Paul Downs

About

Portfolio and program management leader with 20+ years delivering complex initiatives in large, matrixed, highly regulated environments. Expertise includes PMO governance, integrated roadmaps, executive visibility, disciplined delivery across engineering and manufacturing, DoD program environments, EVM framework design, and PLM/ERP implementations. Experience includes managing a 40+ project portfolio valued at $430M supporting US Navy/USCG/MSC and international naval customers, streamlining to reduce timelines by 15%, performing ROI/value analyses for PLM alternatives, and establishing tiered document management and security models for classified DoD R&D/manufacturing data.

Experience

• Program Manager · ASCM11-01-2024 – 04-30-2025

  • Designed an Earned Value Management (EVM) framework and supporting processes to track cost/schedule/performance across a portfolio of DoD contracts. • Established a tiered document management and security model for classified R&D/manufacturing data to align with DoD requirements.

• Program/Portfolio Management · Senior Metal Bellows12-01-2022 – 05-31-2024

  • Reduced project timelines by 15% by streamlining processes and eliminating bottlenecks. • Oversaw PLM system implementation (scope/schedule/budget) and served as system administrator for access and governance. • Identified ~$400K in potential savings via ROI analysis of alternative PLM implementation approaches.

• Program/PMO Role · AMSC11-01-2020 – 12-31-2022
• Program Manager · Kidde-Fenwal01-01-2020 – 11-30-2020

  • Delivered initial value engineering savings within the first two months of a 24-month program.

• Program Manager · Incom USA09-01-2018 – 04-30-2019

  • Supported ERP implementation and improved execution consistency through standardized templates and processes.

• Portfolio Manager · Rolls-Royce Marine06-01-2015 – 09-30-2018

  • Managed a 40+ project portfolio valued at $430M supporting US Navy/USCG/MSC and international naval customers.

• Training Manager · Rolls-Royce Marine06-01-2009 – 06-30-2012

Education

• NVQ Level 5 in Management & NEBSM Qualifications (evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Management)NVQ Level 5 (equivalent to U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Management), Management & NEBSM Qualifications
• Diploma program: Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (NEBOSH)Diploma, Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (NEBOSH)
• Marine Engineering qualification programBachelor’s degree equivalent, Marine Engineering, Ship Structure and Repair
• Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in Marine Engineering (BTEC)ONC (BTEC), Marine Engineering

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