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ProjectManager

TISHA CRANN

Bridgenorth,Canada

Summary

Focused, highly resourceful Project Leader with 18+ years of comprehensive experience developing exceptional relationships with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Proven problem solving skills, project management and analytical thinking skills, a fast-learning curve, and ability to adapt to evolving corporate needs. A dedicated professional with the drive and skill-set to excel in a fast-paced leadership role enhancing a company's ability to capture profitable markets.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Woodward Canada Inc
07.2025 - Current
  • Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Production Program Manager

Safran Electronics and Defense Canada Inc
11.2023 - 07.2025
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.

Test Development Project Leader

Safran Electronics & Defense Canada
02.2019 - 11.2023
  • Help facilitate between Program Department to ensure key milestones and objectives are met during the Manufacturing process cycle
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness from planning stage including confirming document packages, component analysis, quoting and expenditure requests to execution and tracking
  • Support Program Department and Tech Leads with planning, execution and control of their programs
  • Prototype management, tollgate audits, creating and maintaining schedules, work packages, reporting program status, performance to KPIs, risk review, and coordination of resources
  • Responsible for planning, execution and implementation of test equipment asset relocation from USA into Canada
  • Accountable for resolving test equipment project issues within the Manufacturing, Sustaining and Engineering departments
  • Manage team activities including resource deployment, project ROI analysis and cost tracking
  • Initiate improvement projects such as commissioning a 3D printer utilized for Engineering development and cost reduction projects

Test Development & Support Technician

Safran Electronics & Defense Canada
01.2008 - 01.2019
  • Coordination of Engineering, Program Office and Manufacturing to ensure real-time continuity and communication during execution of critical milestones during development projects
  • Create, review or update documentation including drawings (AutoCAD), parts lists, component maintenance manuals (CMM), conformities, coordination memos, work instructions, procedures, statement of work, non-conformance reports, problem reports and travellers
  • Support Engineering and Manufacturing activities by building and maintaining test equipment from concept to release
  • Equipment and lab management including capital expenditures, tooling budgets, defining processes and procedures, maintaining stock and ensuring compliance to Lean and 5S practices

Assembly Operator

Safran Electronics & Defense Canada
06.2007 - 12.2007
  • Assembly, touch up and rework of products to IPC A 610 Class 3 and J-STD-001 standards in an ESD environment
  • Assembly and rework of test harnesses using drawings, schematics and parts lists

Education

Project Management Studies Project Management

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
05.2021

Home & Building Automation Technician

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON
05.2006

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analysis
  • Influencing skills
  • Project coordination
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid sick leave

Timeline

Project Manager

Woodward Canada Inc
07.2025 - Current

Production Program Manager

Safran Electronics and Defense Canada Inc
11.2023 - 07.2025

Test Development Project Leader

Safran Electronics & Defense Canada
02.2019 - 11.2023

Test Development & Support Technician

Safran Electronics & Defense Canada
01.2008 - 01.2019

Assembly Operator

Safran Electronics & Defense Canada
06.2007 - 12.2007

Home & Building Automation Technician

Fleming College

Project Management Studies Project Management

Algonquin College

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