LUKE WOTRUBA
Erie,CO
Summary
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager - Olympia
Bae Systems Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams ranging from 5 to 20 to develop new technology radio frequency products
- Facilitated multi-government agency interactions to support deployed defense systems
- Oversaw risk management processes, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies effectively.
Program Manager - NTCDL
Ball Aerospace/BAE Systems
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Pulled program schedule in to allow for incentive awards
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple programs.
- Developed program strategies aligning with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines and resource allocation.
Program Manager - Marlin
Ball Aerospace
11.2017 - 10.2023
- Program manager Ball Aerospace Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit (SBU), responsible for budget, schedule, statement of work and technical performance
- Leading largest program in history of SBU, managing $90M budget over 2 years with full, tier 1, Earned Value reporting required
- Leading diverse cross functional team to include engineers, technicians, analysts, and supply chain representatives
- Capture lead and Proposal Manager for largest award in history of SBU
- Leads change proposal efforts for programs
- Main interface with Customer and all program matters
- Closely engages with Strategic Support Units to ensure adequate staffing levels
Program Manager – Frontier
Ball Aerospace
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Led team to largest Earned Value in history of Ball Aerospace
- Capture lead and Proposal Manager for FFP award - $22M
- Drove team to early delivery and deployment, exceeding customers’ expectations
- Responsible for the programs major financial metrics
- Focal point for for follow-on business development with customer collaboration
- Regularly communicates program progress and issues with Strategic Business Unit
Test Manager – Frontier
Ball Aerospace
03.2014 - 10.2017
- Developed test plan and test cases/criteria for requirement verification
- Assembled and managed test team activities ranging from procedure development and execution to equipment procurement and facility scheduling
- Created and maintained test schedule and budget
- Presented Critical Design Review test elements to Prime and Customer
- Evaluated program test status to provide plans-forward, resource management, conflict resolution and set priorities
Test Engineer – Green Propellant Infusion Mission
Ball Aerospace
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Responsible for all test procedure/report generation and execution
- Ensured compliance with government and Ball policies, procedures and standards
- Gained internal and customer approval of program test plans and procedures
- Mentored/Developed junior test engineers
- Coordinated use of shared company assets and facilities
Test Engineer – Aquila
ATA Aerospace
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Lead test engineer for Calibrator integration and testing
- Created automated system safety scripts for EMI susceptibility testing
- Developed shift schedules for extended testing that promoted fairness
Lead Test Engineer – DSX Satellite
ATA Aerospace
04.2009 - 07.2009
- Managed all activities of a diverse group of engineers and technicians on the AI&T team in attaining a fully verified and properly functioning flight experiment
- Developed and Maintained DSX integration and test schedule and risk and opportunity database
- Identified and resolved interface and software incompatibilities with 12 payload vendors, bus manufacturer, flight software designer
- Ensured requirements, objectives and expectations were flowed to all team members
System Operations Engineer – Tactical Satellite 3
ATA Aerospace
05.2007 - 04.2009
- Evaluated spacecraft health, resolved anomalies and performed first contact verification
- Led technical team of engineers during satellite commissioning
- Supported transition of TacSat 3 from technology demonstration to an operational satellite for Air Force 1st Space Operations Squadron
Integration & Test Engineer – Tactical Satellite 3
ATA Aerospace
05.2007 - 04.2009
- Developed, wrote and executed electrical integration procedures and test scripts for functional verification payloads and systems
- Operated high speed communications link during ground based functional testing
- Developed software tools for packaging data for upload that were integrated into a remote ground station used during operations
- Maintained program Risk and Opportunity and anomaly database
- Provided ground station support for real time UHF tactical link testing
Electrical Engineer – Active Duty
USAF
06.2004 - 05.2007
- Laser Safety Officer – ensured safety of approaching aircraft while radiating
- Directed technical tasks for team of 4 contractors in support of Airborn Laser testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2001
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Earned Value Management
- Risk and Opportunity
- Change control
- Strategic Planning
- TS/SCI
Timeline
Program Manager - Olympia
Bae Systems Inc.
07.2024 - Current
Program Manager - NTCDL
Ball Aerospace/BAE Systems
09.2023 - 04.2025
Program Manager - Marlin
Ball Aerospace
11.2017 - 10.2023
Program Manager – Frontier
Ball Aerospace
05.2016 - 10.2017
Test Manager – Frontier
Ball Aerospace
03.2014 - 10.2017
Test Engineer – Green Propellant Infusion Mission
Ball Aerospace
08.2012 - 03.2014
Test Engineer – Aquila
ATA Aerospace
07.2009 - 08.2012
Lead Test Engineer – DSX Satellite
ATA Aerospace
04.2009 - 07.2009
System Operations Engineer – Tactical Satellite 3
ATA Aerospace
05.2007 - 04.2009
Integration & Test Engineer – Tactical Satellite 3
ATA Aerospace
05.2007 - 04.2009
Electrical Engineer – Active Duty
USAF
06.2004 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Southern Illinois University
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