John Sainola
About John Sainola
John Sainola is the Sr. Director of Program Management at Telephonics, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in program management and engineering, having held various positions at Northrop Grumman over a span of 27 years.
Work at Telephonics
John Sainola has been serving as the Sr. Director of Program Management at Telephonics since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing program management activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing project execution. Prior to this position, he held the role of Director of Program Management at Telephonics from 2014 to 2018. His leadership in these roles has contributed to the strategic direction and operational efficiency of the company.
Experience at Northrop Grumman
John Sainola worked at Northrop Grumman for a total of 27 years, holding various positions that contributed to his expertise in program management and engineering. He served as Manager of Programs for the E-2D Propulsion from 2008 to 2014. Prior to that, he was involved in avionics project management and engineering from 2005 to 2008, and worked as a Project Engineer for SBIRS Low and E-2C Software from 1987 to 2005. His extensive experience at Northrop Grumman provided him with a solid foundation in aerospace systems.
Education and Expertise
John Sainola holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the State University of New York College at Potsdam and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Stony Brook University. Additionally, he has an M.B.A. from Dowling College. His educational background equips him with a strong technical foundation and business acumen, essential for his roles in program management and engineering within the aerospace sector.
Program Management Responsibilities
In his current role, John Sainola has product line responsibility for the management, cost, schedule, and technical oversight of multiple AWACS E-3 Sentry Platform upgrade variants. He manages projects for various international clients, including the USAF, NATO, France, UK, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. His responsibilities also include overseeing the production, spares procurement, and sustainment of M5-OAS active and passive IFF shelter-based systems.
Leadership and Coordination
John Sainola serves as the principal interface to leadership, customers, suppliers, and inter-departmental teams. He provides overall leadership, direction, planning, and coordination of team efforts. His role is crucial in ensuring effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, which is vital for the successful execution of complex programs.