Vincent Hoog
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Analytical and results-oriented Senior Program Manager with progressive career history in product development. Executive level presence and proven ability to develop business, lead proposals and establish strong relationships with clients, strategic partners and internally across all levels of the organization. Collaborative and motivating leader with 10+ years of experience managing, supervising and directing large teams in a global matrix organization. Dedicated with strong work ethic and excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Program Manager, Systems Development
Ballard Power Systems
2013.01 - Current
- Senior leadership member of the Project Management Office (PMO)
- Leading cross-functional engineering teams developing strategic products
- Customer facing point of contact for automotive OEMs.
Program Manager, Emerging Markets and Technology Solutions
Ballard Power Systems
2020.01 - 2023.01
- Opportunity ownership/business development by way of qualification/opportunity assessment/screening for high-value projects/product development for emerging hydrogen fuel cell markets
- Primary point of contact in client facing role building and managing external relationships with key decision makers
- Adept in planning/executing stage gate projects and evaluating/mitigating risks
- Overseeing/managing multiple concurrent projects.
Project Manager, Technology Solutions
Ballard Power Systems
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Technical lead for strategic business partnerships
- Providing pre-sales engineering support for hydrogen fuel cell applications in automotive, rail and aerospace sectors
- Managing large cross functional projects by way of the following: Developing and tracking detailed project plans for product development and equipment build projects
- Tracking all costs and budgets and support the development of revenue recognition models
- Manage various project management tools and updates in support of the projects
- Track project requirements, deliverables, and changes to project deliverables or specifications, using a formal change management process
- Support engineering and build teams to maintain schedule and budget, providing regular updates on progress
- Communicate internally on progress against deliverables to C-suite
- Coordinate resources with functional managers.
Senior Product Designer/Assistant Project Manager
Ballard Power Systems
2013.01 - 2018.01
- Led Agile product design team developing 100kW hydrogen fuel cell module for Chinese bus market
- Optimized product for various vehicle configurations within a cross-functional team
- Design lead for Siemens 200kW hydrogen rail power plant
- Was successful in delivering a design within tight packaging constraints while conforming to ISO EN 45545 standards
- Lead mechanical designer for 30kW hydrogen fuel cell module, resulting in record breaking reduced time to market design cycle
- Winner of multiple CSIS “Genius Grant” awards for innovation
- Successfully developed a new structural chassis design using sheet metal techniques resulting in 30% reduction in manufacturing cost
- Strong team/project lead coordinating multiple design paths while working closely with cross-functional teams and international customers and suppliers.
Project Manager, Product Lifecyle Management Implementation (Contract)
Westport Innovations
2013.01 - 2013.01
- Project Manager for implementation of a new engineering PLM system
- Successfully completed implementation on time and on budget
- Successful in: Defining/analyzing project requirements and scope
- Organizing multiple stakeholder meetings across all organizational levels
- Managed external contractors/consultants
- Managed training development for internal customers.
Senior Mechanical Designer/PLM Administrator
Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Developed new modeling techniques and procedures for hydrogen fuel cell components
- Advanced the design of unit cell flow field plates by developing new features while maintaining high volume manufacturability and cost targets
- Instrumental in developing PLM based eBOM/mBOM and managing multi-CAD environment
- Successfully developed and released design of metal flow field plates, meeting aggressive timeline for deliverables to Daimler-Benz
- Strong team lead coordinating multiple design paths while working closely with cross-functional teams and international suppliers.
Summer Months - Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Various Companies and Contracts
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Operations support and pilot flying utility missions in the artic regions of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Alberta.
Winter Months – Self Employed
Various Companies and Contracts
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial drive, project management, and business acumen by bidding/being awarded various contracts for mechanical design/courseware development/technical training.
Senior PLM Courseware Developer
ASCENT Division of RAND Worldwide
2003.01 - 2006.01
- Project manager and lead courseware developer for 3D modeling and simulation mechanical engineering software
- Conceived/developed/managed elearning program for aerospace/defense clients resulting in 20% increase in revenue
- Demonstrated business development skills securing custom courseware development contracts with international clients.
