Enterprise Operations & Program Execution Leader Execution Across Air, Sea, Space & Defense
25+ years leading complex aerospace, defense, propulsion, manufacturing, and operational systems across Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce Aerospace, and entrepreneurial aviation logistics.
Professional Profile Note: Due to the nature of aerospace and defense programs supported throughout my career, I maintain a deliberately focused public professional presence centered on operational leadership, mission execution, and direct professional engagement.
The Operator Behind Mission-Ready Execution
My career has been built inside high-pressure aerospace and defense environments where execution discipline, operational clarity, and cross-functional alignment directly determine mission success. I have led manufacturing operations, program execution, supplier governance, production readiness, and operational transformation across aerospace propulsion systems, nuclear propulsion manufacturing, missile defense production, and aviation logistics.
Factory Operations
Hands-on manufacturing leadership in complex, high-precision production environments.
Program Management
Disciplined cost, schedule, and technical execution at enterprise scale.
Executive Communication
Translating operational complexity into clear, decision-ready leadership insight.
Enterprise Execution
Restoring control, reducing friction, and delivering predictable performance under pressure.
Systems That Move Nations
The strongest organizations operate with operational discipline, execution clarity, accountability, and deep respect for the people doing the work.
Lean Operational Thinking
Applying proven Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput and eliminate systemic inefficiency.
Systems-Level Problem Solving
Diagnosing and resolving root-cause execution failures across interconnected operational systems.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Unifying engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership around shared execution objectives.
Calm Execution Under Pressure
Delivering operational stability and forward momentum inside the most demanding defense environments.
Core Leadership Capabilities
Six integrated competencies built across the most demanding aerospace and defense programs in the United States.
Enterprise Program Execution
Aligning engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and leadership organizations around mission-critical objectives at portfolio scale.
Manufacturing & Production Readiness
Supporting production ramp, operational stability, and manufacturing execution in complex aerospace and defense environments.
Operational Recovery & Transformation
Restoring structure, visibility, and accountability in fragmented operational systems experiencing execution degradation.
Supplier & Change Governance
Driving disciplined execution across supplier readiness, operational risk, and enterprise change-management environments.
Lean Manufacturing Leadership
Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen execution consistency.
Executive Communication
Translating operational complexity into concise, decision-ready communication for senior leadership and program stakeholders.
Leadership Journey
Career at a Glance
A deliberate progression through the most operationally demanding aerospace, defense, propulsion, and logistics environments — building integrated execution leadership at every level.
Supporting supplier operational execution and governance activities tied to PAC-3 missile production ramp objectives aligned with national defense readiness requirements.
Production Ramp Execution
Lead supplier execution activities supporting PAC-3 missile production ramp objectives.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations across execution activities.
Governance Visibility
Improve visibility and discipline around supplier change-management and operational readiness activities.
Backlog Reduction
Reduce aging NOC and SDT execution backlog through integrated cross-functional coordination efforts.
2022 – 2025
Northrop Grumman Marine Systems
Senior Operations Program Manager | Sunnyvale, California
Directed execution across a multi-billion-dollar nuclear propulsion manufacturing portfolio supporting the U.S. Navy Virginia-class submarine program — one of the most technically demanding defense manufacturing programs in the nation.
$1.2B Block VI
Primary program portfolio — manufacturing readiness and cross-functional execution leadership.
$700M Block IV
Concurrent program execution management supporting production and schedule performance.
$100M Propulsion Redesign
Technical and manufacturing execution oversight for critical propulsion redesign initiative.
Applied Earned Value Management principles to govern cost, schedule, and technical performance. Improved operational governance visibility and execution discipline across the full program portfolio.
Led aerospace manufacturing operations supporting turbine propulsion systems for military and commercial aircraft programs. Directed large-scale manufacturing organizations in high-precision aerospace production environments.
Led Lean manufacturing transformation improving production cycle time and throughput
Led production readiness and manufacturing scale-up efforts
Improved operational execution consistency and factory performance metrics
2014 – 2022
Peter Price Cargo
Founder & Operations Director | Tallahassee, Florida
Built and operated regional aviation logistics operations supporting cargo transportation and workflow optimization — applying enterprise-grade operational discipline to an entrepreneurial environment.
Built regional aviation logistics operations from ground up
Improved operational efficiency through workflow automation
Managed operational reliability and customer execution performance
Operational Leadership At Scale
Quantified performance across the most demanding aerospace and defense programs in the United States.
25+
Years of Leadership
Aerospace & defense operational leadership across four major organizations.
$2B+
Portfolio Managed
Defense manufacturing program execution across nuclear propulsion and missile defense.
150+
Personnel Led
Manufacturing and operations teams across complex, multi-site production environments.
Active U.S. Secret Clearance
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
PAC-3 Missile Defense Production Ramp
Built for Rocket City's Next Chapter
Huntsville's future is being shaped by missile defense, hypersonics, aerospace manufacturing, advanced propulsion, space systems, and next-generation defense technologies. The demand for integrated execution leadership has never been greater.
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Integrated Execution
Cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in defense-critical programs.
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Manufacturing Scale
Production ramp expertise developed across nuclear propulsion and missile defense environments.
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Supplier Governance
Disciplined oversight of supplier readiness, change management, and operational risk.
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Operational Readiness
Practical leadership forged inside the most demanding aerospace and defense programs in the nation.
Leadership Roles Sought
Positioned for senior operational leadership roles in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, and space systems.
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Senior Program Manager
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Operations Program Manager
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Manufacturing Operations Leader
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Defense Production Leader
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Production Readiness Leader
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Aerospace Operations Executive
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Space Manufacturing Leader
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Mission Assurance Leader
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Defense Startup Operations Advisor
Operator. Builder. Fixer of Broken Systems.
Complex organizations do not fail because of a lack of effort. They fail when execution becomes fragmented, reactive, and disconnected from operational reality.
My career has focused on helping organizations restore clarity, alignment, discipline, and execution stability inside high-stakes aerospace and defense environments. I bring a proven record of entering complex, high-pressure programs and delivering operational performance when it matters most.
The Mission Matters.
Execution Matters.
People Matter.
Connect With Maxwell
Available for senior operational leadership, program execution, and advisory roles across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors.