, (NRO, DTRA) programs and
services. Product designs included mixed-signal, Systems on a Chip (SoC), Single Board
Computers, Digital ASICs, Standard Product ICs, and ASSPs. Services included Build to Print,
Build to Specifications, Testing/Characterization, Radiation Effects Testing, Qualifications,
Reliability Studies, Manufacturing and Engineering. Developed and implemented
Product/System Development Lifecycles to improve customer satisfaction by improving program
performance and predictability. Reduced the number of out of bound programs by >25%.
Observing the SDLC and Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies sponsored the implementation and
configuration of Deltek Cobra and Empower enterprise software. Integrated the earned value
management system (EVMS), change management, program dashboards, resource capacity
management, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Sponsored quality improvement initiatives
and process improvements to decrease product development cycle times.
Developed business discriminators and managed IR&D, CAPEX budgets, including proof of
concept investigations and evaluations. Controlled costs to within 5% of annual plans, (~$25M
annually). Teamed with Business Development and Marketing to create and manage 3&5-year
strategic roadmaps and annual revenue targets. Chaired the new product/services funding
proposal meetings. Developed and socialized standardized proposal templates and metrics.
Standardized financial reviews and analyses, (including P&L, ROI, and NPV metrics). Managed
top line revenue and margin of products and portfolios. Reported regular quarterly and annual
financial and business forecasts to senior and executive management.
Managed company priorities across multiple product lines. Introduced a cross-functional
business prioritization process to senior management and the business unit, introducing an
objective process to de-conflict resource and staffing requirements. Ensured that an effective,
qualified staff was assigned to each project. Substantially (25%-33%) increased the success rate
of high priority programs by reducing excessive multi-tasking and resource delays.

Represented the Business Unit in Bid & Proposal (B&P) activities supporting Sales and driving top line
growth, including RFQs, RFIs, RFPs and Business Capture. Developed or reviewed statements of
work, cost & schedule estimates, ITAR/FAR/DFAR compliance, opportunity & risk management plans,
specifications, payment schedules, and management/technical volumes. Cobham was recently awarded
a contract by the DMEA for the $7.2B, Advanced Technology Support Program (ATSP4). Post
Aeroflex acquisition, introduced and evangelized the Cobham tailored categorization process to more
efficiently manage the proposal process, resulting in a reduced B&P labor costs, (from $1M/year to
~$500K/year).
Successful track record of recruiting, developing, and managing high performance teams (exempt and
non-exempt). Managed succession plans, training plans, salary administration, and SMART employee
performance plans. Successfully supported multiple advancements into senior management, including a
Director of Operations, Director of a P&L, a corporate level business strategist, and a VP of
Engineering promotion.

Overby Technical Consulting, LLC, Aeroflex Colorado Springs, CO

Program Management Consultant

2008-2009

Formed LLC as an Expert Solutions Provider in technical consulting and contract services:
Program Management and PMP Best Practices
Business Development, Financial Analyses
New Program Proposals, New Product Introductions
Engineering Management
IC/ASIC/Product Development

As the AFRLs Contract Officers primary contact point and Program Manager, successfully
managed an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) funded, MIL-PRF-38535, QML-V program,
achieving the program objectives including product performance, cost objectives, and schedule
milestones.
Completed and reported financial analysis of product line 10-year IR&D product portfolio
performance to senior and executive management. Presented specific recommendations for
future product and services investments based on financial performance of historical funding,
including lost opportunities, return on investments (ROIs), and internal rates of return (IRR).
Reduced follow-on annual internal funding by 20% while improving overall financial
performance of the product lines.

Microsoft, Fort Collins, CO

Senior Product Manager

2000 2008

Utilized business, program management, and engineering skills to engage with international original design
manufacturers (ODMs) to define and develop consumer products and multi-year product roadmaps into
emerging markets.

Start-up of remote site in Colorado, including electrical, mechanical, optical, and firmware
engineers and software developers.
Managed internal and contract IT support, including installation and configuration of enterprise
servers, redundant storage systems, back-up strategy, and CAD tools/licenses.
Partnered with customers and teamed with cross-functional resources including,
Hardware/Software/Firmware Developers, Test, Integration Team, Operations, Marketing, QA to
define product and technology roadmaps. Developed product specifications, qualification/safety
plans, program schedules, budgets, and program resource requirements. Products marketed
worldwide.
Hardware Platform Development
Advanced Microsoft Office Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook skills.

Additional Relevant Experience

Senior Engineer Microsoft, Fort Collins, CO, (FPGAs, ASICs, Firmware, Consumer Products)
R&D Engineering Manager Hewlett Packard, Fort Collins, CO

Certifications and Professional Development

Project Management Institute - Project Manager Professional Certification (PMP), #1320702

Education
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Regis College, Denver, CO