Applications Engineer
RAND Worldwide
2001.01 - 2003.01
- Improved existing courseware and delivered introductory and advanced level training for 3D modeling and simulation mechanical engineering software
- Setup instructor technical support program, which grew into a weekly online tutorial for clients
- Subject matter expert speaker at 4 national 3D modeling software conferences drawing “standing room only” attendance.
Mechanical Design Engineer
North American Railway Corporation
1999.01 - 2001.01
- Excelled in all aspects of railway intersection (switch) design, including geometry layout, machine programming, and steel tie component design
- Innovated/developed design of products and automated production equipment
- Increased production efficiency by 15% by redesigning processes and tooling.
Mechanical Designer
Advanced Wing Aerospace
1997.01 - 1998.01
- Mechanical design of advanced wing for De Havilland Beaver
- Compiled research and development data used for aircraft component design
- Spearheaded/implemented company engineering drawing standards.
Hydraulic Systems Engineer
Raute Wood Industries
1993.01 - 1996.01
- Piping and system design of hydraulic/pneumatic systems for automated veneer-processing and material handling equipment
- Volunteered to be on product support team resolving OEM warranty issues on client site.
Production Supervisor – Final Assembly
Messier-Dowty Aerospace
1990.01 - 1993.01
- Successfully managed final assembly of heavy aircraft landing gear systems, in a union environment
- Conceived/developed/implemented program-based production teams
- Developed/improved assembly tooling and fixture design
- Ensured conformity to civil and military contracts.
Education
Agile Leadership Associate Certificate -
UBC | Sauder School of Business
01.2022
Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter -
Canadian Helicopters - Topflight School
01.2006
Bachelor of Science, General -
York University
01.1988
Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering -
Centennial College
01.1984
Skills
- Change Management
- Project Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Relationship Management
- Business Forecasting
- Project Integration Activities
- Staff Leadership
- Scope Management
Certification
- PMP
- CSM
Volunteer Experience
- 2019, STEM Presentation - Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Presentation and education on hydrogen fuel cell technology for middle school students
- 2012, Community Coaching Certificate, NCC Certified Nordic Ski Coach Volunteer for youth program at Whistler Olympic Park, Callaghan Valley
Timeline
Program Manager, Emerging Markets and Technology Solutions
Ballard Power Systems
2020.01 - 2023.01
Project Manager, Technology Solutions
Ballard Power Systems
2018.01 - 2020.01
Senior Program Manager, Systems Development
Ballard Power Systems
2013.01 - Current
Senior Product Designer/Assistant Project Manager
Ballard Power Systems
2013.01 - 2018.01
Project Manager, Product Lifecyle Management Implementation (Contract)
Westport Innovations
2013.01 - 2013.01
Senior Mechanical Designer/PLM Administrator
Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation
2010.01 - 2013.01
Summer Months - Commercial Helicopter Pilot
Various Companies and Contracts
2007.01 - 2010.01
Winter Months – Self Employed
Various Companies and Contracts
2007.01 - 2010.01
Senior PLM Courseware Developer
ASCENT Division of RAND Worldwide
2003.01 - 2006.01
Applications Engineer
RAND Worldwide
2001.01 - 2003.01
Mechanical Design Engineer
North American Railway Corporation
1999.01 - 2001.01
Mechanical Designer
Advanced Wing Aerospace
1997.01 - 1998.01
Hydraulic Systems Engineer
Raute Wood Industries
1993.01 - 1996.01
Production Supervisor – Final Assembly
Messier-Dowty Aerospace
1990.01 - 1993.01
Agile Leadership Associate Certificate -
UBC | Sauder School of Business
Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter -
Canadian Helicopters - Topflight School
Bachelor of Science, General -
York University
Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering -
Centennial College