Monica Parsons
About Monica Parsons
Monica Parsons is a Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience in project management and materials management, currently working at General Atomics. She has held various roles in the aerospace and energy sectors, including significant positions at Solar Turbines and General Atomics, and has earned multiple degrees from the University of San Diego.
Current Role at General Atomics
Monica Parsons currently serves as a Supply Chain Manager and Project Manager at General Atomics, a position she has held since 2023. She operates in a hybrid work environment in San Diego, California. In her role, she directly supports United States Navy customer deliverables by managing supplier requirements for the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) programs. She is responsible for managing strategic supplier deliverables, which include overseeing internal milestone schedules and ensuring compliance with contractual documentation.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Monica Parsons has a history of working at General Atomics, where she held multiple roles. From 2019 to 2021, she worked in Material Management and Space Systems Planning. Following this, she served as a Project Manager for Contracts and Purchasing from 2021 to 2023. In these positions, she contributed to various projects and initiatives, enhancing her expertise in supply chain management and project oversight.
Experience at Solar Turbines
Before her tenure at General Atomics, Monica Parsons worked at Solar Turbines for a total of ten years across various roles. She served in Materials Management and Resource Planning from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she was a Six Sigma Certified Black Belt from 2001 to 2006 and worked as an IT Enterprise Business Process Specialist in Project Management from 2006 to 2011. Her diverse experience at Solar Turbines contributed to her skill set in project management and process optimization.
Education and Certifications
Monica Parsons has an extensive educational background from the University of San Diego. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from 1985 to 1989. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, she completed a Project Management Certificate Program from 1997 to 1999, which provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in project management.
Project Management Expertise
Monica Parsons has developed significant expertise in project management throughout her career. She serves as a Lead Project Manager, facilitating cross-functional collaboration between suppliers, project management teams, engineering, procurement, material management, and contracts. Her experience managing complex projects, particularly in the defense sector, underscores her ability to coordinate diverse teams and deliver on strategic objectives.